Franklin Global Allocation Fund (FFAAX)
The investment seeks to the highest level of long-term total return that is consistent with an acceptable level of risk. The fund will invest in a diversified portfolio of debt and equity securities and, to a lesser extent, alternative strategies. The advisor may shift its investments from one asset class to another based on the investment manager's analysis of the best opportunities for the fund's portfolio in a given market. In addition, at least 40% of the fund's net assets are invested in non-U.S. investments and in at least three different countries, either directly or through depositary receipts, including in emerging markets.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US35472P7942 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Franklin Templeton |
| Inception Date | Aug 14, 2003 |
| Category | Global Allocation |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Asset Class | Multi-Asset |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
FFAAX has a high expense ratio of 0.66%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Franklin Global Allocation Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Franklin Global Allocation Fund had a return of 6.09% year-to-date (YTD) and 14.83% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Franklin Global Allocation Fund had an annualized return of 4.32%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.79%, indicating that Franklin Global Allocation Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 6.09% | 9.47% |
| 1 month | 1.28% | 1.91% |
| 6 months | 14.14% | 18.36% |
| 1 year | 14.83% | 26.61% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.61% | 12.90% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 4.32% | 10.79% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FFAAX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.06% | 3.29% | 2.44% | -3.57% | 6.09% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 4.48% | -2.56% | 2.70% | 0.75% | -1.34% | 3.04% | 1.93% | -1.75% | -3.56% | -1.69% | 7.19% | 3.91% | 13.26% |
| 2022 | -1.92% | -2.17% | 1.59% | -4.90% | 0.72% | -6.16% | 4.20% | -3.21% | -6.63% | 3.72% | 5.97% | -2.49% | -11.58% |
| 2021 | -1.03% | 0.74% | 2.51% | 2.59% | 1.33% | 0.73% | 0.63% | 1.24% | -2.79% | 3.44% | -1.22% | 3.43% | 12.01% |
| 2020 | -2.27% | -7.12% | -14.57% | 6.84% | 2.49% | 0.41% | 2.41% | 3.53% | -2.27% | -1.41% | 11.96% | 4.29% | 1.70% |
| 2019 | 7.24% | 2.42% | -0.36% | 2.59% | -6.03% | 5.36% | -0.65% | -2.60% | 3.49% | 1.22% | 1.84% | 2.88% | 18.06% |
| 2018 | 3.83% | -4.28% | -2.13% | 1.83% | -0.48% | 0.27% | 3.18% | -0.27% | 0.21% | -5.27% | 1.08% | -7.35% | -9.60% |
| 2017 | 1.85% | 1.96% | 0.57% | 0.64% | 0.98% | 0.54% | 1.83% | -1.59% | 2.32% | -0.28% | 0.76% | 1.50% | 11.59% |
| 2016 | -5.16% | -0.60% | 6.70% | 2.44% | 0.16% | -0.33% | 3.31% | 1.64% | 0.62% | -0.38% | 2.22% | 2.87% | 13.84% |
| 2015 | -1.94% | 5.18% | -1.52% | 2.72% | -0.50% | -2.76% | 0.45% | -5.80% | -4.19% | 6.84% | -0.93% | -2.96% | -6.00% |
| 2014 | -2.53% | 4.73% | 0.95% | 1.30% | 1.35% | 1.63% | -2.16% | 2.07% | -2.93% | -0.50% | 1.01% | -1.52% | 3.16% |
| 2013 | 4.91% | -0.51% | 2.40% | 2.67% | 1.38% | -2.51% | 4.67% | -1.44% | 3.24% | 3.84% | 1.81% | 1.48% | 23.94% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FFAAX is 70, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
FFAAX (Franklin Global Allocation Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Global Allocation Fund (FFAAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin Global Allocation Fund granted a 1.77% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.27 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.59 | $0.14 | $1.04 | $0.47 | $0.54 | $0.47 | $0.32 | $0.39 | $0.49 | $0.41 |
Dividend yield | 1.77% | 1.88% | 4.66% | 0.90% | 7.65% | 3.24% | 4.24% | 3.19% | 2.40% | 3.22% | 3.68% | 3.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin Global Allocation Fund. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.27 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.59 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $1.04 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.47 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.54 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.47 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.32 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.39 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.49 |
| 2013 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.41 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Franklin Global Allocation Fund. 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 Global Allocation Fund was 52.89%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 954 trading sessions.
The current Franklin Global Allocation Fund drawdown is 0.79%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -52.89% | Jul 16, 2007 | 415 | Mar 9, 2009 | 954 | Dec 20, 2012 | 1369 |
| -30.09% | Jan 21, 2020 | 43 | Mar 20, 2020 | 197 | Dec 30, 2020 | 240 |
| -20.41% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 207 | Dec 6, 2016 | 390 |
| -18.14% | Jan 13, 2022 | 188 | Oct 12, 2022 | 319 | Jan 22, 2024 | 507 |
| -16.99% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 246 | Dec 16, 2019 | 475 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Franklin Global Allocation Fund volatility is 2.74%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.