Franklin Templeton FTF Franklin US Opportunities Class W Acc
Report And Accounts
Simplified Prospectus / KIID
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 31/01/20 to 31/01/21 |
31/01/21 to 31/01/22 |
31/01/22 to 31/01/23 |
31/01/23 to 31/01/24 |
31/01/24 to 31/01/25 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 27.4% | -0.2% | -14.2% | 35.1% | 29.5% |
| Sector | 14.1% | 18.0% | -0.1% | 14.4% | 25.4% |
| Rank | 34/203 | 200/212 | 202/231 | 14/240 | 46/244 |
| Quartile | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 31/01/25 |
5 Years to 31/01/25 |
10 Years to 31/01/25 |
||
| Fund | 14.5% | 13.8% | 14.8% | |
| Sector | 12.7% | 14.1% | 13.5% | |
| Rank | 42/231 | 108/203 | 43/126 | |
| Quartile | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA CORPORATION | 9.26 |
| AMAZON.COM | 6.92 |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | 6.14 |
| META PLATFORMS | 5.46 |
| APPLE | 3.19 |
| ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | 3.13 |
| MASTERCARD INCORPORATED | 3.04 |
| ALPHABET INC | 2.79 |
| SERVICENOW | 2.69 |
| MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEM INC | 2.45 |
| Total | 45.08 |
Fund Aims
The Fund aims to provide capital appreciation in the long-term through investment in US equities.
Fund Manager
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 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 (04/02/2025) | 640.90p |
| Historic yield | 0.00% |
| Fund size (30/06/2024) | £79.44m |
| Number of holdings | 67 |
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.78% |
| Launch date | 31/05/2012 |
Asset Allocation
| International Equities | 97.18% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.51% | |
| UK Equities | 1.31% |
Commentary
[No data]
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 client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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.
Asset Allocation
| International Equities | 97.18% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.51% | |
| UK Equities | 1.31% |
Equity Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 49.35% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 49.35% | - | - | |
| Software & Computer Services | - | - | 31.53% | - | |
| Software | - | - | - | 20.67% | |
| Consumer Digital Services | - | - | - | 9.84% | |
| Computer Services | - | - | - | 1.02% | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 17.83% | - | |
| Semiconductors | - | - | - | 13.86% | |
| Computer Hardware | - | - | - | 3.19% | |
| Production Technology Equipment | - | - | - | 0.78% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 15.30% | - | - | - | |
| Retail | - | 7.96% | - | - | |
| Retailers | - | - | 7.96% | - | |
| Diversified Retailers | - | - | - | 6.92% | |
| Specialty Retailers | - | - | - | 1.04% | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | 3.67% | - | - | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | - | 3.67% | - | |
| Restaurants & Bars | - | - | - | 3.67% | |
| Consumer Products & Services | - | 2.46% | - | - | |
| Consumer Services | - | - | 1.80% | - | |
| Consumer Services: Misc. | - | - | - | 1.80% | |
| Leisure Goods | - | - | 0.66% | - | |
| Electronic Entertainment | - | - | - | 0.66% | |
| Media | - | 1.21% | - | - | |
| Media | - | - | 1.21% | - | |
| Entertainment | - | - | - | 1.21% | |
| Health Care | 12.56% | - | - | - | |
| Health Care | - | 12.56% | - | - | |
| Medical Equipment & Services | - | - | 5.98% | - | |
| Medical Equipment | - | - | - | 4.94% | |
| Medical Supplies | - | - | - | 1.04% | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 4.57% | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 3.89% | |
| Biotechnology | - | - | - | 0.68% | |
| Health Care Providers | - | - | 2.00% | - | |
| Health Care Management Services | - | - | - | 2.00% | |
| Industrials | 9.64% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 7.76% | - | - | |
| Industrial Support Services | - | - | 5.70% | - | |
| Transaction Processing Services | - | - | - | 3.04% | |
| Professional Business Support Services | - | - | - | 2.66% | |
| Aerospace & Defence | - | - | 1.38% | - | |
| Defense | - | - | - | 1.38% | |
| Industrial Transportation | - | - | 0.43% | - | |
| Railroads | - | - | - | 0.43% | |
| General Industrials | - | - | 0.24% | - | |
| Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | 0.24% | |
| Construction & Materials | - | 1.89% | - | - | |
| Construction & Materials | - | - | 1.89% | - | |
| Building: Climate Control | - | - | - | 1.21% | |
| Building Materials: Other | - | - | - | 0.68% | |
| Consumer Staples | 4.59% | - | - | - | |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | - | 3.41% | - | - | |
| Food Producers | - | - | 2.41% | - | |
| Food Products | - | - | - | 2.41% | |
| Beverages | - | - | 0.99% | - | |
| Soft Drinks | - | - | - | 0.99% | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | 1.18% | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | 1.18% | - | |
| Drug Retailers | - | - | - | 1.18% | |
| Financials | 3.20% | - | - | - | |
| Financial Services | - | 3.20% | - | - | |
| Finance & Credit Services | - | - | 1.77% | - | |
| Financial Data & Systems | - | - | - | 1.77% | |
| Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | - | - | 1.43% | - | |
| Asset Managers & Custodians | - | - | - | 1.43% | |
| Basic Materials | 1.70% | - | - | - | |
| Chemicals | - | 1.70% | - | - | |
| Chemicals | - | - | 1.70% | - | |
| Chemicals: Diversified | - | - | - | 1.70% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.51% | - | - | - | |
| Utilities | 1.47% | - | - | - | |
| Utilities | - | 1.47% | - | - | |
| Waste & Disposal Services | - | - | 1.47% | - | |
| Waste & Disposal Services | - | - | - | 1.47% | |
| Real Estate | 0.67% | - | - | - | |
| Real Estate | - | 0.67% | - | - | |
| Real Estate Investment & Services | - | - | 0.67% | - | |
