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FKQTX

Franklin Federal Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Income Fund

As of 03/16/2026

NAV 1

$11.43

$0.00 (0.00%)
 

POP 2

$11.69

 
 

YTD Total Return At NAV 3

0.84%

 
As of 02/28/2026

Morningstar Overall Rating™ 4

Muni National Intermediate

Overview

Fund Description

The fund seeks to provide investors with as high a level of income exempt from regular federal income taxes as is consistent with prudent investment management and the preservation of shareholders’ capital. The fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of six to twelve years.

Strategy Statement

"In the Franklin Muni Department, we are committed to a conservative, disciplined investment strategy. We seek to provide shareholders with a high level of tax-free income while preserving capital. "

Benjamin C. Barber, CFA

Strategy & Benefits

Strategy
  • We believe an active, research-driven approach is critical, given 
    the size of the municipal market
  • Our team seeks to identify and capture attractive value 
    opportunities across the municipal bond landscape to deliver a tax-
    efficient portfolio
  • We place an emphasis on risk management, which is fully 
    incorporated into our research and portfolio construction process
Benefits
  • Monthly income exempt from federal taxesi
  • Portfolio diversification
  • Tenured investment team with expertise across market cycles
Fund Information
Asset Class 
Fixed Income
Share Class Inception Date 
09/10/2018
Fund Inception Date 
09/21/1992
Benchmark5 
Linked Bloomberg 1-15/10 Year Muni Bond Index
Investment Style 
Municipals
Morningstar Category6 
Muni National Intermediate
Lipper Classification 
Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds
Total Net Assets  As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
$2.06 Billion
Dividends & Yields
Dividend Frequency, if any 
Monthly
Distribution Rate at NAV7  As of 03/16/2026 (Updated Daily)
3.08%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver8910  As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
2.85%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver910  As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
2.69%
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 07/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio11 
0.82%
Net Expense Ratio1112 
0.72%
Maximum Initial Charge 
2.25%
CDSC13 
1.00%
12b-1 Fee 
0.25%
Identifiers
Ticker 
FKQTX
Fund Number 
1174
CUSIP Code 
354726507

Portfolio Managers

Benjamin C. Barber, CFA®

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 2020

James Conn, CFA®

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 1999

Garrett L Hamilton, CFA®

Massachusetts, United States

Managed Fund Since 2024

Francisco Rivera

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 2020

Daniel Workman, CFA®

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 2020

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings

As of 02/28/2026 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
Patriots Energy Group Financing Agency MP
Weight (%) 
1.47
Market Value ($) 
30,355,894
Quantity 
27,500,000
Security Name 
Public Finance Authority
Weight (%) 
1.24
Market Value ($) 
25,603,223
Quantity 
23,650,000
Security Name 
Public Finance Authority
Weight (%) 
1.23
Market Value ($) 
25,336,720
Quantity 
24,350,000
Security Name 
Tennergy Corp/TN MP
Weight (%) 
1.17
Market Value ($) 
24,166,017
Quantity 
21,895,000
Security Name 
Texas Transportation Finance Corp
Weight (%) 
1.12
Market Value ($) 
23,118,717
Quantity 
20,790,000
Security Name 
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp IV MP
Weight (%) 
1.02
Market Value ($) 
21,163,095
Quantity 
19,500,000
Security Name 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority
Weight (%) 
1.00
Market Value ($) 
20,605,101
Quantity 
18,555,000
Security Name 
Florida Development Finance Corp
Weight (%) 
0.97
Market Value ($) 
20,023,420
Quantity 
20,000,000
Security Name 
NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEV AUTH REV
Weight (%) 
0.87
Market Value ($) 
17,999,975
Quantity 
16,000,000
Security Name 
San Francisco City & County Airport Comm-San Francisco International Airport
Weight (%) 
0.85
Market Value ($) 
17,636,487
Quantity 
15,000,000

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 Accrual fund.
Monthly
Capital Gain Distributions 
June, December

Rates and Yields

Read important information about results and other investment disclosures
Distribution Rate & Breakpoints
As of 03/16/2026
Less than $100,000 
3.02%
$100,000 - $249,999 
3.04%
Distribution Rate
As of 03/16/2026
At Net Asset Value (NAV) 
3.08%
30-Day SEC Yield
As of 02/28/2026
w/ Waiver 
2.85%
w/o Waiver 
2.69%
Taxable Equivalent Yield
As of 02/28/2026
w/ Waiver 
4.81%
w/o Waiver 
4.54%
Taxable Equivalent Distribution Rate16  As of 03/16/2026 (Updated Daily)
5.02%

