Franklin Templeton FTF Franklin US Opportunities Class W Acc

Essentials Portfolio Analysis Background Data Performance View PDF Factsheet
Portfolio data accurate as at:

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

30/06/20
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30/06/21
30/06/21
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30/06/22
30/06/22
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30/06/23
30/06/23
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30/06/24
30/06/24
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30/06/25
Fund 23.7% -21.4% 14.5% 36.5% 1.1%
Sector 27.2% -3.3% 12.1% 21.3% 4.8%
Rank 180/208 191/218 99/231 11/234 202/240
Quartile 4 4 2 1 4

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
30/06/25
5 Years to
30/06/25
10 Years to
30/06/25
Fund 16.5% 9.0% 13.5%
Sector 12.5% 11.9% 12.7%
Rank 74/232 186/208 49/128
Quartile 2 4 2

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
META PLATFORMS 7.19
NVIDIA CORPORATION 6.62
MICROSOFT CORPORATION 6.48
AMAZON.COM 6.24
APPLE 4.84
MASTERCARD INCORPORATED 3.83
AXON ENTERPRISE 3.30
NETFLIX 3.16
BROADCOM 2.78
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY 2.64
Total 47.07

Fund Aims

The Fund aims to provide capital appreciation in the long-term through investment in US equities.

Fund Manager

Conrad Herrman manager for 16 years and 5 months

Photo of Conrad Herrman Conrad Herrmann is a senior vice president and director of U.S. Growth Portfolio Management for Franklin Equity Group. Mr. Herrmann is the lead portfolio manager for the flagship All-Cap Growth strategy for Franklin Equity Group, including the Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund. He also serves as a back-up manager and in an advisory role on a number of other growth portfolios. Mr. Herrmann first joined Franklin in the summer of 1988, working as an intern in the Marketing Department. He joined Franklin full-time in the Investment Advisory group as a quantitative equity analyst in 1989. That year, he also became a fundamental research analyst, specializing in analysis of the electronic technology sector. Initially involved in the creation of the Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund, he became the lead manager in July 1993. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton Investments, Mr. Herrmann was a vice president of Aquila Management, a mutual fund group in New York City. He joined the firm in 1983 as a fixed-income analyst. Mr. Herrmann earned his B.A. degree from Brown University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. He is past president and member of the CFA Society of San Francisco and a member of the CFA Institute. Mr. Herrmann is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder.

Grant Bowers manager for 16 years and 5 months

Photo of Grant Bowers Grant Bowers is a vice president and portfolio manager with Franklin Equity Group. He is the lead portfolio manager of Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund and FTIF Franklin U.S. Opportunities Fund (SICAV). He is also a member of Franklin Global Advisers' U.S. Growth team. Mr. Bowers joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 1993 as a fixed income analyst and in 1998 joined the Franklin equity group as an analyst. His previous research coverage has included the telecom, media, publishing, transportation and business services industries. Mr. Bowers earned his B.A. in economics from the University of California at Davis. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton, he served in the United States Army.

Fund Overview

Mid (18/07/2025) 606.70p
Historic yield 0.00%
Fund size (30/05/2025) £62.48m
Number of holdings 59
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.78%
Launch date 31/05/2012

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 100.12%
  Cash and Equivalents -0.12%

Commentary

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Portfolio data accurate as at: 30/05/25

Important Information

Source of portfolio data: Broadridge. Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in.

This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 100.12%
  Cash and Equivalents -0.12%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Technology 46.70% - - -
 
Technology - 46.70% - -
 
Software & Computer Services - - 28.65% -
 
Software - - - 17.34%
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 10.81%
 
Computer Services - - - 0.49%
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 18.05% -
 
Semiconductors - - - 11.63%
 
Computer Hardware - - - 4.84%
 
Electronic Components - - - 1.58%
 
Consumer Discretionary 18.70% - - -
 
Retail - 8.22% - -
 
Retailers - - 8.22% -
 
Diversified Retailers - - - 6.24%
 
Specialty Retailers - - - 1.98%
 
Media - 4.43% - -
 
Media - - 4.43% -
 
Entertainment - - - 3.16%
 
Radio & TV Broadcasters - - - 1.27%
 
Travel & Leisure - 2.37% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - 2.37% -
 
Restaurants & Bars - - - 2.37%
 
Consumer Products & Services - 2.33% - -
 
Leisure Goods - - 1.44% -
 
Electronic Entertainment - - - 1.44%
 
Consumer Services - - 0.89% -
 
Consumer Services: Misc. - - - 0.89%
 
Automobiles & Parts - 1.36% - -
 
Automobiles & Parts - - 1.36% -
 
Automobiles - - - 1.36%
 
Industrials 13.99% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 11.67% - -
 
Industrial Support Services - - 6.86% -
 
Transaction Processing Services - - - 3.83%
 
Professional Business Support Services - - - 2.67%
 
Industrial Suppliers - - - 0.36%
 
Aerospace & Defence - - 3.30% -
 
Defense - - - 3.30%
 
General Industrials - - 1.52% -
 
Diversified Industrials - - - 1.52%
 
Construction & Materials - 2.31% - -
 
Construction & Materials - - 2.31% -
 
Building: Climate Control - - - 1.53%
 
Building Materials: Other - - - 0.78%
 
Health Care 7.26% - - -
 
Health Care - 7.26% - -
 
Medical Equipment & Services - - 4.63% -
 
Medical Equipment - - - 4.09%
 
Medical Supplies - - - 0.53%
 
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - - 2.64% -
 
Pharmaceuticals - - - 2.64%
 
Consumer Staples 4.40% - - -
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 2.77% - -
 
