# Franklin Gold and Precious Metals A (FKRCX)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/FKRCX · data as of 2026-10-24 00:08 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Franklin Gold and Precious Metals A (FKRCX), nexqual.com/FKRCX" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 41.73 (-2.89% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 42.97 · day 41.73–41.73 · 52w 38.17–62.08 · market cap null · NAS

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +14.6% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +153.8% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +14.6% | +153.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +14.7% | +20.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 47.5% | 38.6% |
| Max drawdown | -37.4% (Mar 2026→Jul 2026) | -46.7% (Apr 2022→Oct 2022) |

## Peers
FRNRX (Franklin Natural Resources Fund) USD 46.21 +0.00% · OPGSX (Invesco Gold & Special Minerals) USD 56.05 +0.00% · INIVX (Van Eck Funds - International I) USD 25.57 +0.00% · FGADX (Franklin Gold  and Precious Met) USD 46.39 +0.00% · EKWAX (WF Precious Metals Fund Class A) USD 137.67 +0.00%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/FKRCX · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt