Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund Advisor Class (FUSAX)
| Fund Assets | 2.08B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.61% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 30.83% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.57% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.88% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.12 |
| YTD Return | 0.02% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.34% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.73% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.99 |
| 52-Week High | 5.26 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 556 |
| Inception Date | Jan 2, 1997 |
About FUSAX
Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund Advisor Class is a mutual fund focused on generating income by investing primarily in mortgage-backed securities from the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Maes). These obligations are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, ensuring timely payment of principal and interest. The fund avoids more speculative and illiquid mortgage-backed assets, concentrating on stable, government-guaranteed securities. With over 600 holdings and more than $2 billion in net assets, it maintains a diversified portfolio with a weighted average maturity of approximately 7.4 years and an effective duration of around 5.9 years. The fund distributes income monthly and is positioned in the intermediate government bond segment, benchmarking its performance against the Bloomberg US Government - Intermediate Index as well as peer GNMA funds. Since its inception in 1997 for the Advisor Class, the fund has consistently targeted investors seeking reliable income through securities that play a key role in funding U.S. housing markets and maintaining liquidity in government-backed mortgage lending.
Performance
FUSAX had a total return of 4.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.48%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.0153 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.0156 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.0154 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.0155 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.0156 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $0.0151 | Oct 28, 2025 |