Overall Morningstar Rating
Rating Category: Muni Massachusetts
The fund's overall Morningstar Rating measures risk-adjusted returns and is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) rating metrics.
Morningstar Style Box
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Source: Morningstar®. The style box reveals a fund's investment style. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the long stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows the investment style (value, blend, or growth). For fixed income funds, the vertical axis shows the credit quality based on credit ratings and the horizontal axis shows interest-rate sensitivity as measured by effective duration. Placement is determined by fund portfolio holding figures most recently entered into Morningstar's database and corresponding market conditions. Shaded areas show the past 3 years of quarterly data. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Historical Morningstar Ratings
| Years | 3 |
| Ratings | |
| Number of Funds In Category | 35 |
| Years | 5 |
| Ratings | |
| Number of Funds In Category | 35 |
| Years | 10 |
| Ratings | |
| Number of Funds In Category | 27 |
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Overview
- Fund Description
- Strategy & Benefits
Fund Description
The fund seeks to provide investors with as high a level of income exempt from regular federal income taxes and Massachusetts 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 federal income taxes and Massachusetts personal income taxesi
- Portfolio diversification
- Tenured investment team with expertise across market cycles
Fund Information
Portfolio Managers
Performance
- Average Annual Total Returns
- Calendar Year Returns
- Cumulative Total Returns
- Risk Measures
Average Annual Total Returns
Average Annual Total Returns 12
2026
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Month End As of 01/31/2026 | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Inception 04/03/1985 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A - With Sales Charge (POP) (%) | -0.58 | 0.99 | -1.04 | 1.01 | 4.65 | |
| Class A - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%) | 3.30 | 2.28 | -0.29 | 1.40 | 4.74 | |
| Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index (%) | 4.70 | 3.22 | 0.86 | 2.32 | 5.75 |
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns with sales charge reflect a deduction of the stated maximum sales charge. Returns without sales charge would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
Calendar Year Returns
Calendar Year Returns 12
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Month End As of 01/31/2026 | YTD | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | Performance Inception Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A - With Sales Charge (POP) (%) | -3.23 | -1.15 | -2.55 | 1.55 | -14.39 | -3.04 | 0.51 | 2.64 | -4.40 | — | — | 04/03/1985 | |
| Class A - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%) | 0.54 | 2.70 | 1.25 | 5.50 | -11.05 | 0.74 | 4.43 | 6.64 | -0.16 | 4.63 | 1.02 | 04/03/1985 | |
| Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index (%) | 0.94 | 4.25 | 1.05 | 6.40 | -8.53 | 1.52 | 5.21 | 7.54 | 1.28 | 5.45 | 0.25 | — |
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns with sales charge reflect a deduction of the stated maximum sales charge. Returns without sales charge would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
Cumulative Total Returns
Cumulative Total Returns 12
The hypothetical growth scenario of $10,000 does not reflect the deduction of brokerage commissions or taxes that investors may pay on distributions or the sale of shares. Had they been reflected hypothetical values would be lower.
1985
2026
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Month End As of 01/31/2026 | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | 15 Years | Since Inception 04/03/1985 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A - With Sales Charge (POP) (%) | -3.23 | -0.58 | 3.00 | -5.12 | 10.59 | 45.14 | 538.76 | |
| Class A - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%) | 0.54 | 3.30 | 7.01 | -1.42 | 14.90 | 50.80 | 563.64 | |
| Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index (%) | 0.94 | 4.70 | 9.98 | 4.40 | 25.77 | 66.37 | 878.56 |
Historical Cumulative Total Returns
2026
Date Selected As of 01/31/2026 | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | 15 Years | Since Inception 04/03/1985 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A - With Sales Charge (POP) (%) | -3.23 | -0.58 | 3.00 | -5.12 | 10.59 | 45.14 | 538.76 | |
| Class A - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%) | 0.54 | 3.30 | 7.01 | -1.42 | 14.90 | 50.80 | 563.64 | |
| Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index (%) | 0.94 | 4.70 | 9.98 | 4.40 | 25.77 | 66.37 | 878.56 |
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns with sales charge reflect a deduction of the stated maximum sales charge. Returns without sales charge would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
If the sales charge (if applicable) had been included, the return would have been lower.
Risk Measures
Risk Measures12
| Statistics | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Bear Capture Ratio | 0.73 | 0.88 | 0.87 |
| Beta Bear | 0.84 | 1.00 | 1.05 |
| Beta Bull | 1.21 | 1.07 | 1.12 |
| Historical Tracking Error | 0.81 | 0.84 | 1.05 |
| Information Ratio | -1.72 | -1.11 | -1.10 |
| Standard Deviation (%) | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A - Without Sales Charge (NAV) | 3.86 | 5.75 | 6.66 |
| Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index | 3.42 | 5.60 | 6.17 |
| Sharpe Ratio (%) | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A - Without Sales Charge (NAV) | -0.20 | -0.43 | -0.53 |
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns with sales charge reflect a deduction of the stated maximum sales charge. Returns without sales charge would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
Portfolio
Assets
Positions
| Fund | Benchmark | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Holdings | 113 | 64,313 |
Portfolio Statistics
| Fund | Benchmark | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Weighted Maturity | 17.29 Years | 13.49 Years |
| Effective Duration | 7.65 Years | — |
Portfolio Allocations
- Assets
- Geography
- Sector
- Credit Quality
Assets
Asset Allocation
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| Fund | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 96.23% | |
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 3.77% |
Geography
State / U.S. Territory Allocation
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| Fund | ||
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 90.33% | |
| Wisconsin | 1.64% | |
| Puerto Rico | 1.28% | |
| Florida | 0.87% | |
| Texas | 0.60% | |
| New Jersey | 0.32% | |
| California | 0.30% | |
| South Carolina | 0.27% | |
| Washington | 0.21% | |
| Georgia | 0.20% | |
| Guam | 0.20% | |
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 3.77% |
Sector
Sector Allocation
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| Fund | ||
|---|---|---|
| Education | 27.44% | |
| Health Care | 20.69% | |
| Transportation | 11.98% | |
| Special Tax | 9.31% | |
| State General Obligation | 8.26% | |
| Housing | 7.53% | |
| Other Revenue Bonds | 4.42% | |
| Utilities | 3.80% | |
| Refunded | 1.52% | |
| Industrial Dev. Revenue and Pollution Control | 0.52% | |
| Local | 0.44% | |
| Lease | 0.32% | |
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 3.77% |
Credit Quality
Credit Quality Allocation 13
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| Fund | ||
|---|---|---|
| AAA | 15.73% | |
| AA | 43.01% | |
| A | 19.19% | |
| BBB | 10.85% | |
| BB | 0.76% | |
| Refunded | 1.52% | |
| Not Rated | 5.18% | |
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 3.77% |
Portfolio Holdings
Holdings
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
- Tax Information
Distributions
Distribution Schedules
Rates and Yields
Distribution Rate & Breakpoints
Distribution Rate
30-Day SEC Yield
Taxable Equivalent Yield
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
| Record Date | Ex-Dividend Date | Reinvestment Date | Payable Date | Reinvestment Amount | Long-Term Capital Gains | Short-Term Capital Gains | Income | Total Distribution Per Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2026 | 01/30/2026 | 01/30/2026 | 01/30/2026 | $10.54 | — | — | $0.02681559 | $0.02681559 |
Historical Distributions Per Share
