Fixed Income

FHAIX Franklin High Income Fund

  • Diversified portfolio. We invest in hundreds of securities representing various industries, thereby helping to reduce the potential negative impact any one security or sector may have on the fund's overall performance.
  • Extensive track record. With performance dating back to 1969, our fund has navigated a variety of economic environments.
  • Global fixed income expertise. Investors have full access to the research resources of the Franklin Templeton Fixed Income.
NAV 1 $0.00(0.00%)
$1.78
As of 10/31/2025
YTD Total Returns At NAV 2
7.73%
As of 10/31/2025
Total Net Assets
$2.85B
As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Morningstar Overall Rating™ 3
As of 09/30/2025

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Limited Offering of Class A1 Shares

Class A1 shares of this fund are only open to existing Class A1 shareholders. New investors may purchase Class A shares of the fund: FHQRX.

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Overview

Fund Facts

Fund description

The fund seeks a high level of current income, with a secondary focus on capital appreciation, by investing predominantly in higher-yielding, lower-rated corporate bonds.

Benchmark
ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained Index
Dividend Frequency, if any
Monthly
Fund Inception Date
12/31/1969
Distribution Rate at NAV 4As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Daily)
6.34%
Effective Duration As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
2.80 Years

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

As of 02/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio5
0.75%
Net Expense Ratio5,6
0.74%
Maximum Initial Charge
3.75%
CDSC7
1.00%
12b-1 Fee
0.15%

Identifiers

Ticker
FHAIX
Fund Number
105
CUSIP Code
353538101

Average Annual Total Returns

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Class A1

  • 2.97%1 Year
  • 9.93%3 Years
  • 5.00%5 Years
  • 5.74%10 Years
  • 7.24%Since Inception
    12/31/1969

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 09/30/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Finance15.59%
Energy12.89%
Health Care7.48%
Building7.10%
Industrial6.64%

Additional Fund Info

Share Class Inception Date
12/31/1969
Investment Style
High Yield
Lipper Classification
High Yield Funds
Morningstar Category
High Yield Bond

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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.

Commentary Highlights

June 30, 2025
  • Markets: There were large swings in financial market sentiment across the second quarter of 2025. During April, fixed income spreads generally widened amid US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcements due to fears that they could lead to a drop in growth and a new round of inflationary pressures. A subsequent 90-day pause for most of the increased levies and the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” spending package after quarter-end helped reduce fixed income market uncertainties.
  • Contributors: Security selection and ratings-quality tilt.
  • Detractors: Industry allocation and yield-curve positioning.
  • Outlook: We remain broadly constructive on high-yield (HY) issues and believe policy-related volatility presents only moderate incremental risk to the range of market outcomes over the longer term.

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income
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Managed Fund Since 2015

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Managed Fund Since 2020

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Managed Fund Since 2020

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Managed Fund Since 2020

Portfolio Manager Profile
Years of Experience
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Performance

Calendar Year Returns

As of 09/30/2025

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Class A1 - With Sales Charge (POP) (%)
Class A1 - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%)
ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained Index (%)

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns with sales charge reflect a deduction of the stated maximum sales charge. Returns without sales charge would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. 

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Ratings 3

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Overall Morningstar Rating
Overall Morningstar Rating: 4 out of 5 stars  
As of 09/30/2025
3 Years
3 Years: 4 out of 5 stars  
586 Funds in category
5 Years
5 Years: 4 out of 5 stars  
547 Funds in category
10 Years
10 Years: 4 out of 5 stars  
439 Funds in category
Rating Category
High Yield Bond

The fund's overall Morningstar Rating measures risk-adjusted returns and is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) rating metrics. 

Morningstar Style Box
As of 09/30/2025
Current Historical
Large
Medium
Small
Value Blend Growth
Style
Size

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Portfolio

Assets

As of09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Total Net Assets
$2.85 Billion

Positions

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Holdings
Fund
354
Benchmark
1,910

Portfolio Statistics

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Average Weighted Maturity
Fund
3.50 Years
Benchmark
3.91 Years
Effective Duration
Fund
2.80 Years
Benchmark
2.93 Years

Asset Allocation

As of 09/30/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Holdings Fund
Fixed Income
98.21%
Equity
0.30%
Cash & Cash Equivalents
1.49%

 

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Holdings

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Franklin Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund OEMF-SWEEP MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO
Martin Midstream Partners LP / Martin Midstream Finance Corp 11.5% 02/15/2028 144A
Wynn Resorts Finance LLC / Wynn Resorts Capital Corp 7.125% 02/15/2031 144A
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co 9.25% 04/15/2027 144A
EMRLD Borrower LP / Emerald Co-Issuer Inc 6.625% 12/15/2030 144A
Kedrion SpA 6.5% 09/01/2029 144A
Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC 8.875% 11/15/2031 144A
RR Donnelley & Sons Co 9.5% 08/01/2029 144A
Forestar Group Inc 6.5% 03/15/2033 144A
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc 4.625% 06/15/2029 144A

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. 

