Franklin Total Return Fund (FBDAX)
| Fund Assets | 2.83B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.48% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 87.23% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.56% |
| Dividend Growth | 8.16% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.35 |
| YTD Return | 0.45% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.10% |
| 5-Year Return | -1.07% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.25 |
| 52-Week High | 8.56 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.17 |
| Holdings | 983 |
| 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 4.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.83%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03124 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03232 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03238 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03157 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02922 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03181 | Jan 30, 2026 |