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Fixed Income

Franklin Municipal Ladder 1-7 Year SMA

  • Tax-free income. Seeks to provide investors with as high a level of income exempt from federal income taxes as is consistent with prudent investment management and the preservation of investors’ capital.
  • Diversified maturities. A diversified set of municipal bonds with laddered maturities helps create a stable stream of cash flow.
  • Experienced portfolio management team. Tenured investment team with expertise across market cycles.
Year to Date Returns (Net)
-0.04%
As of 06/30/2026
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
0.70%

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Overview

Product Facts

Strategy Description

The Franklin Fixed Income team manages portfolios composed primarily of Investment Grade Corporate Credit issues. Using a bottom-up, relative value strategy, we seek to provide capital appreciation with a high level of current income. 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 Municipal 1-5 Year Blend
Inception Date
12/31/2019
Asset Class
Fixed Income
Yield to WorstAs of 06/30/2026 (Updated Monthly)
2.68%
Effective DurationAs of 06/30/2026 (Updated Monthly)
3.64 Years

Average Annual Total Returns

View performance section for additional info As of 06/30/2026
  • 1.54%1 Year
  • 1.35%3 Years
  • -0.41%5 Years
  • 10 Years
  • -0.21%Since Inception
    12/31/2019

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.

To obtain specific information on available products and services or a GIPS® Report, contact your Franklin Templeton separately managed account sales team at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.

Franklin Templeton claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). GIPS® is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse or promote this organization, nor does it warrant the accuracy or quality of the content contained herein.

Top Sectors

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As of 06/30/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Local49.46%
Utilities21.21%
Lease13.88%
State General Obligation8.47%
Refunded6.98%

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

June 30, 2026
  • Markets:  In the second quarter of 2026, new issuance of municipal (muni) bonds continued at a pace of more than 8% ahead of last year. By quarter-end, the yield on the benchmark 10-year (UST) had risen by 15 basis points (bps) to 4.47%, and the yield on the 30-year UST bond stood four bps higher at 4.95%. The June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting was the first held under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. The FOMC left the policy rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, but the meeting delivered a notable split: the dot plot and Summary of Economic Projections turned more hawkish and the statement removed the prior easing guidance, while Chair Warsh's press conference leaned dovish.
  • Contributors:  Overweight to bonds with maturities of seven to 10 years. Positions in local securities.
  • Detractors:  Underweight to bonds with zero to three years to maturity. Overweight to bonds with five to seven years to maturity.
  • Outlook:  Municipal bond valuations continue to appear attractive relative to other fixed income sectors, particularly for tax-sensitive investors seeking durable income in a normalized rate environment. 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 Strategy Since 2022

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Managed Strategy Since 2025

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Managed Strategy Since 2025

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Managed Strategy Since 2021

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Managed Strategy Since 2020

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Managed Strategy Since 2020

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Managed Strategy Since 2021

Portfolio Manager Profile
Years of Experience
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Composite Performance

Calendar Year Returns

As of 06/30/2026

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Franklin Municipal Ladder 1-7 Year SMA - Net (%)
Franklin Municipal Ladder 1-7 Year SMA - Pure Gross (%)
Bloomberg Municipal 1-5 Year Blend (%)

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.

To obtain specific information on available products and services or a GIPS® Report, contact your Franklin Templeton separately managed account sales team at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.

Franklin Templeton claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). GIPS® is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse or promote this organization, nor does it warrant the accuracy or quality of the content contained herein.

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Portfolio

Portfolio Statistics

As of 06/30/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Effective Duration
Portfolio
3.64 Years
Yield to Maturity 1
Portfolio
2.71%
Yield to Worst 2
Portfolio
2.68%
Weighted Average Coupon 3
Portfolio
5.00%
Weighted Average Price
Portfolio
108.39
Weighted Average Maturity
Portfolio
4.15 Years

Information is based on the composite.

Sector Allocation

As of 06/30/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Sector % of Total
Local
49.46%
Utilities
21.21%
Lease
13.88%
State General Obligation
8.47%
Refunded
6.98%
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Information is based on the composite.

Top Securities

As of 06/30/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Holdings Portfolio
HAMILTON CNTY IN HML 5.000 06/30/30
7.33%
PIERCE CNTY WA FIRE PROT DIST PIEFAC 5.000 12/01/29
7.27%
SAN MARCOS TX WTRWKS & WSTWTRS SNMUTL 5.000 08/15/33
7.12%
MADISON WI MET SCH DIST MADSCD 5.000 03/01/28
7.11%
FLORIDA ST DEPT ENVRNMNTL PROT FLSENV 5.000 07/01/32
6.98%
DALLAS TX INDEP SCH DIST DALSCD 5.000 02/15/27
6.96%
FLORIDA ST DEPT OF TRANSN FEDE FLSTRN 5.000 07/01/32
6.94%
HANCOCK CNTY IN REDEV AUTH RED HCKDEV 5.000 08/15/31
6.94%
WHATCOM CNTY WA SCH DIST #504 WHASCD 5.000 12/01/30
6.84%
FLORIDA ST FLS 5.000 07/01/31
5.75%
Created with Highcharts 12.6.00%2%4%6%8%HAMILTON CNTY INHML 5.00006/30/30PIERCE CNTY WAFIRE PROT DISTPIEFAC 5.00012/01/29SAN MARCOS TXWTRWKS &WSTWTRS SNMUTL5.000 08/15/33MADISON WI METSCH DIST MADSCD5.000 03/01/28FLORIDA ST DEPTENVRNMNTL PROTFLSENV 5.00007/01/32DALLAS TX INDEPSCH DIST DALSCD5.000 02/15/27FLORIDA ST DEPTOF TRANSN FEDEFLSTRN 5.00007/01/32HANCOCK CNTY INREDEV AUTH REDHCKDEV 5.00008/15/31WHATCOM CNTYWA SCH DIST #504WHASCD 5.00012/01/30FLORIDA ST FLS5.000 07/01/31

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. 

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Documents

Product Documents

Factsheet - Franklin Municipal Ladder 1-7 Year SMA
Product Commentary - Franklin Municipal Ladder 1-7 Year SMA
FTPPG Regulatory Disclosures
Mailed hardcopies unavailable.
Flyer - The Benefits of a Laddered Portfolio
Brochure - Franklin Municipal Bond Ladders

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. 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.

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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Franklin Templeton (FT) is not undertaking to provide impartial advice. Nothing herein is intended to provide fiduciary advice. FT has a financial interest.

Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com.

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. 

The Bloomberg U.S. 1-5 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of investment grade tax-exempt municipal bonds with maturities of 1-5.999 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. Yield to Maturity is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.

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

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

  4. 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.

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