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FKIQX Franklin Income Fund

  • A record of consistent dividends. For over 75 years, Franklin Income Fund has paid uninterrupted dividends. (as of June 30, 2025).
  • Experienced portfolio management team. Portfolio managers Ed Perks, Brendan Circle, and Todd Brighton bring over 65 years of combined experience.
  • Broad diversification and dynamic. Utilizes a flexible multi-asset approach to income generation that dynamically allocates across equities, fixed income, and hybrid securities.

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NAV 1 $0.01(0.40%)
$2.48
As of 11/26/2025
YTD Total Returns At NAV 2
10.89%
As of 11/26/2025
Total Net Assets
$76.25B
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Morningstar Overall Rating™ 3
The fund's overall Morningstar Rating measures risk-adjusted returns and is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) rating metrics.
As of 10/31/2025

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Franklin Income Fund - Class A - FKIQX

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Dividend increase effective January 2026

Franklin Income Fund’s management team has completed their yearly dividend review and determined that the fund will increase its dividend across all share classes for calendar year 2026: Advisor Class: $0.0116; Class A: $0.0111; Class C: $0.0102; Class R: $0.0106; Class R6: $0.0117; Class A1: $0.0113, per share. All classes of shares may not be available to all investors or through all distribution channels. Per the fund’s prospectus, the fund employs a distribution policy that is designed to provide shareholders with regular distributions from their investment. Under this policy, the fund distributes 12 level monthly payments throughout each calendar year to enable shareholders to estimate the distributions they will receive from the fund. Every year, the investment manager will undertake to determine if an adjustment should be made to the monthly rate.

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Overview

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Fund Facts

Fund description

The fund seeks to maximize income, while maintaining prospects for capital appreciation, by investing in a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds.

Benchmark4
Blended 50% MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index + 25% Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index + 25% Bloomberg US Aggregate Index
Dividend Frequency, if any
Monthly
Distribution Rate at NAV5As of 11/26/2025 (Updated Daily)
5.23%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver6,7,8As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
3.20%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver6,8As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
3.19%
Fund Inception Date
08/31/1948

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

As of 02/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio9
0.72%
Net Expense Ratio9,10

Expense Limitation

Expense Waiver Type: Contractual fee waiver, expense cap and/or reimbursement
Expense Limitation Expires: 01/31/2026

0.71%
Maximum Initial Charge
3.75%
CDSC11
1.00%
12b-1 Fee
0.25%

Identifiers

Fund Number
1109
Ticker
FKIQX
CUSIP Code
353496490

Average Annual Total Returns As of 10/31/2025

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Class A

  • 4.13%1 Year
  • 8.17%3 Years
  • 8.89%5 Years
  • 6.31%10 Years
  • 9.71%Since Inception
    08/31/1948

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown.

Top Asset Allocation

Portfolio breakdown percentages may not total 100% and may be negative due to rounding, use of any derivatives, unsettled trades or other factors.

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As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Top Asset Allocation
Fixed Income50.18%
Equity27.04%
Convertibles/Equity-Linked Notes21.60%
Cash & Cash Equivalents1.17%

Additional Fund Info

Share Class Inception Date
09/10/2018
Investment Style
Income
Lipper Classification
Flexible Portfolio Funds
Morningstar Category3
Moderate Allocation

Ed Perks examines the current market landscape, exploring potential implications for the road ahead in both the stock and bond markets.

Hear about Franklin Income Fund’s strategy and asset allocation mix across stocks, bonds and hybrid securities with a focus on the current market cycle.

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Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Franklin Income Investors

Franklin Income Investors has delivered consistent income for over 75 years. As pioneers in multi-asset income investing, our team takes a dynamic investment approach for investors seeking consistent income and growth.

Commentary Highlights

September 30, 2025
  • Markets: US equities delivered strong performance over 2025’s third quarter, buoyed in part by easing trade tensions and optimism surrounding artificial intelligence. The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) interest-rate cut in September also supported market sentiment, as did robust corporate earnings. Both the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite Index ended the quarter at new record highs.
  • Contributors: Allocations to both the fixed income and equity sides of the portfolio contributed to the fund’s absolute returns, while selection assisted relative returns.
  • Detractors: Underweight equity positioning detracted from relative returns.
  • Outlook: We maintain a neutral stance on fixed income, while continuing to favor a diversified mix across US Treasuries (USTs), securitized products and corporate issues. Moreover, our preference remains for selective exposure within equities, balancing growth sectors with quality cyclicals and dividend payers.

