{"id":186321,"date":"2026-08-05T14:58:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T09:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=186321"},"modified":"2026-08-05T14:58:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T09:28:25","slug":"franklin-asian-equity-fund-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Franklin Asian Equity Fund Review: Plans, NAV, Returns and Portfolio Analysis 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Franklin Asian Equity Fund has 4 plan\/option variants. Representative NAV Rs 47.8757 (20-Jul-2026). Category Sectoral And Thematic Equity Fund. Risk Very High.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Franklin Asian Equity Fund is a sectoral and thematic equity fund offered by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, available in Direct and Other Plans across Growth, IDCW. The scheme aims to generate long term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of assets in equity and equity related instruments of a particular sector or theme. With multiple variants, Franklin Asian Equity Fund lets investors choose between different cost structures and payout approaches within the same base scheme.<\/p>\n<p>This article reviews Franklin Asian Equity Fund across all its available plans and options, covering the latest NAV, expense ratio, portfolio approach, performance, exit load and investor suitability, based on publicly available data as of August 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=franklin-asian-equity-fund\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" 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0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund_Plans_and_Options_Available\" title=\"Franklin Asian Equity Fund Plans and Options Available\">Franklin Asian Equity Fund Plans and Options Available<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#Investment_Objective_and_Portfolio_Approach\" title=\"Investment Objective and Portfolio Approach\">Investment Objective and Portfolio Approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund_Performance_and_Returns\" title=\"Franklin Asian Equity Fund Performance and Returns\">Franklin Asian Equity Fund Performance and Returns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#Direct_Plan_vs_Regular_Plan_Key_Differences_in_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\" title=\"Direct Plan vs Regular Plan: Key Differences in Franklin Asian Equity Fund\">Direct Plan vs Regular Plan: Key Differences in Franklin Asian Equity Fund<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#Growth_Option_vs_IDCW_Option_in_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\" title=\"Growth Option vs IDCW Option in Franklin Asian Equity Fund\">Growth Option vs IDCW Option in Franklin Asian Equity Fund<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#Expense_Ratio_and_Exit_Load\" title=\"Expense Ratio and Exit Load\">Expense Ratio and Exit Load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#Who_Should_Consider_the_scheme\" title=\"Who Should Consider the scheme\">Who Should Consider the scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#Key_Risks_in_the_scheme\" title=\"Key Risks in the scheme\">Key Risks in the scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#How_to_Invest_in_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\" title=\"How to Invest in Franklin Asian Equity Fund\">How to Invest in Franklin Asian Equity Fund<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on Franklin Asian Equity Fund\">Frequently Asked Questions on Franklin Asian Equity Fund<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#What_plans_and_options_are_available_in_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\" title=\"What plans and options are available in Franklin Asian Equity Fund?\">What plans and options are available in Franklin Asian Equity Fund?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#What_is_the_latest_NAV_of_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\" title=\"What is the latest NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?\">What is the latest NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#What_is_the_investment_objective_of_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\" title=\"What is the investment objective of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?\">What is the investment objective of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#What_is_the_difference_between_the_Direct_and_Regular_Plan_in_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\" title=\"What is the difference between the Direct and Regular Plan in Franklin Asian Equity Fund?\">What is the difference between the Direct and Regular Plan in Franklin Asian Equity Fund?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#What_is_the_expense_ratio_of_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\" title=\"What is the expense ratio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?\">What is the expense ratio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#What_is_the_exit_load_on_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\" title=\"What is the exit load on Franklin Asian Equity Fund?\">What is the exit load on Franklin Asian Equity Fund?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#Who_should_invest_in_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\" title=\"Who should invest in Franklin Asian Equity Fund?\">Who should invest in Franklin Asian Equity Fund?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-asian-equity-fund-review\/#Is_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund_a_good_investment\" title=\"Is Franklin Asian Equity Fund a good investment?\">Is Franklin Asian Equity Fund a good investment?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund_Plans_and_Options_Available\"><\/span><strong>Franklin Asian Equity Fund Plans and Options Available<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Franklin Asian Equity Fund is offered across 4 scheme codes. The table below lists all available variants with ISIN codes and latest NAV figures.