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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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Year to Date Returns (Net)
7.00%
As of 09/30/2025
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
9.38%

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Franklin Income SMA

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This Separately Managed Account (SMA) is inclusive of a SMACS Series

Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series E and Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series I

The SMACS Series is available only in a Separately Managed Account (SMA). Please contact your financial professional to learn more about SMAs and the role they can play in a diversified portfolio.

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Overview

See additional performance disclosures in the performance section.

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 IssuersAs of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
180
Portfolio YieldAs of 10/31/2025
5.92%

Average Annual Total Returns As of 10/31/2025

View performance section for additional info As of 10/31/2025
  • 5.61%1 Year
  • 6.75%3 Years
  • 6.97%5 Years
  • —10 Years
  • 5.58%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

Portfolio breakdown percentages may not total 100% and may be negative due to rounding, use of any derivatives, unsettled trades or other factors.

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

Top Asset Allocation
Fixed Income47.37%
Equity36.97%
Convertibles/Equity-Linked Notes13.16%
Cash & Cash Equivalents2.50%

Ed Perks examines the current market landscape, exploring potential implications for the road ahead in both the stock and bond markets.

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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

September 30, 2025
  • Markets: US equities delivered strong performance over 2025’s third quarter, buoyed in part by easing trade tensions and optimism surrounding artificial intelligence. The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) interest-rate cut in September also supported market sentiment, as did robust corporate earnings. Both the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite Index ended the quarter at new record highs.
  • 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: An underweight equity allocation marginally detracted from relative returns.
  • Outlook: We maintain a neutral stance on fixed income, while continuing to favor a diversified mix across US Treasuries (USTs), securitized products , and corporate issues. Moreover, our preference remains for selective exposure within equities, balancing growth sectors with quality cyclicals and dividend payers.

For complete information, please see the full commentary:

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Managed Strategy Since 2019

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November 11, 2025

Diversifying for income

August 4, 2025

Mid-year update: Staying diversified and income-focused

May 5, 2025

Income diversification amid market uncertainty

February 5, 2025

Income diversification for uncertain times

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Composite Performance

Average Annual Total Returns

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Franklin Income SMA - Net (%)
Quarter End
As of 09/30/2025
Franklin Income SMA - Pure Gross (%)
Quarter End
As of 09/30/2025
Blended 50% MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index + 25% Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index + 25% Bloomberg US Aggregate Index (%)
Quarter End
As of 09/30/2025

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.  

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

Positions

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers
Portfolio
180
Benchmark

Blended 50% MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index + 25% Bloomberg High Yield Very Liquid Index + 25% Bloomberg US Aggregate Index

145

Portfolio Statistics

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Portfolio Yield
Portfolio
5.92%
Price to Book

The price per share of a stock divided by its book value (i.e., net worth) per share. For a portfolio, the ratio is the weighted average price/book ratio of the stocks it holds.

Portfolio
3.44x
Yield to Maturity

Yield to Maturity (‘YTM’) also known as the ‘Gross Redemption Yield’ or ‘Redemption Yield’. The rate of return anticipated on a bond if it is held until the maturity date. YTM is considered a long-term bond yield expressed as an annual rate. The calculation of YTM takes into account the current market price, par value, coupon interest rate and time to maturity. It is also assumed that all coupons are reinvested at the same rate.

Portfolio
6.16%
Average Weighted Maturity

An estimate of the number of years to maturity, taking the possibility of early payments into account, for the underlying holdings.

Portfolio
9.32 Years
Price to Earnings (12-Month Trailing)

The share price of a stock, divided by its per-share earnings over the past year. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average of the stocks it holds.

Portfolio
19.56x
Effective Duration

Effective duration is a duration calculation for bonds with embedded options. Effective duration takes into account that expected cash flows will fluctuate as interest rates change. Please note, duration measures the sensitivity of price (the value of principal) of a fixed-income investment to a change in interest rates.

Portfolio
4.22 Years
Average Weighted Maturity

An estimate of the number of years to maturity, taking the possibility of early payments into account, for the underlying holdings.

Portfolio
5.70 Years
Price to Cash Flow

Supplements price/earnings ratio as a measure of relative value for a stock. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average of the stocks it holds.

Portfolio
12.94x
Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)

A determination of a company's value, calculated by multiplying the total number of company stock shares outstanding by the price per share. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average based on the stocks held.

Portfolio
$379.10 Billion
Yield to Worst

The yield to maturity if the worst possible bond repayment takes place. If market yields are higher than the coupon, the yield to worst would assume no prepayment. If market yields are below the coupon, the yield to worst would assume prepayment. In other words, yield to worst assumes that market yields are unchanged. Normally this value is not aggregated since it varies but if a weighted average value is used for a portfolio then the figure will reflect the values of the underlying issues, based on the size of each holding

Portfolio
5.80%

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

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

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. 

Asset Allocation 1

Portfolio breakdown percentages may not total 100% and may be negative due to rounding, use of any derivatives, unsettled trades or other factors.

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

Asset Allocation
Asset Type Portfolio
Fixed Income
47.37%
Equity
36.97%
Convertibles/Equity-Linked Notes
13.16%
Cash & Cash Equivalents
2.50%

 

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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. 

Top Holdings

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Top Holdings
Holdings Portfolio
UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE/BOND
6.33%
CHS/COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
3.22%
GOVT NATL MORTG ASSN
2.45%
SOUTHERN CO/THE
2.33%
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP
2.31%
EXXON MOBIL CORP
2.27%
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
2.19%
BOEING CO
2.13%
CHEVRON CORP
2.10%
FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC
1.94%

 

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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. 

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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.

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

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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 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.

Footnotes

  1. 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.

  2. 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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