Franklin Core Plus Bond Fund Class R6 (FGKNX)
| Fund Assets | 2.71B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.57% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 84.71% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.80% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.67% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.29 |
| YTD Return | -0.68% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.50% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.14% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.13 |
| 52-Week High | 8.52 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 964 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2013 |
About FGKNX
Franklin Core Plus Bond Fund Class R6 is an actively managed mutual fund designed to provide investors with broad exposure to the U.S. intermediate-term bond market. Managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, this fund primarily invests in a diversified mix of investment-grade fixed income securities, but also maintains the flexibility to allocate to high-yield bonds and emerging market debt when opportunities arise. Its core objective is to deliver total return through a combination of income and capital appreciation, while benchmarked against the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and other multi-sector income funds for performance comparison. The fund utilizes a 'core plus' strategy, meaning it anchors its portfolio in high-quality core bonds, yet actively enhances yield and return potential by allocating selectively to non-core sectors such as corporate credit, mortgage-backed securities, and international bonds. With net assets approaching $2.5 billion, Franklin Core Plus Bond Fund Class R6 holds over 700 individual bond positions, providing significant diversification. This fund is most relevant for institutional investors and retirement plans seeking a balance between steady income and moderate risk within the taxable bond market.
Performance
FGKNX had a total return of 4.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.30%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.0302 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.0319 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.0321 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.0315 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.034 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $0.0341 | Oct 28, 2025 |