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

Fund Assets	159.57M
Expense Ratio	0.90%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	10.75%
Dividend (ttm)	0.26
Dividend Yield	2.89%
Dividend Growth	7.15%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	9.01
YTD Return	0.01%
1-Year Return	5.47%
5-Year Return	-0.90%
52-Week Low	8.78
52-Week High	9.30
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	111
Inception Date	Sep 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: High
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: FQCTX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: Bloomberg Municipal Bond TR

Performance

FQCTX had a total return of 5.47% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.24%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FSAZX	Fidelity	Fidelity Arizona Municipal Income Fund	0.55%
FICNX	Fidelity	Fidelity Connecticut Municipal Income Fund	0.46%
FMHTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Michigan Municipal Income Fund	0.46%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FCTQX	Class R6	0.62%
FCNZX	Advisor Class	0.65%
FXCTX	Class A1	0.75%
FCTIX	Class C	1.30%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02368	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02098	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02168	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02172	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.02292	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.02022	Feb 27, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 28, 2026

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