Franklin Core Plus Bond Fund Class C (FSGCX)
| Fund Assets | 2.64B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.34% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 84.71% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.01% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.62% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.47 |
| YTD Return | 1.39% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.98% |
| 5-Year Return | 8.02% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.85 |
| 52-Week High | 8.49 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 878 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 1998 |
About FSGCX
Franklin Core Plus Bond Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with diversified exposure across the fixed income markets. This fund primarily invests in investment grade rated securities, but it also has the flexibility to include high-yield, lower-quality bonds to enhance return potential. Its "core plus" mandate allows it to invest not only in core sectors such as U.S. government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities, but also in additional sectors like emerging market and high-yield bonds, providing greater diversification opportunities. Managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., the fund seeks to deliver income by regularly distributing dividends, with a trailing dividend yield that is modest relative to its category peers. By incorporating both investment grade and select higher-yielding instruments, Franklin Core Plus Bond Fund Class C aims to balance income generation with risk management, making it a strategic option within the broader fixed income segment of the financial market. It serves institutional and retail investors looking for a blend of stability from higher-quality bonds and incremental yield from broader fixed income sectors.
Performance
FSGCX had a total return of 7.98% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.92%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.0266 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.0261 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.0288 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $0.0287 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.0288 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $0.0287 | Aug 26, 2025 |