Franklin Low Duration Total Return Fund Class R (FLDRX)
| Fund Assets | 1.90B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.95% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 69.99% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.03% |
| Dividend Growth | -0.67% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.94 |
| YTD Return | -0.17% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.40% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.84% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.91 |
| 52-Week High | 9.04 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 858 |
| Inception Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
About FLDRX
Franklin Low Duration Total Return Fund Class R is an actively managed mutual fund focused on generating a high level of current income while seeking preservation of capital. The strategy primarily invests across diversified fixed income sectors, including government and corporate bonds, as well as mortgage- and asset‑backed securities, and may use derivatives to obtain or manage exposure to debt markets. The portfolio targets an estimated average duration of three years or less, positioning it to moderate interest rate sensitivity compared with longer-duration bond funds. The fund’s multi‑sector approach spans investment‑grade corporates, U.S. Treasuries, agency and non‑agency mortgage‑backed securities, asset‑backed securities, and collateralized loan obligations, providing broad credit and structural diversification. It distributes income on a monthly basis and is benchmarked against short‑maturity government and credit markets for risk and return context. By emphasizing shorter duration and diversified credit exposures, Franklin Low Duration Total Return Fund Class R aims to play a role as a core short‑to‑intermediate fixed income holding for investors prioritizing income generation with measured interest rate risk.
Performance
FLDRX had a total return of 3.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.11%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.02956 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0268 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02871 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03081 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02748 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03193 | Oct 31, 2025 |