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Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund

CIK: 0000083293 Equity
Report date: 2026-03-27
AUM $3.5B
Expense Ratio —
Category Equity
State FL
Fiscal Year End —
Inception Date —
Manager —
Latest Filing 2026-03-27

About this Fund

The Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund is a renowned mutual fund company that specializes in asset management, offering a unique investment portfolio that focuses on the gold and precious metals sector. With a rich history of navigating the complexities of the investment landscape, the company has established itself as a trusted partner for investors seeking to diversify their wealth management strategies. The Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund primarily invests in equity securities of companies engaged in gold and precious metals mining, as well as other related activities, providing investors with a targeted approach to tapping into the potential of this specialized market. By leveraging the expertise of experienced investment professionals, the company strives to deliver long-term growth and capital appreciation to its investors, while also providing a hedge against inflation and market volatility. As a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, a leading global investment management organization, the Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund benefits from a robust infrastructure and extensive resources, enabling it to maintain a strong focus on research-driven investment decisions and a disciplined approach to portfolio management. The company's investment philosophy is centered around a thorough understanding of the gold and precious metals market, combining rigorous fundamental analysis with a deep appreciation for the macroeconomic trends that shape the sector. By offering a systematic investment plan, or SIP, the Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund allows investors to invest a fixed amount of money at regular intervals, providing a convenient and disciplined approach to wealth management. With its specialized investment mandate and commitment to delivering exceptional investment results, the Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund has earned the trust of investors seeking to capitalize on the potential of the gold and precious metals market, while also benefiting from the company's expertise in asset management and investment portfolio construction. As a result, investors can rely on the Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund to provide a unique and compelling investment opportunity, one that is backed by a strong track record of performance and a deep understanding of the complexities of the gold and precious metals sector, ultimately contributing to a well-diversified investment portfolio and a successful wealth management strategy. By investing in the Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund, investors can gain exposure to a specialized segment of the market, while also benefiting from the company's expertise in investment management, portfolio construction, and risk management, making it an attractive option for those seeking to enhance their overall investment portfolio and achieve their long-term financial goals. With its strong investment capabilities and commitment to delivering exceptional results, the Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund is well-positioned to continue providing investors with a unique and compelling investment opportunity, one that is designed to meet the evolving needs of investors in an ever-changing investment landscape.