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Scheme Code<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Option<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>ISIN (Growth \/ Payout)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>ISIN (Reinvestment)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>NAV (Rs)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>NAV Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>118559<\/td>\n<td>Direct Plan<\/td>\n<td>Growth<\/td>\n<td>INF090I01IZ5<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>47.8757<\/td>\n<td>20-Jul-2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>118558<\/td>\n<td>Direct Plan<\/td>\n<td>IDCW<\/td>\n<td>INF090I01IX0<\/td>\n<td>INF090I01IY8<\/td>\n<td>21.9216<\/td>\n<td>20-Jul-2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>106979<\/td>\n<td>Other Plan<\/td>\n<td>Growth<\/td>\n<td>INF090I01AB3<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>43.407<\/td>\n<td>20-Jul-2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>106978<\/td>\n<td>Other Plan<\/td>\n<td>IDCW<\/td>\n<td>INF090I01999<\/td>\n<td>INF090I01AA5<\/td>\n<td>20.4889<\/td>\n<td>20-Jul-2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investment_Objective_and_Portfolio_Approach\"><\/span><strong>Investment Objective and Portfolio Approach<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Franklin Asian Equity Fund seeks to generate long term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of assets in equity and equity related instruments of a particular sector or theme.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of portfolio construction, the scheme holds equity and equity related instruments concentrated in a specific sector or thematic universe as defined by the fund&#8217;s investment mandate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund_Performance_and_Returns\"><\/span><strong>Franklin Asian Equity Fund Performance and Returns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Franklin Asian Equity Fund has delivered returns that are dependent on the fund manager&#8217;s portfolio decisions, market conditions and the expense ratio differential between plans; investors should check the latest factsheet for current figures. Performance across individual plans and options may vary slightly due to differing expense ratios and whether gains are paid out under the IDCW option or reinvested under the Growth option.<\/p>\n<p>The Direct Plan of any mutual fund typically delivers a slightly higher return than the Regular Plan of the same scheme over time, since it charges a lower expense ratio by excluding distributor commission. Investors should review the latest scheme factsheet from the AMC for current performance figures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Direct_Plan_vs_Regular_Plan_Key_Differences_in_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\"><\/span><strong>Direct Plan vs Regular Plan: Key Differences in Franklin Asian Equity Fund<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Direct Plan of Franklin Asian Equity Fund is available for investors transacting directly with the AMC or through a registered investment advisor, and carries lower than the Regular Plan of the same scheme, since it excludes distributor commission. The Regular Plan carries not independently verified; investors should check the latest expense ratio on the AMC website or Univest Screener.<\/p>\n<p>Over longer holding periods, the compounding effect of this cost difference can be meaningful, which is why cost conscious investors often prefer the Direct Plan when they are comfortable transacting without distributor support.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growth_Option_vs_IDCW_Option_in_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\"><\/span><strong>Growth Option vs IDCW Option in Franklin Asian Equity Fund<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Growth option of Franklin Asian Equity Fund reinvests any gains back into the scheme NAV, supporting long term wealth compounding for investors who do not need periodic payouts.<\/p>\n<p>The IDCW option of Franklin Asian Equity Fund distributes available surplus to unit holders according to the chosen frequency, subject to the fund house declaring a distribution. Payouts under any IDCW option are not guaranteed and depend on distributable surplus.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expense_Ratio_and_Exit_Load\"><\/span><strong>Expense Ratio and Exit Load<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The expense ratio for the Regular Plan of the scheme is not independently verified; investors should check the latest expense ratio on the AMC website or Univest Screener, while the Direct Plan carries lower than the Regular Plan of the same scheme, since it excludes distributor commission. This is the annual fee deducted from the scheme&#8217;s assets.<\/p>\n<p>The exit load on the scheme is typically 1% exit load on redemptions within 12 months; investors should confirm in the scheme information document.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Consider_the_scheme\"><\/span><strong>Who Should Consider the scheme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sector-specific investors.<\/strong> The scheme suits investors who have a specific view on the sector represented by its underlying index.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Satellite portfolio holders.<\/strong> Sector index funds like the scheme can complement a core diversified equity holding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Long term equity investors.<\/strong> Sector concentrated funds carry higher volatility than diversified index funds, so a longer horizon is advisable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Risks_in_the_scheme\"><\/span><strong>Key Risks in the scheme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Market risk.