Fixed Income

Franklin Intermediate Municipal 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.
  • Core municipal bond holding. May serve as a core municipal holding within an investor’s portfolio that is focused on a high quality, nationally diversified, intermediate duration portfolio.
  • Experienced Portfolio Management Team. Tenured investment team with expertise across market cycles.
Year to Date Returns (Net)
1.82%
As of 09/30/2025
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
2.96%

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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, incomefocused strategy, we seek to offer capital preservation and appreciation, along with a high level of current tax-free income.

Benchmark
Bloomberg Managed Money Intermediate Index
Inception Date
03/31/1995
Asset Class
Fixed Income
Yield to WorstAs of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
2.88%
Effective DurationAs of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
4.99 Years

Average Annual Total Returns

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  • 2.72%1 Year
  • 2.82%3 Years
  • -0.81%5 Years
  • 0.69%10 Years
  • 3.07%Since Inception
    03/31/1995

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)

Local General Obligation24.90%
State General Obligation21.53%
Water/Sewer21.42%
Leasing18.59%
Special Tax7.18%

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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: In the third quarter of 2025 (Q3), new issuance of municipal (muni) bonds exceeded the average seen in the past few years, driven by a 34% year-over-year surge in July issuance. By quarter end, the yield on the benchmark 10- year US Treasury (UST) note fell by eight basis points (bps) to 4.15%, while the 30-year UST yield decreased by four bps to 4.73%. US markets rose on clearer tariff policies, economic resilience and a more dovish Fed, which cut rates by 25 bps to 4.00%-4.25% in September.
  • Contributors: Overweight allocation to AAA rated bonds.
  • Detractors: Underweight duration exposure.
  • 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.
Franklin Templeton Fixed Income
[Lloyd Nemerevers avatar]

Managed Strategy Since 2022

[April H Goodmans avatar]

Managed Strategy Since 2025

[Daniel C Riordans avatar]

Managed Strategy Since 2025

[Francisco Riveras avatar]

Managed Strategy Since 2021

[Dylan G. Sandersons avatar]

Managed Strategy Since 2019

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Managed Strategy Since 2019

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Managed Strategy Since 2021

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Composite Performance

Risk/Return Profile (%)

Based on a 10 year period ending Sep-30-2025

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The chart has 1 X axis displaying Risk (Annualized Standard Deviation) (%). Data range: 1.8800000000000008 categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Annualized Return (%). Data ranges from 0.62 to 2.12.
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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®). 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.

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. 

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Portfolio

Portfolio Statistics

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Effective Duration
Portfolio
4.99 Years
Weighted Average Price
Portfolio
109.85
Yield to Worst
Portfolio
2.88%
Weighted Average Maturity
Portfolio
6.82 Years
AMT Exposure
Portfolio
0.00%
Yield to Maturity
Portfolio
3.05%
Weighted Average Coupon
Portfolio
5.00%

Information is based on the composite.

Sector Allocation

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

Sector % of Total
Local General Obligation
24.90%
State General Obligation
21.53%
Water/Sewer
21.42%
Leasing
18.59%
Special Tax
7.18%
Education
3.66%
Electric
2.72%

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Information is based on the composite.

Top Securities

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Quarterly)

Holdings Portfolio
FLORIDA ST DEPT ENVRNMNTL PROT FLSENV 5.000 07/01/26
7.18%
INDIANA ST FIN AUTH REVENUE INSFIN 5.000 02/01/30
7.14%
TACOMA WA REGL WTR SPLY SYS RE TACWTR 5.000 12/01/31
6.90%
FLORIDA ST FLS 5.000 07/01/27
6.83%
DIST OF COLUMBIA DIS 5.000 12/01/33
6.41%
DIST OF COLUMBIA WTR & SWR AUT DISUTL 5.000 10/01/34
6.36%
GREENFIELD WI GRF 5.000 04/01/32
6.29%
WASHINGTON ST WAS 5.000 08/01/37
6.18%
MUSTANG TX SPL UTILITY DIST MUSUTL 5.000 09/01/35
6.14%
LAMAR TX CONSOL INDEP SCH DIST LAMSCD 5.000 02/15/36
6.10%

 

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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

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Factsheet - Franklin Intermediate Municipal SMADownload Document
Product Commentary - Franklin Intermediate Municipal SMADownload Document
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Snapshot - Franklin Intermediate Municipal SMA

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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. 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.

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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 Managed Money Intermediate Index measures the performance of the publicly traded municipal bonds that cover the USD-denominated intermediate term tax-exempt bond market, including state and local general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, insured bonds, and pre-refunded bonds. Source: Bloomberg Indices.

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

Footnotes

  1. 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.