About FCTLX
Franklin Total Return Fund Class C is a mutual fund in the taxable bond category, managed by Franklin Templeton Investments since 2002. Its primary objective is to generate high current income while emphasizing preservation of capital, with long-term capital appreciation as a secondary consideration. The fund primarily invests in a diversified mix of U.S. investment-grade fixed-income securities, including government, corporate, and securitized debt, with additional flexibility to allocate assets to non-core sectors such as high-yield bonds, bank loans, emerging market debt, and non-U.S. currency exposures. This approach supports a balance between income generation and risk management and places the fund within the intermediate core-plus bond segment. By actively managing credit quality, duration, and sector allocations, Franklin Total Return Fund Class C aims to offer investors relatively stable income and a measure of protection from interest rate fluctuations, making it a notable option for those seeking broad exposure to fixed-income markets within a mutual fund structure.
Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Performance Rating Low
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FCTLX
Share Class Class C
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
FCTLX had a total return of 3.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 2.74%.
