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FTFQX

Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund

As of 12/12/2025

NAV 1

$6.76

$0.00 (0.00%)
 

POP 2

$7.02

 
 

YTD Total Return At NAV 3

2.45%

 
As of 11/30/2025

Morningstar Overall Rating™ 4

Muni California Long

Overview

Fund Description

The fund seeks to provide investors with as high a level of income exempt from regular federal income taxes and California personal income taxes as is consistent with prudent investment management and the preservation of shareholders’ capital.

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. "

John Wiley

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 regular federal and California personal income taxes*
  • Portfolio diversification
  • Tenured investment team with expertise across market cycles

*For investors subject to the alternative minimum tax, a small portion of fund dividends may be taxable. Distributions of capital gains are generally taxable.

Fund Information
Asset Class 
Fixed Income
Share Class Inception Date 
09/10/2018
Fund Inception Date 
02/01/1977
Benchmark5 
Linked Bloomberg Muni Bond California Exempt/Muni Bond Index
Investment Style 
Municipals
Lipper Classification 
California Municipal Debt Funds
Morningstar Category4 
Muni California Long
Total Net Assets  As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
$13.02 Billion
Dividends & Yields
Dividend Frequency, if any 
Monthly
Distribution Rate at NAV6  As of 12/12/2025 (Updated Daily)
3.34%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver789  As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
3.25%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver79  As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
3.25%
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 07/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio10 
0.76%
Net Expense Ratio1011 
0.76%
Maximum Initial Charge 
3.75%
CDSC12 
1.00%
12b-1 Fee 
0.25%
Identifiers
Ticker 
FTFQX
Fund Number 
1112
CUSIP Code 
352518807

Portfolio Managers

John Wiley

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 1991

Chris Sperry, CFA®

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 2000

John Bonelli

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 2020

Michael Conn

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 2020

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings

As of 10/31/2025 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority
Weight (%) 
3.02
Market Value ($) 
393,198,251
Quantity 
411,225,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
1.60
Market Value ($) 
207,781,401
Quantity 
161,250,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
1.43
Market Value ($) 
185,492,369
Quantity 
143,336,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
1.43
Market Value ($) 
186,755,833
Quantity 
143,336,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
1.41
Market Value ($) 
184,118,237
Quantity 
142,645,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
1.40
Market Value ($) 
182,699,367
Quantity 
191,775,000
Security Name 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp Sales Tax Revenue
Weight (%) 
1.40
Market Value ($) 
182,425,044
Quantity 
184,264,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
1.06
Market Value ($) 
138,070,019
Quantity 
106,465,000
Security Name 
California Community Choice Financing Authority MP
Weight (%) 
1.01
Market Value ($) 
132,096,518
Quantity 
122,575,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
0.98
Market Value ($) 
128,156,813
Quantity 
130,746,000

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 12/12/2025
Less than $100,000 
3.21%
$100,000 - $249,999 
3.23%
Distribution Rate
As of 12/12/2025
At Net Asset Value (NAV) 
3.34%
30-Day SEC Yield
As of 11/30/2025
w/ Waiver 
3.25%
w/o Waiver 
3.25%
Taxable Equivalent Yield
As of 11/30/2025
w/ Waiver 
6.93%
w/o Waiver 
6.93%
Taxable Equivalent Distribution Rate15  As of 12/12/2025 (Updated Daily)
6.80%

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  
12/30/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
12/30/2025
Reinvestment Date  
12/30/2025
Payable Date  
12/31/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
Long-Term Capital Gains  
$0.0000-$0.0000 Estimates
Short-Term Capital Gains  
$0.0000-$0.0000 Estimates
Income  
Total Distribution Per Share  
Estimates
Record Date  
11/28/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
11/28/2025
Reinvestment Date  
11/28/2025
Payable Date  
11/28/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$6.80
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.01879326
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.01879326
Record Date  
10/31/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
10/31/2025
Reinvestment Date  
10/31/2025
Payable Date  
10/31/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$6.80
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.02206577
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.02206577
Record Date  
09/30/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
09/30/2025
Reinvestment Date  
09/30/2025
Payable Date  
09/30/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$6.72
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.01928731
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.01928731
Record Date  
08/29/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
08/29/2025
Reinvestment Date  
08/29/2025
Payable Date  
08/29/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$6.56
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.02142958
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.02142958
Record Date  
07/31/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
07/31/2025
Reinvestment Date  
07/31/2025
Payable Date  
07/31/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$6.53
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.02070984
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.02070984
Record Date  
06/30/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
06/30/2025
Reinvestment Date  
06/30/2025
Payable Date  
06/30/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$6.59
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.01931731
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.01931731
Record Date  
05/30/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
05/30/2025
Reinvestment Date  
05/30/2025
Payable Date  
05/30/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$6.57
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.02140415
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.02140415
Record Date  
04/30/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
04/30/2025
Reinvestment Date  
04/30/2025
Payable Date  
04/30/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$6.63
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.02008812
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.02008812
Record Date  
03/31/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
03/31/2025
Reinvestment Date  
03/31/2025
Payable Date  
03/31/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$6.72
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.01926218
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.01926218
Record Date  
02/28/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
02/28/2025
Reinvestment Date  
02/28/2025
Payable Date  
02/28/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$6.86
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.01837743
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.01837743
Record Date  
01/31/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
01/31/2025
Reinvestment Date  
01/31/2025
Payable Date  
01/31/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$6.81
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.02095451
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.02095451
Record Date  
Ex-Dividend Date  
Reinvestment Date  
Payable Date  
Reinvestment Amount  
$6.84
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.00068059
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.00068059

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 94-2450603
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  
0.000272
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.019035
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Feb 29
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000257
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.017994
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Mar 28
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000159
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.019923
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Apr 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000153
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.019268
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
May 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.00017
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.021338
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Jun 28
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000144
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.018135
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Jul 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000159
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.019919
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Aug 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000165
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.020727
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Sep 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.00014
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.017608
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Oct 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000156
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.01955
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Nov 29
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000156
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.019646
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Dec 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000159
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.019997
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
0.002091
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.23314
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 
7.83%
Dividends Received Deduction 
Section 163(j) 
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
Utah Resident Taxable Income 
Tax-Exempt Income By Jurisdiction
California 
97.00%
Florida 
0.67%
Guam 
0.03%
Puerto Rico 
2.08%
Wisconsin 
0.22%

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Pricing

Pricing History Chart

As of 12/12/2025 Updated Daily

Daily Fund Prices and Breakpoints

As of 12/12/2025

Share Prices

As of 12/12/2025
NAV1 (Net Asset Value)
$6.76
NAV Change1 
$0.00
NAV Change (%)1 
0.00%
POP2 (Public Offering Price)
$7.02

52-Week Range

Highest NAV  As on 12/12/2024
$6.92
Lowest NAV  As on 04/09/2025
$6.44
POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints

Investment

Sales Charge

POP

Less than $100,000 3.75%$7.02
$100,000 - $249,999 3.25%$6.99
POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints
Investment  
Less than $100,000
Sales Charge  
3.75%
POP  
$7.02
Investment  
$100,000 - $249,999
Sales Charge  
3.25%
POP  
$6.99

Documents

Product Literature

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Factsheet - Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund

Regulatory Documents

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Semi-Annual Report - Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund - Class A

PDF Format

Annual Report - Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund - Class A

PDF Format

Prospectus - Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund

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Summary Prospectus - Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund

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Statement of Additional Information - Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund

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Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund

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Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund

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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. Portfolios focused on a single state are subject to greater risk of adverse economic and regulatory changes in that state than a geographically diversified fund. 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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