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
Distributions with future dates are estimates and those figures are not final
Record Date  
02/27/2026
Ex-Dividend Date  
02/27/2026
Reinvestment Date  
02/27/2026
Payable Date  
02/27/2026
Reinvestment Amount  
$11.59
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.02938252
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.02938252
Record Date  
01/30/2026
Ex-Dividend Date  
01/30/2026
Reinvestment Date  
01/30/2026
Payable Date  
01/30/2026
Reinvestment Amount  
$11.47
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03139844
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03139844

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 94-3170000
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  
Jan 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001824757
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.026173728
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Feb 28
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001643054
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.023567433
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Mar 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001538133
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.025993034
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Apr 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.00160987
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.027205333
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
May 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001707162
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.028849466
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Jun 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001572424
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.026572521
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Jul 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001692703
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.028605124
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Aug 29
Ordinary Dividends  
0.00181262
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.030631614
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Sep 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001653746
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.027946801
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Oct 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001884017
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.031838161
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Nov 28
Ordinary Dividends  
0.00161358
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.027268033
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Dec 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001868012
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.03156769
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
0.020420078
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.336218938
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Supplemental Tax Information
Foreign Source Income 
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends 
Direct U.S. Government Obligations 
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
8.74%
Dividends Received Deduction 
Section 163(j) 
100.00%
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
97.14%
Utah Resident Taxable Income 
74.12%
Tax-Exempt Income By Jurisdiction
Alabama 
7.04%
Alaska 
0.12%
Arizona 
3.05%
Arkansas 
0.70%
California 
7.55%
Colorado 
4.45%
Connecticut 
1.18%
Dist. of Columbia 
1.15%
Florida 
7.90%
Georgia 
3.63%
Hawaii 
0.29%
Idaho 
0.11%
Illinois 
7.50%
Indiana 
1.68%
Iowa 
0.77%
Kentucky 
2.36%
Louisiana 
2.43%
Maine 
0.17%
Maryland 
2.88%
Massachusetts 
1.66%
Michigan 
1.24%
Mississippi 
0.21%
Missouri 
1.43%
Nebraska 
0.40%
Nevada 
0.01%
New Hampshire 
0.22%
New Jersey 
2.74%
New Mexico 
0.12%
New York 
5.62%
North Carolina 
0.06%
North Dakota 
0.34%
Ohio 
2.00%
Oregon 
1.41%
Pennsylvania 
2.93%
Puerto Rico 
0.03%
Rhode Island 
0.08%
South Carolina 
3.91%
South Dakota 
0.72%
Tennessee 
2.55%
Texas 
8.66%
Utah 
0.26%
Virginia 
0.91%
Washington 
3.91%
Wisconsin 
3.81%

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.

Pricing

Pricing History Chart

As of 03/16/2026 Updated Daily

Daily Fund Prices and Breakpoints

As of 03/16/2026

Share Prices

As of 03/16/2026
NAV1 (Net Asset Value)
$11.43
NAV Change1 
$0.00
NAV Change (%)1 
0.00%
POP2 (Public Offering Price)
$11.69

52-Week Range

Highest NAV  As on 02/27/2026
$11.59
Lowest NAV  As on 04/09/2025
$10.86
POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints

Investment

Sales Charge

POP

Less than $100,000 2.25%$11.69
$100,000 - $249,999 1.50%$11.60
POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints
Investment  
Less than $100,000
Sales Charge  
2.25%
POP  
$11.69
Investment  
$100,000 - $249,999
Sales Charge  
1.50%
POP  
$11.60

Documents

Product Literature

PDF Format

Factsheet - Franklin Federal Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Income Fund

Regulatory Documents

PDF Format

Semi-Annual Report - Franklin Federal Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Income Fund - Class A

PDF Format

Annual Report - Franklin Federal Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Income Fund - Class A

PDF Format

Prospectus - Franklin Tax-Free Trust #1

PDF Format

Summary Prospectus - Franklin Federal Intermediate-Term Tax Free Income Fund

PDF Format

Statement of Additional Information - Franklin Tax-Free Trust #1

Mailed hardcopies unavailable.

PDF Format

Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin Tax-Free Trust

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PDF Format

Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Franklin Tax-Free Trust

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Risks

What Are the 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. An investor may be subject to the federal Alternative Minimum Tax, and state and local taxes may apply. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.

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