Franklin Low Duration Total Return R (FLDRX)

Fund Assets	1.79B
Expense Ratio	0.978%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	69.99%
Dividend (ttm)	0.35
Dividend Yield	4.04%
Dividend Growth	-2.20%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.78
YTD Return	0.26%
1-Year Return	1.15%
5-Year Return	9.65%
52-Week Low	8.76
52-Week High	9.03
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	868
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.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: FLDRX
• Index: Bloomberg 1-3 Y Government/Credit TR

Performance

FLDRX had a total return of 1.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.00%.

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 Bd M	0.51%
FBNAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd A	0.50%
FBNIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd I	0.30%
FANCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd C	1.36%
FIKTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Z	0.25%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02968	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02945	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03154	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02928	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0298	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02945	Apr 30, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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