Effective 3/1/19, Franklin Balanced Fund repositioned to become an income strategy. The fund changed its name to Franklin Managed Income Fund, as well as its dividend policy, investment management fees and primary benchmark. Please see the prospectus supplement for more information. If you have questions, please contact your financial professional or call Shareholder Services.
Beginning on 10/19/18, Class C shares held for 10 years or more will automatically convert to Class A shares. Thereafter, Class C shares held for 10 years or more will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis. This conversion allows shareholders to take advantage of the lower expenses offered by Class A shares. Please see the prospectus supplement for more information. If you have any questions, please contact your financial professional or call Franklin Templeton.
Effective 9/10/18, certain sales charges and commissions paid to dealers on Class A and A1 shares of our mutual funds changed. Please see the prospectus supplement for more information. If you have additional questions, please contact your financial professional or call Franklin Templeton.
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2020 Tax information will be posted by mid-February.
DISTRIBUTIONS (PER SHARE)
These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund and foreign taxes passed through (if any) for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
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All fund distributions will vary depending on current market conditions, and past distributions are not indicative of future trends.
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Performance data represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may differ from figures shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.
Effective 3/1/19, Franklin Balanced Fund repositioned to become an income strategy. The fund changed its name to Franklin Managed Income Fund, as well as its dividend policy, investment management fees and primary benchmark.
Managed Distribution Policy Risks - The Franklin Managed Income Fund is not guaranteed to achieve its investment goal of seeking to maximize income to support monthly distributions, while maintaining the prospects for capital appreciation. In addition, some of its distributions may be treated in part as a return of capital which will decrease shareholders' cost basis in the fund and affect the amount of any capital gain or loss that they realize when selling or exchanging fund shares. The annual payout rate may be adjusted higher or lower from year to year, and could vary substantially over time. It is possible for the fund to suffer substantial investment losses and simultaneously experience additional asset reductions as a result of its distributions to shareholders under the managed distribution policy. Investors who hold the fund within a tax-advantaged retirement account should consult their tax advisors to discuss tax consequences of receiving cash distributions. In addition, use of the fund or election of the option to receive distribution payments in cash may be restricted in certain retirement plans by the terms of the governing plan documents and/or the discretion of the plan administrator. Investors are strongly advised to consult with their financial professional for assistance before selecting the fund, based on their goals and personal situations, including time horizon, income needs, risk tolerance, and tax bracket. These and other risks are described more fully in the fund's prospectus.