For complete information, please see the full commentary:

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Managed Fund Since 2019

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Managed Fund Since 2017

Portfolio Manager Profile
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Latest Insights

November 11, 2025

Diversifying for income

August 4, 2025

Mid-year update: Staying diversified and income-focused

May 5, 2025

Income diversification amid market uncertainty

February 5, 2025

Income diversification for uncertain times

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Performance

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Class A - With Sales Charge (POP) (%)
Month End
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Class A - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%)
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As of 10/31/2025
Blended 50% MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index + 25% Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index + 25% Bloomberg US Aggregate Index (%) 4
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Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns with sales charge reflect a deduction of the stated maximum sales charge. Returns without sales charge would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. 

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Ratings 3

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Overall Morningstar Rating
Overall Morningstar Rating: 3 out of 5 stars  
As of 10/31/2025
3 Years
3 Years: 2 out of 5 stars  
460 Funds in category
5 Years
5 Years: 3 out of 5 stars  
439 Funds in category
10 Years
10 Years: 2 out of 5 stars  

The Morningstar Rating™ for this share class is based on Morningstar's extended performance calculation. This means that, for a share class that doesn't have a 1-, 3-, 5-, or 10-year performance history, the rating shown is a hypothetical Morningstar Rating based first on the oldest active surviving share class of the fund and then any dormant or liquidated share classes. If more than one share class has the earliest inception date, Morningstar selects the share class that is freely available to investors, that is not currency-hedged, and has the lowest fee.

359 Funds in category
Rating Category
Moderate Allocation

The fund's overall Morningstar Rating measures risk-adjusted returns and is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) rating metrics. 

Morningstar Style Box
As of 10/31/2025
Current Historical
Large
Medium
Small
Value Blend Growth
Style
Size

Source: Morningstar®. The style box reveals a fund's investment style. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the long stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows the investment style (value, blend, or growth). For fixed income funds, the vertical axis shows the credit quality based on credit ratings and the horizontal axis shows interest-rate sensitivity as measured by effective duration. Placement is determined by fund portfolio holding figures most recently entered into Morningstar's database and corresponding market conditions. Shaded areas show the past 3 years of quarterly data. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

©2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

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Portfolio

Assets

As of10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Total Net Assets
$76.25 Billion

Positions

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers
Fund
242
Number of Equity Issuers
Fund
75
Number of FI Issuers
Fund
162
Number of Holdings
Fund
606
Number of Convertible Issuers
Fund
48

Portfolio Statistics

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Price to Earnings (12-Month Trailing)

The share price of a stock, divided by its per-share earnings over the past year. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average of the stocks it holds.

Fund
21.03x
Average Weighted Maturity

An estimate of the number of years to maturity, taking the possibility of early payments into account, for the underlying holdings.

Fund
5.83 Years
Dividend Yield 12
Fund
3.27%
Price to Book

The price per share of a stock divided by its book value (i.e., net worth) per share. For a portfolio, the ratio is the weighted average price/book ratio of the stocks it holds.

Fund
2.90x
Effective Duration

Effective duration is a duration calculation for bonds with embedded options. Effective duration takes into account that expected cash flows will fluctuate as interest rates change. Please note, duration measures the sensitivity of price (the value of principal) of a fixed-income investment to a change in interest rates.

Fund
4.23 Years
Price to Cash Flow

Supplements price/earnings ratio as a measure of relative value for a stock. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average of the stocks it holds.

Fund
12.12x

Sector Allocation (Equity as a % of Total)

As of 10/31/2025 Equity as a % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Sector Allocation (Equity as a % of Total)
Sector % of Total
Information Technology
10.34%
Energy
6.89%
Health Care
6.44%
Industrials
5.05%
Consumer Staples
4.29%
Consumer Discretionary
4.28%
Utilities
4.27%
Materials
2.99%
Financials
2.63%
Communication Services
1.46%

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Sector Allocation (Fixed as a % of Total)

As of 10/31/2025 Fixed as a % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Sector Allocation (Fixed as a % of Total)
Sector % of Total
High Yield Corporates
21.31%
Investment Grade Corporates
11.85%
U.S. Treasuries
9.97%
Mortgage-Backed Securities
6.07%
Floating-Rate Loans
0.89%
U.S. Agency
0.10%

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Holdings

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.875% 08/15/2033
Exxon Mobil Corp COM NPV
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25% 05/15/2035
Chevron Corp COM USD.75
Procter & Gamble Co/The COM NPV
PepsiCo Inc COM USD.017
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.75% 05/15/2055
Home Depot Inc/The COM USD0.05
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Southern Co/The COM USD5

Portfolio holdings are based on the total portfolio and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security. 

