Fixed Income

Franklin Municipal Ladder 1-3 Year - Tax Managed

  • 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.
  • Tax managed benefits. Our portfolio managers systematically review and sell bonds that have declined in value, generating capital losses that can offset taxable gains.

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Year to Date Returns (Net)
1.76%
As of 09/30/2025
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
2.90%

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Overview

Product Facts

Strategy description

The Franklin Municipal Ladder 1-3 Year Tax Managed 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. The tax-managed ladder systematically harvests losses as soon as they cross pre-determined thresholds based on account size.

Benchmark
Bloomberg Municipal 1-3 Year Index
Inception Date
01/31/2023
Asset Class
Fixed Income
Yield to WorstAs of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
2.62%
Effective DurationAs of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
1.53 Years

Average Annual Total Returns

View performance section for additional info As of 10/31/2025
  • 1.68%1 Year
  • 3 Years
  • 5 Years
  • 10 Years
  • 1.05%Since Inception
    01/31/2023

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

Local38.57%
State General Obligation27.48%
Utilities18.15%
Transportation8.00%
Education7.81%

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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.

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income
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Managed Strategy Since 2023

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Managed Strategy Since 2025

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Managed Strategy Since 2025

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Managed Strategy Since 2023

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Managed Strategy Since 2023

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Managed Strategy Since 2023

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Managed Strategy Since 2023

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Years of Experience
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Composite Performance

Calendar Year Returns

As of 09/30/2025

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Franklin Municipal Ladder 1-3 Year - Tax Managed - Net (%)
Franklin Municipal Ladder 1-3 Year - Tax Managed - Pure Gross (%)
Bloomberg Municipal 1-3 Year Index (%)

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.

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Portfolio

Portfolio Statistics

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Effective Duration
Fund
1.53 Years
Yield to Worst
Fund
2.62%
Weighted Average Maturity
Fund
1.63 Years
Weighted Average Coupon
Fund
5.00%
Weighted Average Price
Fund
103.75
AMT Exposure
Fund
0.00%
Yield to Maturity
Fund
2.62%

The portfolio characteristics listed are based on the model portfolio, which is representative of the investment strategy. The model portfolio represents the expected allocation that would be used for new accounts. The allocation of existing accounts may differ from the allocation used for new accounts due to differences in the timing of purchases and sales, changes in the purchase and sell list during the course of a quarter, general market conditions, and factors specific to each existing account due to client considerations. The securities used in developing this model portfolio do not reflect actual purchases in an account and may not reflect the impact that material economic and market factors might have had on decision making if the portfolio manager was actually managing the account. 

Credit Quality Allocation 1,2

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Credit Quality Fund
Benchmark
AAA
70.20%16.74%
AA
29.80%59.74%
A
20.55%
BBB
2.98%

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The portfolio characteristics listed are based on the model portfolio, which is representative of the investment strategy. The model portfolio represents the expected allocation that would be used for new accounts. The allocation of existing accounts may differ from the allocation used for new accounts due to differences in the timing of purchases and sales, changes in the purchase and sell list during the course of a quarter, general market conditions, and factors specific to each existing account due to client considerations. The securities used in developing this model portfolio do not reflect actual purchases in an account and may not reflect the impact that material economic and market factors might have had on decision making if the portfolio manager was actually managing the account. 

Top Securities

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Holdings Fund
AUSTIN TX INDEP SCH DIST AUSSCD 5.000 08/01/28
8.16%
PIERCE CNTY WA SCH DIST #10 TA PIESCD 5.000 12/01/27
8.10%
SEATTLE WA MUNI LIGHT & PWR RE SEAPWR 5.000 01/01/28
8.09%
PEARLAND TX INDEP SCH DIST PEASCD 5.000 02/15/28
8.05%
WISCONSIN ST TRANSPRTN REVENUE WISTRN 5.000 07/01/27
8.00%
DIST OF COLUMBIA DIS 5.000 12/01/26
7.92%
SALT LAKE CITY UT PUBLIC UTILS SALUTL 5.000 02/01/27
7.89%
FLORIDA ST BRD OF EDU PUBLIC E FLSEDU 5.000 06/01/26
7.83%
FLORIDA ST DEPT OF EDU CMNTY C FLSEDU 5.000 07/01/26
7.81%
GRANITE UT SCH DIST SALT LAKE GRTSCD 5.000 06/01/27
5.88%

 

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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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Product Documents
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Fact Sheet - Franklin Municipal Bond Ladder 1-3 Year - Tax Managed SMADownload Document
Flyer - Tax Managed Municipal Bond LaddersDownload Document

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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Due to tax management practices, tax-managed strategies will deviate from the indexes they track. This can impact performance, portfolio characteristics, and account holdings. 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 one or more of the following Franklin Templeton affiliated subadvisors: ClearBridge Investments, LLC. 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 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.

Footnotes

  1. Ratings shown are assigned by one or more Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (NRSRO), such as S&P Global Ratings, Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings, Inc. When ratings from multiple agencies are available, the highest is used, consistent with the portfolio investment process. Ratings reflect an NRSRO's opinion of an issuer's creditworthiness and typically range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest). The Refunded category consists of refunded bonds secured by the US government or other high-quality securities. The Not Rated category consists of ratable securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. The Not Applicable category consists of third-party exchange-traded funds and securities that have only a short-term rating and are not cash equivalents. Cash includes equivalents, which may be rated. 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.

  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.