Franklin Convertible Securities Fund Class A (FISCX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
25.91
-0.09 (-0.35%)
Jul 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Fund Assets3.13B
Expense Ratio0.82%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover30.12%
Dividend (ttm)2.33
Dividend Yield8.43%
Dividend Growth124.40%
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Ex-Dividend DateJun 22, 2026
Previous Close26.00
YTD Return9.56%
1-Year Return18.70%
5-Year Return19.27%
52-Week Low22.96
52-Week High26.54
Beta (5Y)0.81
Holdings75
Inception DateApr 15, 1987

About FISCX

Franklin Convertible Securities Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund specializing in convertible securities, pursuing the objective of maximizing total return while maintaining a balance between capital appreciation and high current income. This fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to convertible securities, which are hybrid financial instruments—such as convertible bonds and preferred stocks—that can be exchanged into common shares, blending features of both equities and fixed income. This approach offers investors exposure to the growth potential of equities with some downside risk mitigation characteristics of bonds. The fund is actively managed and maintains a diversified portfolio across various industries, with over 75 holdings and a moderate expense ratio. It may invest in securities rated below investment grade, though with limitations to manage credit risk. Franklin Convertible Securities Fund Class A is notable for its long tenure, having been launched in April 1987. It pays dividends quarterly and provides investors with a strategic option for diversification, especially for those seeking a middle ground between traditional stock and bond investments.

Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Convertibles
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FISCX
Share Class Class A
Index ICE BofA All Convertibles/Qlt TR

Performance

FISCX had a total return of 18.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.26%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FIQVXFidelityFidelity Advisor Convertible Secs Z0.55%
FTCVXFidelityFidelity Advisor Convertible Secs M1.19%
FCCVXFidelityFidelity Convertible Securities Fund1.71%
FICVXFidelityFidelity Advisor Convertible Secs I0.68%
FACVXFidelityFidelity Advisor Convertible Secs A0.94%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
FCSKXClass R60.51%
FCSZXAdvisor Class0.57%
FROTXClass C1.57%

Top 10 Holdings

26.65% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co 7.625% PRF CONVERT 01/09/2027 USD 50 - Ser CHPE.7.625 09.01.273.66%
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc. 0%MTSI.0 12.15.293.25%
Institutional Fiduciary Trust - Money Market PortfolioINFXX3.00%
MKS Inc. 1.25%MKSI.1.25 06.01.302.86%
Welltower OP LLC 3.125%WELL.3.125 07.15.292.50%
Albemarle Corp PRF PERPETUAL USD 1000 - Ser A 1/20th Pref StALB.7.25 03.01.272.38%
Bridgebio Pharma Inc 1.75%BBIO.1.75 03.01.312.33%
Burlington Stores Inc. 1.25%BURL.1.25 12.15.272.23%
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. 1.5%PTCT.1.5 09.15.262.22%
Bruker Corp 6.375% PRF PERPETUAL USD 0.01 - Ser ABRKR.6.375 09.01.282.21%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 22, 2026$0.072Jun 22, 2026
Mar 20, 2026$0.0638Mar 20, 2026
Dec 22, 2025$2.1072Dec 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025$0.089Sep 22, 2025
Jun 20, 2025$0.0878Jun 20, 2025
Mar 20, 2025$0.0802Mar 20, 2025
Full Dividend History