Managed Strategy Since 2019
Franklin Income SMA
- Focus on income. The strategy seeks to deliver high current income using a flexible approach that looks across the capital structure for securities that offer compelling income and growth opportunities.
- Experienced portfolio management team. Portfolio managers Ed Perks, Brendan Circle, and Todd Brighton bring over 65 years of combined experience
- Broad diversification and dynamic. Utilizes a flexible multi-asset approach to income generation that dynamically allocates across equities, fixed income, and hybrid securities
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This Separately Managed Account (SMA) is inclusive of a SMACS Series
Overview
Product Facts
Strategy Description
The Franklin Income SMA consists of a flexible approach to income and growth opportunities that seeks to provide a consistent stream of attractive monthly income, flexible allocation in pursuit of best opportunities, broad diversification across multiple asset classes managed by a seasoned management team.
- Benchmark
- Blended 50% MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index + 25% Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index + 25% Bloomberg US Aggregate Index
- Inception Date
- 06/30/2019
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Number of Issuers
As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly) - 188
- Portfolio Yield
As of 01/31/2026 - 5.40%
Average Annual Total Returns As of 12/31/2025
- 9.32%1 Year
- 6.31%3 Years
- 5.15%5 Years
- —10 Years
- 5.70%Since Inception
06/30/2019
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 Asset Allocation
As of 01/31/2026 - Market Value % of Total (Updated Monthly)
Fixed Income46.12% | |
Equity38.49% | |
Convertibles/Equity-Linked Notes13.33% | |
Cash & Cash Equivalents2.05% |
Ed Perks examines the current market landscape, exploring potential implications for the road ahead in both the stock and bond markets.
Manager and Commentary
About the Team
Franklin Income Investors
Franklin Income Investors has delivered consistent income for over 75 years. As pioneers in multi-asset income investing, our team takes a dynamic investment approach for investors seeking consistent income and growth.
Commentary Highlights
12/31/2025- Markets: US equities collectively delivered solid gains during the fourth quarter of 2025, maintaining their upward trajectory against a backdrop of generally robust corporate earnings, despite some mixed economic signals and investor concerns about stretched technology valuations. Continued monetary easing by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), along with a constructive shift in US-China relations, supported investor sentiment.
- Contributors: Allocations to both the fixed income and equity sides of the portfolio contributed to the strategy’s absolute returns, while security selection assisted relative returns.
- Detractors: Selection within energy weakened relative fixed income returns.
- Outlook: We believe fixed income yields remain attractive, and we are constructive on equity markets despite volatility within certain sectors. Broad diversification and a high degree of flexibility underpin our approach to navigating the year ahead. Our diversified portfolio is designed to pursue income stability while selectively participating in secular growth themes using tools like equity-linked notes.
Managed Strategy Since 2019
Managed Strategy Since 2019
Latest Insights
November 11, 2025
August 4, 2025
May 5, 2025
Composite Performance
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 12/31/2025
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” (3.0% is the maximum anticipated wrap fee for equity and balanced 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.
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Portfolio
Positions
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Portfolio
- 183
- Benchmark
- 156
Portfolio Statistics
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Portfolio
- 5.50%
- Portfolio
- 3.26x
- Portfolio
- 6.27%
- Portfolio
- 9.43 Years
- Portfolio
- 18.93x
- Portfolio
- 4.17 Years
- Portfolio
- 5.47 Years
- Portfolio
- 12.91x
- Portfolio
- $430.65 Billion
- Portfolio
- 5.79%
Based on a representative account. Individual accounts within the composites may vary due to a variety of factors, such as account size, the specific investment guidelines and restrictions applicable to an account, and the inception date of the account.
Sector Allocation
As of 01/31/2026 - Market Value Equity as a % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Sector | % of Total |
|---|---|
Information Technology | 8.93% |
Health Care | 7.32% |
Energy | 6.89% |
Industrials | 6.58% |
Consumer Staples | 5.27% |
Utilities | 4.97% |
Financials | 3.89% |
Consumer Discretionary | 3.11% |
Materials | 2.60% |
Communication Services | 2.27% |
Sector Allocation
As of 01/31/2026 - Market Value Fixed Income as a % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Sector | % of Total |
|---|---|
High Yield Corporates | 21.20% |
Investment Grade Corporates | 11.33% |
U.S. Treasuries | 7.48% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 5.35% |
Floating-Rate Loans | 0.77% |
Top Holdings
As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
| Holdings | Portfolio |
|---|---|
GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 7.79% |
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. | 3.24% |
THE SOUTHERN CO. | 2.53% |
EXXON MOBIL CORP. | 2.52% |
GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION | 2.50% |
CHEVRON CORP. | 2.22% |
THE BOEING CO. | 2.10% |
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 2.05% |
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. | 1.74% |
MORGAN STANLEY | 1.56% |
Based on a representative account. Individual accounts within the composites may vary due to a variety of factors, such as account size, the specific investment guidelines and restrictions applicable to an account, and the inception date of the account.
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.
Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet - Franklin Income SMA | |||
| Product Commentary - Franklin Income SMA | |||
| FTPPG Regulatory Disclosures | |||
| Snapshot - Franklin Income SMA |
Risks
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. The allocation of assets among different strategies, asset classes and investments may not prove beneficial or produce the desired results. 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. Dividends may fluctuate and are not guaranteed, and a company may reduce or eliminate its dividend at any time. Equity securities are subject to price fluctuation and possible loss of principal. Investments in equity-linked notes often have risks similar to their underlying securities, which could include management risk, market risk and, as applicable, foreign securities and currency risks. Low-rated, high-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. Active management does not ensure gains or protect against market declines. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. The investment style may become out of favor, which may have a negative impact on performance. 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 MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index is designed to reflect the performance of mid- and large-cap equities (excluding REITs) with higher dividend income, which is sustainable and persistent, than average dividend yields of securities in the MSCI USA Index.
The Bloomberg US High Yield Very Liquid Index (VLI) is a component of the US Corporate High Yield Index designed to track a more liquid component of the U.S. dollar-denominated, high-yield, fixed-rate corporate bond market.
The Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index is comprised of investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated government, corporate, and mortgage- and asset-backed issues having at least one year to maturity.
Source: MSCI makes no warranties and shall have no liability with respect to any MSCI data reproduced herein. No further redistribution or use is permitted. This report is not prepared or endorsed by MSCI. Bloomberg Indices.
All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.