Franklin Total Return R6 (FRERX)
| Fund Assets | 2.83B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 87.23% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.66% |
| Dividend Growth | 7.83% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.36 |
| YTD Return | 0.51% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.22% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.80% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.26 |
| 52-Week High | 8.58 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.17 |
| Holdings | 983 |
| 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 4.22% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.23%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03195 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03302 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03307 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03226 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02987 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03253 | Jan 30, 2026 |