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Distributions & Tax

Distribution Frequency
MonthlyThis fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Capital Gain Distributions
December

Rates and Yields Read important information about results and other investment disclosures

Distribution Rate & Breakpoints 4

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Daily)
Less than $100,000 6.10%
$100,000 - $249,999 6.13%
$250,000 - $499,999 6.20%

Distribution Rate 4

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Daily)
At Net Asset Value (NAV)  6.34%

30-Day SEC Yield 8,9,10

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
w/ Waiver 5.63%
w/o Waiver 5.62%

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
Distribution amounts may be estimates

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02/24/2025
01/27/2025

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.

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Pricing

Pricing History

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Daily)

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Daily Fund Prices and Breakpoints

As of 10/31/2025

Share Prices

As of 10/31/2025

NAV  1(Net Asset Value)
$1.78
NAV Change  1
$0.00
NAV Change (%)  1
0.00%
POP  11(Public Offering Price)
$1.85

POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints

Less than $100,000
$100,000 - $249,999
$250,000 - $499,999

52-Week Range

Highest NAV As of 10/27/2025
$1.79
Lowest NAV As of 04/07/2025
$1.68

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Documents

Fund Literature
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Factsheet - Franklin High Income FundDownload Document
Product Commentary - Franklin High Income FundDownload Document
Regulatory Documents
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Annual Report - Franklin High Income Fund - Class A1Download Document
Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin High Income FundDownload Document
Semi-Annual Report - Franklin High Income Fund - Class A1Download Document
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin High Income FundDownload Document
Prospectus - Franklin High Income FundDownload Document
Summary Prospectus - Franklin High Income FundDownload Document
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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Low-rated, high-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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Most funds offer multiple share classes. Share classes are subject to different fees and expenses, which will affect their performance. 

Certain share classes are only offered to eligible investors as stated in the prospectus. Different minimums may apply to clients of certain service agents. All classes of shares are not available through all distribution channels. See the Fund's prospectus for additional information.

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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 ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained Index measures the performance of USD-denominated, noninvestment grade, fixed rate and taxable corporate bonds.
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Effective 9/10/18 Class A shares closed to new investors and were renamed Class A1 shares. This share class is only available for shareholders who purchased prior to the close of market on 9/7/18.

Investors should carefully consider a fund's investment goals, risks, sales charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.

Footnotes

  1. Net Asset Value - the amount per share you would receive if you sold shares that day. NAV Change indicates a change in the Net Asset Value from the previous business day.

  2. Figures are aggregate total return figures, have not been annualized and represent the change in value of an investment over the period indicated.

  3. The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or “star rating”, is calculated for managed products with at least a three-year history, and subject to change monthly. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product’s monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total return, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total return. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. Ratings do not take into account the effects of sales charges and loads. Morningstar Rating is for the specified share class(es) only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. 
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  4. Distribution Rate is calculated by annualizing the most recent distribution amount paid, divided by the NAV as of the date indicated. The Distribution Rate calculation includes income and return of capital, and excludes special distributions. The Distribution Rate is not guaranteed, subject to change, and is not a quotation of fund performance. 

  5. Gross Expense Ratio reflects the total annual operating expenses for the share class shown, prior to the deduction of any waiver or reimbursement. Actual expenses may be higher and may impact portfolio returns. Net Expense Ratio reflects total expenses after any fee waivers, implemented expense caps or reimbursements. If a fund has contractual fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements, the expiration date can be found by clicking on the information button next to the net expense ratio. Additional amounts may be voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Expense ratios are as of the most recent prospectus or annual report.

  6. Net Expense Ratio represents the expense ratio applicable to investors. 

  7. For net asset value (NAV) purchases, a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) may apply to shares redeemed within 18 months.

  8. During periods of rising inflation, fund yields can vary significantly from month-to-month and may not be repeated.

  9. With Waiver means the performance quote reflects any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers.

  10. 30-Day SEC Yield is calculated using the net income (interest and dividends) per share earned over a trailing 30-day period (annualized), divided by the fund’s share price at the end of that period. It may not equal the fund’s actual income distribution rate, which reflects the fund’s past dividends paid to shareholders.

  11. Public Offering Price – the purchase price for each share of the fund on a given day.  It includes the maximum initial sales charge, if any.

  12. 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.