Franklin Alabama Tax Free Income Fund Class A1 (FRALX)
| Fund Assets | 170.92M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 14.27% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.30 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.92% |
| Dividend Growth | 7.96% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.01 |
| YTD Return | -0.89% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.10% |
| 5-Year Return | 2.61% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.62 |
| 52-Week High | 10.30 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.33 |
| Holdings | 102 |
| Inception Date | Sep 1, 1987 |
About FRALX
Franklin Alabama Tax-Free Income Fund Class A1 is a single-state municipal bond mutual fund focused on delivering a high level of income exempt from regular federal income taxes and Alabama personal income taxes. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade bonds issued by Alabama state and local governments and related authorities to finance public projects, aligning with the Muni Single State Long category that typically holds longer-duration portfolios. Its mandate emphasizes maintaining at least 80% of assets in securities whose interest is federally tax-exempt, including from the alternative minimum tax. The portfolio’s exposures span essential-service and public-institution issuers such as water and sewer systems, universities, healthcare, and local government revenue bonds, reflecting the state’s infrastructure and public finance needs. This fund serves investors seeking state-specific tax efficiency and municipal bond diversification within Alabama, balancing credit quality considerations with interest rate sensitivity characteristic of longer-duration muni strategies.
Performance
FRALX had a total return of 4.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.40%.
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Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02422 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02627 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02751 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02316 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02762 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02422 | Sep 30, 2025 |