Franklin Louisiana Tax Free Income Fund Class A (FQLAX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
10.60
+0.01 (0.09%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
Fund Assets217.65M
Expense Ratio0.90%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover17.30%
Dividend (ttm)0.30
Dividend Yield2.84%
Dividend Growth5.55%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJan 30, 2026
Previous Close10.59
YTD Return1.20%
1-Year Return3.74%
5-Year Return0.39%
52-Week Low9.74
52-Week High10.60
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings100
Inception DateSep 10, 2018

About FQLAX

Franklin Louisiana Tax-Free Income Fund Class A is a municipal bond mutual fund that primarily aims to deliver a high level of income exempt from both federal income taxes and Louisiana state personal income taxes. The fund is specifically structured for investors seeking tax-advantaged income, with a strategy of investing at least 80% of its total assets in securities—predominantly municipal bonds—whose interest payments are free from federal income tax, including the federal alternative minimum tax, and from state taxes for Louisiana residents. This approach makes the fund particularly relevant for individuals subject to higher tax brackets or those living in Louisiana who wish to maximize after-tax income. The fund’s portfolio focuses on bonds issued by Louisiana municipalities and related governmental entities, thereby supporting local infrastructure, education, and public services. Within the broader marketplace, the fund serves as a specialized fixed income solution for investors seeking both geographic diversification and tax efficiency, while providing stable, tax-exempt income streams tied to the public sector in Louisiana.

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

Performance

FQLAX had a total return of 3.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.26%.

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
FLAQXClass R60.62%
FLTZXAdvisor Class0.65%
FKLAXClass A10.75%
FLAIXClass C1.29%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jan 30, 2026$0.02576Jan 30, 2026
Dec 31, 2025$0.02715Dec 31, 2025
Nov 28, 2025$0.02327Nov 28, 2025
Oct 31, 2025$0.02738Oct 31, 2025
Sep 30, 2025$0.02403Sep 30, 2025
Aug 29, 2025$0.02691Aug 29, 2025
Full Dividend History