Fixed Income

Franklin U.S. Government Ladder 1-10 Year SMA

  • Access to government bonds. Seeks to provide investors exposure to a portfolio of high quality government bonds including US Treasury and US Agency securities.
  • Diversified maturities. A diversified set of government bonds with staggered maturities helps create a stable stream of income.
  • Income and stability. The strategy seeks to provide investors with current income and with principal stability.
Year to Date Returns (Net)
4.40%
As of 09/30/2025
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
5.57%

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Overview

Product Facts

Strategy description

The Franklin Fixed Income team manages portfolios composed of laddered U.S. government securities. We seek to provide current income with principal stability. At least every other year in the ladder will have a bond position with a corresponding maturity in that year for the complete maturity range of the strategy.

Benchmark
Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Treasury Index
Inception Date
06/30/2020
Asset Class
Fixed Income
Yield to WorstAs of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
3.83%
Effective DurationAs of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
4.40 Years

Average Annual Total Returns

View performance section for additional info As of 10/31/2025
  • 4.35%1 Year
  • 3.22%3 Years
  • -1.07%5 Years
  • 10 Years
  • -1.16%Since Inception
    06/30/2020

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 09/30/2025 % of Total (Updated Quarterly)

U.S. Treasury95.42%
U.S. Government Agency3.25%

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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.

Commentary Highlights

September 30, 2025
  • Markets: Markets: Market sentiment improved across the third quarter of 2025 (Q3) due to a partial resolution of some of the outstanding trade policy concerns and a rate cut of 25 basis points (bps) by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), which were both well received by the market. The Fed signaled that more cuts were likely to come by the end of this year. This bolstered markets, which viewed that the cut was addressing some of the weakening economic measures, such as the status of the US labor market. Over the period, US Treasury (UST) yields moved lower with the yield curve steepening. The one-month UST bill fell 11 bps, and three-month UST bill yields declined 36 bps. Yields moved lower by 11 bps to 3.61% on the two-year UST note and by six bps to 3.74% on the five-year UST note. By the end of the quarter, the yield on the benchmark 10-year UST note moved eight bps lower to 4.15%.
  • Contributors: Overweight exposure to USTs with 10 years to maturity.
  • Detractors: Exposure to the two-year portion of the UST yield curve.
  • Outlook: The path of the fed funds rate is uncertain. The US job market has shown signs of stress with low job creation; however, inflation remains well above the Fed’s target. We are projecting one to two cuts in the remainder of the year. In our view, the Fed will have much room to continue to cut in an aggressive fashion in 2026 due to stubborn inflation impacted by tariff increases. In our view, intermediate- and long-maturity UST yields will likely move higher over the course of the fourth quarter.
Franklin Templeton Fixed Income
[Jacob K. Chus avatar]

Managed Strategy Since 2020

[Marc Kremers avatar]

Managed Strategy Since 2025

[Albert W Chans avatar]

Managed Strategy Since 2024

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Composite Performance

Risk Measures

As of 09/30/2025

Measured against: Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Treasury Index
Statistics
Historical Tracking Error (Net)
Historical Tracking Error (Pure Gross)
Information Ratio (Pure Gross)
Information Ratio (Net)
Standard Deviation (%)
Standard Deviation (Net)
Standard Deviation (Pure Gross)
Sharpe Ratio (%)
Sharpe Ratio (Net)
Sharpe Ratio (Pure Gross)

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 09/30/2025 (Updated Quarterly)

Yield to Worst
Portfolio
3.83%
Weighted Average Coupon
Portfolio
2.60%
Effective Duration
Portfolio
4.40 Years
Average Weighted Maturity
Portfolio
4.98 Years
Weighted Average Price
Portfolio
96.58
Yield to Maturity
Portfolio
3.83%

Yield to Worst is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.

Yield to Maturity is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.

Weighted Average Coupon is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.

Based on a representative account. Individual accounts within the composites may vary due to a variety of factors, such as account size, the specific investment guidelines and restrictions applicable to an account, and the inception date of the account. 

Credit Quality Allocation 1,2,3

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Quarterly)

Credit Quality Portfolio
AA
98.67%
Cash & Cash Equivalents
1.33%

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Based on a representative account. Individual accounts within the composites may vary due to a variety of factors, such as account size, the specific investment guidelines and restrictions applicable to an account, and the inception date of the account. 

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Factsheet - Franklin U.S. Government Ladder 1-10 Year SMADownload Document
Product Commentary - Franklin U.S. Government Ladder 1-10 Year SMADownload Document
FTPPG Regulatory DisclosuresMailed hardcopies unavailable.Download Document
Flyer - Franklin Taxable Bond LaddersDownload Document
Flyer - The Benefits of a Laddered PortfolioDownload Document

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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. To the extent the portfolio invests in a concentration of certain securities, regions or industries, it is subject to increased volatility. 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. 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. The portfolio is non-diversified and may invest in a relatively small number of issuers, which may negatively impact the performance and result in greater fluctuation in value. 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.

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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 U.S. Intermediate Treasury Index measures the performance of the U.S. Treasury debentures with maturities of 1-10 years. Source: Bloomberg Indices.

All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.

Footnotes

  1. 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.

  2. Credit Quality is a measure of a bond issuer's ability to repay interest and principal in a timely manner. The credit ratings shown are based on each portfolio security's rating as provided by S&P Global Ratings, Moody's Investors Service and/or Fitch Ratings, Inc. and typically range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), or an equivalent and/or similar rating. For this purpose, the manager assigns each security the middle rating from these three agencies. When only two agencies provide ratings, the lower of the two ratings will be assigned. When only one agency assigns a rating, that rating will be used. Foreign government bonds without a specific rating are assigned a country rating, if available. Securities that are unrated by all three agencies are reflected as such. The credit quality of the investments in the portfolio does not apply to the stability or safety of the portfolio. 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.

  3. Based on a representative account. Individual accounts within the composites may vary due to a variety of factors, such as account size, the specific investment guidelines and restrictions applicable to an account, and the inception date of the account.