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Year to Date Returns (Net)
10.26%
As of 12/31/2025
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
13.54%

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Franklin Growth SMA

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Overview

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Product Facts

Strategy Description

The Franklin Growth SMA seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing substantially in the equity securities of companies that are leaders in their industries, and which the managers believe are suitable for a buy-and-hold strategy.

Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
Additional Benchmark
Russell 1000 Growth Index
Inception Date
10/26/2023
Asset Class
Equity

Average Annual Total Returns As of 02/28/2026

View performance section for additional info As of 02/28/2026
  • 9.99%1 Year
  • —3 Years
  • —5 Years
  • —10 Years
  • 16.82%Since Inception
    10/26/2023

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

Portfolio breakdown percentages may not total 100% and may be negative due to rounding, use of any derivatives, unsettled trades or other factors.

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As of 02/28/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Top Sectors
Information Technology34.70%
Industrials19.18%
Health Care11.77%
Financials9.34%
Communication Services8.82%

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.

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Managed Strategy Since 2025

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Managed Strategy Since 2023

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Managed Strategy Since 2023

Portfolio Manager Profile
Years of Experience
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Composite Performance

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 02/28/2026

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Franklin Growth SMA - Net (%)
Month End
As of 02/28/2026
Franklin Growth SMA - Pure Gross (%)
Month End
As of 02/28/2026
S&P 500 Index (%)
Month End
As of 02/28/2026

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 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers
Fund
66
Benchmark

S&P 500 Index

503

Portfolio Statistics

As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)

A determination of a company's value, calculated by multiplying the total number of company stock shares outstanding by the price per share. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average based on the stocks held.

Fund
$1,175.93 Billion
Benchmark

S&P 500 Index

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Price to Book

The price per share of a stock divided by its book value (i.e., net worth) per share. For a portfolio, the ratio is the weighted average price/book ratio of the stocks it holds.

Fund
7.63x
Benchmark

S&P 500 Index

5.34x
Price to Earnings (12-Month Trailing)

The share price of a stock, divided by its per-share earnings over the past year. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average of the stocks it holds.

Fund
35.02x
Benchmark

S&P 500 Index

27.62x
Dividend Yield 1
Fund
0.68%
Benchmark

S&P 500 Index

1.14%
Historical 3 Years Sales Growth

The rate at which sales have increased for the fund's underlying holdings over the last three years.

Fund
17.86%
Benchmark

S&P 500 Index

15.26%
Price to Earnings (12-Month Forward)

A measure of the price to earnings ratio for a stock using the forecasted earnings for the next 12 months. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average of the stocks it holds.

Fund
27.21x
Benchmark

S&P 500 Index

22.35x

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

As of 02/28/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Asset Allocation
Asset Type Portfolio
Equity
97.46%

 

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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 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Top Equity Issuers
Holdings Fund
NVIDIA Corporation
8.13%
Alphabet Inc. Class A
5.96%
Microsoft Corporation
5.76%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.28%
Amphenol Corporation Class A
3.73%
Mastercard Incorporated Class A
3.30%
Apple Inc.
3.20%
Broadcom Inc.
2.65%
Eli Lilly and Company
2.01%
KLA Corporation
1.94%

 

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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. 

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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Due to tax management practices, tax-managed strategies will deviate from the indexes they track. This can impact performance, portfolio characteristics, and account holdings. Fixed income securities involve interest rate, credit, inflation and reinvestment risks, and possible loss of principal. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities falls. Liquidity risk exists when securities or other investments become more difficult to sell, or are unable to be sold, at the price at which they have been valued. Active management does not ensure gains or protect against market declines. Portfolios focused on a single state are subject to greater risk of adverse economic and regulatory changes than a geographically diversified portfolio.

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

Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com.

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 S&P 500 Index features 500 leading U.S. publicly traded companies, with a primary emphasis on market capitalization.
Source: © S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. All rights reserve
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The Russell 1000 Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. Source: FTSE. The S&P 500 Index features 500 leading U.S. publicly traded companies, with a primary emphasis on market capitalization. Source: © S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. All rights reserved. Information is historical and may not reflect current or future portfolio characteristics. All portfolio holdings are subject to change. Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com

The Russell 1000 Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe.
Source: FTSE.

The S&P 500 Index features 500 leading U.S. publicly traded companies, with a primary emphasis on market capitalization.
Source: © S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. All rights reserved.

All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.

Footnotes

  1. Dividend yield is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses. 

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

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