Franklin Low Duration Total Return Fund Class C (FLDCX)
| Fund Assets | 2.33B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.10% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.89% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.27% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 8.92 |
| YTD Return | 0.95% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.31% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.17% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.82 |
| 52-Week High | 9.00 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 769 |
| Inception Date | Oct 1, 2012 |
About FLDCX
FLDCX was founded on 2012-10-01. The Fund's investment strategy focuses on Short Inv Grade with 1.07% total expense ratio. The minimum amount to invest in Franklin Investors Securities Trust: Franklin Low Duration Total Return Fund; Class C Shares is $1,000 on a standard taxable account. Franklin Investors Securities Trust: Franklin Low Duration Total Return Fund; Class C Shares seeks a high level of current income and preservation of capital by investing primarily in investment grade debt securities, including government and corporate debt securities and mortgage- and asset-backed securities, targeting an estimated average portfolio duration of three years or less.
Performance
FLDCX had a total return of 4.31% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.28%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBNTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class M | 0.51% |
| FBNAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class A | 0.50% |
| FBNIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class I | 0.30% |
| FANCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class C | 1.36% |
| FIKTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class Z | 0.25% |
Top 10 Holdings
23.26% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 0.625% | T.0.625 03.31.27 | 5.08% |
| Joint Repo Account - Jpm 4.353882% 05/01/25 Repo | n/a | 3.68% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 12.31.28 | 2.92% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.5% | T.0.5 08.31.27 | 2.14% |
| Institutional Fiduciary Trust - Money Market Portfolio | INFXX | 2.01% |
| U.S. Treasury Security Stripped Interest Security 0% | S.0 11.15.27 | 1.97% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 6% | FR.SD8507 | 1.46% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.125% | TII.0.125 04.15.26 | 1.45% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2% | T.2 11.15.26 | 1.35% |
| RR 14 LTD 5.68359% | RRAM.2021-14A A1 | 1.20% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03086 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03086 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02772 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.02532 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.02929 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.02878 | Dec 31, 2024 |