Franklin Total Return Adv (FBDAX)

Fund Assets	2.56B
Expense Ratio	0.491%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	87.23%
Dividend (ttm)	0.39
Dividend Yield	4.88%
Dividend Growth	7.68%
Payout Frequency	Twice Per Month
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 2, 2026

Previous Close	7.95
YTD Return	-2.79%
1-Year Return	-2.02%
5-Year Return	-4.04%
52-Week Low	7.95
52-Week High	8.56
Beta (5Y)	0.17
Holdings	1044
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.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: FBDAX
• Share Class: Advisor Class
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

FBDAX had a total return of -2.02% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.67%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FRERX	Class R6	0.38%
FKBAX	Class A	0.73%
FTRRX	Class R	0.98%
FCTLX	Class C	1.13%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 2, 2026	$0.00481	Oct 2, 2026
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03269	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03081	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03466	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03124	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03232	May 29, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Alpha Vantage, and more

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

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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