Holdings

From latest SEC N-PORT filing · US-listed stocks only

34 positions
# Security Name CUSIP Asset Type Weight % Value ($M) Quantity
1 ITRG Integra Resources Corp. Since 2026-05-10 45826T509 Equity (Common)
0.44%
 $15.29 4,155,720
2 PLG Platinum Group Metals Ltd. Since 2026-05-10 72765Q882 Equity (Common)
0.16%
 $5.62 2,104,871
3 VZLA Vizsla Silver Corp. Since 2026-05-10 92859G608 Equity (Common)
0.15%
 $5.36 1,054,100
4 ITRG Integra Resources Corp. Since 2026-05-10 N/A Equity (Common)
0.31%
 $10.81 2,937,600
5 ODV Osisko Development Corp. Since 2026-05-10 68828E809 Equity (Common)
0.30%
 $10.44 3,117,334
6 BMM Blue Moon Metals, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 09570Q509 Equity (Common)
0.03%
 $0.88 200,000
7 AGI Alamos Gold, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 011532108 Equity (Common)
1.05%
 $37.07 1,004,500
8 BMM Blue Moon Metals, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 N/A Equity (Common)
0.30%
 $10.37 2,349,453
9 EQX Equinox Gold Corp. Since 2026-05-10 29446Y502 Equity (Common)
1.59%
 $56.05 3,918,236
10 GAU Galiano Gold, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 36352H100 Equity (Common)
0.58%
 $20.26 7,707,219
11 PAAS Pan American Silver Corp. Since 2026-05-10 697900132 —
0.03%
 $1.05 1,850,600
12 PLG Platinum Group Metals Ltd. Since 2026-05-10 72765Q882 Equity (Common)
0.09%
 $3.23 1,215,458
13 ODV Osisko Development Corp. Since 2026-05-10 68828E270 —
0.04%
 $1.36 985,000
14 ITRG Integra Resources Corp. Since 2026-05-10 N/A —
0.05%
 $1.79 500,000
15 DC Dakota Gold Corp. Since 2026-05-10 46655E100 Equity (Common)
0.33%
 $11.48 1,916,300
16 AGI Alamos Gold, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 011532108 Equity (Common)
0.86%
 $30.40 820,316
17 ODV Osisko Development Corp. Since 2026-05-10 68828E809 Equity (Common)
0.15%
 $5.36 1,600,000
18 ITRG Integra Resources Corp. Since 2026-05-10 45826T509 Equity (Common)
0.08%
 $2.74 740,000
19 ODV Osisko Development Corp. Since 2026-05-10 N/A —
0.00%
 $0.07 608,333
20 VZLA Vizsla Silver Corp. Since 2026-05-10 N/A Equity (Common)
0.76%
 $26.56 5,249,000
21 PLG Platinum Group Metals Ltd. Since 2026-05-10 N/A Equity (Common)
0.00%
 $0.03 10,000
22 BTG B2Gold Corp. Since 2026-05-10 11777Q209 Equity (Common)
0.78%
 $27.36 5,618,694
23 ODV Osisko Development Corp. Since 2026-05-10 N/A —
0.08%
 $2.71 804,049
24 ODV Osisko Development Corp. Since 2026-05-10 N/A —
0.03%
 $0.89 800,000
25 CNL Collective Mining Ltd. Since 2026-05-10 19425C100 Equity (Common)
0.33%
 $11.52 700,000
26 ORLA Orla Mining Ltd. Since 2026-05-10 N/A Equity (Common)
1.11%
 $39.07 2,590,000
27 ODV Osisko Development Corp. Since 2026-05-10 68828E809 Equity (Common)
0.09%
 $3.32 985,000
28 EQX Equinox Gold Corp. Since 2026-05-10 29446Y502 Equity (Common)
1.77%
 $62.35 4,360,000
29 AU Anglogold Ashanti plc Since 2026-05-10 N/A Equity (Common)
2.71%
 $95.28 1,025,903
30 THM International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. Since 2026-05-10 46050R102 Equity (Common)
0.21%
 $7.45 2,854,296
31 ORLA Orla Mining Ltd. Since 2026-05-10 68634K106 Equity (Common)
1.00%
 $35.17 2,331,364
32 VZLA Vizsla Silver Corp. Since 2026-05-10 92859G608 Equity (Common)
0.31%
 $10.81 2,137,000
33 PAAS Pan American Silver Corp. Since 2026-05-10 697900108 Equity (Common)
0.20%
 $7.08 130,021
34 IE Ivanhoe Electric, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 46578C108 Equity (Common)
0.18%
 $6.32 369,603
Frequently Asked Questions — Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund
What type of mutual fund is Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund?
Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund is a SEC-registered Equity fund, with $3.5B in assets under management. Equity funds invest primarily in a diversified portfolio of stocks and equities, aiming for long-term capital appreciation. They carry higher market risk than bond or money market funds but historically offer stronger long-term returns. Equity mutual funds can be further classified as large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, growth, value, or sector-specific depending on their investment mandate. As of its latest SEC N-PORT filing, Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund holds 34 portfolio positions, all detailed in the holdings table on this page.
What are Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund's assets under management (AUM)?
Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund has $3.5B in assets under management (AUM) according to its most recent SEC N-PORT filing on StockSifting. AUM represents the total market value of all securities and other assets held by the fund as of the report date. A larger AUM generally signals a more established fund with greater institutional adoption, more trading liquidity, and potentially lower per-unit operational costs due to economies of scale. AUM changes daily as market prices fluctuate and as investors purchase or redeem fund shares — the figure shown here reflects the most recently available N-PORT disclosure, not the current real-time value. For the live figure, consult the fund's official website or its latest SEC EDGAR filing.
What are Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund's top holdings?
According to Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund's most recent SEC N-PORT filing, the fund's largest holdings by portfolio weight include Integra Resources Corp., Platinum Group Metals Ltd., Vizsla Silver Corp. , among others. The complete list of all 34 holdings — including CUSIP, asset type, portfolio weight percentage, dollar value, and share quantity — is available in the holdings table above. Holdings data is sourced directly from SEC EDGAR N-PORT filings and reflects the fund's positions as of the report date shown at the top of this page. Due to the 60-day SEC disclosure lag, these positions may differ from the fund's current portfolio. For the latest holdings before public release, refer to SEC EDGAR directly.
What is Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund's expense ratio?
Expense ratio data for Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund is not currently available in StockSifting's database. The expense ratio is the annual fee charged by a mutual fund as a percentage of your investment, covering management fees and operational costs. It is one of the most important factors affecting net long-term returns — lower expense ratios allow more of a fund's gross performance to flow through to investors. For the most accurate and current expense ratio, refer to the fund's official prospectus or its SEC EDGAR filings. You can also contact us if you believe this data should be present.
Where can I find Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund's SEC filings?
Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund is required to file monthly portfolio reports (Form N-PORT) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Its SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 0000083293. You can access all of Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund's SEC filings — including N-PORT holdings disclosures, annual reports (Form N-CEN), and registration statements — directly on SEC EDGAR (CIK: 0000083293). N-PORT filings disclose the fund's complete portfolio holdings, fair value measurements, and certain risk metrics as of each filing period end date. StockSifting automatically parses these filings to populate the holdings table, AUM figures, and expense ratio displayed on this page, making the raw EDGAR data accessible without needing to download and parse XML files manually.
How current is Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund's holdings data on StockSifting?
Holdings data for Franklin Gold & Precious Metals Fund on StockSifting is sourced from its most recent SEC EDGAR N-PORT filing. Under SEC rules, registered investment companies must file N-PORT reports monthly, but these are made publicly available approximately 60 days after the reporting period end date. This means the holdings shown on this page reflect the fund's portfolio from roughly two months prior — not today's exact positions. The Report date displayed at the top of this page indicates exactly when the underlying data was current. If the fund has made significant portfolio changes since that date — responding to market events, earnings releases, or macro shifts — those changes will not be reflected here until the next N-PORT filing is released. For the most up-to-date holdings before the public disclosure window, refer to the fund's official website or SEC EDGAR directly. StockSifting is best used for fundamental research and historical portfolio analysis, not real-time trading decisions.