Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. (TEPLX)
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of companies located anywhere in the world, including developing markets. The equity securities in which the fund primarily invests are common stock. The fund may invest in companies of any size, including small and medium capitalization companies. Although the adviser seeks investments across a number of regions, countries and sectors, from time to time, based on economic conditions, the adviser may have significant positions in particular regions, countries or sectors.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US8801991048 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 880199104 |
| Issuer | T. Rowe Price |
| Inception Date | Nov 28, 1954 |
| Category | Global Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
TEPLX has a high expense ratio of 1.05%, 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 Templeton Growth Fund, Inc., 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
Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. had a return of 9.78% year-to-date (YTD) and 21.82% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. had an annualized return of 3.00%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.33%, indicating that Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 9.78% | 24.30% |
| 1 month | 1.85% | 4.09% |
| 6 months | 3.12% | 14.29% |
| 1 year | 21.82% | 35.42% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.07% | 13.95% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.00% | 11.33% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of TEPLX, 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 | -1.76% | 3.90% | 4.87% | -3.44% | 4.20% | -1.27% | 1.44% | 1.92% | -0.36% | -2.75% | 9.78% | ||
| 2023 | 8.61% | -2.07% | 3.04% | 1.79% | -3.98% | 5.02% | 4.12% | -3.36% | -4.22% | -2.59% | 8.11% | 5.96% | 20.98% |
| 2022 | -2.62% | -0.63% | 0.42% | -6.57% | 3.11% | -9.58% | 4.84% | -5.54% | -8.01% | 8.55% | 9.49% | -3.66% | -11.71% |
| 2021 | -2.62% | 4.39% | 2.33% | 3.46% | 2.08% | -2.43% | -0.12% | 0.08% | -2.96% | 1.47% | -4.85% | 4.73% | 5.13% |
| 2020 | -3.37% | -6.65% | -13.56% | 6.76% | 2.77% | 1.40% | 2.71% | 5.27% | -2.74% | -2.09% | 12.70% | 5.04% | 5.74% |
| 2019 | 8.01% | 2.05% | -1.88% | 2.01% | -8.44% | 6.54% | -2.11% | -4.03% | 5.11% | 2.81% | 2.12% | -0.44% | 11.09% |
| 2018 | 5.28% | -4.88% | -2.89% | 2.45% | -2.06% | 0.07% | 3.34% | -1.56% | 1.00% | -7.24% | 0.91% | -17.52% | -22.55% |
| 2017 | 2.33% | 1.62% | 1.92% | 1.00% | 2.06% | 1.28% | 2.69% | -1.91% | 2.59% | -0.30% | 1.23% | 2.08% | 17.81% |
| 2016 | -7.99% | -1.39% | 8.50% | 2.78% | -1.13% | -3.24% | 4.81% | 1.98% | 0.75% | -0.09% | 1.67% | 3.00% | 9.06% |
| 2015 | -2.81% | 5.83% | -1.35% | 3.77% | -1.52% | -2.71% | 1.46% | -7.26% | -5.31% | 8.50% | -0.90% | -3.24% | -6.49% |
| 2014 | -3.56% | 6.23% | 0.43% | 0.90% | 0.93% | 0.57% | -2.36% | 1.40% | -3.42% | -1.79% | 1.30% | -2.19% | -1.96% |
| 2013 | 6.12% | -1.55% | 1.23% | 4.33% | 2.29% | -3.65% | 6.44% | -1.60% | 5.56% | 4.84% | 2.12% | 1.11% | 30.15% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of TEPLX 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.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. (TEPLX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. provided a 1.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.29 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.19 | $0.42 | $0.23 | $0.47 | $0.45 | $0.49 | $0.34 | $0.36 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
Dividend yield | 1.03% | 1.13% | 0.91% | 1.70% | 0.98% | 2.06% | 2.15% | 1.79% | 1.43% | 1.63% | 2.81% | 1.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Templeton Growth Fund, Inc.. 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 | $0.29 | $0.29 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.19 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.47 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.45 |
| 2017 | $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 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| 2015 | $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 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.67 |
| 2013 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
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 Templeton Growth Fund, Inc.. 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 Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. was 63.59%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1163 trading sessions.
The current Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. drawdown is 0.95%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -63.59% | Jul 16, 2007 | 415 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1163 | Oct 21, 2013 | 1578 |
| -43.63% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 1006 | Mar 21, 2024 | 1547 |
| -39.74% | Oct 8, 1997 | 321 | Dec 30, 1998 | 1255 | Dec 19, 2003 | 1576 |
| -31.12% | Oct 6, 1987 | 54 | Dec 18, 1987 | 421 | Jul 31, 1989 | 475 |
| -26.76% | Jul 7, 2014 | 405 | Feb 11, 2016 | 275 | Mar 16, 2017 | 680 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Templeton Growth Fund, Inc. volatility is 3.41%, 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.