<\/strong> The scheme is subject to market risk like any mutual fund investment, and returns are not guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Category concentration risk.<\/strong> Investing heavily in a single category like sectoral and thematic equity fund can add concentration to a portfolio.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Invest_in_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\"><\/span><strong>How to Invest in Franklin Asian Equity Fund<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors evaluating Franklin Asian Equity Fund should begin by deciding between the Direct and Regular Plan, and between the Growth option for long term compounding and the IDCW option for periodic payouts.<\/p>\n<p>Completing KYC through a SEBI registered intermediary or the AMC portal is mandatory before investing for the first time. Investors who have existing KYC registration can proceed directly.<\/p>\n<p>Investment in Franklin Asian Equity Fund can be made as a lump sum or through a Systematic Investment Plan of at least Rs 1,000 lump sum, followed by regular monitoring of NAV and portfolio composition at least quarterly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check the Univest Screener for Live Mutual Fund and Stock Data<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Franklin Asian Equity Fund NAV updates and get research backed investment ideas.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Franklin Asian Equity Fund is a sectoral and thematic equity fund scheme from Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund available across 4 plan and option variants, giving investors flexibility in cost structure and payout approach. The representative NAV of Rs 47.8757 for the Direct Plan Growth option as on 20-Jul-2026 reflects the scheme&#8217;s performance since launch. Investors should review the latest scheme information document and consult a SEBI registered advisor before investing.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions on Franklin Asian Equity Fund<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_plans_and_options_are_available_in_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\"><\/span><strong>What plans and options are available in Franklin Asian Equity Fund?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Franklin Asian Equity Fund is available in Direct and Other Plans and Growth, IDCW, giving investors 4 scheme codes to choose from depending on cost preference and payout requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_latest_NAV_of_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\"><\/span><strong>What is the latest NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The latest NAV of the Direct Plan Growth option of Franklin Asian Equity Fund is Rs 47.8757 as on 20-Jul-2026. NAVs for all plan and option variants are updated at the end of every business day.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_investment_objective_of_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\"><\/span><strong>What is the investment objective of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The primary objective of Franklin Asian Equity Fund is to generate long term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of assets in equity and equity related instruments of a particular sector or theme.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_the_Direct_and_Regular_Plan_in_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\"><\/span><strong>What is the difference between the Direct and Regular Plan in Franklin Asian Equity Fund?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Direct Plan of Franklin Asian Equity Fund carries lower than the Regular Plan of the same scheme, since it excludes distributor commission, excluding distributor commission. The Regular Plan carries not independently verified; investors should check the latest expense ratio on the AMC website or Univest Screener. The lower cost of the Direct Plan can improve long term compounding.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_expense_ratio_of_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\"><\/span><strong>What is the expense ratio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Regular Plan of Franklin Asian Equity Fund carries an expense ratio of not independently verified; investors should check the latest expense ratio on the AMC website or Univest Screener, and the Direct Plan carries lower than the Regular Plan of the same scheme, since it excludes distributor commission. The exact current figure can be confirmed in the latest AMC factsheet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_exit_load_on_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\"><\/span><strong>What is the exit load on Franklin Asian Equity Fund?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The exit load on Franklin Asian Equity Fund is typically 1% exit load on redemptions within 12 months; investors should confirm in the scheme information document. Investors should confirm this in the current scheme information document before redeeming.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_invest_in_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund\"><\/span><strong>Who should invest in Franklin Asian Equity Fund?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Franklin Asian Equity Fund can suit investors whose financial goals, risk appetite and investment horizon align with the sectoral and thematic equity fund category. Consult a SEBI registered advisor to assess personal suitability.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Franklin_Asian_Equity_Fund_a_good_investment\"><\/span><strong>Is Franklin Asian Equity Fund a good investment?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Franklin Asian Equity Fund can be appropriate for investors who understand the sectoral and thematic equity fund category mandate and are comfortable with the associated risk. 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