Franklin Equity Income Fund Advisor Class (FEIFX)
| Fund Assets | 4.77B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.55% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 33.33% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.38% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.10% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 32.92 |
| YTD Return | -0.57% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.07% |
| 5-Year Return | 79.61% |
| 52-Week Low | 27.96 |
| 52-Week High | 36.49 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 92 |
| Inception Date | May 15, 2008 |
About FEIFX
Franklin Equity Income Fund Advisor Class is an open-end mutual fund designed to deliver a blend of high current income and long-term capital appreciation. This fund primarily targets large-cap U.S. companies that are considered undervalued or are experiencing slower growth, aligning it with the large-value category. It seeks to maximize total return by investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, including common stocks and convertible securities, balancing income generation with potential for capital gains. The fund is managed with a focus on reasonable risk, making it suitable for investors seeking an income-oriented equity strategy without excessive exposure to fast-growing or speculative stocks. Franklin Equity Income Fund Advisor Class plays a significant role in portfolios looking to diversify with established U.S. businesses that offer attractive valuations and dividend yields, serving as an anchor in long-term wealth accumulation and income strategies.
Performance
FEIFX had a total return of 17.07% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.27%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWDSX | Schwab | Schwab Dividend Equity Fund™ | 0.89% |
Top 10 Holdings
26.08% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.92% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 3.16% |
| Morgan Stanley | MS | 2.98% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 2.71% |
| Chevron Corporation | CVX | 2.63% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.58% |
| The Procter & Gamble Company | PG | 2.29% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 2.03% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 1.93% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 1.85% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.1815 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $2.8633 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.1691 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.2048 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.2025 | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $2.7668 | Dec 20, 2024 |