Franklin Convertible Securities Fund Class C (FROTX)

Fund Assets	3.00B
Expense Ratio	1.628%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	30.12%
Dividend (ttm)	0.15
Dividend Yield	0.61%
Dividend Growth	-7.59%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 21, 2026

Previous Close	24.78
YTD Return	6.15%
1-Year Return	8.78%
5-Year Return	9.93%
52-Week Low	22.26
52-Week High	26.14
Beta (5Y)	0.62
Holdings	75
Inception Date	Oct 2, 1995

About FROTX

Franklin Convertible Securities Fund Class C is a mutual fund specializing in convertible securities, which are typically bonds or preferred stocks that can be converted into common stock. The fund's primary objective is to maximize total return while managing risk by investing at least 80% of its assets in convertible securities, as well as common stock acquired through such conversions. Convertible securities offer a unique blend of fixed income and equity characteristics, providing potential for both income and capital appreciation. With over $2.8 billion in assets under management, the fund holds a diversified portfolio across various issuers and sectors, aiming to balance income generation with growth opportunities. It distributes dividends quarterly and has shown notable dividend growth in recent years. The fund is benchmarked against the ICE BofA Convertibles Total Return Alternatives Index and is rated above average in its category for performance. Its typical investor profile includes those seeking exposure to the potential upside of equities with the risk mitigation typically associated with bonds, making it a strategic asset within a diversified portfolio focused on moderate risk and return objectives.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Convertibles
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: FROTX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: ICE BofA All Convertibles/Qlt TR

Performance

FROTX had a total return of 8.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.11%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FIQVX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Convertible Secs Z	0.55%
FTCVX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Convertible Secs M	1.20%
FCCVX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Convertible Secs C	1.71%
FICVX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Convertible Secs I	0.68%
FACVX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Convertible Secs A	0.95%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FCSKX	Class R6	0.51%
FCSZX	Advisor Class	0.57%
FISCX	Class A	0.82%

Top 10 Holdings

26.75% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Franklin Instl U.S. Govt Mny Mkt Fund	INFXX	3.87%
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co 7.625% PRF CONVERT 01/09/2027 USD 50 - Ser C	HPE.7.625 09.01.27	3.79%
Welltower OP LLC 3.125%	WELL.3.125 07.15.29	2.86%
Snowflake Inc 0%	SNOW.0 10.01.29	2.69%
Bridgebio Pharma Inc 1.75%	BBIO.1.75 03.01.31	2.57%
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc. 0%	MTSI.0 12.15.29	2.51%
MKS Inc. 1.25%	MKSI.1.25 06.01.30	2.35%
Bruker Corp 6.375% PRF PERPETUAL USD 0.01 - Ser A	BRKR.6.375 09.01.28	2.18%
QXO Inc 5.50% PRF CONVERT 15/05/2028 USD 50 - Dep Rep 1/20th Ser B	QXO.5.5 05.15.28	2.00%
Lyft Inc 0.625%	LYFT.0.625 03.01.29	1.94%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 21, 2026	$0.0602	Sep 21, 2026
Jun 22, 2026	$0.0166	Jun 22, 2026
Mar 20, 2026	$0.017	Mar 20, 2026
Dec 22, 2025	$2.0573	Dec 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025	$0.0408	Sep 22, 2025
Jun 20, 2025	$0.0437	Jun 20, 2025

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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