This fund is proposing to reorganize into Franklin Growth Fund effective 2/7/20, subject to shareholder approval. This date is subject to change. In preparation for the proposed reorganization, the fund closed to new investors with limited exceptions on 8/27/19. Please contact your financial advisor or call Shareholder Services for more information.
Beginning on 10/19/18, Class C shares held for 10 years or more will automatically convert to Class A shares. Thereafter, Class C shares held for 10 years or more will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis. This conversion allows shareholders to take advantage of the lower expenses offered by Class A shares. Please see the prospectus supplement for more information. If you have any questions, please contact your financial advisor or call Franklin Templeton.
Effective 9/10/18, certain sales charges and commissions paid to dealers on Class A and A1 shares of our mutual funds changed. Please see the prospectus supplement for more information. If you have additional questions, please contact your financial advisor or call Franklin Templeton.
Effective on 6/1/18, Franklin Focused Core Equity Fund changed its name to Franklin Select U.S. Equity Fund. In addition, the fund changed its investment policy and strategy, but the fund's goal remained the same. Please see the fund's prospectus supplement for more information.
This fund or share class has been closed to new investors.
The fund seeks capital appreciation. It generally seeks to maintain a portfolio consisting of securities of approximately 20 to 50 companies.
We do not publish a style box for this fund.
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