C000271979 Performance — Franklin Gold and Precious Metals VIP Fund

Data updated: 2026-08-27

In the 12 months to Jun 2026 the fund took in a net $65.6M, and assets reached $51.49M.

C000271979 Growth of $100

What $100 invested in Franklin Gold and Precious Metals VIP Fund grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the Commodities category average over the same months.

PeriodC000271979Category average
Since data start (May 2026 – Jun 2026)$85$91

C000271979 Trailing Returns

Total returns to Jun 2026, from SEC N-PORT.

PeriodTotal return
YTD−15.30%

C000271979 Annual Returns

Calendar-year total returns of Franklin Gold and Precious Metals VIP Fund, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.

YearTotal return
2026 (May–Jun)−15.30%

C000271979 Monthly Returns

Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.

YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026————+1.5%−16.6%——————

C000271979 Risk

Risk measures from monthly returns over May 2026 – Jun 2026.

  • Best month: +1.50% (May 2026)
  • Worst month: −16.55% (Jun 2026)

C000271979 Fund Flows

Monthly money in and out of Franklin Gold and Precious Metals VIP Fund, from SEC Form N-PORT.

  • 12-month net flow: $65.6M
  • 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $68.6M
  • Sales ÷ redemptions: 23.06×
MonthSalesRedemptionsNet flow
Jun 2026$2.1M$36K$2.1M
May 2026$66.4M$2.9M$63.5M
Apr 2026$0$0$0

C000271979 Assets Under Management

Net assets of Franklin Gold and Precious Metals VIP Fund by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.

Report dateNet assets
2026-06-30$51.49M

For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.