Franklin DynaTech Fund (FKDNX)
The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies that the investment manager believes are leaders in innovation, take advantage of new technologies, have superior management, and benefit from new industry conditions in the dynamically changing global economy. It invests predominantly in common stock. The investment manager may invest in companies in any economic sector or of any market capitalization and may invest in companies both inside and outside of the United States.
Fund Info
US3534962010
353496201
Jan 2, 1968
$1,000
Large-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
FKDNX features an expense ratio of 0.79%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Franklin DynaTech 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 DynaTech Fund had a return of 34.08% year-to-date (YTD) and 34.26% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Franklin DynaTech Fund had an annualized return of 14.39%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.11%.
FKDNX
34.08%
2.63%
11.51%
34.26%
15.17%
14.39%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
25.25%
0.08%
9.66%
25.65%
13.17%
11.11%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FKDNX, 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 | 4.14% | 8.40% | 1.55% | -5.08% | 5.28% | 7.22% | -3.01% | 2.10% | 1.96% | -0.71% | 7.00% | 34.08% | |
| 2023 | 10.42% | -0.62% | 7.16% | -1.75% | 7.68% | 5.90% | 4.10% | -1.70% | -6.76% | -3.48% | 13.72% | 4.66% | 44.42% |
| 2022 | -15.40% | -3.90% | 2.27% | -15.30% | -2.78% | -7.72% | 13.23% | -6.14% | -10.93% | 3.24% | 4.37% | -7.38% | -40.30% |
| 2021 | 0.46% | 2.24% | -4.80% | 7.02% | -3.00% | 8.78% | 2.79% | 5.45% | -6.00% | 7.14% | -3.24% | -4.83% | 11.00% |
| 2020 | 4.78% | -4.96% | -9.52% | 15.56% | 10.15% | 6.09% | 8.54% | 6.55% | -2.81% | -1.50% | 11.16% | 5.28% | 57.68% |
| 2019 | 11.44% | 6.03% | 3.14% | 4.06% | -3.97% | 6.72% | 1.88% | -0.90% | -3.60% | 1.26% | 4.59% | 1.03% | 35.33% |
| 2018 | 10.05% | -1.56% | -1.31% | 0.53% | 5.54% | 0.55% | 1.49% | 6.94% | 0.27% | -11.89% | 1.97% | -10.19% | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 6.62% | 4.34% | 1.92% | 4.03% | 5.04% | -0.88% | 5.01% | 1.83% | 0.61% | 4.41% | 1.64% | -2.36% | 36.89% |
| 2016 | -8.86% | -2.96% | 6.27% | 0.61% | 3.16% | -1.20% | 7.07% | 0.75% | 2.40% | -3.11% | -1.39% | -3.90% | -2.25% |
| 2015 | -0.28% | 6.09% | -0.35% | -0.43% | 2.85% | -0.62% | 3.76% | -7.07% | -3.54% | 8.47% | 1.52% | -3.61% | 5.92% |
| 2014 | 0.04% | 6.13% | -6.96% | -5.16% | 4.17% | 4.49% | -1.56% | 5.01% | -1.85% | 3.82% | 1.67% | -5.14% | 3.59% |
| 2013 | 4.85% | 0.57% | 3.03% | 1.25% | 2.33% | -1.39% | 6.53% | -0.08% | 7.31% | 3.68% | 2.54% | -0.56% | 34.04% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 79, FKDNX is among the top 21% of mutual funds on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin DynaTech Fund (FKDNX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Franklin DynaTech 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 DynaTech Fund was 55.85%, occurring on Jun 17, 1992. Recovery took 1675 trading sessions.
The current Franklin DynaTech Fund drawdown is 2.09%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -55.85% | Feb 13, 1992 | 90 | Jun 17, 1992 | 1675 | Nov 18, 1998 | 1765 |
| -55.49% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 769 | Mar 26, 2012 | 1107 |
| -51.41% | Mar 24, 2000 | 635 | Oct 9, 2002 | 1230 | Sep 4, 2007 | 1865 |
| -48.99% | Nov 17, 2021 | 229 | Oct 14, 2022 | 518 | Nov 6, 2024 | 747 |
| -35.01% | Oct 6, 1987 | 15 | Oct 26, 1987 | 422 | Jun 7, 1989 | 437 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Franklin DynaTech Fund volatility is 5.94%, 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.