Franklin Corefolio Allocation Fund Advisor Class

Frequently Asked Questions About FCAZX

What does FCAZX invest in?

The Franklin Corefolio Allocation Fund Advisor Class aims to achieve capital growth for its investors. It employs a "fund-of-funds" strategy, meaning it seeks to meet its objective by distributing its investments across a predetermined selection of other funds. Specifically, the fund allocates approximately 25% of its assets to each of four underlying portfolios: the Franklin Growth Fund, Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund, Franklin Mutual Shares Fund, and Templeton Growth Fund. These component funds then primarily invest in a combination of U.S. and international equity securities.

What is the expense ratio of FCAZX?

Franklin Corefolio Allocation Fund Advisor Class (FCAZX) charges an expense ratio of 0.76%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is FCAZX?

Franklin Corefolio Allocation Fund Advisor Class (FCAZX) manages $1.03B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is FCAZX actively managed or an index fund?

FCAZX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was FCAZX launched?

Franklin Corefolio Allocation Fund Advisor Class (FCAZX) launched in June 2013 and is managed by Franklin Templeton.

How has FCAZX performed?

FCAZX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.