Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund Class A1 (FKUSX)
| Fund Assets | 2.08B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 30.83% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.91% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.13 |
| YTD Return | -0.02% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.23% |
| 5-Year Return | -1.38% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.98 |
| 52-Week High | 5.24 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 556 |
| 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 4.23% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.95%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.0147 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.015 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| 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 |