Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund Class A (FKFSX)
| Fund Assets | 2.15B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.85% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 30.97% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.22% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.68% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 5.05 |
| YTD Return | 1.57% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.37% |
| 5-Year Return | -6.58% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.92 |
| 52-Week High | 5.25 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 592 |
| Inception Date | May 29, 1970 |
About FKFSX
Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund Class A is a mutual fund primarily focused on providing income by investing at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. government securities, with an emphasis on obligations issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Maes). These securities represent pools of mortgage loans, offering investors exposure to U.S. government-backed mortgage debt instruments. The fund is categorized as intermediate government, indicating a balance between interest rate sensitivity and credit quality, and holds a diversified portfolio of hundreds of individual bonds, with nearly 40% of assets concentrated in its top ten positions—most of which are Ginnie Mae securities. Established in 1970, the fund is managed by Franklin Templeton and has a long history of serving investors seeking stable, government-backed income streams. Its offerings include monthly dividend distributions and a moderate expense ratio relative to its category. With several billion dollars in assets under management, the fund plays an important role for investors who value liquidity, regular income, and exposure to U.S. government mortgage-related securities within the broader fixed income market.
Performance
FKFSX had a total return of 1.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.39%.
Top 10 Holdings
39.73% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Government National Mortgage Association 2.5% | G2.MA7534 | 7.14% |
| Government National Mortgage Association 2% | G2.MA7533 | 5.30% |
| Government National Mortgage Association 3.5% | G2.MA4719 | 4.66% |
| Government National Mortgage Association 5% | GN.785210 | 4.41% |
| Government National Mortgage Association 3% | G2.MA7535 | 3.55% |
| Government National Mortgage Association 6% | G2.MB0093 | 3.30% |
| Government National Mortgage Association 3.5% | G2.MA4837 | 3.12% |
| Government National Mortgage Association 2.5% | G2.MA7767 | 2.90% |
| Government National Mortgage Association 2.5% | G2.MA7589 | 2.89% |
| Institutional Fiduciary Trust - Money Market Portfolio | INFXX | 2.46% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | $0.0143 | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | $0.0144 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.014 | May 23, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $0.014 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | $0.0138 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | $0.0143 | Feb 25, 2025 |