Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund (MDISX)
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in equity securities (including securities convertible into, or that the investment manager expects to be exchanged for, common or preferred stock) of U.S. and foreign companies that the investment manager believes are available at market prices less than their value based on certain recognized or objective criteria (intrinsic value). The equity securities in which the fund invests are primarily common stock. The fund may invest substantially and potentially up to 100% of its assets in foreign securities and participations in foreign government debt.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US6283804044 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 628380404 |
| Issuer | Franklin Templeton |
| Inception Date | Dec 30, 1992 |
| Category | Global Equities |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
MDISX has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, 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 Mutual Global Discovery 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 Mutual Global Discovery Fund had a return of 8.31% year-to-date (YTD) and 21.35% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund had an annualized return of 7.23%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.57%, indicating that Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 8.31% | 22.73% |
| 1 month | -0.15% | 2.66% |
| 6 months | 5.31% | 16.83% |
| 1 year | 21.35% | 38.58% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.74% | 14.32% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 7.23% | 11.57% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MDISX, 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 | -0.13% | 1.87% | 4.70% | -3.69% | 2.59% | -1.68% | 3.80% | 2.13% | 0.33% | 8.31% | |||
| 2023 | 7.66% | -0.89% | -1.14% | 3.38% | -4.22% | 6.34% | 3.25% | -2.12% | -1.90% | -2.91% | 8.14% | 4.21% | 20.48% |
| 2022 | 2.09% | -2.39% | -0.92% | -3.17% | 4.64% | -9.50% | 3.08% | -3.12% | -8.23% | 10.54% | 7.09% | -2.99% | -4.73% |
| 2021 | -0.14% | 4.94% | 5.11% | 2.78% | 3.41% | -0.89% | -0.12% | 1.05% | -1.60% | 3.45% | -4.88% | 5.48% | 19.60% |
| 2020 | -3.59% | -9.34% | -19.92% | 8.66% | 2.45% | 0.54% | 0.78% | 4.18% | -2.81% | -2.17% | 15.75% | 5.64% | -4.38% |
| 2019 | 7.67% | 2.94% | 0.30% | 3.62% | -5.59% | 5.75% | 0.84% | -3.24% | 3.35% | 1.22% | 3.08% | 3.10% | 24.74% |
| 2018 | 3.67% | -3.84% | -2.38% | 3.36% | -1.41% | -0.65% | 4.01% | -1.11% | 0.67% | -5.45% | 0.29% | -7.85% | -10.86% |
| 2017 | 1.48% | 2.15% | 0.74% | 0.80% | 0.98% | 0.36% | 1.48% | -2.11% | 2.56% | -0.18% | 0.00% | 1.24% | 9.84% |
| 2016 | -5.28% | -1.44% | 5.58% | 1.69% | 1.12% | -1.04% | 2.85% | 2.11% | 0.80% | 0.62% | 2.66% | 2.91% | 12.87% |
| 2015 | -1.35% | 5.35% | -0.69% | 2.12% | 0.54% | -2.97% | 1.49% | -6.38% | -4.75% | 6.30% | 0.34% | -2.75% | -3.48% |
| 2014 | -2.73% | 3.81% | 1.20% | 0.78% | 2.16% | 1.04% | -1.67% | 1.96% | -2.16% | -0.11% | 2.32% | 1.27% | 7.92% |
| 2013 | 5.55% | 0.10% | 2.45% | 1.81% | 2.73% | -2.44% | 4.39% | -1.18% | 2.57% | 3.96% | 2.14% | 1.28% | 25.67% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MDISX is 39, 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 Mutual Global Discovery Fund (MDISX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund granted a 7.34% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $2.41 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.41 | $2.18 | $2.80 | $2.76 | $1.01 | $2.25 | $2.01 | $1.76 | $1.97 | $2.80 | $2.99 | $2.21 |
Dividend yield | 7.34% | 7.12% | 10.29% | 8.75% | 3.50% | 7.21% | 7.50% | 5.42% | 6.33% | 9.53% | 8.98% | 6.56% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin Mutual Global Discovery 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 | $0.28 | $0.28 | ||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $2.12 | $2.18 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $1.86 | $2.80 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $2.50 | $2.76 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $1.01 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $1.56 | $2.25 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $1.98 | $2.01 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $1.76 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.49 | $1.97 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.40 | $2.80 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.80 | $2.99 |
| 2013 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.04 | $2.21 |
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 Mutual Global Discovery 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 Mutual Global Discovery Fund was 40.15%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 233 trading sessions.
The current Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund drawdown is 1.73%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -40.15% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 233 | Feb 24, 2021 | 277 |
| -33.51% | Jul 16, 2007 | 415 | Mar 9, 2009 | 491 | Feb 16, 2011 | 906 |
| -30.64% | May 22, 1998 | 100 | Oct 8, 1998 | 319 | Dec 29, 1999 | 419 |
| -22.24% | May 15, 2002 | 207 | Mar 12, 2003 | 147 | Oct 10, 2003 | 354 |
| -21.57% | Jan 18, 2022 | 175 | Sep 27, 2022 | 190 | Jun 30, 2023 | 365 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund volatility is 3.03%, 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.