Franklin Exponential Data Fund (XDAT)

Overview

The described entity is a specialized investment fund focusing on the theme of exponential data growth and its relevance to the equity securities of companies leveraging this trend. It primarily targets companies across all economic sectors and market capitalizations, with no geographical limitations, including investments in developing or emerging markets. The distinctive investment strategy leans heavily on common stocks and maintains a commitment to invest at least 80% of its net assets in equities tied to its investment theme. Given its concentrated investment theme, the fund operates with a non-diversified status, potentially subjecting it to higher volatility due to its focused portfolio.

Products and Services

• Equity Securities Investments

  The fund dedicates at least 80% of its net assets to investing in equity securities of companies crucial to the fund’s investment theme of exponential data. These securities primarily include common stocks of companies that are poised to benefit from or contribute to the massive growth in data creation, storage, and utilization.

• Global Investment Reach

  Reflecting a global outlook, the investment strategy encompasses companies across the world, from well-established markets to developing and emerging economies. This approach allows the fund to tap into the global nature of digital transformation and data proliferation, seeking growth opportunities beyond the confines of domestic markets.

• Flexible Market Capitalization Strategy

  The fund does not restrict itself to companies of a specific market capitalization. This flexibility enables it to invest in a broad spectrum of companies, from large, established firms to small, innovative startups directly involved in or benefiting from the exponential growth of data. This strategy aims to maximize growth opportunities by investing in companies across the entire market cap spectrum.