Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund Class A1 (FKUSX)
| Fund Assets | 2.15B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.74% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 30.97% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.33% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.71% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 5.04 |
| YTD Return | 2.00% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.24% |
| 5-Year Return | -5.81% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.92 |
| 52-Week High | 5.25 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 592 |
| Inception Date | May 29, 1970 |
About FKUSX
Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund Class A1 is a mutual fund focused on providing income by investing primarily in U.S. government-backed securities. Its portfolio is concentrated in obligations issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA, or Ginnie Maes), which are mortgage-backed securities supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, ensuring timely payment of principal and interest. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to these government securities, seeking a balance between credit quality and interest rate sensitivity. With a high credit quality profile and a moderate effective duration of approximately 5.8 years, it aims to deliver a stable income stream while managing interest rate risk. The fund has a long-standing presence in the market, having been established in 1970, and is characterized by a lower-than-average distribution fee and a monthly payout schedule. It plays a significant role in the intermediate government bond category, appealing to investors seeking exposure to the U.S. government mortgage-backed securities sector within a diversified fixed-income strategy.
Performance
FKUSX had a total return of 1.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.91%.
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 | $0.0148 | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | $0.0149 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.0145 | May 23, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $0.0144 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | $0.0143 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | $0.0147 | Feb 25, 2025 |