Franklin Convertible Securities R6 (FCSKX)

Fund Assets	3.00B
Expense Ratio	0.52%
Min. Investment	$1,000,000
Turnover	30.12%
Dividend (ttm)	0.45
Dividend Yield	1.76%
Dividend Growth	7.06%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 21, 2026

Previous Close	25.85
YTD Return	6.75%
1-Year Return	9.67%
5-Year Return	8.21%
52-Week Low	23.22
52-Week High	27.30
Beta (5Y)	0.81
Holdings	75
Inception Date	Mar 4, 2014

About FCSKX

Franklin Convertible Securities Fund Class R6 is an open-end mutual fund focused on investing primarily in convertible securities. Its primary objective is to maximize total return in line with a reasonable risk profile by allocating at least 80% of its net assets to convertible securities, which are hybrid instruments that can be changed into common stock and offer both income and the potential for capital appreciation. This approach seeks to capture the upside of equity markets while mitigating downside risk through fixed income features. The fund typically holds a diversified portfolio that represents a broad spectrum of the convertible securities market, with flexibility to invest in securities of companies across all capitalization sizes and, to a lesser extent, in equities and preferred stocks. By maintaining a careful balance between equity and debt characteristics, the fund aims to deliver growth and income, appealing to investors seeking to participate in stock market gains but with reduced volatility compared to pure equity investments. Franklin Convertible Securities Fund Class R6 plays a notable role in the market by providing access to a niche asset class that bridges the gap between traditional stocks and bonds, making it valuable for portfolio diversification and risk management purposes.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Convertibles
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: FCSKX
• Share Class: Class R6
• Index: ICE BofA All Convertibles/Qlt TR

Performance

FCSKX had a total return of 9.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.25%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FCSZX	Advisor Class	0.57%
FISCX	Class A	0.82%
FROTX	Class C	1.57%

Top 10 Holdings

26.75% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Franklin Instl U.S. Govt Mny Mkt Fund	INFXX	3.87%
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co 7.625% PRF CONVERT 01/09/2027 USD 50 - Ser C	HPE.7.625 09.01.27	3.79%
Welltower OP LLC 3.125%	WELL.3.125 07.15.29	2.86%
Snowflake Inc 0%	SNOW.0 10.01.29	2.69%
Bridgebio Pharma Inc 1.75%	BBIO.1.75 03.01.31	2.57%
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc. 0%	MTSI.0 12.15.29	2.51%
MKS Inc. 1.25%	MKSI.1.25 06.01.30	2.35%
Bruker Corp 6.375% PRF PERPETUAL USD 0.01 - Ser A	BRKR.6.375 09.01.28	2.18%
QXO Inc 5.50% PRF CONVERT 15/05/2028 USD 50 - Dep Rep 1/20th Ser B	QXO.5.5 05.15.28	2.00%
Lyft Inc 0.625%	LYFT.0.625 03.01.29	1.94%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 21, 2026	$0.1468	Sep 21, 2026
Jun 22, 2026	$0.0934	Jun 22, 2026
Mar 20, 2026	$0.0832	Mar 20, 2026
Dec 22, 2025	$2.1264	Dec 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025	$0.1089	Sep 22, 2025
Jun 20, 2025	$0.1058	Jun 20, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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