- ISIN
- US35473A5801
- Issuer
- Franklin Templeton
- Inception Date
- Aug 1, 2019
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
FCENX Performance Chart
Franklin International Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor (FCENX) is up 11.2% since the beginning of the year. FCENX is currently trading at $15 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FCENX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,620.
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Returns By Period
Franklin International Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor (FCENX) has returned 11.22% so far this year and 27.14% over the past 12 months.
Franklin International Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor
- 1D
- 0.80%
- 1M
- 2.80%
- YTD
- 11.22%
- 6M
- 11.39%
- 1Y
- 27.14%
- 3Y*
- 18.53%
- 5Y*
- 10.13%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
FCENX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 26, 2019, FCENX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, FCENX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.45% | 4.82% | -8.26% | 5.54% | 2.21% | 1.69% | 11.22% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.87% | 3.02% | 0.16% | 3.92% | 4.31% | 2.44% | -1.84% | 4.08% | 2.78% | 1.41% | 0.83% | 2.63% | 32.40% |
| 2024 | 0.17% | 3.87% | 3.48% | -3.17% | 5.25% | -2.38% | 2.46% | 3.36% | 0.08% | -5.32% | 1.35% | -2.66% | 6.04% |
| 2023 | 7.66% | -2.31% | 3.31% | 2.22% | -3.98% | 5.37% | 2.70% | -3.00% | -2.73% | -2.85% | 8.83% | 4.84% | 20.70% |
| 2022 | -4.32% | -3.68% | -0.09% | -6.85% | 2.35% | -9.84% | 4.54% | -6.09% | -9.00% | 5.49% | 13.22% | -2.01% | -17.25% |
| 2021 | -0.76% | 1.87% | 2.84% | 3.16% | 5.18% | -1.21% | 1.10% | 1.22% | -3.40% | 3.12% | -3.08% | 4.43% | 14.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
Franklin International Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor has an annualized alpha of 1.73%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 26, 2019.
- This fund participated in 82.50% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 76.84% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.73%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 76.84%
- Downside Capture
- 82.50%
Expense Ratio
FCENX has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FCENX ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin International Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor (FCENX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| FCENX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.36 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.39 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.23 | 2.78 | -0.55 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.14 | 12.44 | -4.30 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin International Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor provided a 11.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.73 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.73 | $1.83 | $0.62 | $0.48 | $0.28 | $1.07 | $0.25 | $0.09 |
Dividend yield | 11.49% | 13.50% | 5.30% | 4.11% | 2.75% | 8.56% | 2.14% | 0.83% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin International Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $1.83 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.62 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.48 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.28 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $1.07 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Franklin International Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Franklin International Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor was 31.53%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 162 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -31.53%Mar 2020 | 2mo | 7mo 23d | 9mo 23dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -30.59%Sep 2022 | 8mo 17d | 1y 4mo | 2y 19dJan 2022 - Feb 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.45%Apr 2025 | 19d | 21d | 1mo 10dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.67%Mar 2026 | 22d | 3mo | 3mo 22dFeb 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -8.79%Nov 2024 | 1mo 19d | 3mo 5d | 4mo 24dSep 2024 - Feb 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FCENX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.53% | -56.78% | +25.25% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.67% | -9.10% | -2.57% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.45% | -18.90% | +5.45% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.59% | -25.43% | -5.16% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.22% | -10.71% | +4.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.19% | 2.03% | +1.16% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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