Franklin U.S. Core Equity (IU) Fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
6.9%
1 yr return
25.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
23.7%
5 Yr Avg Return
15.2%
Net Assets
$1.21 B
Holdings in Top 10
40.5%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.01%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 98.39%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
FCEUX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 6.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 23.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 15.2%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 1.60%
- Dividend Yield 1.5%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameFranklin U.S. Core Equity (IU) Fund
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Fund Family NameFranklin Templeton Group of Funds
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Inception DateOct 06, 2020
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Shares Outstanding90250329
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Share ClassAdv
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerChandrakanth Seethamraju
Fund Description
Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. equity securities. The Fund may invest in equity securities of any capitalization and primarily invests in common stock. The Fund's investable universe typically includes equity securities of companies in the Russell 1000 Index.
The Fund invests in both growth and value stocks, or in stocks with characteristics of both ("core" style of investing). The investment manager employs a multi-factor selection process that includes using a proprietary model to assign a quantitative factor score for each issuer in the Fund’s investible universe based on that issuer’s exposure to quality, value, momentum, alternative factors and conviction factors. Each security is then further analyzed based on the assigned factor scores, but taking into account certain sector weight limits and security weight limit constraints determined by, among others, the portfolio management team.
FCEUX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FCEUX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 6.9% | -13.2% | 43.7% | 75.86% |
| 1 Yr | 25.4% | -15.7% | 101.9% | 54.36% |
| 3 Yr | 23.7%* | 1.1% | 41.0% | 13.23% |
| 5 Yr | 15.2%* | -3.9% | 19.6% | 5.03% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 5.8% | 55.9% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FCEUX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.3% | -25.2% | 36.9% | 20.70% |
| 2024 | 20.5% | -51.6% | 37.0% | 23.26% |
| 2023 | 20.3% | -15.6% | 47.4% | 43.55% |
| 2022 | -21.0% | -56.3% | 1.1% | 49.87% |
| 2021 | 20.2% | -27.2% | 537.8% | 38.13% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FCEUX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 6.9% | -13.2% | 43.7% | 75.86% |
| 1 Yr | 25.4% | -15.7% | 101.9% | 54.36% |
| 3 Yr | 23.7%* | 1.1% | 41.0% | 13.23% |
| 5 Yr | 15.2%* | -3.9% | 19.6% | 5.03% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 5.8% | 55.9% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FCEUX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18.8% | -3.4% | 43.4% | 17.80% |
| 2024 | 31.4% | -20.1% | 44.5% | 0.88% |
| 2023 | 22.3% | 0.3% | 47.4% | 64.75% |
| 2022 | -14.8% | -31.9% | 11.0% | 23.60% |
| 2021 | 31.1% | 4.1% | 537.8% | 7.52% |
NAV & Total Return History
FCEUX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| FCEUX | Category Low | Category High | FCEUX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 1.21 B | 3.76 M | 2.2 T | 59.38% |
| Number of Holdings | 202 | 2 | 3885 | 34.10% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 471 M | 3.24 M | 639 B | 57.00% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 40.54% | 2.5% | 102.7% | 37.61% |
Top 10 Holdings
- NVIDIA Corp. 8.72%
- Apple, Inc. 7.42%
- Microsoft Corp. 6.26%
- Amazon.com, Inc. 3.91%
- Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 3.70%
- Alphabet, Inc., Class A 2.64%
- Alphabet, Inc., Class C 2.36%
- Walmart, Inc. 1.91%
- Broadcom, Inc. 1.90%
- Mastercard, Inc., Class A 1.71%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FCEUX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.06% | 0.00% | 105.13% | 48.63% |
| Cash | 0.94% | 0.00% | 69.97% | 47.84% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.74% | 67.40% |
| Other | 0.00% | -13.91% | 100.00% | 68.81% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.54% | 65.52% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 136.21% | 67.58% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FCEUX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 27.30% | 0.00% | 48.94% | 12.76% |
| Healthcare | 14.77% | 0.00% | 52.29% | 40.43% |
| Financial Services | 9.36% | 0.00% | 55.59% | 94.61% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 9.31% | 0.00% | 30.33% | 70.80% |
| Industrials | 8.74% | 0.00% | 29.90% | 53.64% |
| Consumer Defense | 8.45% | 0.00% | 47.71% | 20.04% |
| Communication Services | 6.96% | 0.00% | 27.94% | 73.67% |
| Energy | 5.11% | 0.00% | 41.64% | 21.02% |
| Real Estate | 4.21% | 0.00% | 31.91% | 11.86% |
| Basic Materials | 3.28% | 0.00% | 19.45% | 30.55% |
| Utilities | 2.52% | 0.00% | 15.25% | 55.08% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FCEUX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.06% | 0.00% | 101.31% | 39.82% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 70.69% | 71.89% |
FCEUX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| FCEUX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.01% | 0.01% | 4.93% | 99.91% |
| Management Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.89% | 0.53% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.85% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| FCEUX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| FCEUX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| FCEUX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 98.39% | 0.00% | 268.00% | 90.64% |
FCEUX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| FCEUX | Category Low | Category High | FCEUX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% | 0.00% | 25.47% | 58.77% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| FCEUX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annual | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| FCEUX | Category Low | Category High | FCEUX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.60% | -54.00% | 2.44% | 3.42% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| FCEUX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | $0.083 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.044 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.107 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.346 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $0.039 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 21, 2025 | $0.123 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.021 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 19, 2024 | $0.143 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Nov 19, 2024 | $1.180 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 19, 2024 | $1.322 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 21, 2024 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 22, 2024 | $0.099 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 20, 2023 | $0.032 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.046 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 20, 2023 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.409 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.409 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Oct 20, 2022 | $0.038 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 20, 2022 | $0.039 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 20, 2022 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2021 | $1.151 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 01, 2021 | $0.042 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 01, 2021 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 01, 2021 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2020 | $0.104 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 01, 2020 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 01, 2020 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 01, 2020 | $0.037 | OrdinaryDividend |
FCEUX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Chandrakanth Seethamraju
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 01, 2019
2.83
2.8%
Chandra Seethamraju is the director of quantitative strategies at Franklin Systematic, the quantitative hub of Franklin Templeton Multi-Asset Solutions. His research focuses on empirical research to support the different investment strategies that the group offers. He is also responsible for developing the models and the methodology behind Franklin Templeton's Smart Beta ETF's. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton Investments in 2013, Dr. Seethamraju was a vice president and senior research analyst at Mellon Capital Management in San Francisco.
Todd Brighton
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 01, 2019
2.83
2.8%
Todd Brighton is a vice president, portfolio manager and research analyst for Franklin Templeton Multi-Asset Solutions. He is the lead manager of the Franklin Liberty US Low Volatility ETF. Mr. Brighton analyzes equity and equity-linked investments for the Core/Hybrid team and specializes in the development of volatility-based strategies. Mr. Brighton joined Franklin Templeton in 2000. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of San Francisco.
Sundaram Chettiappan
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 01, 2019
2.83
2.8%
Sundaram Chettiappan is a vice president and senior research analyst for Franklin Systematic, the quantitative hub of Franklin Templeton Multi-Asset Solutions. He is focused on factor based strategies in Quantitative Equities. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton Investments in 2018 Mr.Chettiappan worked at Balyasny Asset Management where he was a Senior Quantitative Researcher building deep fundamental sector based long short models within the Systematic Strategies group.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 39.02 | 7.35 | 2.25 |