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Fixed Income

FHYIX Franklin High Yield Tax-Free Income Fund

  • Tax-Free Income. Monthly income exempt from federal income taxes.
  • Broad access. Invests across all sectors and maturities within the investment grade rated municipal bond universe.
  • Portfolio diversification. Can be used as a core portfolio holding, providing diversification from equities.
NAV 1 $0.00(0.00%)
$9.08
As of 04/10/2026
YTD Total Returns At NAV 2
1.32%
As of 04/10/2026
Total Net Assets
$4.67B
As of 03/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)

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Overview

Fund Facts

Fund description

The fund seeks to provide a high current yield exempt from regular federal income taxes. Its secondary goal is capital appreciation to the extent possible and consistent with the fund's principal investment goal.

Benchmark
Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index
Fund Inception Date
03/18/1986
Dividend Frequency, if any
Monthly
Distribution Rate at NAV3As of 04/10/2026 (Updated Daily)
4.07%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver4,5,6As of 03/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
3.78%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver5,6As of 03/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
3.78%
Taxable Equivalent Yield—With WaiverAs of 03/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
6.39%
Taxable Equivalent Yield—Without WaiverAs of 03/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
6.39%

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

As of 07/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio7
1.18%
Net Expense Ratio7,8
1.18%
Maximum Initial Charge
CDSC9
1.00%
12b-1 Fee
0.65%

Identifiers

Ticker
FHYIX
Fund Number
230
CUSIP Code
354723595

Average Annual Total Returns

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Class C

  • 2.69%1 Year
  • 4.27%3 Years
  • 0.52%5 Years
  • 1.83%10 Years
  • 3.89%Since Inception
    05/01/1995

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 Sectors

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As of 03/31/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Special Tax31.37%
Housing15.19%
Health Care13.18%
Industrial Dev. Revenue and Pollution Control10.10%
Transportation7.67%

Additional Fund Info

Share Class Inception Date
05/01/1995
Investment Style
Municipals
Lipper Classification
High Yield Municipal Debt Funds
Morningstar Category10
High Yield Muni

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.

Commentary Highlights

December 31, 2025
  • Markets  : : In the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4) new issuance of municipal (muni) bonds increased 14% year-over-year compared to 2024, culminating in a new annual record with tax-exempt issuance surpassing $500 billion, according to Barclays. By quarter-end, the yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury (UST) note moved two basis points (bps) higher to 4.17%, and the yield on the 30-year UST bond increased by 11 bps to 4.84%. US market sentiment dipped throughout the quarter due to consumers concerns over personal finances problems, driven by weak labor and persistent inflation expectations, according to the latest University of Michigan consumer surveys. The mid-November resolution of the US federal government shutdown supported sentiment through year-end. Federal Reserve (Fed) policy also drove overall returns, with three consecutive 25-bp rate cuts, which were well received by the market. However, the future path of cuts grew ambiguous as Fed members were split on the need for further adjustments.
  • Contributors  : An overweight to bonds with no external credit rating, selection in BB rated bonds and overweight allocations to muni bonds with 10 or more years to maturity.
  • Detractors  : An overweight allocation to BB rated bonds and a significant underweight to AA rated bonds.
  • Outlook  : Municipal bond valuations continue to appear attractive, particularly on a tax-adjusted basis. In a more challenging environment, strong bottom-up research and disciplined security selection will be essential to identifying relative value and preserving portfolio quality.
Franklin Templeton Fixed Income
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Managed Fund Since 2020

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Managed Fund Since 2020

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Managed Fund Since 2024

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Managed Fund Since 2004

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Managed Fund Since 2009

Portfolio Manager Profile
Years of Experience
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Performance

Risk Measures

As of 03/31/2026

Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index
Measured against: Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index
Standard Deviation (%)
Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index

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 13

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Overall Morningstar Rating
Overall Morningstar Rating: 2 out of 5 stars  
As of 03/31/2026
3 Years
3 Years: 3 out of 5 stars  
170 Funds in category
5 Years
5 Years: 2 out of 5 stars  
165 Funds in category
10 Years
10 Years: 2 out of 5 stars  
122 Funds in category
Rating Category
High Yield Muni

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.

The number of funds in the category for the Overall Morningstar Rating are listed in the funds in category for the 3-year rating.

Morningstar Style Box
As of 03/31/2026
Current Historical
High
Medium
Low
LTD MOD EXT
Duration
Quality

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Portfolio

Assets

As of03/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Total Net Assets
$4.67 Billion

Positions

As of 03/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Holdings
Fund
1,886
Benchmark
65,181

Portfolio Statistics

As of 03/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Effective Duration
Fund
8.33 Years
Benchmark
Average Weighted Maturity
Fund
19.47 Years
Benchmark
13.42 Years

Asset Allocation

As of 03/31/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Holdings Fund
Fixed Income
99.78%
Cash & Cash Equivalents
0.22%

 

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Holdings

As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond Index ETF ETF USD 1
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Public Authority for Colorado Energy
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp Sales Tax Revenue
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
San Mateo Foster City School District/CA
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp Sales Tax Revenue
District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp
Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority

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

Federal ID Number 94-2995330

For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us

These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.

