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Franklin U.S. Government Securities VIP Fund

As of 11/14/2025

NAV 1

$10.70

 
 

Overview

Fund Description

The fund seeks income from U.S. government securities, primarily fixed and variable rate mortgage-backed securities, a substantial portion of which are Ginnie Maes.

Fund Information
Asset Class 
Fixed Income
Total Net Assets  As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
$503.02 Million
Fund Inception Date 
03/14/1989
Share Class Inception Date 
03/14/1989
Benchmark 
Bloomberg US Government - Intermediate Index
Investment Style 
Government
Lipper Classification 
Intermediate U.S. Government Funds
Morningstar Category 
Intermediate Government
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 05/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio2 
0.53%
Net Expense Ratio23 
0.53%
12b-1 Fee 
0.00%
Identifiers
Ticker 
-
Fund Number 
781
CUSIP Code 
355150871
Bloomberg Code 
-

Portfolio Managers

Michael V Salm

Massachusetts, United States

Managed Fund Since 2024

Jatin Misra, CFA®

Massachusetts, United States

Managed Fund Since 2024

Paul Varunok

New York, United States

Managed Fund Since 2004

Neil Dhruv

New York, United States

Managed Fund Since 2019

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings

As of 09/30/2025 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE/BOND 2.25% 08/15/2027
Weight (%) 
6.62
Market Value ($) 
33,298,786
Quantity 
34,040,000
Security Name 
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4% 07/31/2029
Weight (%) 
4.85
Market Value ($) 
24,431,270
Quantity 
24,000,000
Security Name 
GOVT NATL MORTG ASSN 2.5% 08/20/2051 GNMA
Weight (%) 
4.43
Market Value ($) 
22,273,884
Quantity 
25,769,786
Security Name 
HSBC Securities USA Inc 4.21% 10/01/2025 REPO
Weight (%) 
3.07
Market Value ($) 
15,427,768
Quantity 
15,425,964
Security Name 
Fannie Mae Pool 2.5% 09/01/2051 FNMA
Weight (%) 
2.92
Market Value ($) 
14,673,256
Quantity 
17,233,869
Security Name 
BNP Paribas Securities Corp 4.2% 10/01/2025 REPO
Weight (%) 
2.70
Market Value ($) 
13,612,733
Quantity 
13,611,145
Security Name 
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc 4.2% 10/01/2025 REPO
Weight (%) 
2.66
Market Value ($) 
13,413,156
Quantity 
13,411,591
Security Name 
Freddie Mac Pool 4.5% 10/01/2052 FHLM
Weight (%) 
2.48
Market Value ($) 
12,458,548
Quantity 
12,728,980
Security Name 
Freddie Mac Pool 5% 12/01/2052 FNL
Weight (%) 
2.45
Market Value ($) 
12,315,859
Quantity 
12,300,802
Security Name 
Fannie Mae Pool 4% 09/01/2052 FNMA
Weight (%) 
2.44
Market Value ($) 
12,283,904
Quantity 
12,933,618

Portfolio holdings are based on the total portfolio and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security. 

Distributions & Tax

Distributions

Distribution Schedules

Dividend Frequency, if any  This fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Annually

Final composition of the current year’s distribution—income, capital gains and/or return of capital—are based on US tax rules and will be determined by February of the following year. For tax characterization of a distribution, such as return of capital and tax-exempt income, click on the “Tax Information” tab above.

Distributions Per Share

Current Year Distributions Per Share
Distribution amounts may be estimates
Record Date  
06/13/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
06/16/2025
Reinvestment Date  
06/16/2025
Payable Date  
06/16/2025
Reinvestment Price  
$10.31
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.3743
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.3743

Annually, a fund must distribute all realized capital gains net of realized losses, so the fund will not be subject to an entity level income tax. A fund’s capital gain distribution in a particular year may be a result of the disposition of holdings that appreciated in value during prior years. Thus, while the fund may gain or lose value over the course of a year, a capital gain distribution paid by the fund may not be indicative of current performance of the fund.

The distributable amount of net capital gains are paid on a per-share basis to all investors who hold shares of the fund on the record date of the distribution and are recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes as of the ex-date of the distribution, regardless of when the gains or losses arose in the fund. Net gains on holdings held long term by the fund would be distributed to shareholders as a long-term capital gain distribution no matter how long the shareholder has owned shares in the fund.

Refer to the fund’s annual report or statement of additional information for specific information regarding distributions.

Tax Information

Tax Information

Federal ID Number 94-3097187
For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us
These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
Distributions per Share ($)
Record Date  
Jun 14
Ordinary Dividends  
0.3446
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
0.3446
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Supplemental Tax Information
Foreign Source Income 
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends 
Direct U.S. Government Obligations 
9.69%
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
Dividends Received Deduction 
Section 163(j) 
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
Utah Resident Taxable Income 

Franklin Templeton and its specialized investment managers and its employees are not in the business of providing tax or legal advice to taxpayers. These materials and any tax-related statements are not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used or relied upon, by any such taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties or complying with any applicable tax laws or regulations. Tax-related statements, if any, may have been written in connection with the promotion or marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed by these materials, to the extent allowed by applicable law. Each investor’s tax situation is different, and is based on an individual’s tax bracket, type of account used for investment and other factors. Any such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer's particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

Documents

Regulatory Documents

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Statement of Additional Information - Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products

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Prospectus - Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products

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Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products

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Summary Prospectus - Franklin U.S. Government Securities VIP Fund

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Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products

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Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin U.S. Government Securities VIP Fund

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Annual Report - Franklin U.S. Government Securities VIP Fund - Class 1

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Semi-Annual Report - Franklin U.S. Government Securities VIP Fund - Class 1

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin U.S. Government Securities VIP Fund

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Risks

What Are The Key Risks?

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. 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. Asset-backed, mortgage-backed or mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment and extension risks. Changes in the credit rating of a bond, or in the credit rating or financial strength of a bond’s issuer, insurer or guarantor, may affect the bond’s value. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.