Managed Strategy Since 2022
Franklin Municipal Ladder 1-3 Year 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.
- Diversified maturities. A diversified set of municipal bonds with laddered maturities helps create a stable stream of cash flow.
- Access to short-term municipal bonds. Exposure to high quality, short-term municpal bonds may help manage interest rate risk while providing tax-exempt income.
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Overview
Product Facts
Strategy description
The Franklin Municipal Ladder 1-3 Year SMA seek a high level of current income by investing across different municipal issuers. At least every other year in the ladder will have a municipal position with a corresponding maturity in that year for the complete maturity range of the strategy.
- Benchmark
- Bloomberg Municipal 1-3 Year Index
- Inception Date
- 12/31/2022
- Asset Class
- Fixed Income
- Yield to Worst
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly) - 2.62%
- Effective Duration
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly) - 1.53 Years
Average Annual Total Returns As of 10/31/2025
- 1.51%1 Year
- —3 Years
- —5 Years
- —10 Years
- 1.16%Since Inception
12/31/2022
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.
As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
Local38.57% | |
State General Obligation27.48% | |
Utilities18.15% | |
Transportation8.00% | |
Education7.81% |
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 muni bonds with less than a year to maturity. Overweight revenue-related muni bonds.
- Detractors: Overweight higher-quality muni bonds.
- 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.
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Composite Performance
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 09/30/2025
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.
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Portfolio
Portfolio Statistics
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Portfolio
- 1.53 Years
- Portfolio
- 5.00%
- Portfolio
- 0.00%
- Portfolio
- 2.62%
- Portfolio
- 2.62%
- Portfolio
- 103.75
- Portfolio
- 1.63 Years
Information is based on the composite.
Sector Allocation
As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Sector | % of Total |
|---|---|
Local | 38.57% |
State General Obligation | 27.48% |
Utilities | 18.15% |
Transportation | 8.00% |
Education | 7.81% |
Information is based on the composite.
Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet - Franklin Municipal Ladder 1-3 Year SMA | |||
| Product Commentary - Franklin Municipal Ladder 1-3 Year SMA | |||
| FTPPG Regulatory Disclosures | |||
| Snapshot - Franklin Municipal Ladders SMA | |||
| Brochure - Franklin Municipal Bond Ladders |
Risks
All investments are subject to certain risks, including possible loss of principal. Generally, investments offering the potential for higher returns are accompanied by a higher degree of risk. The primary risks inherent in this strategy include interest rate risk and credit risk. Securities markets can fluctuate significantly in response to industry, financial or economic developments, and unexpected events, such as the spread of deadly diseases or disasters, can cause investor fear and panic, which can adversely affect companies, sectors and the market in general. Investors should review their investment objectives, risk tolerance and liquidity needs before choosing a manager. There is no guarantee that investment strategies will work under all market conditions and investors should evaluate their ability to invest for the long term, especially during periods of market downturns.
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 Bloomberg Municipal 1-3 Year Index is an unmanaged index that tracks USD-denominated long-term, tax-exempt bond market with maturities of 1-3 years, 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.