Managed Strategy Since 2023
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.
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 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
- 1.68%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.
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.
Managed Strategy Since 2025
Managed Strategy Since 2025
Managed Strategy Since 2023
Managed Strategy Since 2023
Managed Strategy Since 2023
Managed Strategy Since 2023
Latest Insights
November 18, 2025
November 12, 2025
October 30, 2025
October 28, 2025
Composite Performance
Calendar Year 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.
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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Portfolio
Portfolio Statistics
As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Fund
- 1.53 Years
- Fund
- 2.62%
- Fund
- 1.63 Years
- Fund
- 5.00%
- Fund
- 103.75
- Fund
- 0.00%
- 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% |
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% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fact Sheet - Franklin Municipal Bond Ladder 1-3 Year - Tax Managed SMA | |||
| Flyer - Tax Managed Municipal Bond Ladders |
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.
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 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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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.