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Fixed Income

FCHIX Franklin High Income Fund

  • Diversified portfolio. We invest in hundreds of securities representing various industries, thereby helping to reduce the potential negative impact any one security or sector may have on the fund's overall performance.
  • Extensive track record. With performance dating back to 1969, our fund has navigated a variety of economic environments.
  • Global fixed income expertise. Investors have full access to the research resources of the Franklin Templeton Fixed Income.

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Overview

Fund Facts

Fund description

The fund seeks a high level of current income, with a secondary focus on capital appreciation, by investing predominantly in higher-yielding, lower-rated corporate bonds.

Benchmark
ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained Index
Dividend Frequency, if any
Monthly
Fund Inception Date
12/31/1969
Distribution Rate at NAVAs of 06/09/2026 (Updated Daily)
5.56%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver1,2,3As of 05/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
5.55%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver2,3As of 05/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
5.55%
Effective DurationAs of 05/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
2.79 Years

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

As of 02/01/2026
Gross Expense Ratio
1.25%
Net Expense Ratio
1.24%
Maximum Initial Charge
CDSC
1.00%
12b-1 Fee
0.65%

Identifiers

Ticker
FCHIX
Fund Number
205
CUSIP Code
353538200

Top Sectors

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As of 05/31/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Finance15.48%
Energy12.57%
Technology7.54%
Health Care7.27%
Media Non Cable6.13%

Additional Fund Info

Share Class Inception Date
05/16/1995
Investment Style
High Yield
Lipper Classification
High Yield Funds
Morningstar Category
High Yield Bond

Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income

A global leader in fixed income, the team strives to provide consistent and resilient returns by combining deep fundamental research with rigorous portfolio construction. This solutions-driven approach means maintaining portfolio and risk exposures that align with client expectations.

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March 31, 2026

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