Distributions per Share ($)

Jan 31
Feb 28
Mar 31
Apr 30
May 30
Jun 30
Jul 31
Aug 29
Sep 30
Oct 31
Nov 28
Dec 31

Supplemental Tax Information

Foreign Source Income
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends
Direct U.S. Government Obligations
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest
4.93%
Dividends Received Deduction
Section 163(j)
100.00%
Indiana Resident Taxable Income
70.64%
Utah Resident Taxable Income
50.97%

Tax-Exempt Income By Jurisdiction

Alabama
0.31%
Arizona
1.69%
Arkansas
0.59%
California
27.49%
Colorado
5.11%
Connecticut
0.71%
Dist. of Columbia
1.60%
Florida
16.10%
Georgia
0.76%
Idaho
0.51%
Illinois
2.07%
Indiana
0.42%
Iowa
0.09%
Kansas
0.01%
Kentucky
0.54%
Louisiana
1.31%
Maryland
0.34%
Massachusetts
0.06%
Michigan
0.56%
Minnesota
0.16%
Mississippi
0.37%
Missouri
0.23%
Nevada
1.84%
New Hampshire
0.17%
New Jersey
1.32%
New Mexico
0.06%
New York
3.08%
North Dakota
0.04%
Northern Mariana Islands
0.17%
Ohio
3.61%
Oklahoma
0.24%
Oregon
0.46%
Pennsylvania
2.50%
Puerto Rico
6.03%
South Carolina
1.58%
South Dakota
0.24%
Tennessee
2.21%
Texas
9.40%
Utah
0.55%
Virginia
0.70%
Washington
1.32%
West Virginia
0.08%
Wisconsin
3.37%

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Pricing

Pricing History

As of 04/10/2026 (Updated Daily)

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Daily Fund Prices

As of 04/10/2026

Share Prices

As of 04/10/2026

NAV  1(Net Asset Value)
$9.08
NAV Change  1
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  1
0.00%
POP  12(Public Offering Price)
$9.08

52-Week Range

Highest NAV As of 02/27/2026
$9.22
Lowest NAV As of 04/11/2025
$8.66
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Documents

Fund Literature
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Factsheet - Franklin High Yield Tax-Free Income FundDownload Document
Product Commentary - Franklin High Yield Tax-Free Income FundDownload Document
Market commentary - Franklin Municipal Tax-Free Income UpdateDownload Document
Regulatory Documents
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Annual Report - Franklin High Yield Tax-Free Income Fund - Class CDownload Document
Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Tax-Free Trust FundsDownload Document
Semi-Annual Report - Franklin High Yield Tax-Free Income Fund - Class CDownload Document
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Tax-Free TrustDownload Document
Prospectus - Franklin Tax-Free Trust #1Download Document
Summary Prospectus - Franklin High Yield Tax-Free FundDownload Document
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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. 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. Low-rated, high-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. An investor may be subject to the federal Alternative Minimum Tax, and state and local taxes may apply. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.

Total Returns include change in share price, assume reinvestment of all distributions, and reflect the deduction of fund expenses and applicable fees. Total returns, distribution rate, and yields reflect any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers; without these reductions, the results would have been lower.

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.

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

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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. 

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.

The Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index is a broad measure of the municipal bond market with maturities of at least one year.
Source: Bloomberg Indices.

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. 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 excludes special distributions. The Distribution Rate is subject to change and is not guaranteed nor a quotation of fund performance.

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

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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

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

  9. A 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) may apply to shares redeemed within 12 months.

  10. ©2026 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.

  11. The Taxable Equivalent Yield assumes the maximum regular federal income tax rate and the Medicare tax. Dividends are general subject to state and local taxes, if any. For investors subject to the alternative minimum tax, a small portion of fund dividends may be taxable. Distributions of capital gains may be taxable.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Ratings shown are assigned by one or more Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (NRSRO), such as S&P Global Ratings, Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings, Inc. When ratings from multiple agencies are available, the highest is used, consistent with the portfolio investment process. Ratings reflect an NRSRO's opinion of an issuer's creditworthiness and typically range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest). The Refunded category consists of refunded bonds secured by the US government or other high-quality securities. The Not Rated category consists of ratable securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. The Not Applicable category consists of third-party exchange-traded funds and securities that have only a short-term rating and are not cash equivalents. Cash includes equivalents, which may be rated. The methodology used for the calculation of credit quality ratings displayed may differ from the methodology for monitoring investment limits, if applicable. Please note, the portfolio itself has not been rated by an independent rating agency.

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