Franklin Rising Dividends Fund (FRDPX)
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in investments of companies that have paid consistently rising dividends. It invests predominantly in equity securities, primarily common stock. The fund may invest in companies of any size, across the entire market spectrum. It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US3538251022 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 353825102 |
| Issuer | Franklin Templeton |
| Inception Date | Jan 14, 1987 |
| Category | Large Cap Blend Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
FRDPX features an expense ratio of 0.85%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Franklin Rising Dividends 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 Rising Dividends Fund had a return of 9.91% year-to-date (YTD) and 15.87% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Franklin Rising Dividends Fund had an annualized return of 10.58%, which was very close to the S&P 500 benchmark's annualized return of 10.67%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 9.91% | 15.38% |
| 1 month | 5.11% | 5.03% |
| 6 months | 4.14% | 6.71% |
| 1 year | 15.87% | 23.24% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 11.25% | 13.10% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 10.58% | 10.67% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FRDPX, 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 | 0.87% | 3.47% | 2.97% | -4.43% | 2.34% | 0.54% | 2.45% | 3.29% | 9.91% | ||||
| 2023 | 2.29% | -1.66% | 3.02% | 1.79% | -3.28% | 6.33% | 1.00% | -2.10% | -4.36% | -1.42% | 7.19% | 3.40% | 12.10% |
| 2022 | -6.05% | -3.15% | 3.45% | -5.24% | -0.44% | -7.23% | 7.91% | -3.53% | -7.79% | 9.14% | 7.38% | -3.62% | -10.69% |
| 2021 | -2.33% | 1.35% | 5.15% | 5.20% | 1.70% | 1.17% | 4.08% | 1.57% | -4.85% | 7.95% | -1.95% | 5.56% | 26.62% |
| 2020 | -0.53% | -8.13% | -12.93% | 11.75% | 6.04% | 1.01% | 6.11% | 5.54% | -2.18% | -3.02% | 11.96% | 2.66% | 16.29% |
| 2019 | 6.87% | 5.40% | 2.09% | 2.92% | -5.42% | 7.87% | 1.47% | -0.86% | 1.45% | -0.78% | 3.58% | 2.52% | 29.83% |
| 2018 | 4.40% | -5.14% | -1.68% | 0.57% | 2.04% | 0.64% | 4.50% | 1.70% | 1.51% | -6.76% | 3.36% | -9.39% | -5.27% |
| 2017 | 0.86% | 3.47% | 0.25% | 1.68% | 1.58% | -0.51% | 1.45% | -0.19% | 3.56% | 2.71% | 3.08% | 0.78% | 20.27% |
| 2016 | -2.24% | 0.43% | 6.63% | 1.24% | 1.21% | 1.63% | 3.48% | 0.32% | -0.35% | -2.61% | 3.64% | 0.51% | 14.41% |
| 2015 | -4.17% | 5.69% | -1.17% | 0.33% | 1.40% | -2.09% | 0.27% | -6.25% | -2.90% | 8.53% | 0.00% | -2.33% | -3.52% |
| 2014 | -4.21% | 4.85% | 0.85% | 0.33% | 1.36% | 1.60% | -2.63% | 3.42% | -1.93% | 2.78% | 2.90% | -0.55% | 8.68% |
| 2013 | 5.08% | 2.19% | 3.55% | 1.02% | 1.88% | -0.88% | 5.83% | -3.06% | 3.29% | 3.87% | 2.10% | 1.43% | 29.30% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FRDPX is 53, 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.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Rising Dividends Fund (FRDPX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin Rising Dividends Fund granted a 4.17% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $4.03 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.03 | $4.06 | $4.10 | $4.28 | $0.66 | $2.10 | $2.88 | $2.07 | $1.96 | $2.53 | $0.60 | $0.42 |
Dividend yield | 4.17% | 4.60% | 4.96% | 4.42% | 0.82% | 3.01% | 5.20% | 3.39% | 3.73% | 5.30% | 1.15% | 0.88% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin Rising Dividends 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 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | |||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $3.35 | $4.06 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $3.49 | $4.10 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $3.83 | $4.28 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.66 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $1.58 | $2.10 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $2.38 | $2.88 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $1.60 | $2.07 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $1.96 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.13 | $2.53 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.60 |
| 2013 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
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 Rising Dividends 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 Rising Dividends Fund was 51.57%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 588 trading sessions.
The current Franklin Rising Dividends Fund drawdown is 1.72%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -51.57% | Jul 18, 2007 | 413 | Mar 9, 2009 | 588 | Jul 7, 2011 | 1001 |
| -35.31% | Oct 8, 1997 | 633 | Mar 14, 2000 | 486 | Feb 26, 2002 | 1119 |
| -34.89% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 99 | Aug 12, 2020 | 122 |
| -24.18% | May 20, 2002 | 99 | Oct 9, 2002 | 236 | Sep 18, 2003 | 335 |
| -21.07% | Dec 30, 2021 | 190 | Sep 30, 2022 | 326 | Jan 19, 2024 | 516 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Franklin Rising Dividends Fund volatility is 3.31%, 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.