About Franklin Gold and Precious Metals C (FRGOX) — Dividend Analysis 2026
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. The fund is non-diversified.
Is FRGOX a good dividend investment in 2026?
FRGOX offers a 12.57% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
FRGOX DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your FRGOX portfolio grows to $32.7K vs $22.6K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
FRGOX dividend growth history & forecast
FRGOX has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 12.57%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 FRGOX Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold FRGOX.
Gross yield
12.57%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
10.68%
Real yield (−CPI)
7.88%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
12.57%
9.77%
$1,257 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
10.68%
7.88%
$1,068 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
10.06%
7.26%
$1,006 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
12.57%
9.77%
$1,257 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
11.47%
8.67%
$1,147 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
12.57%
9.77%
$1,257 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
9.43%
6.63%
$943 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
10.68%
7.88%
$1,068 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
8.80%
6.00%
$880 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
9.25%
6.45%
$925 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
8.80%
6.00%
$880 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 FRGOX Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
10yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your FRGOX investment of $38.04/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$17.6K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$15.1K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in FRGOX for:
Shares needed
5,903
Capital required
$224,550
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $4.78/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 FRGOX Dividend Payment Schedule
FRGOX pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$10.16 / payment
$40.66 / year after tax
100 shares
$101.65 / payment
$406.59 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$1016.47 / payment
$4065.89 / year after tax
📊 FRGOX vs S&P 500 Average Benchmarks
How FRGOX compares to typical S&P 500 Average averages. (Sector "Basic Materials" not matched — using S&P 500 average)
Benchmark: S&P 500 Average
Dividend Yield▲+9.57% vs sectorBetter
FRGOX
12.57%
avg
3.00%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-5.50% vs sectorBelow avg
FRGOX
0.00%
avg
5.50%
Payout Ratio▲-8.00% vs sectorBetter
FRGOX
50.00%
avg
58.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for FRGOX sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ FRGOX Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the FRGOX dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →