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FFQAX

Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income Fund

As of 02/13/2026

NAV 1

$10.88

$0.01 (0.09%)
 

POP 2

$11.30

 
 

YTD Total Return At NAV 3

1.48%

 
As of 01/31/2026

Morningstar Overall Rating™ 4

Muni National Long

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.

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

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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 taxes1
  • 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 
10/07/1983
Benchmark 
Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index
Investment Style 
Municipals
Morningstar Category5 
Muni National Long
Lipper Classification 
General & Insured Municipal Debt Funds
Total Net Assets  As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
$7.85 Billion
Dividends & Yields
Dividend Frequency, if any 
Monthly
Distribution Rate at NAV6  As of 02/13/2026 (Updated Daily)
3.68%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver789  As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
3.39%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver89  As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
3.39%
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 09/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio10 
0.77%
Net Expense Ratio1011 
0.77%
Maximum Initial Charge 
3.75%
CDSC12 
1.00%
12b-1 Fee 
0.25%
Identifiers
Ticker 
FFQAX
Fund Number 
1116
CUSIP Code 
353519804

Portfolio Managers

Benjamin C. Barber, CFA®

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 2020

James Conn, CFA®

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 2020

Garrett L Hamilton, CFA®

Massachusetts, United States

Managed Fund Since 2024

Francisco Rivera

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 1996

Daniel Workman, CFA®

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 2018

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings

As of 12/31/2025 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
Public Finance Authority
Weight (%) 
1.12
Market Value ($) 
88,039,948
Quantity 
184,234,136
Security Name 
Public Finance Authority
Weight (%) 
1.00
Market Value ($) 
78,463,412
Quantity 
122,250,000
Security Name 
New York State Dormitory Authority
Weight (%) 
0.80
Market Value ($) 
62,729,941
Quantity 
60,365,000
Security Name 
Tennergy Corp/TN MP
Weight (%) 
0.76
Market Value ($) 
59,285,466
Quantity 
55,000,000
Security Name 
San Mateo Foster City School District/CA
Weight (%) 
0.72
Market Value ($) 
56,107,870
Quantity 
50,000,000
Security Name 
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority
Weight (%) 
0.67
Market Value ($) 
52,202,190
Quantity 
50,725,000
Security Name 
Capital Trust Authority
Weight (%) 
0.60
Market Value ($) 
47,106,243
Quantity 
55,485,000
Security Name 
New York Liberty Development Corp
Weight (%) 
0.60
Market Value ($) 
47,342,362
Quantity 
40,000,000
Security Name 
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Weight (%) 
0.60
Market Value ($) 
47,360,928
Quantity 
46,270,000
Security Name 
California Community Choice Financing Authority MP
Weight (%) 
0.59
Market Value ($) 
46,555,220
Quantity 
43,250,000

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 
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 
3.55%
$100,000 - $249,999 
3.56%
Distribution Rate
As of 02/13/2026
At Net Asset Value (NAV) 
3.68%
30-Day SEC Yield
As of 01/31/2026
w/ Waiver 
3.39%
w/o Waiver 
3.39%
Taxable Equivalent Yield
As of 01/31/2026
w/ Waiver 
5.73%
w/o Waiver 
5.73%
Taxable Equivalent Distribution Rate17  As of 02/13/2026 (Updated Daily)
6.03%

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  
$10.80
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03340605
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03340605

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 94-2821264
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  
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.032386874
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Feb 28
Ordinary Dividends  
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.029001648
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Mar 31
Ordinary Dividends  
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.030494657
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Apr 30
Ordinary Dividends  
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.032067975
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
May 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000238762
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.033808173
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Jun 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.00021426
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.030338728
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Jul 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000230203
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.032596209
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Aug 29
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000238914
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.033829659
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Sep 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000215774
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.030553119
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Oct 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000246281
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.034872853
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Nov 28
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000208892
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.029578667
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Dec 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.000241012
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.034126783
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001834098
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.383655345
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 
14.36%
Dividends Received Deduction 
Section 163(j) 
100.00%
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
88.51%
Utah Resident Taxable Income 
67.99%
Tax-Exempt Income By Jurisdiction
Alabama 
3.85%
Alaska 
0.18%
Arizona 
1.72%
Arkansas 
0.15%
California 
10.01%
Colorado 
3.19%
Connecticut 
0.22%
Delaware 
0.09%
Dist. of Columbia 
1.80%
Florida 
8.69%
Georgia 
2.92%
Hawaii 
1.18%
Idaho 
0.22%
Illinois 
6.38%
Indiana 
1.94%
Iowa 
0.63%
Kansas 
0.28%
Kentucky 
1.21%
Louisiana 
3.33%
Maine 
0.02%
Maryland 
1.83%
Massachusetts 
1.67%
Michigan 
0.46%
Minnesota 
0.05%
Mississippi 
0.82%
Missouri 
0.60%
Montana 
0.18%
Nebraska 
0.42%
Nevada 
0.20%
New Hampshire 
0.64%
New Jersey 
2.98%
New Mexico 
0.26%
New York 
8.87%
North Carolina 
0.82%
North Dakota 
0.49%
Ohio 
2.13%
Oklahoma 
0.17%
Oregon 
1.14%
Pennsylvania 
1.36%
Puerto Rico 
0.66%
Rhode Island 
0.10%
South Carolina 
1.74%
South Dakota 
0.46%
Tennessee 
3.54%
Texas 
11.46%
Utah 
1.25%
Virginia 
0.53%
Washington 
2.54%
West Virginia 
0.72%
Wisconsin 
4.07%

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 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)
$10.88
NAV Change1 
$0.01
NAV Change (%)1 
0.09%
POP2 (Public Offering Price)
$11.30

52-Week Range

Highest NAV  As on 02/28/2025
$10.89
Lowest NAV  As on 04/09/2025
$10.18
POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints

Investment

Sales Charge

POP

Less than $100,000 3.75%$11.30
$100,000 - $249,999 3.25%$11.25
POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints
Investment  
Less than $100,000
Sales Charge  
3.75%
POP  
$11.30
Investment  
$100,000 - $249,999
Sales Charge  
3.25%
POP  
$11.25

Documents

Product Literature

PDF Format

Factsheet - Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income Fund

Regulatory Documents

PDF Format

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

PDF Format

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

PDF Format

Prospectus - Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income Fund

PDF Format

Summary Prospectus - Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income Fund

PDF Format

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

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Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income Fund

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Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Franklin Federal 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. 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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