Franklin Low Duration U.S. Government Securities Fund Class C (FCSCX)

Fund Assets	412.98M
Expense Ratio	1.24%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	14.82%
Dividend (ttm)	0.28
Dividend Yield	3.78%
Dividend Growth	-14.46%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	7.43
YTD Return	0.99%
1-Year Return	2.16%
5-Year Return	9.81%
52-Week Low	7.42
52-Week High	7.56
Beta (5Y)	0.05
Holdings	1188
Inception Date	Jul 1, 2003

About FCSCX

Franklin Low Duration U.S. Government Securities Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on short‑maturity U.S. government debt. The fund’s primary objective is to deliver a high level of current income while emphasizing preservation of capital. It normally invests at least 80% of net assets in U.S. government securities, including Treasury instruments and mortgage‑related holdings such as adjustable‑rate mortgage securities and fixed‑rate mortgage-backed securities. By concentrating on low duration exposure, the strategy seeks to reduce interest‑rate sensitivity relative to intermediate and long‑term bond funds. The portfolio’s emphasis on government and agency-backed securities positions it within the high‑quality segment of the fixed income market, serving investors who prioritize income generation with moderated price volatility. This fund plays a role as a defensive core bond holding or liquidity complement, offering diversification benefits against equity risk and longer-duration bond fluctuations, particularly during periods of shifting monetary policy and yield curve changes.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Short Government
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: FCSCX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: Bloomberg 1-3 Y Government TR

Performance

FCSCX had a total return of 2.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.22%.

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%
FAUZX	Advisor Class	0.59%
FAUGX	Class A1	0.69%
FISAX	Class A	0.84%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02226	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02011	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02355	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02225	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02284	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02287	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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