- ISIN
- US35473A6148
- Issuer
- Franklin Templeton
- Inception Date
- Aug 1, 2019
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
FCEUX Performance Chart
Franklin U.S. Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor (FCEUX) is up 8.5% since the beginning of the year. FCEUX is currently trading at $21 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FCEUX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,923.
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Returns By Period
Franklin U.S. Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor (FCEUX) has returned 8.45% so far this year and 22.05% over the past 12 months.
Franklin U.S. Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor
- 1D
- 1.77%
- 1M
- -0.18%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- YTD
- 8.45%
- 1Y
- 22.05%
- 3Y*
- 21.24%
- 5Y*
- 13.97%
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 17.13%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
FCEUX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 26, 2019, FCEUX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.42%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.1 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, FCEUX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.91% | -0.35% | -4.74% | 9.65% | 3.83% | -0.28% | -0.28% | 8.45% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.67% | -1.58% | -5.68% | -0.80% | 6.36% | 4.59% | 1.78% | 2.57% | 4.27% | 2.36% | 0.70% | 0.63% | 18.76% |
| 2024 | 3.35% | 6.22% | 4.07% | -4.95% | 6.34% | 3.83% | 0.55% | 2.34% | 2.06% | -0.06% | 7.18% | -2.53% | 31.47% |
| 2023 | 5.55% | -1.75% | 2.92% | 0.47% | -0.79% | 6.94% | 2.14% | -1.03% | -3.78% | -2.30% | 8.29% | 4.45% | 22.29% |
| 2022 | -5.71% | -2.74% | 3.55% | -7.18% | 0.45% | -8.36% | 8.14% | -3.96% | -8.17% | 8.04% | 5.30% | -3.11% | -14.71% |
| 2021 | 0.08% | 1.91% | 4.93% | 5.77% | 1.06% | 2.45% | 2.67% | 4.00% | -5.52% | 6.75% | -0.77% | 4.58% | 31.00% |
Benchmark Metrics
Franklin U.S. Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor has an annualized alpha of 3.14%, beta of 0.97, and R2 of 0.98 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 26, 2019.
- This fund captured 100.95% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 88.71% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.14% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.97 and R2 of 0.98, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 3.14%
- Beta
- 0.97
- R²
- 0.98
- Upside Capture
- 100.95%
- Downside Capture
- 88.71%
Expense Ratio
FCEUX has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FCEUX ranks 64 for risk / return — above 64% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin U.S. Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor (FCEUX) 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.
| FCEUX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.13 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.18 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.25 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.37 | 2.00 | +0.36 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.55 | 8.49 | +2.06 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin U.S. Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor provided a 3.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.68 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.68 | $0.72 | $1.54 | $0.21 | $0.96 | $1.28 | $0.28 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 3.20% | 3.64% | 8.90% | 1.45% | 8.08% | 8.52% | 2.20% | 0.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin U.S. 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 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.14 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.72 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $1.32 | $0.02 | $1.54 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.96 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $1.28 |
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 U.S. 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 U.S. Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor was 33.57%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 91 trading sessions.
The current Franklin U.S. Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor drawdown is 2.02%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-33.57%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 13d | 5mo 15dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-23.03%Sep 2022 | 9mo 4d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-18.77%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 20d | 4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-9.62%Sep 2020 | 20d | 2mo 2d | 2mo 22dSep 2020 - Nov 2020 | — |
-9.08%Aug 2024 | 19d | 1mo 15d | 2mo 4dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| FCEUX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.57% | -56.78% | +23.21% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.48% | -9.10% | +0.62% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.77% | -18.90% | +0.13% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.03% | -25.43% | +2.40% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.02% | -1.58% | -0.44% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.70% | -10.70% | +6.00% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.90% | 2.14% | -0.24% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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