Franklin Low Duration Total Return Fund Class C (FLDCX)

Fund Assets	1.81B
Expense Ratio	1.10%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	69.99%
Dividend (ttm)	0.34
Dividend Yield	3.87%
Dividend Growth	-0.85%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	8.86
YTD Return	0.87%
1-Year Return	2.63%
5-Year Return	9.91%
52-Week Low	8.83
52-Week High	9.00
Beta (5Y)	0.17
Holdings	854
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.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton Investments
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: FLDCX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: Bloomberg 1-3 Y Government/Credit TR

Performance

FLDCX had a total return of 2.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.52%.

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 Bd C	1.36%
FIKTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Z	0.25%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FLRRX	Class R6	0.31%
FLDZX	Advisor Class	0.45%
FLDAX	Class A	0.70%
FLPRX	Class R	0.95%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03034	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02819	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0287	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02837	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.02847	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.02579	Feb 27, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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