Franklin Total Return Fund Class R6 (FRERX)
| Fund Assets | 2.97B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 87.23% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.57% |
| Dividend Growth | 7.00% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.37 |
| YTD Return | -0.45% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.26% |
| 5-Year Return | 1.21% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.20 |
| 52-Week High | 8.58 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1023 |
| 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 4.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.20%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02987 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03253 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03355 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02993 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03556 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03138 | Sep 30, 2025 |