- CUSIP
- 353496870
- Issuer
- Franklin Templeton
- Inception Date
- Dec 1, 2008
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
FDYNX Performance Chart
Franklin DynaTech Fund Class C (FDYNX) is up 9.8% since the beginning of the year. FDYNX is currently trading at $156 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FDYNX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,457.
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Returns By Period
Franklin DynaTech Fund Class C (FDYNX) has returned 9.79% so far this year and 24.73% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, FDYNX has achieved an annualized return of 17.68%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% per year.
Franklin DynaTech Fund Class C
- 1D
- -0.52%
- 1M
- 1.51%
- YTD
- 9.79%
- 6M
- 7.79%
- 1Y
- 24.73%
- 3Y*
- 23.18%
- 5Y*
- 7.82%
- 10Y*
- 17.68%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
FDYNX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 16, 1996, FDYNX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.8 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +17.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FDYNX closed higher 54% 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 | -1.30% | -5.43% | -4.78% | 17.30% | 6.91% | -1.50% | 9.79% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.97% | -5.76% | -9.98% | 4.11% | 11.22% | 7.41% | 3.10% | 0.97% | 4.93% | 4.65% | -4.28% | -0.96% | 17.74% |
| 2024 | 4.08% | 8.34% | 1.49% | -5.14% | 5.22% | 7.15% | -3.07% | 2.04% | 1.90% | -0.77% | 6.94% | -0.98% | 29.60% |
| 2023 | 10.35% | -0.67% | 7.09% | -1.81% | 7.61% | 5.84% | 4.04% | -1.77% | -6.81% | -3.56% | 13.65% | 4.60% | 43.35% |
| 2022 | -15.46% | -3.96% | 2.21% | -15.36% | -2.84% | -7.78% | 13.16% | -6.20% | -10.98% | 3.18% | 4.30% | -7.45% | -40.76% |
| 2021 | 0.38% | 2.18% | -4.85% | 6.95% | -3.06% | 8.71% | 2.72% | 5.38% | -6.05% | 7.07% | -3.30% | -3.58% | 11.67% |
Benchmark Metrics
Franklin DynaTech Fund Class C has an annualized alpha of 2.77%, beta of 0.98, and R2 of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 16, 1996.
- This fund captured 108.63% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 98.59% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.77% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.98 and R2 of 0.77, 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
- 2.77%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 0.77
- Upside Capture
- 108.63%
- Downside Capture
- 98.59%
Expense Ratio
FDYNX has a high expense ratio of 1.52%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FDYNX ranks 18 for risk / return — in the bottom 18% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin DynaTech Fund Class C (FDYNX) 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.
| FDYNX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.58 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.78 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.32 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.27 | 2.46 | -1.18 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.88 | 10.92 | -7.04 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin DynaTech Fund Class C provided a 13.34% 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 | 13.34% | 14.64% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.76% | 0.00% | 0.90% | 3.51% | 2.10% | 4.16% | 2.85% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin DynaTech Fund Class C. 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 | ||||||
| 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 C. 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 C was 52.51%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 1256 trading sessions.
The current Franklin DynaTech Fund Class C drawdown is 2.96%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -52.51%Oct 2002 | 2y 6mo | 4y 12mo | 7y 6moMar 2000 - Oct 2007 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -50.83%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 2moNov 2007 - Jan 2011 |
Bear market2022 | -48.64%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 2y 25d | 2y 11moNov 2021 - Nov 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -29.84%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 7d | 3mo 9dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -26.35%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 2mo 19d | 5mo 3dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FDYNX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -52.51% | -56.78% | +4.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -20.72% | -9.10% | -11.62% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.35% | -18.90% | -7.45% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -48.64% | -25.43% | -23.21% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -48.64% | -33.92% | -14.72% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.96% | -3.21% | +0.25% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.28% | -10.71% | -3.57% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.77% | 2.04% | +4.73% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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