Fixed Income

FFTFX Franklin Federal Limited-Term 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%)
$10.41
As of 11/14/2025
YTD Total Returns At NAV 2
3.74%
As of 11/14/2025
Total Net Assets
$875.78M
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Morningstar Overall Rating™ 3
As of 10/31/2025

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Limited Offering of Class A1 Shares

Class A1 shares of this fund are only open to existing Class A1 shareholders. New investors may purchase Class A shares of the fund: FFLQX.

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Overview

Fund Facts

Fund description

The fund seeks to provide investors with as high a level of income exempt from regular federal income taxes as is consistent with prudent investment management and the preservation of shareholders' capital. The fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of five years or less.

Benchmark
Bloomberg Municipal Short 1-5 Years Index
Fund Inception Date
09/02/2003
Dividend Frequency, if any
Monthly
Distribution Rate at NAV 4As of 11/14/2025 (Updated Daily)
2.97%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver 5,6,7As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
2.60%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver 5,7As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
2.40%
Taxable Equivalent Yield—With Waiver As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
4.39%
Taxable Equivalent Yield—Without Waiver As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
4.05%

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

As of 07/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio8
0.75%
Net Expense Ratio8,9
0.56%
Maximum Initial Charge
2.25%
CDSC10
1.00%
12b-1 Fee
0.15%

Identifiers

Ticker
FFTFX
Fund Number
154
CUSIP Code
354723280

Average Annual Total Returns

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Class A1

  • 1.66%1 Year
  • 3.69%3 Years
  • 1.13%5 Years
  • 1.27%10 Years
  • 1.86%Since Inception
    09/02/2003

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

13
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As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Industrial Dev. Revenue and Pollution Control25.91%
Housing10.16%
Health Care9.50%
Utilities8.29%
Local8.10%

Additional Fund Info

Share Class Inception Date
09/02/2003
Investment Style
Municipals
Lipper Classification
Short Municipal Debt Funds
Morningstar Category
Muni National Short

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Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income is a fixed income specialist with a measured "no surprises" approach that is committed to the goal of delivering clients consistent, predictable fixed income results. We pursue dimensional sources of potential alpha across all global fixed income securities, sectors, and markets.

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 2020

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Managed Fund Since 2003

Portfolio Manager Profile
Years of Experience
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Performance

Risk Measures

As of 10/31/2025

Class A1 - Without Sales Charge (NAV)
Measured against: Bloomberg Municipal Short 1-5 Years Index
Statistics
Historical Tracking Error
Information Ratio
Standard Deviation (%)
Class A1
Bloomberg Municipal Short 1-5 Years Index
Sharpe Ratio (%)
Class A1

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: 4 out of 5 stars  
210 Funds in category
5 Years
5 Years: 3 out of 5 stars  
195 Funds in category
10 Years
10 Years: 3 out of 5 stars  
152 Funds in category
Rating Category
Muni National Short

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
High
Medium
Low
LTD MOD EXT
Duration
Quality

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Portfolio

Assets

As of10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Total Net Assets
$875.78 Million

Positions

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Holdings
Fund
333
Benchmark
13,508

Portfolio Statistics

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Average Weighted Maturity
Fund
3.68 Years
Benchmark
3.02 Years
Effective Duration
Fund
2.63 Years
Benchmark

Asset Allocation

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

Holdings Fund
Fixed Income
93.42%
Cash & Cash Equivalents
6.58%

 

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Holdings

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

City Of Rochester MN DV&DP
Garden State Preservation Trust
Franklin Municipal Green Bond ETF ETF USD NPV TIS A/C #26176
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp MP
Main Street Natural Gas Inc MP
Kentucky Public Energy Authority DV&DP
California Health Facilities Financing Authority MP
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority
Health & Educational Facilities Authority Of The State Of Missouri DV&DP
Hillsborough County Aviation 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

Distribution Frequency
MonthlyThis fund is an Accrual fund.
Capital Gain Distributions
June, December

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

Distribution Rate & Breakpoints 4

As of 11/14/2025 (Updated Daily)
Less than $100,000 2.91%
$100,000 - $249,999 2.93%

Distribution Rate 4

As of 11/14/2025 (Updated Daily)
At Net Asset Value (NAV)  2.97%

30-Day SEC Yield 5,6,7

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
w/ Waiver 2.60%
w/o Waiver 2.40%

Taxable Equivalent Yield 6,11

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
w/ Waiver 4.39%
w/o Waiver 4.05%

Taxable Equivalent Distribution Rate 11

As of 11/14/2025 (Updated Daily)
4.92%

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
Distribution amounts may be estimates

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04/30/2025
03/31/2025
02/28/2025

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

Pricing History

As of 11/14/2025 (Updated Daily)

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Daily Fund Prices and Breakpoints

As of 11/14/2025

Share Prices

As of 11/14/2025

NAV  1(Net Asset Value)
$10.41
NAV Change  1
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  1
0.00%
POP  12(Public Offering Price)
$10.65

POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints

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

52-Week Range

Highest NAV As of 09/17/2025
$10.45
Lowest NAV As of 04/09/2025
$10.15

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Documents

Fund Literature
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Factsheet - Franklin Federal Limited-Term Tax-Free Income FundDownload Document
Market commentary - Franklin Municipal Tax-Free Income UpdateDownload Document
Regulatory Documents
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Annual Report - Franklin Federal Limited-Term Tax-Free Income Fund - Class A1Download Document
Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Tax-Free Trust FundsDownload Document
Semi-Annual Report - Franklin Federal Limited-Term Tax-Free Income Fund - Class A1Download Document
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Prospectus - Franklin Tax-Free Trust #1Download Document
Summary Prospectus - Franklin Federal Limited-Term Tax-Free Income 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. 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.

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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, SIPCAll entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.
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Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. 

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

The Bloomberg Municipal Short 1-5 Years Index is a market value weighted index of investment-grade fixed-rate municipal bonds with maturities of 1-5 years.
Source: Bloomberg Indices.

Effective 9/10/18 Class A shares closed to new investors and were renamed Class A1 shares. This share class is only available for shareholders who purchased prior to the close of market on 9/7/18.

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. 
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  4. 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. 

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

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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

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

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

  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. 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.