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Franklin Municipal Enhanced Income SMA
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This Separately Managed Account (SMA) is inclusive of a SMACS Series
Overview
Product Facts
Strategy Description
The Franklin Fixed Income investment management team manages portfolios composed primarily of high-quality intermediate-term municipal bonds. Using a bottom-up, income focused strategy, we seek to offer capital preservation and appreciation, along with a high level of current tax-free income.
- Benchmark
- Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index
- Inception Date
- 09/30/2006
- Asset Class
- Fixed Income
- Yield to Worst
As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly) - 3.72%
- Effective Duration
As of 11/30/2024 (Updated Monthly) - 6.41350000
Average Annual Total Returns As of 12/31/2025
- 2.64%1 Year
- 2.42%3 Years
- -0.59%5 Years
- 1.02%10 Years
- 2.40%Since Inception
09/30/2006
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
As of 01/31/2026 % of Fixed Income (Updated Monthly)
Local General Obligation29.86% | |
Special Tax16.46% | |
Education11.81% | |
State General Obligation10.72% | |
Transportation9.87% |
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-drives approach means maintaining portfolio and risk exposures that align with client expectations.
Commentary Highlights
12/31/2025- 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. By quarter end, the yield on the benchmark 10-year 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%. The mid-November resolution of the US federal government shutdown supported sentiment through year-end. The Fed policy also drove overall returns, with three consecutive 25-bps 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: Overweight muni bonds with more than 30 years to maturity.
- Detractors: Preference for revenue related bonds. Overweight high-quality 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.
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Composite Performance
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 12/31/2025
Prior to January 1, 2020, net-of-fee returns were based on actual fee and non-fee paying accounts used a model wrap fee.
The strategy returns shown are preliminary composite returns, subject to future revision (downward or upward). Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. An investment in this strategy can lose value.
Performance data represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Periods less than one year are not annualized. Performance results are for the composite which includes all actual, fully discretionary accounts with substantially similar investment policies and objectives managed to the composite's investment strategy. Composite returns are stated in U.S. dollars and assume reinvestment of any dividends, interest income, capital gains, or other earnings. The composite may include account(s) that are gross of fees and pure gross of fees. “Pure” gross-of-fee returns do not reflect the deduction of any expenses, including transaction costs. A traditional (or "true") gross-of-fee return reflects performance after the reduction of transaction costs but before the reduction of the investment advisory fee. The gross-of-fee return may include a blend of "true" gross-of-fee returns for non-wrap accounts and "pure” gross-of-fee returns for wrap accounts. Net-of-fee returns is reduced by a model “wrap fee” (1.5% is the maximum anticipated wrap fee for fixed income portfolios) which includes trading expenses as well as investment management, administrative and custodial fees. The model wrap fee used represents the highest anticipated wrap fee applicable to the strategy. Actual fees and account minimums may vary.
For fee schedules, contact your financial professional, or if you enter into an agreement directly with Franklin Templeton Private Portfolio Group, LLC (“FTPPG”), refer to FTPPG’s Form ADV Part 2A disclosure document. Management and performance of individual accounts may vary for reasons that include the existence of different implementation practices and model requirements in different investment programs.
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Portfolio
Portfolio Statistics
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Portfolio
- 3.81%
- Portfolio
- 14.02 Years
- Portfolio
- 5.09%
- Portfolio
- 6.78 Years
- Portfolio
- 3.96%
- Portfolio
- 0.00%
The portfolio characteristics listed are based on the model portfolio, which is representative of the investment strategy. The model portfolio represents the expected allocation that would be used for new accounts. The allocation of existing accounts may differ from the allocation used for new accounts due to differences in the timing of purchases and sales, changes in the purchase and sell list during the course of a quarter, general market conditions, and factors specific to each existing account due to client considerations. The securities used in developing this model portfolio do not reflect actual purchases in an account and may not reflect the impact that material economic and market factors might have had on decision making if the portfolio manager was actually managing the account.
Sector Allocation
As of 01/31/2026 % of Fixed Income (Updated Monthly)
| Sector | % of Total |
|---|---|
Local General Obligation | 29.86% |
Special Tax | 16.46% |
Education | 11.81% |
State General Obligation | 10.72% |
Transportation | 9.87% |
Leasing | 8.38% |
Hospital | 5.43% |
IDR/PCR | 3.62% |
Housing | 2.69% |
Other | 0.59% |
Prerefunded | 0.31% |
Water/Sewer | 0.24% |
Electric | 0.01% |
Resource Recovery | 0.00% |
Top Securities
As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
| Holdings | Portfolio |
|---|---|
FLORIDA ST DEPT OF TRANSN FEDE FLSTRN 5.000 07/01/29 | 7.78% |
INDIANA ST FIN AUTH REVENUE INSFIN 5.000 02/01/30 | 7.76% |
TOMBALL TX INDEP SCH DIST TBLSCD 5.000 02/15/28 | 7.66% |
LOVEJOY TX INDEP SCH DIST LOVSCD 5.000 02/15/27 | 7.45% |
FLORIDA ST FLS 5.000 07/01/32 | 7.06% |
E TROY WI CMNTY SCH DIST EASSCD 5.000 03/01/38 | 7.03% |
WASHINGTON ST WAS 5.000 02/01/39 | 6.81% |
UNIV OF UTAH UT REVENUES UNIHGR 5.000 08/01/40 | 6.68% |
WAUKESHA WI WAU 5.000 10/01/31 | 6.29% |
MASON CNTY WA SCH DIST #402 PI MASSCD 5.000 12/01/35 | 6.03% |
Holdings of the same issuers have been combined. All data is subject to change. The information provided is not a recommendation to purchase, sell, or hold any particular security. The portfolio manager reserves the right to withhold release of information with respect to holdings that would otherwise be included. Weightings as percent of total. Percentage may not total 100% due to rounding.
Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet - Franklin Municipal Enhanced Income SMA | |||
| Product Commentary - Franklin Municipal Enhanced Income SMA | |||
| FTPPG Regulatory Disclosures | |||
| Brochure - Franklin Templeton Fixed Income: Municipal bond separately managed accounts |
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. Low-rated, high-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. Investments in underlying funds are subject to the same risks as, and indirectly bear the fees and expenses of, the underlying funds. Liquidity risk exists when securities or other investments become more difficult to sell, or are unable to be sold, at the price at which they have been valued. Active management does not ensure gains or protect against market declines. Portfolios focused on a single state are subject to greater risk of adverse economic and regulatory changes than a geographically diversified portfolio.
Important Information
Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) are investment services provided by Franklin Templeton Private Portfolio Group, LLC (FTPPG), a federally registered investment advisor. Client portfolios are managed based on investment instructions or advice provided by affiliated subadvisors of Franklin Templeton. Management is implemented by FTPPG, the designated subadvisor or, in the case of certain programs, the program sponsor or its designee.
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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 Bond Index is a broad measure of the municipal bond market with maturities of at least one year.
Source: Bloomberg Indices.
All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.