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Distributions & Tax

Distribution Frequency

Ex-Dividend Fund: This type of fund declares periodic dividends, which are paid to shareholders who own the fund as of a certain date - known as the "record date". After the record date, the fund is said to be trading "ex-dividend"(literally, without the dividend). An investor who buys shares during the interval between the record date and the payment of the dividend does not receive the dividend. A fund that's in the ex-dividend period is marked with an "x" in newspaper listings.

Daily Accrual Fund: This type of fund typically declares income dividends each day that its net asset value is calculated. These dividends remain in the fund until the designated reinvestment or payment date and are distributed to the shareholders, generally once a month, as additional shares or cash, respectively.

MonthlyThis fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Capital Gain Distributions
December

Proposed 2025 distribution dates for Franklin, Templeton and Mutual Series funds (excluding ETFs).

Rates and Yields Read important information about results and other investment disclosures

Distribution Rate & Breakpoints 5

As of 11/26/2025 (Updated Daily)
Less than $100,000 5.02%
$100,000 - $249,999 5.06%
$250,000 - $499,999 5.10%

Distribution Rate 5

As of 11/26/2025 (Updated Daily)
At Net Asset Value (NAV)  5.23%

30-Day SEC Yield 6,7,8

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
w/ Waiver 3.20%
w/o Waiver 3.19%

Final composition of the current year’s distribution—income, capital gains and/or return of capital—are based on US tax rules and will be determined by February of the following year. For tax characterization of a distribution, such as return of capital and tax-exempt income, click on the “Tax Information” tab above.

Distributions Per Share
Distributions with future dates are estimates and those figures are not final

Estimated distributions can change depending on current market conditions and number of shares outstanding. Changes can occur up to the record date. Estimates don't include ordinary income distributions the funds may be making. A fund's capital gain distributions per share will be the same for each share class. All dates and distributions are subject to board approval.

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Annually, a fund must distribute all realized capital gains net of realized losses, so the fund will not be subject to an entity level income tax. A fund’s capital gain distribution in a particular year may be a result of the disposition of holdings that appreciated in value during prior years. Thus, while the fund may gain or lose value over the course of a year, a capital gain distribution paid by the fund may not be indicative of current performance of the fund.

The distributable amount of net capital gains are paid on a per-share basis to all investors who hold shares of the fund on the record date of the distribution and are recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes as of the ex-date of the distribution, regardless of when the gains or losses arose in the fund. Net gains on holdings held long term by the fund would be distributed to shareholders as a long-term capital gain distribution no matter how long the shareholder has owned shares in the fund.

Refer to the fund’s annual report or statement of additional information for specific information regarding distributions.

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Pricing

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As of 11/26/2025 (Updated Daily)

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Daily Fund Prices and Breakpoints

As of 11/26/2025

Share Prices

As of 11/26/2025

NAV  1(Net Asset Value)
$2.48
NAV Change  1
$0.01
NAV Change (%)  1
0.40%
POP  13(Public Offering Price)
$2.58

POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints

Less than $100,000
$100,000 - $249,999
$250,000 - $499,999

52-Week Range

Highest NAV As of 10/28/2025
$2.49
Lowest NAV As of 04/08/2025
$2.21

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Fund Literature
Fund Literature
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Factsheet - Franklin Income FundDownload Document
Product Commentary - Franklin Income FundDownload Document
Brochure - Five reasons why investors buy and hold Franklin Income Fund (A Class)Download Document
Brochure - Five reasons why investors buy and hold Franklin Income Fund (Advisor Class)Download Document
Brochure - Franklin Income Fund: The Power of Income.Download Document
Flyer - Franklin Income Fund - Compounding in ActionDownload Document
Flyer - Franklin Income Fund A History of Consistent IncomeDownload Document
Flyer - Income Has Worked, No Matter the MarketDownload Document
Snapshot - Franklin Income Fund - Advisor ClassDownload Document
Regulatory Documents
Regulatory Documents
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Annual Report - Franklin Income Fund - Class ADownload Document
Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Custodian FundsDownload Document
Semi-Annual Report - Franklin Income Fund - Class ADownload Document
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Custodian FundsDownload Document
Prospectus - Franklin Custodian FundsDownload Document
Summary Prospectus - Franklin Income FundDownload Document
Statement of Additional Information - Franklin Custodian FundsMailed hardcopies unavailable.Download Document
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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Low-rated, high-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. Fixed income securities involve interest rate, credit, inflation and reinvestment risks, and possible loss of principal. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities falls. Changes in the credit rating of a bond, or in the credit rating or financial strength of a bond’s issuer, insurer or guarantor, may affect the bond’s value. Equity securities are subject to price fluctuation and possible loss of principal. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. The manager may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in the research or investment process; however, ESG considerations may not be a determinative factor in security selection. In addition, the manager may not assess every investment for ESG criteria, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.

