Franklin Balanced A (FBLAX)
11.11 
0.03(0.27%) Oct 1
| Prev Close: | 11.11 |
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| YTD Return*: | 5.10% |
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| Net Assets*: | 1.59B |
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| Yield*: | 3.26% |
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* As of 31-Aug-13
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Top Holdings
| Symbol | % Assets | YTD Return % |
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| SLB | 1.49 | 20.29 |
| DLR | 1.32 | -18.01 |
| AGU.TO | 1.25 | -13.85 |
| FCX | 1.19 | -3.34 |
| DOW | 1.11 | 17.79 |
Fund Basics
| Morningstar Overall Rating: | |
| Total Assets: | 1.59B |
| Category: | Moderate Allocation |
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| Annual Report Expense Ratio (net): | 1.01% |
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Performance & Risk
| YTD Return: | 5.10% |
| 5y Avg Return: | 6.98% |
| Rank in Category (ytd): | 81 |
| % Rank in Category (ytd): | 8.52% |
| Beta (3y): | 1.02 |
| Morningstar Risk Rating: | 4 |
Fund Summary
The investment seeks both income and capital appreciation.
The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of stocks (substantially dividend paying), convertible securities and debt securities. It normally invests at least 25% of its total assets in debt securities, including bonds, notes, debentures and money market securities. In addition, the fund normally invests at least 25% of its total assets in equity securities, primarily common and preferred stock. It generally invests in investment grade debt securities. The fund does not anticipate investing more than 15% of its total assets in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States.
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