About FGORX
Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund Class R6 is an open-end mutual fund that focuses on providing reliable income through investments in U.S. government securities. The fund is designed to hold at least 80% of its net assets in securities backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, including U.S. Treasury bonds, bills, and notes, as well as securities issued by agencies and instrumentalities of the government. Managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., the fund primarily serves institutional investors seeking steady income with a high degree of capital preservation and credit quality. This asset plays a key role in the fixed income sector by offering diversification alongside stability, and it fits into intermediate-government portfolio strategies, where the majority of holdings are U.S. government-backed bonds. The Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund Class R6 is noteworthy within the fixed income market for its emphasis on liquidity, conservative risk profile, and adherence to investing in high-quality, government-guaranteed securities.
Fund Family Franklin Templeton, Inc
Category GNMA
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol FGORX
Share Class Class R6
Index Bloomberg U.S. Govt Bond Intermediate TR
FGORX had a total return of -1.93% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 1.41%.
