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Franklin Global Health Care B (FGHBX)On Oct 10: 17.31  Down 0.43 (2.42%)  
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Franklin Global Health Care B
One Franklin Parkway San Mateo CA 94403-1906
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Specialty-Health
Fund Family:Franklin Templeton Investments
Net Assets:8.47M
Year-to-Date Return:-10.54%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:31-Dec-98
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Specialty-Health
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Matthew Willey
Lead Manager since 01-Jan-03
Willey joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 2002. Previously, he was an equity analyst with Credit Suisse First Boston. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$250
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$50
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$0
FGHBX can be purchased from 34 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets in the equities of health care companies. It invests in securities of issuers in at least three different countries. The fund doesn't invest more than 40% of net assets in any one country other than the U.S. It may also invest up to 20% of net assets in equity or debt securities of any type of foreign or U.S. issuer. The fund is nondiversified.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (15-Dec-00): 0.04
Last Cap Gain (13-Dec-02): 0.56
Annual Holdings Turnover 39.00%
Average for Category: 101.64%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseFGHBXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:1.93% 1.67%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.99% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.30%
Max Deferred Sales Load:4.00% 2.94%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $937$722
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,293$1,074
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $2,362$2,092
* Per $10,000 invested


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