Franklin Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund Class A (FQCTX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
9.61
+0.01 (0.10%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
Fund Assets157.23M
Expense Ratio0.90%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover12.35%
Dividend (ttm)0.25
Dividend Yield2.61%
Dividend Growth3.25%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJan 30, 2026
Previous Close9.60
YTD Return1.28%
1-Year Return5.25%
5-Year Return0.81%
52-Week Low8.68
52-Week High9.61
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings96
Inception DateSep 10, 2018

About FQCTX

Franklin Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund Class A is a municipal bond mutual fund designed to provide shareholders with a high level of current income that is exempt from both federal and Connecticut state personal income taxes. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade municipal securities issued by the State of Connecticut and its local entities, focusing on maintaining prudent investment management and capital preservation. By concentrating its holdings within a specific geographic region, the fund particularly appeals to Connecticut residents seeking tax advantages on their income. The portfolio typically features bonds supporting various public projects, such as infrastructure, education, and transportation, thereby playing a role in the state’s development initiatives. With an average credit quality rated 'A', the fund aligns with its peer group in terms of risk profile and strives to balance income generation with relative stability. Franklin Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund Class A serves investors looking for a steady, tax-efficient income stream, especially those with a focus on minimizing local and federal tax liabilities through municipal bond investments.

Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Muni Single State Long
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FQCTX
Share Class Class A
Index Bloomberg Municipal Bond TR

Performance

FQCTX had a total return of 5.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.97%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FSAZXFidelityFidelity Arizona Municipal Income Fund0.55%
FICNXFidelityFidelity Connecticut Municipal Income Fund0.46%
FMHTXFidelityFidelity Michigan Municipal Income Fund0.46%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
FCTQXClass R60.62%
FCNZXAdvisor Class0.65%
FXCTXClass A10.75%
FCTIXClass C1.30%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jan 30, 2026$0.02178Jan 30, 2026
Dec 31, 2025$0.02215Dec 31, 2025
Nov 28, 2025$0.01929Nov 28, 2025
Oct 31, 2025$0.02279Oct 31, 2025
Sep 30, 2025$0.02032Sep 30, 2025
Aug 29, 2025$0.02264Aug 29, 2025
Full Dividend History