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Franklin Global Communications C (FRUTX)On Aug 29: 12.59  Down 0.19 (1.49%)  
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Franklin Global Communications C
One Franklin Parkway San Mateo CA 94403-1906
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Specialty-Communications
Fund Family:Franklin Templeton Investments
Net Assets:17.20M
Year-to-Date Return:-13.22%
Yield:0.00%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:01-May-95
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Specialty-Communications
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Grant Bowers
Lead Manager since 30-Dec-03
Bowers joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 1993.
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
FRUTX can be purchased from 51 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks to provide total return without undue risk. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets in securities of of companies that are involved in the development, manufacture or sale of communications services and communications equipment. It may invest in companies of any size, and may, from time to time, invest a significant portion of assets in securities of smaller companies. The fund may also invest up to 20% of net assets in equity or debt securities of any type of foreign or U.S. issuer.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (15-Dec-05): 0.03
Last Cap Gain (15-Dec-00): 1.68
Annual Holdings Turnover 121.00%
Average for Category: 168.02%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseFRUTXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:2.17% 1.60%
Max 12b1 Fee:1.00% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.11%
Max Deferred Sales Load:1.00% 2.50%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $682$681
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,169$1,050
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $2,513$2,053
* Per $10,000 invested


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