Franklin Total Return Fund Class R6 (FRERX)
| Fund Assets | 3.00B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.49% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 100.79% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.32% |
| Dividend Growth | 11.54% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 8.40 |
| YTD Return | 2.29% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.65% |
| 5-Year Return | -4.48% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.17 |
| 52-Week High | 8.67 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 816 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2013 |
About FRERX
Franklin Total Return Fund is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with high current income while preserving capital, with long-term capital appreciation as a secondary objective. Managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, the fund primarily invests in investment-grade debt securities, including U.S. government, corporate, and securitized bonds. It may also include unrated securities deemed comparable by the investment manager. The fund follows a diversified approach, distributing holdings across various issuers and sectors to mitigate risk and support stable income generation. Notable for its core exposure to U.S. fixed-income markets, the Franklin Total Return Fund plays a significant role for investors seeking balanced, moderate-risk participation in bond markets, often serving as a foundational holding in diversified portfolios focused on income and capital preservation.
Performance
FRERX had a total return of 1.65% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.95%.
Top 10 Holdings
23.27% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Federal National Mortgage Association 5.5% | FNCL.5.5 7.11 | 2.94% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 6% | FNCL.6 7.11 | 2.93% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 4.5% | FR.SD8238 | 2.89% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 11.30.27 | 2.58% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 2.5% | FNCL.2.5 7.11 | 2.39% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.75% | T.2.75 04.30.27 | 2.38% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 2% | FNCL.2 7.13 | 2.11% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 2% | FR.SD8204 | 1.76% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 3% | FR.SD3152 | 1.65% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 1.875% | T.1.875 11.15.51 | 1.63% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03248 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03035 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03213 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03134 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.02944 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.02834 | Feb 28, 2025 |