Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund Class A1 (FKUSX)
| Fund Assets | 2.07B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 30.83% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.24% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.15% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.42 |
| YTD Return | 1.59% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.36% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.43% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.04 |
| 52-Week High | 5.43 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 567 |
| 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 8.36% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.43%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.0148 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.0149 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.0149 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $0.0144 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.0147 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $0.0145 | Aug 26, 2025 |