Franklin Low Duration Total Return Adv (FLDZX)
| Fund Assets | 1.83B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.45% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 69.99% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.46% |
| Dividend Growth | -0.95% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.98 |
| YTD Return | 0.95% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.79% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.96 |
| 52-Week High | 9.10 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.17 |
| Holdings | 820 |
| Inception Date | May 15, 2008 |
About FLDZX
Franklin Low Duration Total Return Fund – Advisor Class is a mutual fund that seeks a high level of current income consistent with prudent investing, while prioritizing preservation of capital. It primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of debt securities, including government and corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and may use derivatives for exposure to these assets. The fund maintains a low targeted average duration of three years or less, reducing sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations compared to longer-duration funds. It emphasizes high credit quality, focusing mainly on investment-grade securities across multiple fixed-income sectors such as investment-grade corporates, U.S. Treasuries, agency mortgage-backed securities, collateralized loan obligations, and high-yield corporates. Monthly income distributions are accrued daily, supporting steady income generation. Classified in the Short-Term Bond category with a multi-sector investment style, the fund offers sector diversification to enhance income and capital appreciation potential within its conservative risk profile.
Performance
FLDZX had a total return of 3.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.14%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03293 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03359 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03312 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03323 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03026 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03252 | Jan 30, 2026 |