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Franklin Intermediate Fixed Income SMA
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Overview
Product Facts
Strategy Description
The Franklin Intermediate Fixed Income SMA focuses on investments in high-quality bonds, seeking to take advantage of relative valuation differences between asset classes, sectors, issuers and individual bond issues, with the objective of producing a high level of current income and generating total return opportunities.
- Benchmark
- Bloomberg Intermediate U.S. Government/Credit Index
- Inception Date
- 03/31/1994
- Asset Class
- Fixed Income
- Yield to Worst
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly) - 3.97%
- Effective Duration
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly) - 3.66 Years
Average Annual Total Returns As of 01/31/2026
- 4.86%1 Year
- 2.84%3 Years
- -0.24%5 Years
- 0.88%10 Years
- 3.16%Since Inception
03/31/1994
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 12/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Quarterly)
U.S. Treasury58.36% | |
Investment Grade Credit41.37% |
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: Market sentiment improved across the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4) due to the resolution of the US federal government shutdown through mid-November, partial resolution of some of the outstanding trade policy concerns and two 25-basis points (bps) rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), which was well received by the market. The median Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) projection currently suggests one more 25 bp rate cut in 2026, though there are outliers within the FOMC and delays in government data has created some uncertainty. Fixed income spread markets performed well as corporate bond spreads remained near multidecade lows by the end of the quarter. The benchmark 10-year US Treasury (UST) note rose by 15 basis points to end the quarter at 4.17%.
- Contributors: Security selection in consumer non-cyclicals and overweight allocations to A- rated bonds, and to the consumer non-cyclicals, communication and insurance sectors.
- Detractors: Security selection in the technology sector, and in BBB, AA+, and AA Rated Bonds. Lack of exposure to consumer cyclicals.
- Outlook: Despite tight spreads we feel that yields on investment-grade (IG) corporate bonds remain attractive on the shorter-end of the yield curve.
Managed Strategy Since 2025
Managed Strategy Since 2024
Latest Insights
March 9, 2026
March 2, 2026
February 19, 2026
January 26, 2026
Composite Performance
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 01/31/2026
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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Franklin Templeton claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). Due to the integration of GIPS firms, predecessor firms may have a different claim of compliance date. Performance presented prior to January 1, 2004 is not in compliance.
Portfolio
Portfolio Statistics
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Quarterly)
- Portfolio
- 98.53
- Portfolio
- 3.66 Years
- Portfolio
- 3.28%
- Portfolio
- 3.97%
- Portfolio
- 4.16 Years
- Portfolio
- 3.98%
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.
Source: FactSet.
Sector Allocation 4
As of 12/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Quarterly)
| Sector | % of Total |
|---|---|
U.S. Treasury | 58.36% |
Investment Grade Credit | 41.37% |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | 0.27% |
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.
Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
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| Factsheet - Franklin Intermediate Fixed Income SMA | |||
| Product Commentary - Franklin Intermediate Fixed Income SMA | |||
| FTPPG Regulatory Disclosures |
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.
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 Intermediate Government/Credit Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of intermediate (one to ten years) government and corporate fixed-rate debt issues.
Source: Bloomberg Indices.
All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.