- ISIN
- US6283802063
- Issuer
- Franklin Templeton
- Inception Date
- Sep 25, 1980
- Category
- Global Allocation
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
MQIFX Performance Chart
Franklin Mutual Quest Fund (MQIFX) is up 6.0% since the beginning of the year. MQIFX is currently trading at $17 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MQIFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,409.
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Returns By Period
Franklin Mutual Quest Fund (MQIFX) has returned 6.00% so far this year and 17.74% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MQIFX has returned 5.73% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Franklin Mutual Quest Fund
- 1D
- 0.30%
- 1M
- 1.56%
- YTD
- 6.00%
- 6M
- 8.92%
- 1Y
- 17.74%
- 3Y*
- 15.11%
- 5Y*
- 7.10%
- 10Y*
- 5.73%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
MQIFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 16, 1980, MQIFX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Jan 1987 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -19.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, MQIFX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 22, 2014 with a return of +19.1%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -9.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.56% | 3.62% | -6.17% | 3.91% | 1.02% | 0.30% | 6.00% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.88% | 2.51% | -0.66% | -3.20% | 3.24% | 3.14% | -0.39% | 3.44% | 1.38% | -0.96% | 1.81% | 2.44% | 17.66% |
| 2024 | 0.15% | 1.02% | 4.26% | -3.39% | 4.23% | -1.03% | 3.13% | 2.43% | 0.79% | -2.89% | 4.64% | -4.29% | 8.84% |
| 2023 | 5.94% | -1.31% | -5.09% | 3.42% | -6.31% | 4.97% | 3.06% | -1.26% | -1.35% | -2.20% | 6.54% | 4.63% | 10.46% |
| 2022 | 2.84% | 0.54% | 0.07% | -2.74% | 0.41% | -8.83% | 2.78% | -3.94% | -7.30% | 7.48% | 4.12% | -1.27% | -6.85% |
| 2021 | -0.60% | 1.51% | 5.14% | 2.12% | 1.32% | -0.68% | -0.41% | 1.38% | -1.02% | 2.21% | -4.25% | 4.59% | 11.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
Franklin Mutual Quest Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.98%, beta of 0.43, and R2 of 0.50 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 17, 1980.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (62.37%) than losses (54.26%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.98% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.43 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 4.98%
- Beta
- 0.43
- R²
- 0.50
- Upside Capture
- 62.37%
- Downside Capture
- 54.26%
Expense Ratio
MQIFX has an expense ratio of 0.78%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MQIFX ranks 37 for risk / return — below 37% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Mutual Quest Fund (MQIFX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| MQIFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.84 | 2.39 | -0.54 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.69 | 3.25 | -0.56 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.43 | -0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.15 | 3.11 | -0.97 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.24 | 14.38 | -7.14 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin Mutual Quest Fund provided a 3.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.67 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.67 | $0.67 | $0.72 | $0.63 | $0.49 | $0.37 | $0.49 | $0.50 | $1.78 | $0.72 | $0.19 | $0.83 |
Dividend yield | 3.94% | 4.18% | 5.10% | 4.60% | 3.80% | 2.59% | 3.66% | 3.52% | 13.76% | 4.53% | 1.24% | 5.75% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin Mutual Quest 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.67 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.72 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.63 |
| 2022 | $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 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.37 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Franklin Mutual Quest 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 Quest Fund was 34.60%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 540 trading sessions.
The current Franklin Mutual Quest Fund drawdown is 1.68%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -34.60%Mar 2009 | 1y 8mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 9moJul 2007 - Apr 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.59%Mar 2020 | 1mo 8d | 11mo 24d | 1y 27dFeb 2020 - Mar 2021 |
1998 bear market1998 | -27.11%Oct 1998 | 4mo 26d | 6mo 21d | 11mo 17dMay 1998 - Apr 1999 |
1990 bear market1990 | -24.75%Oct 1990 | 1y 22d | 1y 6mo | 2y 7moOct 1989 - May 1992 |
Black Monday1987 | -23.95%Oct 1987 | 22d | 11mo 18d | 1y 5dOct 1987 - Oct 1988 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MQIFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.60% | -56.78% | +22.18% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.41% | -9.10% | +0.69% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.71% | -18.90% | +8.19% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.91% | -25.43% | +5.52% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.59% | -33.92% | +3.33% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.68% | 0.00% | -1.68% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.87% | -10.72% | +5.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.49% | 1.97% | +0.52% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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