Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund (FKRCX)
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of gold and precious metals operation companies. It may buy securities of gold and precious metals operation companies located anywhere in the world and in general invests predominantly in non-U.S. companies. The fund may invest in companies without regard to market capitalization, and may heavily invest in small- and mid-capitalization companies.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US3535351072 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 353535107 |
| Issuer | Franklin Templeton |
| Inception Date | May 18, 1969 |
| Category | Precious Metals |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Commodity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
FKRCX features an expense ratio of 0.88%, 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 Gold and Precious Metals 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 Gold and Precious Metals Fund had a return of 20.60% year-to-date (YTD) and 36.23% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund had an annualized return of 6.42%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 20.60% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | -11.89% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | 2.82% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 36.23% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.42% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 6.42% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FKRCX, 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 | -8.05% | -7.45% | 20.04% | 6.58% | 8.77% | -5.38% | 7.29% | 5.34% | 5.31% | 5.22% | 20.60% | ||
| 2023 | 10.28% | -12.77% | 13.40% | 2.02% | -8.76% | -1.46% | 3.44% | -6.03% | -8.92% | 0.54% | 12.88% | 1.48% | 2.02% |
| 2022 | -6.55% | 11.58% | 5.32% | -8.57% | -8.11% | -19.27% | 0.12% | -8.41% | -6.13% | -2.06% | 18.83% | 2.56% | -23.47% |
| 2021 | -7.09% | -5.70% | 2.18% | 8.05% | 9.96% | -11.31% | 2.28% | -4.91% | -9.68% | 12.45% | 0.64% | 2.33% | -4.03% |
| 2020 | -2.16% | -11.72% | -17.68% | 38.18% | 12.14% | 9.38% | 19.58% | 1.28% | -6.38% | -5.38% | 0.04% | 11.55% | 44.30% |
| 2019 | 10.51% | 0.35% | -1.19% | -7.11% | 0.38% | 19.21% | 6.65% | 11.09% | -9.07% | 3.68% | -1.32% | 12.82% | 51.48% |
| 2018 | -0.13% | -8.43% | -1.26% | 1.84% | -0.97% | -1.82% | -3.28% | -11.28% | 0.67% | -2.31% | -2.87% | 11.75% | -18.11% |
| 2017 | 15.16% | -2.70% | 0.45% | -5.13% | -3.15% | 0.55% | -1.22% | 3.34% | -6.87% | -3.85% | -1.67% | 6.87% | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 1.00% | 30.04% | 10.79% | 25.53% | -11.49% | 22.08% | 10.72% | -14.01% | 5.32% | -7.16% | -14.78% | -0.65% | 55.56% |
| 2015 | 8.53% | -0.13% | -11.57% | 10.66% | -0.47% | -5.54% | -17.81% | 3.10% | -3.84% | 5.12% | -8.99% | -0.18% | -22.41% |
| 2014 | 9.52% | 13.39% | -7.77% | 4.76% | -6.53% | 15.75% | -2.17% | -0.30% | -17.91% | -15.25% | 2.99% | -0.94% | -10.12% |
| 2013 | -5.31% | -11.97% | -1.60% | -17.75% | -7.00% | -19.15% | 13.73% | 11.23% | -7.10% | 1.09% | -12.32% | -1.66% | -48.03% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FKRCX is 21, indicating that it is in the bottom 21% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund (FKRCX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund provided a 2.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.52 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $2.06 | $2.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $1.38 | $0.00 | $0.16 |
Dividend yield | 2.58% | 3.12% | 0.00% | 9.37% | 10.55% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.36% | 8.73% | 0.00% | 1.10% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin Gold and Precious Metals 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 | $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 | $0.52 | $0.52 |
| 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 | $2.06 | $2.06 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.65 | $2.65 |
| 2019 | $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 |
| 2018 | $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 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.38 | $1.38 |
| 2015 | $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 |
| 2014 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
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 Gold and Precious Metals 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 Gold and Precious Metals Fund was 78.85%, occurring on Jan 19, 2016. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund drawdown is 42.04%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -78.85% | Dec 7, 2010 | 1286 | Jan 19, 2016 | — | — | — |
| -71.45% | Mar 6, 2008 | 163 | Oct 27, 2008 | 271 | Nov 23, 2009 | 434 |
| -65.04% | Feb 6, 1996 | 670 | Aug 31, 1998 | 1268 | Sep 5, 2003 | 1938 |
| -43.12% | Feb 7, 1990 | 730 | Nov 24, 1992 | 160 | Jul 6, 1993 | 890 |
| -40.67% | Aug 4, 1987 | 135 | Feb 8, 1988 | 503 | Jan 11, 1990 | 638 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund volatility is 8.62%, 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.