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- Since Inception
| Record Date | Ex-Dividend Date | Reinvestment Date | Payable Date | Reinvestment Amount | Long-Term Capital Gains | Short-Term Capital Gains | Income | Total Distribution Per Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 12/31/2025 | $10.51 | — | — | $0.02758838 | $0.02758838 |
| 11/28/2025 | 11/28/2025 | 11/28/2025 | 11/28/2025 | $10.52 | — | — | $0.02410285 | $0.02410285 |
| 10/31/2025 | 10/31/2025 | 10/31/2025 | 10/31/2025 | $10.52 | — | — | $0.02852011 | $0.02852011 |
| 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 09/30/2025 | $10.42 | — | — | $0.02459753 | $0.02459753 |
| 08/29/2025 | 08/29/2025 | 08/29/2025 | 08/29/2025 | $10.17 | — | — | $0.02824391 | $0.02824391 |
| 07/31/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 07/31/2025 | $10.13 | — | — | $0.02546931 | $0.02546931 |
| 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2025 | $10.22 | — | — | $0.02410995 | $0.02410995 |
| 05/30/2025 | 05/30/2025 | 05/30/2025 | 05/30/2025 | $10.18 | — | — | $0.02696328 | $0.02696328 |
| 04/30/2025 | 04/30/2025 | 04/30/2025 | 04/30/2025 | $10.25 | — | — | $0.02465434 | $0.02465434 |
| 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 03/31/2025 | $10.37 | — | — | $0.02406986 | $0.02406986 |
| 02/28/2025 | 02/28/2025 | 02/28/2025 | 02/28/2025 | $10.59 | — | — | $0.02199791 | $0.02199791 |
| 01/31/2025 | 01/31/2025 | 01/31/2025 | 01/31/2025 | $10.51 | — | — | $0.02529912 | $0.02529912 |
| 12/31/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 12/31/2024 | $10.54 | — | — | $0.02498136 | $0.02498136 |
| 11/29/2024 | 11/29/2024 | 11/29/2024 | 11/29/2024 | $10.71 | — | — | $0.02559046 | $0.02559046 |
| 10/31/2024 | 10/31/2024 | 10/31/2024 | 10/31/2024 | $10.59 | — | — | $0.02422474 | $0.02422474 |
| 09/30/2024 | 09/30/2024 | 09/30/2024 | 09/30/2024 | $10.76 | — | — | $0.02220748 | $0.02220748 |
| 08/30/2024 | 08/30/2024 | 08/30/2024 | 08/30/2024 | $10.69 | — | — | $0.02611439 | $0.02611439 |
| 07/31/2024 | 07/31/2024 | 07/31/2024 | 07/31/2024 | $10.64 | — | — | $0.02495137 | $0.02495137 |
| 06/28/2024 | 06/28/2024 | 06/28/2024 | 06/28/2024 | $10.57 | — | — | $0.0225363 | $0.0225363 |
| 05/31/2024 | 05/31/2024 | 05/31/2024 | 05/31/2024 | $10.42 | — | — | $0.02617904 | $0.02460329 |
| 04/30/2024 | 04/30/2024 | 04/30/2024 | 04/30/2024 | $10.47 | — | — | $0.02390202 | $0.02390202 |
| 03/28/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 03/28/2024 | 03/28/2024 | $10.62 | — | — | $0.02477621 | $0.02477621 |
| 02/29/2024 | 02/29/2024 | 02/29/2024 | 02/29/2024 | $10.64 | — | — | $0.02304429 | $0.02304429 |
| 01/31/2024 | 01/31/2024 | 01/31/2024 | 01/31/2024 | $10.67 | — | — | $0.023541 | $0.023541 |
| 12/29/2023 | 12/29/2023 | 12/29/2023 | 12/29/2023 | $10.70 | — | — | $0.02481512 | $0.02481512 |
| 11/30/2023 | 11/30/2023 | 11/30/2023 | 11/30/2023 | $10.47 | — | — | $0.02321398 | $0.02321398 |
| 10/31/2023 | 10/31/2023 | 10/31/2023 | 10/31/2023 | $9.85 | — | — | $0.0226586 | $0.0226586 |
| 09/29/2023 | 09/29/2023 | 09/29/2023 | 09/29/2023 | $10.03 | — | — | $0.02194404 | $0.02194404 |
| 08/31/2023 | 08/31/2023 | 08/31/2023 | 08/31/2023 | $10.35 | — | — | $0.02314654 | $0.02314654 |
| 07/31/2023 | 07/31/2023 | 07/31/2023 | 07/31/2023 | $10.52 | — | — | $0.02152947 | $0.02152947 |
| 06/30/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 06/30/2023 | $10.52 | — | — | $0.02186476 | $0.02186476 |
