Franklin International Growth Fund Class A

Frequently Asked Questions About FNGAX

What does FNGAX invest in?

The fund primarily allocates its capital to the common stock of companies situated outside the United States. These businesses are typically mid- to large-sized enterprises, generally defined as having a market valuation greater than $2 billion. Its international investment scope encompasses firms in developing and emerging market countries, though exposure to these nascent economies is limited to a maximum of 20% of the fund's overall net assets.

What is the expense ratio of FNGAX?

Franklin International Growth Fund Class A (FNGAX) charges an expense ratio of 1.12%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is FNGAX?

Franklin International Growth Fund Class A (FNGAX) manages $565.1M 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 FNGAX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was FNGAX launched?

Franklin International Growth Fund Class A (FNGAX) launched in June 2008 and is managed by Franklin Templeton.

How has FNGAX performed?

FNGAX'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.