Franklin Mutual Shares Fund;Z

Frequently Asked Questions About MUTHX

What does MUTHX invest in?

The fund primarily allocates its capital to equity holdings in both U.S. and international companies that the investment manager identifies as trading below their intrinsic worth, determined by recognized or objective valuation methodologies. Beyond this core approach, the portfolio also incorporates strategies such as merger arbitrage and investments in the debt and equity of financially distressed entities. Furthermore, the fund has the flexibility to commit a significant portion of its assets to foreign securities, including participations in foreign sovereign debt.

What is the expense ratio of MUTHX?

Franklin Mutual Shares Fund;Z (MUTHX) charges an expense ratio of 0.74%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is MUTHX?

Franklin Mutual Shares Fund;Z (MUTHX) manages $7.08B 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 MUTHX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was MUTHX launched?

Franklin Mutual Shares Fund;Z (MUTHX) launched in January 1980 and is managed by Franklin Templeton.

How has MUTHX performed?

MUTHX'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.