Franklin Equity Income Fund Advisor Class (FEIFX)
| Fund Assets | 4.10B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.58% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 29.71% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.04% |
| Dividend Growth | 157.82% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 33.58 |
| YTD Return | 7.79% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.80% |
| 5-Year Return | 110.11% |
| 52-Week Low | 27.96 |
| 52-Week High | 36.10 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 84 |
| 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 12.80% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.33%.
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™ | 0.88% |
Top 10 Holdings
30.81% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 4.61% |
| Institutional Fiduciary Trust - Money Market Portfolio | INFXX | 4.35% |
| Morgan Stanley | MS | 3.47% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 3.10% |
| Chevron Corporation | CVX | 3.06% |
| The Procter & Gamble Company | PG | 2.75% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.48% |
| Duke Energy Corporation | DUK | 2.42% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 2.42% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation | SCHW | 2.16% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.2048 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.2025 | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $2.7668 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.200 | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | $0.2123 | Jun 20, 2024 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | $0.1886 | Mar 20, 2024 |