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Franklin U.S. Focused Growth SMA

Year to Date Returns (Net)
8.26%
As of 06/30/2026
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
9.85%

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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

View performance section for additional info As of 08/31/2026
  • 5.87%1 Year
  • 19.37%3 Years
  • 5.26%5 Years
  • —10 Years
  • 16.99%Since Inception
    03/31/2020

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.  

For fee schedules, contact your financial professional, or if you enter into an agreement directly with Franklin Templeton Private Portfolio Group, LLC (“FTPPG”), refer to FTPPG’s Form ADV Part 2A disclosure document. Management and performance of individual accounts may vary for reasons that include the existence of different implementation practices and model requirements in different investment programs.   

To obtain specific information on available products and services or a GIPS® Report, contact your Franklin Templeton separately managed account sales team at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.

Franklin Templeton claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). GIPS® is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse or promote this organization, nor does it warrant the accuracy or quality of the content contained herein.

Top Sectors

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As of 09/30/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment31.27%
Technology Hardware & Equipment15.30%
Media & Entertainment13.04%
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail9.97%
Software & Services9.79%

Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Franklin Equity

Franklin Equity understands innovation from every angle—our decades of experience investing in complex change fuels a differentiated perspective on how public and private companies accelerate growth and unlock value. Leveraging fundamental depth and quantitative precision, we identify catalysts for transformation that reshape companies and industries. Our expertise, spanning from growth to value, brings together diverse perspectives that help us spot opportunities ahead of the market.

Commentary Highlights

June 30, 2026
  • Markets:  Global equities delivered robust gains during the second quarter of 2026, buoyed by improving corporate earnings and a decisive rotation into technology-driven growth themes. The de-escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the subsequent decline in energy prices provided a constructive backdrop for risk assets, while the AI-driven capital expenditure cycle remained a dominant force, underpinning earnings revisions across sectors.
  • Contributors:  Outperformance versus the benchmark index across 10 out of 11 equity sectors, with effective security selection accounting for the entirety of the strategy’s excess return.
  • Detractors:  Lagging gains in the IT services industry (due to stock selection); overall declines in aerospace and defense (due to stock selection); and detrimental overweighting and stock selection among e-commerce companies in the broadline retail industry.
  • Outlook:  For the rest of 2026, we expect AI-related business attention to shift further toward application-layer software, as maturing agentic systems begin to drive durable productivity gains across the broader economy.
Franklin Equity
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Managed Strategy Since 2020

Portfolio Manager Profile
Years of Experience
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Latest Insights

September 17, 2026

Pacing the Frontier

September 15, 2026

The Limit Does Not Exist
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Composite Performance

Risk/Return Profile (%)

Based on a 5 year period ending Jun-30-2026

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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.  

For fee schedules, contact your financial professional, or if you enter into an agreement directly with Franklin Templeton Private Portfolio Group, LLC (“FTPPG”), refer to FTPPG’s Form ADV Part 2A disclosure document. Management and performance of individual accounts may vary for reasons that include the existence of different implementation practices and model requirements in different investment programs.   

To obtain specific information on available products and services or a GIPS® Report, contact your Franklin Templeton separately managed account sales team at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.

Franklin Templeton claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). GIPS® is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse or promote this organization, nor does it warrant the accuracy or quality of the content contained herein.

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Portfolio

Positions

As of 09/30/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers
Portfolio
40
Benchmark
371

Portfolio Statistics

As of 09/30/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Historical 3 Years Sales Growth
Portfolio
26.90%
Price to Earnings (12-Month Forward)
Portfolio
22.17x
Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)
Portfolio
$2,037.11 Billion

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. 

Geographic Allocation 1

As of 09/30/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Geography Portfolio
Benchmark

North America

83.48% 99.44%

Asia

7.55% —

Europe

4.69% 0.41%

Latin America/Caribbean

1.00% 0.15%

Middle East/Africa

0.39% —

Cash & Cash Equivalents

2.89% —
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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 09/30/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Holdings Portfolio
NVIDIA CORP
10.06%
AMAZON.COM INC
8.61%
ALPHABET INC
8.03%
APPLE INC
5.47%
META PLATFORMS INC
5.01%
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD
4.20%
MICROSOFT CORP
3.84%
BROADCOM INC
3.54%
SANDISK CORP
3.51%
SK HYNIX INC
3.34%
 
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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. 

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Documents

Product Documents

Factsheet - Franklin U.S. Focused Growth SMA
Product Commentary - Franklin U.S. Focused Growth SMA
FTPPG Regulatory Disclosures
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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.

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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Franklin Templeton (FT) is not undertaking to provide impartial advice. Nothing herein is intended to provide fiduciary advice. FT has a financial interest.

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CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

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.

Footnotes

  1. 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.

  2. Capitalization Rate is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.

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