Franklin Low Duration US Govt Secs Adv (FAUZX)

Fund Assets	374.04M
Expense Ratio	0.59%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	14.82%
Dividend (ttm)	0.34
Dividend Yield	4.53%
Dividend Growth	-11.33%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	7.50
YTD Return	1.60%
1-Year Return	3.78%
5-Year Return	12.94%
52-Week Low	7.48
52-Week High	7.58
Beta (5Y)	0.05
Holdings	1187
Inception Date	May 15, 2008

About FAUZX

Franklin Low Duration U.S. Government Securities Fund Advisor Class is an actively managed mutual fund focused on generating a high level of current income while emphasizing preservation of capital. The fund primarily invests in U.S. government and government agency securities, maintaining an overall short interest-rate profile to limit price sensitivity to rate changes. Its strategy centers on low-duration exposures and a substantial allocation to adjustable‑rate or floating‑rate instruments, which can help moderate volatility as yields reset with prevailing market rates. The portfolio targets high-quality, government-backed credit, positioning it as a conservative core fixed income holding for investors prioritizing liquidity, stability, and income over long-term capital appreciation. With a long track record and institutional management under a global fixed income platform, the fund is designed to navigate varying rate environments, aiming to deliver consistent income with reduced interest-rate risk relative to intermediate and long-duration bond strategies.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton Investments
• Category: Short Government
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: FAUZX
• Share Class: Advisor Class
• Index: Bloomberg 1-3 Y Government TR

Performance

FAUZX had a total return of 3.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.45%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FAURX	Class R6	0.56%
FAUGX	Class A1	0.69%
FISAX	Class A	0.84%
FCSCX	Class C	1.24%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02795	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02625	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02698	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02691	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.02663	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.02708	Feb 27, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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