Effective 3/1/19, the maximum initial sales charge for purchases of less than $100,000 of Franklin Templeton’s long-term fixed income funds (Class A and A1 shares) was lowered to 3.75%. Please see the prospectus supplement for more information. If you have any questions, please contact your financial professional or call Shareholder Services.
Beginning on 10/19/18, Class C shares held for 10 years or more will automatically convert to Class A shares. Thereafter, Class C shares held for 10 years or more will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis. This conversion allows shareholders to take advantage of the lower expenses offered by Class A shares. Please see the prospectus supplement for more information. If you have any questions, please contact your financial professional or call Franklin Templeton.
Class A shares (NASDAQ: FRFLX) were renamed Class A1 and closed to new investors. Existing Class A1 shareholders may continue to add money to their accounts. A new Class A share (NASDAQ: FQFLX) launched with a different expense structure, in which new shareholders can invest. The fund also changed certain sales charges and commissions paid to dealers on Class A and A1 shares. Please see the prospectus supplement for more information. If you have additional questions, please contact your financial professional or call Franklin Templeton.
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For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us.
2020 Tax information will be posted by the end of February.
DISTRIBUTIONS (PER SHARE)
These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund (if any) and tax-exempt distributions accrued for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV and/or Form 1099-INT.
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Non-Taxable Return of Capital ($) |
Qualified Dividend Income ($) [further-information] |
All fund distributions will vary depending on current market conditions, and past distributions are not indicative of future trends.
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Performance data represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may differ from figures shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.