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FTFQX

Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund

As of 02/13/2026

NAV 1

$6.85

$0.01 (0.15%)
 

POP 2

$7.12

 
 

YTD Total Return At NAV 3

1.49%

 
As of 01/31/2026

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 Category6 
Muni California Long
Total Net Assets  As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
$13.03 Billion
Dividends & Yields
Dividend Frequency, if any 
Monthly
Distribution Rate at NAV7  As of 02/13/2026 (Updated Daily)
3.65%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver8910  As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
3.21%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver910  As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
3.21%
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 07/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio11 
0.76%
Net Expense Ratio1112 
0.76%
Maximum Initial Charge 
3.75%
CDSC13 
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 12/31/2025 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority
Weight (%) 
3.05
Market Value ($) 
392,546,638
Quantity 
411,225,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
1.62
Market Value ($) 
209,110,877
Quantity 
161,250,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
1.45
Market Value ($) 
186,350,294
Quantity 
143,336,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
1.44
Market Value ($) 
185,425,791
Quantity 
143,336,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
1.44
Market Value ($) 
185,866,478
Quantity 
142,645,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
1.41
Market Value ($) 
181,998,341
Quantity 
191,775,000
Security Name 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp Sales Tax Revenue
Weight (%) 
1.38
Market Value ($) 
177,727,257
Quantity 
184,264,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
1.08
Market Value ($) 
139,075,864
Quantity 
106,465,000
Security Name 
California Community Choice Financing Authority MP
Weight (%) 
1.02
Market Value ($) 
131,942,336
Quantity 
122,575,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
1.00
Market Value ($) 
128,828,670
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 02/13/2026
Less than $100,000 
3.52%
$100,000 - $249,999 
3.54%
Distribution Rate
As of 02/13/2026
At Net Asset Value (NAV) 
3.65%
30-Day SEC Yield
As of 01/31/2026
w/ Waiver 
3.21%
w/o Waiver 
3.21%
Taxable Equivalent Yield
As of 01/31/2026
w/ Waiver 
6.99%
w/o Waiver 
6.99%
Taxable Equivalent Distribution Rate16  As of 02/13/2026 (Updated Daily)
7.73%

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  
01/30/2026
Ex-Dividend Date  
01/30/2026
Reinvestment Date  
01/30/2026
Payable Date  
01/30/2026
Reinvestment Amount  
$6.80
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.02086225
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.02086225

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  
0.000082481
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.020872025
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Feb 28
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000072337
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.018305094
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Mar 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.00010295
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.019159226
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Apr 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000107365
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.019980756
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
May 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000114398
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.02128975
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Jun 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000103245
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.019214061
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Jul 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000110687
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.020599149
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Aug 29
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000114534
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.02131505
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Sep 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000103084
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.019184223
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Oct 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000117934
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.02194784
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Nov 28
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000100444
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.018692812
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Dec 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000115988
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.021585547
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001245447
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.242145533
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 
8.91%
Dividends Received Deduction 
Section 163(j) 
100.00%
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
Utah Resident Taxable Income 
Tax-Exempt Income By Jurisdiction
California 
96.50%
Florida 
0.92%
Guam 
0.16%
Puerto Rico 
2.37%
Wisconsin 
0.05%

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Pricing

Pricing History Chart

As of 02/13/2026 Updated Daily

Daily Fund Prices and Breakpoints

As of 02/13/2026

Share Prices

As of 02/13/2026
NAV1 (Net Asset Value)
$6.85
NAV Change1 
$0.01
NAV Change (%)1 
0.15%
POP2 (Public Offering Price)
$7.12

52-Week Range

Highest NAV  As on 03/04/2025
$6.86
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%$7.12
$100,000 - $249,999 3.25%$7.08
POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints
Investment  
Less than $100,000
Sales Charge  
3.75%
POP  
$7.12
Investment  
$100,000 - $249,999
Sales Charge  
3.25%
POP  
$7.08

Documents

Product Literature

PDF Format

Factsheet - Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund

Regulatory Documents

PDF Format

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

PDF Format

Summary Prospectus - Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund

PDF Format

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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