Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund Class Z

Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund Class Z is an actively managed mutual fund with a primary focus on achieving capital appreciation over the long term. The fund primarily invests in equity securities, which can include common stocks as well as securities that are convertible into common stocks. Its strategy emphasizes identifying companies across the globe that appear undervalued based on established investment criteria, often seeking opportunities where market prices fall below intrinsic value. A distinctive feature of this fund is its global mandate, allocating a significant portion of its assets to international holdings, providing diversified exposure beyond U.S. markets. With a history dating back to 1992, Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund Class Z has built a reputation for navigating various market conditions—up, down, and sideways—through rigorous fundamental analysis. The fund typically maintains a high equity allocation, often exceeding 95%, and invests across different sectors and geographies. Notable characteristics include a competitive expense ratio and a semi-annual dividend distribution. Its role in the financial market is to offer investors access to a diversified portfolio of global equities, seeking long-term growth through disciplined value investing principles.