Franklin Convertible Securities Fund Class A (FISCX)

Fund Assets	3.00B
Expense Ratio	0.787%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	30.12%
Dividend (ttm)	0.37
Dividend Yield	1.44%
Dividend Growth	6.37%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 21, 2026

Previous Close	25.15
YTD Return	6.56%
1-Year Return	9.39%
5-Year Return	14.01%
52-Week Low	22.96
52-Week High	26.98
Beta (5Y)	0.81
Holdings	75
Inception Date	Apr 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, Inc
• 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 9.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.12%.

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 Secs Z	0.55%
FTCVX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Convertible Secs M	1.19%
FCCVX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Convertible Secs C	1.71%
FICVX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Convertible Secs I	0.68%
FACVX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Convertible Secs A	0.94%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FCSKX	Class R6	0.51%
FCSZX	Advisor Class	0.57%
FROTX	Class C	1.57%

Top 10 Holdings

26.75% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Franklin Instl U.S. Govt Mny Mkt Fund	INFXX	3.87%
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co 7.625% PRF CONVERT 01/09/2027 USD 50 - Ser C	HPE.7.625 09.01.27	3.79%
Welltower OP LLC 3.125%	WELL.3.125 07.15.29	2.86%
Snowflake Inc 0%	SNOW.0 10.01.29	2.69%
Bridgebio Pharma Inc 1.75%	BBIO.1.75 03.01.31	2.57%
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc. 0%	MTSI.0 12.15.29	2.51%
MKS Inc. 1.25%	MKSI.1.25 06.01.30	2.35%
Bruker Corp 6.375% PRF PERPETUAL USD 0.01 - Ser A	BRKR.6.375 09.01.28	2.18%
QXO Inc 5.50% PRF CONVERT 15/05/2028 USD 50 - Dep Rep 1/20th Ser B	QXO.5.5 05.15.28	2.00%
Lyft Inc 0.625%	LYFT.0.625 03.01.29	1.94%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 21, 2026	$0.1252	Sep 21, 2026
Jun 22, 2026	$0.072	Jun 22, 2026
Mar 20, 2026	$0.0638	Mar 20, 2026
Dec 22, 2025	$2.1072	Dec 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025	$0.089	Sep 22, 2025
Jun 20, 2025	$0.0878	Jun 20, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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