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Managed Strategy Since 2020
Equity
Franklin U.S. Focused Growth SMA
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Year to Date Returns (Net)
17.12%
As of 09/30/2025
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
19.70%
Overview
Product Facts
Strategy description
The Franklin U.S. Focused Growth SMA seeks capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies that the investment manager believes offer compelling growth opportunities. Many factors are considered in the selection criteria, including historical and potential growth in revenues and earnings, assessment of strength and quality of management, and determination of a company’s strategic positioning in its industry.
- Benchmark
- Russell 1000 Growth Index
- Inception Date
- 03/31/2020
- Asset Class
- Equity
Average Annual Total Returns As of 09/30/2025
- 24.57%1 Year
- 31.12%3 Years
- 11.29%5 Years
- —10 Years
- 19.84%Since Inception
03/31/2020
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown.
Top Sectors
As of 09/30/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
Manager and Commentary
About the Team
Franklin Equity Group
Growth equity managers with a focus on in-depth fundamental research, we offer expertise in managing global, U.S. and sector-specific strategies across the market capitalization spectrum. Our center of gravity in Silicon Valley allows us to follow companies across their private to public life cycles, developing deeper insights into future industry trends and identifying potential disruptors.
Commentary Highlights
June 30, 2025- Markets: Global equities collectively rose during 2025’s second quarter (2Q25) after bouncing back from their April lows. Nine out of the 11 global equity sectors advanced; information technology (IT), communication services and industrials produced the highest returns, while energy and health care retreated. In terms of investment style, global growth stocks significantly outperformed their value counterparts, regardless of company size. US President Donald Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs sparked market volatility, but easing trade tensions and delayed tariff hikes reduced recession fears and supported consumer sentiment despite elevated inflation in some parts of the world, amid minimal market impacts from the Israel-Iran conflict and oil price fluctuations.
- Contributors: Favorable stock selectivity versus the benchmark index, especially in the IT and industrials sectors. To a lesser extent, a strategic lack of exposure to the underperforming energy, materials and real estate sectors also boosted relative returns.
- Detractors: Detrimental overweightings in consumer staples distribution and retail as well as life sciences tools and services; a lack of exposure to utilities companies; and roughly 2% of uninvested assets sidelined in cash.
- Outlook: We remain optimistic about the resilience of the US economy even in this environment of policy uncertainty. Technology, in general—and artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and hyperscale cloud computing, in particular—is inherently disinflationary and a large enough force to affect the entire economy through increased productivity
Franklin Equity Group
Latest Insights
October 13, 2025
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Composite Performance
Risk Measures
As of 09/30/2025
Measured against: Russell 1000 Growth Index
Statistics
Beta (Net)
Historical Tracking Error (Net)
Historical Tracking Error (Pure Gross)
Information Ratio (Pure Gross)
Information Ratio (Net)
Standard Deviation (%)
Standard Deviation (Net)
Sharpe Ratio (%)
Sharpe Ratio (Net)
Sharpe Ratio (Pure Gross)
The strategy returns shown are preliminary composite returns, subject to future revision (downward or upward). Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. An investment in this strategy can lose value.
Performance data represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Periods less than one year are not annualized. Performance results are for the composite which includes all actual, fully discretionary accounts with substantially similar investment policies and objectives managed to the composite's investment strategy. Composite returns are stated in U.S. dollars and assume reinvestment of any dividends, interest income, capital gains, or other earnings. The composite may include account(s) that are gross of fees and pure gross of fees. “Pure” gross-of-fee returns do not reflect the deduction of any expenses, including transaction costs. A traditional (or "true") gross-of-fee return reflects performance after the reduction of transaction costs but before the reduction of the investment advisory fee. The gross-of-fee return may include a blend of "true" gross-of-fee returns for non-wrap accounts and "pure” gross-of-fee returns for wrap accounts. Net-of-fee returns is reduced by a model “wrap fee” (3.0% is the maximum anticipated wrap fee for equity and balanced portfolios) which includes trading expenses as well as investment management, administrative and custodial fees. The model wrap fee used represents the highest anticipated wrap fee applicable to the strategy. Actual fees and account minimums may vary.
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Risk statistics are calculated using gross of fees. Returns over one year are annualized.
Portfolio
Positions
As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Number of Issuers
- Portfolio
- 32
- Benchmark
- 391
Portfolio Statistics
As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Historical 3 Years Sales Growth
- Portfolio
- 25.18%
- Portfolio
- 39.75x
- Portfolio
- $1,813.95 Billion
Yield to Worst is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.
Yield to Maturity is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.
Based on a representative account. Individual accounts within the composites may vary due to a variety of factors, such as account size, the specific investment guidelines and restrictions applicable to an account, and the inception date of the account.
Market Capitalization Allocation
As of 09/30/2025 % of Equity (Updated Monthly)
| Market Capitalization | Portfolio |
|---|---|
| 10.0-25.0 Billion | 2.73% |
| 25.0-50.0 Billion | 0.48% |
| >50.0 Billion | 96.80% |
Based on a representative account. Individual accounts within the composites may vary due to a variety of factors, such as account size, the specific investment guidelines and restrictions applicable to an account, and the inception date of the account.
Top Equity Issuers
As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
| Holdings | Portfolio |
|---|---|
NVIDIA CORP | 13.27% |
MICROSOFT CORP | 9.94% |
AMAZON.COM INC | 8.15% |
META PLATFORMS INC | 8.09% |
BROADCOM INC | 5.61% |
ALPHABET INC | 5.59% |
MASTERCARD INC | 3.94% |
TESLA INC | 3.50% |
APPLOVIN CORP | 3.39% |
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD | 3.08% |
Based on a representative account. Individual accounts within the composites may vary due to a variety of factors, such as account size, the specific investment guidelines and restrictions applicable to an account, and the inception date of the account.
Holdings of the same issuers have been combined. All data is subject to change. The information provided is not a recommendation to purchase, sell, or hold any particular security. The portfolio manager reserves the right to withhold release of information with respect to holdings that would otherwise be included. Weightings as percent of total. Percentage may not total 100% due to rounding.
Documents
Product Documents
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| Factsheet - Franklin U.S. Focused Growth SMA | |||
| Product Commentary - Franklin U.S. Focused Growth SMA | |||
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Risks
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. To the extent the portfolio invests in a concentration of certain securities, regions or industries, it is subject to increased volatility. Equity securities are subject to price fluctuation and possible loss of principal. The investment style may become out of favor, which may have a negative impact on performance. Active management does not ensure gains or protect against market declines. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. The manager may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in the research or investment process; however, ESG considerations may not be a determinative factor in security selection. In addition, the manager may not assess every investment for ESG criteria, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated.
Important Information
Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) are investment services provided by Franklin Templeton Private Portfolio Group, LLC (FTPPG), a federally registered investment advisor. Client portfolios are managed based on investment instructions or advice provided by affiliated subadvisors of Franklin Templeton. Management is implemented by FTPPG, the designated subadvisor or, in the case of certain programs, the program sponsor or its designee.
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Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges.
The Russell 1000 Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe.
Source: FTSE.
All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.