FRGOX : Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class C

Fund Summary

The investment seeks capital appreciation; current income is a secondary consideration. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of gold and precious metals operation companies. It may buy securities of gold and precious metals operation companies located anywhere in the world and in general invests predominantly in non-U.S. companies. The fund may invest in companies without regard to market capitalization, and may heavily invest in small- and mid-capitalization companies. It also invests in American, Global and European Depositary Receipts. The fund is non-diversified.