Franklin Core Plus Bond Fund Class A (FRSTX)
| Fund Assets | 2.64B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.94% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 84.71% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.25% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.35% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.79 |
| YTD Return | 1.38% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.11% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.34% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.13 |
| 52-Week High | 8.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 878 |
| Inception Date | May 24, 1994 |
About FRSTX
Franklin Core Plus Bond Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in a multi-sector approach to fixed income investment. Its primary function is to generate a high level of current income, with long-term capital appreciation as a secondary objective. The fund mainly invests in a diversified mix of investment-grade bonds but has the flexibility to allocate to high yield and lower-quality debt securities as well. It typically maintains at least 65% of its portfolio in U.S. and international debt instruments, including those from emerging markets, encompassing a broad range of fixed, variable, and floating rate securities. Benchmarked against the Bloomberg US Aggregate Index, the fund leverages active management to seek opportunities across various bond sectors, aiming for both income and risk-adjusted returns over time. Franklin Core Plus Bond Fund Class A plays a significant role in the financial markets by providing investors with access to a diversified portfolio of bonds, helping to balance portfolio risk and income generation within the broader fixed income asset class.
Performance
FRSTX had a total return of 8.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.23%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.0296 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.029 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.0316 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $0.0316 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.0316 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $0.0316 | Aug 26, 2025 |