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

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

7.48

0.00 (0.00%)

At close: Aug 26, 2026

-0.93% (1Y)

Fund Assets	374.04M
Expense Ratio	1.24%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	14.82%
Dividend (ttm)	0.29
Dividend Yield	3.89%
Dividend Growth	-13.03%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	7.48
YTD Return	1.10%
1-Year Return	2.97%
5-Year Return	9.71%
52-Week Low	7.47
52-Week High	7.56
Beta (5Y)	0.05
Holdings	1187
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 Investments

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 2.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.24%.

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
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
Mar 31, 2026	$0.0226	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.02331	Feb 27, 2026

Full Dividend History