Food Producers - - 1.75% -
 
Food Products - - - 1.75%
 
Beverages - - 1.02% -
 
Soft Drinks - - - 1.02%
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 1.63% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 1.63% -
 
Drug Retailers - - - 1.63%
 
Financials 3.69% - - -
 
Financial Services - 3.69% - -
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 1.92% -
 
Asset Managers & Custodians - - - 1.92%
 
Finance & Credit Services - - 1.77% -
 
Financial Data & Systems - - - 1.77%
 
Utilities 1.77% - - -
 
Utilities - 1.77% - -
 
Waste & Disposal Services - - 1.77% -
 
Waste & Disposal Services - - - 1.77%
 
Basic Materials 1.76% - - -
 
Chemicals - 1.76% - -
 
Chemicals - - 1.76% -
 
Chemicals: Diversified - - - 1.76%
 
Telecommunications 1.21% - - -
 
Telecommunications - 1.21% - -
 
Telecommunications Service Providers - - 1.21% -
 
Telecommunications Services - - - 1.21%
 
Real Estate 0.64% - - -
 
Real Estate - 0.64% - -
 
Real Estate Investment & Services - - 0.64% -
 
Real Estate Services - - - 0.64%
 
Cash and Equivalents -0.12% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  North America 94.39%
  Developed Europe - Excl UK 4.56%
  Middle East & Africa 1.17%
  Cash and Equivalents -0.12%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
North America 94.39% -
 
United States - 94.39%
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 4.56% -
 
Ireland - 3.29%
 
Luxembourg - 1.27%
 
Middle East & Africa 1.17% -
 
Israel - 1.17%
 
Cash and Equivalents -0.12% -

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
61.83%
Large
 
 
22.26%
Medium
 
 
4.66%
Small
 
 
1.59%
Micro
 
 
0.66%
Non-Classified
 
 
9.13%
Cash
 
-0.12%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 META PLATFORMS 7.19% Software & Computer Services United States
2 NVIDIA CORPORATION 6.62% Technology Hardware & Equipment United States
3 MICROSOFT CORPORATION 6.48% Software & Computer Services United States
4 AMAZON.COM 6.24% Retailers United States
5 APPLE 4.84% Technology Hardware & Equipment United States
6 MASTERCARD INCORPORATED 3.83% Industrial Support Services United States
7 AXON ENTERPRISE 3.30% Aerospace & Defence United States
8 NETFLIX 3.16% Media United States
9 BROADCOM 2.78% Technology Hardware & Equipment United States
10 ELI LILLY AND COMPANY 2.64% Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology United States

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Technology - 46.70% - - - - - - 46.70%
Telecommunications - 1.21% - - - - - - 1.21%
Financials - 3.69% - - - - - - 3.69%
Real Estate - 0.64% - - - - - - 0.64%
Consumer Discretionary - 18.70% - - - - - - 18.70%
Consumer Staples - 4.40% - - - - - - 4.40%
Utilities - 1.77% - - - - - - 1.77%
Health Care - 7.26% - - - - - - 7.26%
Industrials - 13.99% - - - - - - 13.99%
Basic Materials - 1.76% - - - - - - 1.76%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - -0.12% -0.12%

Important Information

The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use.

This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Identification Codes

Sedol Code B7KCG40
Mex Code TVSAAC
Isin Code GB00B7KCG406
Citi Code G26I

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 0.78%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The Fund aims to provide capital appreciation in the long-term through investment in US equities.
Benchmark Russell 3000 Growth Index
Benchmark Category -
IA Sector North America

Fund Background

Valuation frequency Daily
Valuation point 12:00
Fund type OEIC
Launch price £1.00
Fund currency Pound Sterling
Fund domicile United Kingdom
ISA allowable Yes
SIPP allowable Yes

Distribution Details

Income frequency Annually
Distribution Type Dividend
Distribution Payment Basis Net

Distribution Dates

Ex dividend date(s) Income payment date(s)
31 March 31 May

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 2

Effect of Deductions

Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% Assuming a growth rate of 7.00%
- -

Fund Administration

Fund Trustee/Depository BNY Mellon Trust & Depositary (UK) Ltd
Fund Administrator Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited
Fund Registrar Internal
Fund Custodian BNY Mellon Trust & Depositary (UK) Ltd

Group Details

Group name Franklin Templeton Funds
Group address The Adelphi 1 - 11 John Adam Street London WC2N 6HT
Group telephone 0800 305 306
Dealing telephone -
Email enquiries@franklintempleton.co.uk
Homepage www.franklintempleton.co.uk
Fax number -

Dealing

Minimum Investment £1000000
Minimum Top Up £250
Minimum Regular Saving -
Settlement Period: Buy 3 days
Settlement Period: Sell 3 days
Pricing Basis Forward
Dealing Decimals 3

Important Information

Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now.

This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Important Information

Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in.

This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

"Prudential" is a trading name of The Prudential Assurance Company Limited, which is registered in England and Wales. Registered office at 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AG. Registered number 15454. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.