Fixed Income

Franklin Limited Maturity Municipal SMA

Year to Date Returns (Net)
2.73%
As of 09/30/2025
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
3.88%

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

Benchmark
Linked Bloomberg Municipal Managed Money Short/Intermediate (1-10 Year) Index
Inception Date
12/31/1999
Asset Class
Fixed Income
Yield to WorstAs of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
2.72%
Effective DurationAs of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
4.24 Years

Average Annual Total Returns

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  • 3.04%1 Year
  • 2.65%3 Years
  • -0.69%5 Years
  • 0.13%10 Years
  • 2.05%Since Inception
    12/31/1999

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 Obligation29.93%
Leasing22.42%
Water/Sewer21.71%
Education10.33%
Special Tax6.94%

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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

June 30, 2025
  • Markets: There were large swings in financial market sentiment across the second quarter of 2025. In early April, US President Donald Trump announced significant increases in US tariff rates as part of his “Liberation Day.” Subsequently, a temporary pause (in many cases 90 days) in increased levies helped calm some of the market nerves. The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” spending package after quarter-end further reduced the uncertainties that had been a strong headwind to municipal (muni) bond markets as it affirmed the tax-exempt status of muni securities.
  • Contributors: Overweight higher-quality muni bonds.
  • Detractors: Overweight muni bonds with 10 or more years to maturity.
  • Outlook: Municipal bond valuations continue to appear attractive to us, particularly on a tax-adjusted basis, with yields near multi-year highs. In a more challenging environment, strong bottom-up research and disciplined security selection will be essential to identifying relative value and potentially 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

[Jeff Snyders avatar]

Managed Strategy Since 2019

[Chris Sperrys avatar]

Managed Strategy Since 2021

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Composite Performance

Calendar Year Returns

As of 09/30/2025

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Franklin Limited Maturity Municipal SMA - Net (%)
Franklin Limited Maturity Municipal SMA - Pure Gross (%)
Linked Bloomberg Municipal Managed Money Short/Intermediate (1-10 Year) Index (%)

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®). 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)

Weighted Average Price
Portfolio
109.69
Weighted Average Maturity
Portfolio
5.27 Years
Effective Duration
Portfolio
4.24 Years
AMT Exposure
Portfolio
0.00%
Yield to Maturity
Portfolio
2.84%
Weighted Average Coupon
Portfolio
5.00%
Yield to Worst
Portfolio
2.72%

Information is based on the composite.

Maturity Allocation

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

Maturity Portfolio
0 to 1 Year 9.71%
1 to 2 Years 9.32%
2 to 3 Years 8.47%
3 to 5 Years 21.35%
5 to 7 Years 16.64%
7 to 10 Years 34.50%

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Top Securities

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Quarterly)

Holdings Portfolio
MUNSTER IN SCH BLDG CORP MUNFAC 5.000 07/15/33
7.42%
PLANO TX INDEP SCH DIST PNOSCD 5.000 02/15/30
7.20%
UNIV OF UTAH UT REVENUES UNIHGR 5.000 08/01/35
7.19%
KING CNTY WA SWR REVENUE KINUTL 5.000 01/01/34
7.02%
FLORIDA ST DEPT ENVRNMNTL PROT FLSENV 5.000 07/01/32
6.94%
LUBBOCK TX WTR & WSTWTR SYS RE LUBUTL 5.000 02/15/27
6.74%
WASHINGTON ST COPS WASCTF 5.000 01/01/31
6.23%
CANYONS UT SCH DIST CANSCD 5.000 06/15/29
5.92%
CLARK CNTY NV SCH DIST CLASCD 5.000 06/15/26
5.64%
INDIANA FIN AUTH IN WSTWTR UTI INSUTL 5.000 10/01/28
5.35%

 

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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 Limited Maturity Municipal SMADownload Document
Product Commentary - Franklin Limited Maturity Municipal 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. 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 Managed Money Short/Intermediate (1-10 Year) Index is the 1-10 year component of the Bloomberg Managed Money Index and measures the performance of the publicly traded municipal bonds that cover the USD-denominated short/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.