Franklin Convertible Securities Adv (FCSZX)

Fund Assets	3.00B
Expense Ratio	0.564%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	30.12%
Dividend (ttm)	0.43
Dividend Yield	1.71%
Dividend Growth	6.42%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 21, 2026

Previous Close	25.55
YTD Return	8.40%
1-Year Return	11.34%
5-Year Return	9.44%
52-Week Low	22.96
52-Week High	26.99
Beta (5Y)	0.81
Holdings	75
Inception Date	May 15, 2008

About FCSZX

Franklin Convertible Securities Fund Advisor Class is a mutual fund designed to maximize total return while maintaining reasonable risk levels. Its primary focus is on convertible securities, which are hybrid instruments—typically bonds or preferred stocks—that can be converted into common stock. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to these convertible securities and may hold up to 100% of assets in securities rated below investment grade, offering exposure to both equity and fixed income markets. In addition to convertibles, the fund may invest up to 20% in other securities, including common and preferred stocks or non-convertible debt instruments. Franklin Convertible Securities Fund Advisor Class is notable for its quarterly dividend payments and its role as a diversified tool for investors seeking a blend of capital appreciation and current income. The fund’s flexibility in credit quality and asset mix enables it to participate in different market cycles and sectors, making it significant within the convertible bond segment. It is managed by Franklin Templeton Investments and is often compared with benchmarks such as the ICE BofA Convertibles Total Return Alternatives Index.

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

Performance

FCSZX had a total return of 11.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.62%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FIQVX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Convertible Secs Z	0.55%
FTCVX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Convertible Secs M	1.20%
FCCVX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Convertible Secs C	1.71%
FICVX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Convertible Secs I	0.68%
FACVX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Convertible Secs A	0.95%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FCSKX	Class R6	0.51%
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	$0.1417	Sep 21, 2026
Jun 22, 2026	$0.0878	Jun 22, 2026
Mar 20, 2026	$0.0788	Mar 20, 2026
Dec 22, 2025	$2.1234	Dec 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025	$0.1045	Sep 22, 2025
Jun 20, 2025	$0.1021	Jun 20, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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