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Important Information

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Most funds offer multiple share classes. Share classes are subject to different fees and expenses, which will affect their performance. 

Certain share classes are only offered to eligible investors as stated in the prospectus. Different minimums may apply to clients of certain service agents. All classes of shares are not available through all distribution channels. See the Fund's prospectus for additional information.

Franklin Distributors, LLC. Member FINRA, SIPC. All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.
Reports and other information about the funds are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at www.sec.gov.

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Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. 

CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. 

50% USA High Div Yield + 25% High Yield Very Liquid + 25% US Agg Index is composed of the Blended 50% MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index + 25% Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index + 25% Bloomberg US Aggregate Index.

The MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index is designed to reflect the performance of mid- and large-cap equities (excluding REITs) with higher dividend income, which is sustainable and persistent, than average dividend yields of securities in the MSCI USA Index. The Bloomberg US High Yield Very Liquid Index (VLI) is a component of the US Corporate High Yield Index designed to track a more liquid component of the U.S. dollar-denominated, high-yield, fixed-rate corporate bond market. The Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index is comprised of investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated government, corporate, and mortgage- and asset-backed issues having at least one year to maturity.
Source: MSCI makes no warranties and shall have no liability with respect to any MSCI data reproduced herein. No further redistribution or use is permitted. This report is not prepared or endorsed by MSCI. Bloomberg Indices.

Investors should carefully consider a fund's investment goals, risks, sales charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.

Footnotes

  1. Net Asset Value - the amount per share you would receive if you sold shares that day. NAV Change indicates a change in the Net Asset Value from the previous business day.

  2. Figures are aggregate total return figures, have not been annualized and represent the change in value of an investment over the period indicated.

  3. The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or “star rating”, is calculated for managed products with at least a three-year history, and subject to change monthly. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product’s monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total return, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total return. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. Ratings do not take into account the effects of sales charges and loads. Morningstar Rating is for the specified share class(es) only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. 
    ©2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. 

  4. The Bloomberg US High Yield Very Liquid Index (VLI) is a component of the US Corporate High Yield Index designed to track a more liquid component of the USD-denominated, high yield, fixed-rate corporate bond market.

    The MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index is designed to reflect the performance of mid- and large-cap equities (excluding REITs) with higher dividend income, which is sustainable and persistent, than average dividend yields of securities in the MSCI USA Index, its parent index.

  5. Distribution Rate is calculated by annualizing the most recent distribution amount paid, divided by the NAV as of the date indicated. The Distribution Rate calculation includes income and return of capital, and excludes special distributions. The Distribution Rate is not guaranteed, subject to change, and is not a quotation of fund performance. 

  6. During periods of rising inflation, fund yields can vary significantly from month-to-month and may not be repeated.

  7. With Waiver means the performance quote reflects any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers.

  8. 30-Day SEC Yield is calculated using the net income (interest and dividends) per share earned over a trailing 30-day period (annualized), divided by the fund’s share price at the end of that period. It may not equal the fund’s actual income distribution rate, which reflects the fund’s past dividends paid to shareholders.

  9. Gross Expense Ratio reflects the total annual operating expenses for the share class shown, prior to the deduction of any waiver or reimbursement. Actual expenses may be higher and may impact portfolio returns. Net Expense Ratio reflects total expenses after any fee waivers, implemented expense caps or reimbursements. If a fund has contractual fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements, the expiration date can be found by clicking on the information button next to the net expense ratio. Additional amounts may be voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Expense ratios are as of the most recent prospectus or annual report.

  10. Net Expense Ratio represents the expense ratio applicable to investors. 

  11. For net asset value (NAV) purchases, a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) may apply to shares redeemed within 18 months.

  12. Dividend yield is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses. 

  13. Public Offering Price – the purchase price for each share of the fund on a given day.  It includes the maximum initial sales charge, if any.

  14. Prior to 3/1/19, these shares were offered at a higher initial sales charge of 4.25%; thus actual returns would have differed. Total returns with sales charges have been restated to reflect the current maximum initial sales charge of 3.75%. Effective 9/10/18 Class A shares closed to new investors, were renamed Class A1 shares, and a new Class A share with a different expense structure became available. Class A performance shown has been calculated as follows: (a) for periods prior to 9/10/18, a restated figure is used based on the fund's Class A1 performance and including any Rule 12b-1 rate differential as exists between Class A1 and Class A; and (b) for periods after 9/10/18, actual Class A performance is used, reflecting all charges and fees applicable to that class.

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