Franklin Equity Income Fund Class A (FISEX)
| Fund Assets | 4.85B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.80% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 33.33% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.69% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.05% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 36.19 |
| YTD Return | 9.65% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.33% |
| 5-Year Return | 69.43% |
| 52-Week Low | 32.00 |
| 52-Week High | 36.60 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.82 |
| Holdings | 92 |
| Inception Date | Mar 15, 1988 |
About FISEX
Franklin Equity Income Fund Class A is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with a combination of high current income and long-term capital appreciation while maintaining a prudent level of risk. The fund primarily allocates at least 80% of its assets to equity securities, focusing on common stocks and equity-related instruments like convertible securities and equity-linked notes. Its portfolio is diversified across large-value companies, with selective exposure to foreign securities, although typically not exceeding 15% of assets outside the United States. A core feature of this fund is its emphasis on generating substantial dividend income, distributing payments to shareholders quarterly. With a history dating back to 1988, the Franklin Equity Income Fund Class A plays a significant role for investors seeking steady income streams alongside the potential for growth, generally appealing to those with moderate risk tolerance. By blending income-generating equities with value-oriented strategies, the fund serves as a foundational allocation within diversified portfolios, helping to balance income objectives with long-term appreciation opportunities.
Performance
FISEX had a total return of 24.33% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.96%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWDSX | Schwab | Schwab Dividend Equity Fund™ | 0.89% |
Top 10 Holdings
27.75% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.95% |
| Morgan Stanley | MS | 3.72% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.35% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 2.89% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 2.78% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.66% |
| The Procter & Gamble Company | PG | 2.17% |
| Franklin Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund | INFXX | 2.16% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 2.07% |
| Dell Technologies Inc. | DELL | 2.00% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.160 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $2.8407 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.1475 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.1855 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.1825 | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $2.7447 | Dec 20, 2024 |