- ISIN
- US3534966565
- CUSIP
- 353496656
- Issuer
- Franklin Templeton
- Inception Date
- Jun 24, 2013
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
FDTRX Performance Chart
Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 (FDTRX) is up 1.7% since the beginning of the year. FDTRX is currently trading at $204 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FDTRX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,368.
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Returns By Period
Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 (FDTRX) has returned 1.72% so far this year and 9.88% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, FDTRX has achieved an annualized return of 16.87%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% per year.
Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6
- 1D
- 4.48%
- 1M
- -5.20%
- 6M
- 2.97%
- YTD
- 1.72%
- 1Y
- 9.88%
- 3Y*
- 18.68%
- 5Y*
- 6.46%
- 10Y*
- 16.87%
- ALL TIME*
- 16.07%
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%
FDTRX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 26, 2013, FDTRX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.40%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +17.4%, while the worst month was Jan 2022 at -15.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, FDTRX closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.21% | -5.35% | -4.69% | 17.42% | 7.00% | -0.54% | -8.65% | 1.72% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.07% | -5.69% | -9.91% | 4.21% | 11.33% | 7.51% | 3.20% | 1.06% | 5.01% | 4.76% | -4.20% | -0.91% | 18.97% |
| 2024 | 4.17% | 8.43% | 1.58% | -5.05% | 5.31% | 7.25% | -2.97% | 2.13% | 1.99% | -0.68% | 7.03% | -0.89% | 31.01% |
| 2023 | 10.45% | -0.58% | 7.20% | -1.73% | 7.71% | 5.93% | 4.13% | -1.67% | -6.73% | -3.46% | 13.76% | 4.70% | 44.92% |
| 2022 | -15.37% | -3.89% | 2.30% | -15.27% | -2.75% | -7.69% | 13.28% | -6.10% | -10.89% | 3.28% | 4.40% | -7.35% | -40.07% |
| 2021 | 0.48% | 2.27% | -4.78% | 7.05% | -2.98% | 8.81% | 2.81% | 5.48% | -5.96% | 7.16% | -3.21% | -3.49% | 12.90% |
Benchmark Metrics
Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 has an annualized alpha of 1.11%, beta of 1.20, and R2 of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 26, 2013.
- This fund captured 120.42% of S&P 500 Index gains and 109.27% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- Alpha
- 1.11%
- Beta
- 1.20
- R²
- 0.77
- Upside Capture
- 120.42%
- Downside Capture
- 109.27%
Expense Ratio
FDTRX has an expense ratio of 0.48%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FDTRX ranks 8 for risk / return — above 8% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below most peers; review the five component ranks for context.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 (FDTRX) 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.
| FDTRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.38 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.07 | 1.25 | -0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.38 | 2.00 | -1.63 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.10 | 8.49 | -7.40 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 provided a 10.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $20.80 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $20.80 | $20.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.22 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $1.91 | $1.16 | $1.69 | $1.20 |
Dividend yield | 10.21% | 10.39% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.36% | 0.00% | 0.71% | 2.80% | 1.71% | 3.44% | 2.40% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.22 | $2.22 |
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 DynaTech Fund Class R6. 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 DynaTech Fund Class R6 was 48.10%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 434 trading sessions.
The current Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 drawdown is 10.50%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-48.10%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 1y 9mo | 2y 7moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 | Bear market2022 |
-29.76%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 7d | 3mo 9dFeb 2020 - May 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-26.19%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 2mo 18d | 5mo 2dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-23.60%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 2mo 24d | 6mo 20dAug 2018 - Mar 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
-20.54%Feb 2016 | 6mo 22d | 5mo 22d | 1y 9dJul 2015 - Jul 2016 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| FDTRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.10% | -56.78% | +8.68% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -20.39% | -9.10% | -11.29% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.19% | -18.90% | -7.29% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -48.10% | -25.43% | -22.67% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -48.10% | -33.92% | -14.18% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.50% | -1.58% | -8.92% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.10% | -10.70% | +1.60% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.02% | 2.14% | +4.88% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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