- What does FRGOX invest in?
- The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of gold and precious metals operation companies. It may buy securities of gold and precious metals operation companies located anywhere in the world and in general invests predominantly in non-U.S. companies. The fund may invest in companies without regard to market capitalization, and may heavily invest in small- and mid-capitalization companies. The fund is non-diversified.
- What is the expense ratio of FRGOX?
- Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund (FRGOX) charges an expense ratio of 1.62%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is FRGOX?
- Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund (FRGOX) manages $3.98B 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 FRGOX actively managed or an index fund?
- FRGOX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was FRGOX launched?
- Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund (FRGOX) launched in April 1995 and is managed by Franklin Templeton.
- How has FRGOX performed?
- FRGOX'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.
