Franklin Convertible Securities Fund Class A (FISCX)
| Fund Assets | 2.74B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.83% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.01 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.27% |
| Dividend Growth | 121.02% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 21.94 |
| YTD Return | -3.43% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.22% |
| 5-Year Return | 50.87% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.81 |
| 52-Week High | 24.70 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.85 |
| Holdings | 75 |
| Inception Date | Apr 15, 1987 |
About FISCX
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with reasonable risk, by seeking to optimize capital appreciation and high current income under varying market conditions. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in convertible securities. It may invest up to 100% of its assets in securities that are rated below investment grade; however, the fund will not invest more than 10% of its assets in non-convertible debt securities rated below B. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in other securities, such as common or preferred stocks and non-convertible debt securities.
Performance
FISCX had a total return of 11.22% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.85%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIQVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Convertible Securities Fund - Class Z | 0.60% |
| FTCVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Convertible Securities Fund - Class M | 1.24% |
| FCCVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Convertible Securities Fund - Class C | 1.76% |
| FICVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Convertible Securities Fund - Class I | 0.72% |
| FACVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Convertible Securities Fund - Class A | 0.99% |
Top 10 Holdings
21.67% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ift Money Market Portfolio Oemf-Sweep Money Market Portfolio | n/a | 2.58% |
| Insulet Corporation 0.375% | PODD 0.375 09.01.26 | 2.32% |
| Welltower OP LLC 3.125% | WELL 3.125 07.15.29 | 2.26% |
| Apollo Global Management Inc 6.75% PRF CONVERT 31/07/2026 USD 50 - Ser A | APO 6.75 07.31.26 | 2.17% |
| Cloudflare Inc 0% | NET 0 08.15.26 | 2.14% |
| PTC Therapeutics, Inc. 1.5% | PTCT 1.5 09.15.26 | 2.05% |
| Burlington Stores Inc. 1.25% | BURL 1.25 12.15.27 | 2.05% |
| Centerpoint Energy Inc 4.25% | CNP 4.25 08.15.26 | 2.04% |
| Liberty Broadband Corporation 3.125% | LBRDA 3.125 03.31.53 | 2.04% |
| PG&E Corporation 4.25% | PCG 4.25 12.01.27 | 2.01% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.0802 | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.7933 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.0779 | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | $0.0558 | Jun 20, 2024 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | $0.0405 | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.3335 | Dec 20, 2023 |