Franklin Natural Resources Fund (FRNRX)
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity and debt securities of companies in the natural resources sector. It predominantly invests in equity securities. In addition to its investments in companies in the natural resources sector, the fund may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in equity or debt securities of any type of issuer. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in smaller capitalization companies, which are generally companies with market capitalizations of less than $2 billion at the time of the fund's investment.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US3547136040 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 354713604 |
| Issuer | Franklin Templeton Investments |
| Inception Date | Jun 4, 1995 |
| Category | Energy Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
FRNRX has a high expense ratio of 0.96%, 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 Natural Resources 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 Natural Resources Fund had a return of 9.64% year-to-date (YTD) and 20.31% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Franklin Natural Resources Fund had an annualized return of -0.53%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.79%, indicating that Franklin Natural Resources Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 9.64% | 9.47% |
| 1 month | -0.13% | 1.91% |
| 6 months | 15.24% | 18.36% |
| 1 year | 20.31% | 26.61% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 9.08% | 12.90% |
| 10 years (annualized) | -0.53% | 10.79% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FRNRX, 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 | -3.64% | 1.84% | 10.00% | -0.48% | 9.64% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 6.53% | -7.22% | -1.10% | 0.97% | -8.26% | 8.96% | 8.08% | -1.78% | -0.91% | -4.20% | 1.66% | 2.14% | 3.26% |
| 2022 | 7.79% | 6.56% | 10.01% | -4.36% | 9.59% | -16.08% | 5.52% | 1.26% | -8.63% | 17.48% | 6.07% | -3.47% | 30.52% |
| 2021 | 2.04% | 13.83% | 1.34% | 2.14% | 6.99% | 0.61% | -6.08% | -1.38% | 5.21% | 9.57% | -4.43% | 2.92% | 35.93% |
| 2020 | -12.42% | -13.34% | -36.06% | 29.00% | 2.72% | 2.50% | 1.67% | 1.85% | -9.97% | -2.84% | 22.34% | 7.36% | -21.58% |
| 2019 | 13.63% | 1.18% | 1.64% | 0.38% | -12.51% | 9.06% | -4.27% | -9.61% | 2.88% | -2.60% | 2.00% | 11.14% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 3.37% | -8.75% | 0.98% | 8.79% | 1.79% | -0.42% | 0.00% | -5.29% | 2.35% | -11.76% | -4.13% | -11.51% | -23.78% |
| 2017 | 1.84% | -3.75% | -1.42% | -4.56% | -4.74% | -1.80% | 4.73% | -5.33% | 9.57% | -2.00% | 1.24% | 7.89% | 0.32% |
| 2016 | -5.24% | 0.52% | 12.94% | 13.78% | -4.76% | 4.15% | -0.08% | 0.00% | 4.19% | -3.06% | 9.26% | 0.49% | 34.56% |
| 2015 | -3.99% | 7.00% | -3.68% | 11.28% | -6.13% | -4.44% | -11.98% | -2.21% | -10.91% | 11.28% | -3.61% | -11.17% | -27.84% |
| 2014 | -4.09% | 7.29% | 1.58% | 5.21% | -0.20% | 5.51% | -3.99% | 1.59% | -9.96% | -9.57% | -9.95% | -3.64% | -20.18% |
| 2013 | 5.86% | -2.65% | 1.08% | -4.21% | 1.18% | -4.31% | 5.07% | 1.46% | 3.75% | 4.04% | -2.80% | 1.37% | 9.55% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FRNRX is 41, 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.
FRNRX (Franklin Natural Resources Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Natural Resources Fund (FRNRX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin Natural Resources Fund granted a 1.80% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.57 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.68 | $0.28 | $0.40 | $0.36 | $0.49 | $0.31 | $0.28 | $0.18 | $0.29 | $0.08 |
Dividend yield | 1.80% | 1.98% | 2.38% | 1.23% | 2.39% | 1.64% | 2.43% | 1.16% | 1.02% | 0.86% | 1.00% | 0.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin Natural Resources 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.57 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.68 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.28 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.36 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.49 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.28 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.18 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.29 |
| 2013 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
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 Natural Resources 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 Natural Resources Fund was 80.54%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Franklin Natural Resources Fund drawdown is 20.87%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -80.54% | Jul 2, 2008 | 2946 | Mar 18, 2020 | — | — | — |
| -50.43% | Oct 8, 1997 | 234 | Aug 31, 1998 | 520 | Sep 6, 2000 | 754 |
| -39.99% | May 22, 2001 | 344 | Oct 9, 2002 | 441 | Jul 14, 2004 | 785 |
| -21.35% | May 11, 2006 | 100 | Oct 3, 2006 | 121 | Mar 29, 2007 | 221 |
| -15.23% | Jan 4, 2008 | 12 | Jan 22, 2008 | 26 | Feb 28, 2008 | 38 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Franklin Natural Resources Fund volatility is 4.68%, 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.