Franklin Real Estate Securituies Fund Cl A

Frequently Asked Questions About FREEX

What does FREEX invest in?

This fund typically allocates a minimum of 80% of its net assets to equity holdings in companies predominantly involved in the U.S. real estate sector. This encompasses federally qualified Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), as well as businesses that derive at least half of their assets or revenue from activities such as the ownership, construction, management, operation, development, or sale of commercial or residential properties. Such companies may include real estate operating and service firms, homebuilders, hospitality providers, and property developers. The fund maintains a concentrated, non-diversified portfolio.

What is the expense ratio of FREEX?

Franklin Real Estate Securituies Fund Cl A (FREEX) charges an expense ratio of 1.03%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is FREEX?

Franklin Real Estate Securituies Fund Cl A (FREEX) manages $433.9M 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 FREEX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was FREEX launched?

Franklin Real Estate Securituies Fund Cl A (FREEX) launched in December 1993 and is managed by Franklin Templeton.

How has FREEX performed?

FREEX'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.