Fixed Income

Franklin Municipal Green Bond SMA

Year to Date Returns (Net)
1.40%
As of 09/30/2025
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
2.54%

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Overview

Product Facts

Strategy description

The Franklin Fixed Income investment management team manages portfolios composed primarily of high quality long-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 1-15 Year Index
Inception Date
10/31/2018
Asset Class
Fixed Income
Yield to WorstAs of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
3.23%
Effective DurationAs of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
5.29 Years

Average Annual Total Returns

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  • 2.24%1 Year
  • 3.02%3 Years
  • -1.23%5 Years
  • 10 Years
  • 0.79%Since Inception
    10/31/2018

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)

Education31.79%
Special Tax28.29%
Leasing14.99%
Water/Sewer12.81%
Local General Obligation6.07%

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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 duration. Overweight higher-quality muni bonds.
  • Detractors: Underweight muni bonds with five to seven years to maturity.
  • 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
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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 Measures

As of 09/30/2025

Measured against: Bloomberg Municipal 1-15 Year 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 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Weighted Average Maturity
Portfolio
12.11 Years
Effective Duration
Portfolio
5.29 Years
Weighted Average Price
Portfolio
104.38
Yield to Worst
Portfolio
3.23%
Yield to Maturity
Portfolio
3.86%
Weighted Average Coupon
Portfolio
4.57%

Information is based on the composite.

Maturity Allocation

As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Maturity Portfolio
3 to 5 Years 12.13%
5 to 7 Years 20.38%
7 to 10 Years 7.16%
10 to 15 Years 14.88%
15 to 20 Years 45.46%

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Top Securities

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Quarterly)

Holdings Portfolio
NEW YORK ST DORM AUTH REVENUES NYSHGR 5.000 07/01/33
7.23%
ARIZONA BRD OF RGTS ST UNIV SY AZSHGR 5.000 07/01/42
6.26%
LOS ANGELES CNTY CA PUBLIC WKS LOSFAC 4.000 12/01/40
6.20%
ILLINOIS ST FIN AUTH REVENUE ILSGEN 4.000 07/01/38
6.10%
MET TRANSPRTN AUTH NY DEDICATE MTATRN 5.000 11/15/31
5.97%
WASHINGTON DC MET AREA TRANSIT DCTTRN 5.000 07/15/41
5.96%
RHODE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE BA RHIFAC 4.000 10/01/32
5.87%
ARIZONA ST UNIV AZSHGR 5.000 07/01/30
5.60%
LOS ANGELES CNTY CA MET TRANSP LOSTRN 5.000 07/01/44
4.82%
BATTERY PARK CITY NY AUTH BTYGEN 4.000 11/01/44
4.56%

 

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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 Municipal Green Bond SMADownload Document
Product Commentary - Franklin Municipal Green Bond SMADownload Document
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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. The managers’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies may limit the types and number of investments available and, as a result, may forgo favorable market opportunities or underperform strategies that are not subject to such criteria. There is no guarantee that the strategy's ESG directives will be successful or will result in better performance. 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 Municipal 1-15 Year Bond Index is a market value weighted index of investment-grade fixed-rate municipal bonds with maturities of 1-15 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. 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.