Franklin Core Plus Bond Fund Advisor Class (FKSAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

8.21

-0.04 (-0.48%)

At close: Aug 26, 2026

-1.91% (1Y)

Fund Assets	2.81B
Expense Ratio	0.48%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	349.54%
Dividend (ttm)	0.37
Dividend Yield	4.55%
Dividend Growth	-8.49%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 28, 2026

Previous Close	8.25
YTD Return	0.35%
1-Year Return	2.70%
5-Year Return	7.21%
52-Week Low	8.17
52-Week High	8.51
Beta (5Y)	0.28
Holdings	1031
Inception Date	Aug 12, 1999

About FKSAX

Franklin Core Plus Bond Fund Advisor Class is a multi-sector bond mutual fund designed to provide investors with a high level of current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective. The fund employs a core plus strategy, meaning it invests primarily in investment-grade fixed income securities but has the flexibility to allocate to additional credit sectors such as high-yield bonds and emerging market debt, broadening its opportunity set and diversifying risk. Its portfolio includes a mix of U.S. Treasuries, investment-grade corporates, mortgage-backed securities, high-yield corporates, and select foreign bonds. The fund maintains broad sector exposure and actively manages credit quality and duration, allowing it to adapt to changing market environments. Dividend distributions are made monthly, reflecting its income-oriented approach. With substantial assets under management and a history dating back to 1999, Franklin Core Plus Bond Fund Advisor Class plays a significant role for investors aiming to balance income generation and moderate capital growth within a diversified fixed income allocation.

Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments

Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond

Performance Rating High

Risk Rating Average

Stock Exchange NASDAQ

Ticker Symbol FKSAX

Share Class Advisor Class

Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

FKSAX had a total return of 2.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.80%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FGKNX	Class R6	0.37%
FRSTX	Class A	0.72%
FKSRX	Class R	0.97%
FSGCX	Class C	1.12%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 28, 2026	$0.0325	Jul 28, 2026
Jun 25, 2026	$0.0303	Jun 25, 2026
May 26, 2026	$0.0303	May 26, 2026
Apr 27, 2026	$0.0244	Apr 27, 2026
Mar 26, 2026	$0.0295	Mar 26, 2026
Feb 24, 2026	$0.0313	Feb 24, 2026

Full Dividend History