Franklin Low Duration Total Return Fund Class C (FLDCX)
| Fund Assets | 1.91B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.10% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 69.99% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.90% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.99 |
| YTD Return | 0.42% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.12% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.20% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.56 |
| 52-Week High | 8.99 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 814 |
| Inception Date | Oct 1, 2012 |
About FLDCX
Franklin Low Duration Total Return Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on short-term, diversified fixed income. Its primary objective is to provide a high level of current income consistent with prudent investing while seeking preservation of capital, achieved by investing mainly in bonds and using derivatives for efficient exposure and risk management. The portfolio spans investment-grade debt and may allocate a measured portion to non-investment-grade securities, giving managers flexibility to enhance income while maintaining a low duration profile. The strategy typically emphasizes sectors such as corporate credit, securitized assets, and government-related bonds to balance yield, quality, and interest-rate sensitivity within the short-term bond category. By concentrating on lower duration, the fund aims to reduce volatility from interest-rate movements relative to intermediate or long-duration peers, positioning it as a tool for income-oriented investors seeking stability in the fixed income sleeve of a broader portfolio. Franklin Templeton’s fixed income team oversees security selection and risk controls, integrating macro views with bottom-up credit research to navigate changing market conditions.
Performance
FLDCX had a total return of 5.12% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.14%.
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% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02758 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02964 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02646 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03057 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02772 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03107 | Aug 29, 2025 |