| Real Estate Services | - | - | - | 0.67% | |
Regional Allocation
| North America | 92.36% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 3.93% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.51% | |
| UK | 1.31% | |
| Middle East & Africa | 0.89% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 92.36% | - | |
United States
|
- | 92.36% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 3.93% | - | |
Ireland
|
- | 3.15% | |
Netherlands
|
- | 0.78% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.51% | - | |
| UK | 1.31% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 1.31% | |
| Middle East & Africa | 0.89% | - | |
Israel
|
- | 0.89% | |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Mega |
|
61.82% |
| Large |
|
20.54% |
| Medium |
|
7.38% |
| Small |
|
2.20% |
| Micro |
|
0.88% |
| Non-Classified |
|
5.67% |
| Cash |
|
1.51% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 9.26% | Technology Hardware & Equipment | United States |
| 2 | AMAZON.COM | 6.92% | Retailers | United States |
| 3 | MICROSOFT CORPORATION | 6.14% | Software & Computer Services | United States |
| 4 | META PLATFORMS | 5.46% | Software & Computer Services | United States |
| 5 | APPLE | 3.19% | Technology Hardware & Equipment | United States |
| 6 | ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | 3.13% | Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | United States |
| 7 | MASTERCARD INCORPORATED | 3.04% | Industrial Support Services | United States |
| 8 | ALPHABET INC | 2.79% | Software & Computer Services | United States |
| 9 | SERVICENOW | 2.69% | Software & Computer Services | United States |
| 10 | MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEM INC | 2.45% | Technology Hardware & Equipment | United States |
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
| UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 0.55% | 48.80% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 49.35% |
| Financials | - | 3.20% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.20% |
| Real Estate | - | 0.67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.67% |
| Consumer Discretionary | - | 15.30% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15.30% |
| Consumer Staples | - | 4.59% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.59% |
| Utilities | - | 1.47% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.47% |
| Health Care | 0.76% | 11.80% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12.56% |
| Industrials | - | 9.64% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9.64% |
| Basic Materials | - | 1.70% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.70% |
| Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.51% | 1.51% |
Important Information
The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use. This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only.
Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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 |  |
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 | The 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 | - |
| 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 investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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.
Risk Analysis
| Ratio | Value |
|---|---|
| Alpha | -2.04 |
| Beta | 1.29 |
| Sharpe | 0.66 |
| Standard Deviation | 16.65 |
| Info Ratio | 0.12 |
Risk Factors
| Risk Factor | Yes / No |
|---|---|
| Charges to Capital | No |
| Emerging Markets | No |
| Concentrated Portfolio | No |
| Smaller Companies | Yes |
| High Yield Bonds | No |
| Sector Specific | No |
| Geared Investments | No |
| Value of Investments | Yes |
| Investments Long Term | Yes |
| Property | No |
| Exchange Rate | Yes |
| Higher Risk | No |
| Performance Charges | No |
| Derivative Exposure | No |
| Offshore | No |
| Income Eroding Capital Growth | No |
| Umbrella Liabilities | Yes |
| New Fund | No |
| Solvency of Depository | No |
| Solvency of Bond Issuers | No |
| Ethical Restrictions | No |
| Liquidity | No |
| Returns Are Not Guaranteed | Yes |
| Inflation | Yes |
| Taxation and Tax Relief | Yes |
Fund Specific Risks
Smaller Companies
The fund invests in smaller companies. Smaller companies shares can be more volatile and less liquid than larger company shares, so smaller companies funds can carry more risk.
Value of Investments
The value of investments, and any income can fall, as well as rise, so you could get back less than you invested. Neither capital nor income is guaranteed.
Investments Long Term
Investments should be regarded as long term and are not suitable for money which may be needed in the short term, you should always have a sufficient cash reserve.
Exchange Rate
This fund invests in securities outside the UK. The value of investments and any income from them may therefore decrease or increase as a result of changes in exchange rates between currencies.
Umbrella Liabilities
If the liabilities of one fund were to exceed its assets, the other funds within the scheme might have to transfer across money to cover the liabilities.
Returns Are Not Guaranteed
What you receive when you sell your investment is not guaranteed; it depends on how your investments perform.
Inflation
Inflation will reduce the real value of your investments in future.
Taxation and Tax Relief
Levels of taxation and tax relief are subject to change.
Important Information
The risk factor definitions are provided by Broadridge. These definitions may differ from those of Prudential or any underlying fund manager. The data itself is provided by Prudential or the underlying fund manager.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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 client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s 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.