Franklin Total Return Fund Advisor Class (FBDAX)
| Fund Assets | 3.00B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 100.79% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.20% |
| Dividend Growth | 11.81% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 8.41 |
| YTD Return | 2.28% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.81% |
| 5-Year Return | -4.81% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.16 |
| 52-Week High | 8.66 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 816 |
| Inception Date | Aug 3, 1998 |
About FBDAX
Franklin Total Return Fund Advisor Class is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with a high level of current income while maintaining a focus on the preservation of capital. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade debt securities, including a diversified mix of bonds across various sectors and issuers, and may also include select unrated securities deemed appropriate by its investment manager. Its approach emphasizes prudent fixed income management and targets both government and corporate bonds, making it appealing to investors seeking regular income distributions along with relative stability in capital values. Managed by Franklin Templeton, a globally recognized asset management institution, the fund distributes dividends on a monthly basis and employs active portfolio management to adapt to changing interest rates and credit markets. With its broad sector exposure and actively managed strategy, Franklin Total Return Fund Advisor Class plays a significant role in the fixed income segment of the financial markets, serving both individual and institutional investors who prioritize income generation and capital preservation.
Performance
FBDAX had a total return of 1.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.76%.
Top 10 Holdings
23.27% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% | FNCL.5.5 7.11 | 2.94% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 6% | FNCL.6 7.11 | 2.93% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 4.5% | FR.SD8238 | 2.89% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 11.30.27 | 2.58% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% | FNCL.2.5 7.11 | 2.39% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.75% | T.2.75 04.30.27 | 2.38% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 2% | FNCL.2 7.13 | 2.11% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 2% | FR.SD8204 | 1.76% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 3% | FR.SD3152 | 1.65% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 1.875% | T.1.875 11.15.51 | 1.63% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.0317 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.02962 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03133 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03059 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02872 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.02762 | Feb 28, 2025 |