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Franklin Growth Opportunities SMA
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Overview
Product Facts
Strategy Description
The Franklin Growth Opportunities SMA seeks capital appreciation by investing substantially in equity securities of companies demonstrating accelerating growth, increasing profitability, or above average growth or growth potential as compared with the overall economy.
- Benchmark
- Russell 3000 Growth Index
- Inception Date
- 06/30/2015
- Asset Class
- Equity
Average Annual Total Returns As of 01/31/2026
- -1.52%1 Year
- 17.33%3 Years
- 4.33%5 Years
- 11.09%10 Years
- 9.17%Since Inception
06/30/2015
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 02/28/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
Information Technology44.49% | |
Industrials11.95% | |
Communication Services11.85% | |
Consumer Discretionary10.99% | |
Health Care10.47% |
Manager and Commentary
About the Team
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
December 31, 2025- Markets: US equities delivered solid gains over the fourth quarter of 2025, maintaining their upward trajectory against a backdrop of generally robust corporate earnings, despite some mixed economic signals and investor concerns about stretched valuations in technology-related stocks. Continued monetary easing by the US Federal Reserve, along with a constructive shift in US–China relations, also underpinned investor sentiment. The outperformance of the Magnificent Seven mega-capitalization technology stocks during the quarter boosted returns for the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite Index, while the relatively strong performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average reflected the enduring strength of blue-chip companies. By investment style, value investing surpassed growth in the large-, mid- and small-capitalization tiers, with large-cap stocks performing better than their mid- and small-cap counterparts.
- Detractors: Both stock selection and allocation decisions worked against us relative to the Russell 3000 Growth Index benchmark. Stock selection and an overweight in the industrials sector and stock selection in the information technology (IT) and communication services sectors were leading drivers of negative relative performance.
- Contributors: Key relative contributors were at the individual stock level.
- Outlook: While headline risks continue to influence market sentiment, we think the bigger story for investors is technological innovations, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). Advances in AI and related technologies are transforming industries and, in our view, are creating growth potential for long-term investors. Innovative companies in sectors across the economy are harnessing AI in their efforts to expand profit margins and drive revenue growth. We are seeing this in industries that deliver health care, manage logistics and more.
Managed Strategy Since 2015
Managed Strategy Since 2024
Latest Insights
February 18, 2026
February 16, 2026
February 9, 2026
Composite Performance
Risk/Return Profile (%)
Based on a 10 year period ending Dec-31-2025
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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Portfolio
Positions
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Portfolio
- 64
- Benchmark
- 1,488
Portfolio Statistics
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Portfolio
- 24.29%
- Portfolio
- 29.66x
- Portfolio
- $1,464.91 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.
Asset Allocation 1
As of 02/28/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Asset Type | Portfolio |
|---|---|
Equity | 97.92% |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | 2.08% |
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.
Top Equity Issuers
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
| Holdings | Portfolio |
|---|---|
NVIDIA Corporation | 9.49% |
Apple Inc. | 7.31% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.07% |
Alphabet Inc. Class A | 4.86% |
Broadcom Inc. | 4.80% |
Microsoft Corporation | 4.74% |
Meta Platforms Inc Class A | 4.39% |
Tesla, Inc. | 2.84% |
Eli Lilly and Company | 2.79% |
Amphenol Corporation Class A | 2.58% |
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
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet - Franklin Growth Opportunities SMA | |||
| Product Commentary - Franklin Growth Opportunities SMA | |||
| FTPPG Regulatory Disclosures |
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. 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 3000 Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 3000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
Source: FTSE.
All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.