Franklin Federal Tax Free Income R6 (FFTQX)

Fund Assets	7.57B
Expense Ratio	0.48%
Min. Investment	$1,000,000
Turnover	9.99%
Dividend (ttm)	0.43
Dividend Yield	4.08%
Dividend Growth	5.02%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	10.63
YTD Return	0.97%
1-Year Return	6.41%
5-Year Return	4.09%
52-Week Low	10.39
52-Week High	10.96
Beta (5Y)	0.04
Holdings	974
Inception Date	Aug 1, 2017

About FFTQX

Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with income that is exempt from regular federal income taxes. Its primary focus is on investing at least 80% of its assets in investment-grade municipal securities, making it particularly appealing to investors seeking tax-advantaged income. By concentrating on municipal bonds, the fund plays a significant role in facilitating capital for public infrastructure and community projects across the United States, while also offering diversification within the municipal fixed-income market. The fund is characterized by a substantial asset base and a relatively low expense ratio, aligning with the interests of institutional or large-scale investors due to its high minimum investment requirement. With monthly dividend distributions and an emphasis on prudent risk management, Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income Fund Class R6 is structured to help investors preserve capital while gaining exposure to the national municipal bond sector, ultimately addressing the needs of those prioritizing steady, federally tax-free income over speculative appreciation.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton Investments
• Category: Muni National Long
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: FFTQX
• Share Class: Class R6
• Index: Bloomberg Municipal Bond TR

Performance

FFTQX had a total return of 6.41% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.34%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FAFTX	Advisor Class	0.52%
FKTIX	Class A1	0.62%
FFQAX	Class A	0.77%
FRFTX	Class C	1.17%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0395	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03565	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03678	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03665	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.03773	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.03302	Feb 27, 2026

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Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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