FQCHX vs. FKDNX
Compare and contrast key facts about Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series CH (FQCHX) and Franklin DynaTech Fund (FKDNX).
FQCHX is managed by Franklin Templeton. It was launched on Jun 2, 2019. FKDNX is managed by Franklin Templeton. It was launched on Jan 2, 1968.
Performance
FQCHX vs. FKDNX - Performance Comparison
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FQCHX vs. FKDNX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FQCHX Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series CH | -0.39% | 4.96% | 8.85% | 4.90% | -13.94% | 6.00% | 4.25% | 4.13% |
FKDNX Franklin DynaTech Fund | -10.96% | 18.59% | 30.57% | 44.42% | -40.30% | 12.53% | 57.68% | 14.68% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FQCHX achieves a -0.39% return, which is significantly higher than FKDNX's -10.96% return.
FQCHX
- 1D
- 0.35%
- 1M
- -1.61%
- YTD
- -0.39%
- 6M
- 1.61%
- 1Y
- 3.08%
- 3Y*
- 5.16%
- 5Y*
- 1.43%
- 10Y*
- —
FKDNX
- 1D
- 5.05%
- 1M
- -5.14%
- YTD
- -10.96%
- 6M
- -11.72%
- 1Y
- 19.43%
- 3Y*
- 19.19%
- 5Y*
- 5.93%
- 10Y*
- 15.95%
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FQCHX vs. FKDNX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FQCHX has a 0.00% expense ratio, which is lower than FKDNX's 0.79% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FQCHX vs. FKDNX — Risk / Return Rank
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FQCHX vs. FKDNX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series CH (FQCHX) and Franklin DynaTech Fund (FKDNX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| FQCHX | FKDNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.60 | 0.79 | -0.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.86 | 1.29 | -0.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.17 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.85 | 0.81 | +0.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.45 | 2.63 | -0.18 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| FQCHX | FKDNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.60 | 0.79 | -0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.26 | 0.23 | +0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.65 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.38 | 0.64 | -0.27 |
Correlation
The correlation between FQCHX and FKDNX is 0.09, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
FQCHX vs. FKDNX - Dividend Comparison
FQCHX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.57%, less than FKDNX's 12.54% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FQCHX Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series CH | 5.57% | 7.32% | 6.12% | 3.92% | 4.22% | 3.39% | 3.35% | 3.17% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
FKDNX Franklin DynaTech Fund | 12.54% | 11.17% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.43% | 0.00% | 0.74% | 2.92% | 1.77% | 3.55% | 2.46% |
Drawdowns
FQCHX vs. FKDNX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FQCHX drawdown since its inception was -21.05%, smaller than the maximum FKDNX drawdown of -51.63%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FQCHX and FKDNX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FQCHX | FKDNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.05% | -51.63% | +30.58% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.55% | -20.49% | +14.94% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.05% | -48.28% | +27.23% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -48.28% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.95% | -16.48% | +14.53% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.75% | -11.28% | +5.53% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.92% | 6.29% | -4.37% |
Volatility
FQCHX vs. FKDNX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series CH (FQCHX) is 1.39%, while Franklin DynaTech Fund (FKDNX) has a volatility of 9.29%. This indicates that FQCHX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FKDNX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FQCHX | FKDNX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.39% | 9.29% | -7.90% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.16% | 16.81% | -14.65% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 5.85% | 26.47% | -20.62% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.61% | 26.27% | -20.66% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 6.62% | 24.53% | -17.91% |