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Franklin Strategic Income VIP Fund

As of 10/31/2025

NAV 1

$9.39

 
 

Overview

Fund Description

Seeks a high level of current income, with capital appreciation over the long term as a secondary goal. The fund normally invests primarily to predominantly in U.S. and foreign debt securities, including those in emerging markets. Debt securities may be high yield lower rated and include all varieties of fixed and floating rate income securities, including bonds, mortgage securities and other asset-backed and convertible securities.

Fund Information
Asset Class 
Fixed Income
Total Net Assets  As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
$274.56 Million
Fund Inception Date 
07/01/1999
Share Class Inception Date 
02/29/2008
Benchmark 
Bloomberg US Aggregate Index
Investment Style 
Multi-Sector
Lipper Classification 
Multi-Sector Income Funds
Morningstar Category 
Multisector Bond
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 05/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio2 
1.15%
Net Expense Ratio23 
1.14%
12b-1 Fee 
0.35%
Identifiers
Ticker 
-
Fund Number 
734
CUSIP Code 
355151200
Bloomberg Code 
-

Portfolio Managers

Sonal Desai, Ph.D

Florida, United States

Managed Fund Since 2018

Michael V Salm

Massachusetts, United States

Managed Fund Since 2024

Patrick A. Klein, Ph.D

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 2022

Albert W Chan, CFA®

Massachusetts, United States

Managed Fund Since 2025

Patricia O'Connor, CFA®

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 2016

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings

As of 09/30/2025 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
Franklin Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund OEMF-SWEEP MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO
Weight (%) 
6.34
Market Value ($) 
17,399,197
Quantity 
17,399,197
Security Name 
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4% 02/15/2026
Weight (%) 
4.10
Market Value ($) 
11,260,000
Quantity 
11,200,000
Security Name 
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.875% 11/30/2027
Weight (%) 
1.48
Market Value ($) 
4,073,653
Quantity 
4,000,000
Security Name 
United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.75% 07/31/2027
Weight (%) 
1.39
Market Value ($) 
3,808,057
Quantity 
3,850,000
Security Name 
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.125% 11/15/2032
Weight (%) 
1.31
Market Value ($) 
3,595,685
Quantity 
3,500,000
Security Name 
Fannie Mae Or Freddie Mac 5% 10/01/2055 FHLM
Weight (%) 
1.14
Market Value ($) 
3,134,377
Quantity 
3,160,000
Security Name 
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.875% 01/15/2026
Weight (%) 
1.12
Market Value ($) 
3,074,346
Quantity 
3,050,000
Security Name 
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3% 02/15/2049
Weight (%) 
1.10
Market Value ($) 
3,011,185
Quantity 
4,000,000
Security Name 
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.125% 11/15/2028
Weight (%) 
1.05
Market Value ($) 
2,890,504
Quantity 
2,900,000
Security Name 
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.125% 08/31/2030
Weight (%) 
0.97
Market Value ($) 
2,653,212
Quantity 
2,600,000

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  
$9.08
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
$0.0001
Income  
$0.4349
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.435

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 65-0926268
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  
0.3998
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  
0.3998
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 
16.32%
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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Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products

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Summary Prospectus - Franklin Strategic Income VIP Fund

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Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Strategic Income VIP Fund

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Annual Report - Franklin Strategic Income VIP Fund - Class 4

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Strategic Income VIP Fund

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Semi-Annual Report - Franklin Strategic Income VIP Fund - Class 4

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. 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. Low-rated, high-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. Floating-rate loans and debt securities are typically rated below investment grade and are subject to greater risk of default, which could result in loss of principal. Asset-backed, mortgage-backed or mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment and extension risks. 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. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large 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. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.