| 05/31/2023 | 05/31/2023 | 05/31/2023 | 05/31/2023 | $10.45 | — | — | $0.02183925 | $0.02183925 |
| 04/28/2023 | 04/28/2023 | 04/28/2023 | 04/28/2023 | $10.55 | — | — | $0.01938909 | $0.01938909 |
| 03/31/2023 | 03/31/2023 | 03/31/2023 | 03/31/2023 | $10.59 | — | — | $0.02309287 | $0.02309287 |
| 02/28/2023 | 02/28/2023 | 02/28/2023 | 02/28/2023 | $10.41 | — | — | $0.01905647 | $0.01905647 |
| 01/31/2023 | 01/31/2023 | 01/31/2023 | 01/31/2023 | $10.70 | — | — | $0.01944919 | $0.01944919 |
| 12/30/2022 | 12/30/2022 | 12/30/2022 | 12/30/2022 | $10.40 | — | — | — | $0.02046356 |
| 11/30/2022 | 11/30/2022 | 11/30/2022 | 11/30/2022 | $10.44 | — | — | — | $0.01947235 |
| 10/31/2022 | 10/31/2022 | 10/31/2022 | 10/31/2022 | $9.92 | — | — | — | $0.01918948 |
| 09/30/2022 | 09/30/2022 | 09/30/2022 | 09/30/2022 | $10.04 | — | — | — | $0.01986877 |
| 08/31/2022 | 08/31/2022 | 08/31/2022 | 08/31/2022 | $10.51 | — | — | — | $0.01975333 |
| 07/29/2022 | 07/29/2022 | 07/29/2022 | 07/29/2022 | $10.81 | — | — | — | $0.0191652 |
| 06/30/2022 | 06/30/2022 | 06/30/2022 | 06/30/2022 | $10.50 | — | — | — | $0.01786813 |
| 05/31/2022 | 05/31/2022 | 05/31/2022 | 05/31/2022 | $10.77 | — | — | — | $0.01862119 |
| 04/29/2022 | 04/29/2022 | 04/29/2022 | 04/29/2022 | $10.68 | — | — | — | $0.018728 |
| 03/31/2022 | 03/31/2022 | 03/31/2022 | 03/31/2022 | $11.11 | — | — | — | $0.0178219 |
| 02/28/2022 | 02/28/2022 | 02/28/2022 | 02/28/2022 | $11.48 | — | — | — | $0.0162006 |
| 01/31/2022 | 01/31/2022 | 01/31/2022 | 01/31/2022 | $11.59 | — | — | — | $0.01683249 |
| 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2021 | $11.94 | — | — | — | $0.01927267 |
| 11/30/2021 | 11/30/2021 | 11/30/2021 | 11/30/2021 | $11.94 | — | — | — | $0.01664094 |
| 10/29/2021 | 10/29/2021 | 10/29/2021 | 10/29/2021 | $11.84 | — | — | — | $0.01597928 |
| 09/30/2021 | 09/30/2021 | 09/30/2021 | 09/30/2021 | $11.87 | — | — | — | $0.0169197 |
| 08/31/2021 | 08/31/2021 | 08/31/2021 | 08/31/2021 | $12.00 | — | — | — | $0.01804604 |
| 07/30/2021 | 07/30/2021 | 07/30/2021 | 07/30/2021 | $12.08 | — | — | — | $0.01791677 |
| 06/30/2021 | 06/30/2021 | 06/30/2021 | 06/30/2021 | $12.02 | — | — | — | $0.02080932 |
| 05/28/2021 | 05/28/2021 | 05/28/2021 | 05/28/2021 | — | — | — | — | $0.01801668 |
| 04/30/2021 | 04/30/2021 | 04/30/2021 | 04/30/2021 | $11.98 | — | — | — | $0.02044294 |
| 03/31/2021 | 03/31/2021 | 03/31/2021 | 03/31/2021 | $11.87 | — | — | — | $0.02319881 |
| 02/26/2021 | 02/26/2021 | 02/26/2021 | 02/26/2021 | $11.84 | — | — | — | $0.01992 |
| 01/29/2021 | 01/29/2021 | 01/29/2021 | 01/29/2021 | $12.09 | — | — | — | $0.021198 |
| 12/31/2020 | 12/31/2020 | 12/31/2020 | 12/31/2020 | $12.08 | — | — | — | $0.022545 |
| 11/30/2020 | 11/30/2020 | 11/30/2020 | 11/30/2020 | $12.05 | — | — | — | $0.022478 |
| 10/30/2020 | 10/30/2020 | 10/30/2020 | 10/30/2020 | $11.89 | — | — | — | $0.021906 |
| 09/30/2020 | 09/30/2020 | 09/30/2020 | 09/30/2020 | $11.95 | — | — | — | $0.02216 |
| 08/31/2020 | 08/31/2020 | 08/31/2020 | 08/31/2020 | $11.98 | — | — | — | $0.02373 |
| 07/31/2020 | 07/31/2020 | 07/31/2020 | 07/31/2020 | $12.07 | — | — | — | $0.022857 |
| 06/30/2020 | 06/30/2020 | 06/30/2020 | 06/30/2020 | $11.92 | — | — | — | $0.024057 |
| 05/29/2020 | 05/29/2020 | 05/29/2020 | 05/29/2020 | $11.91 | — | — | — | $0.022433 |
| 04/30/2020 | 04/30/2020 | 04/30/2020 | 04/30/2020 | $11.57 | — | — | — | $0.023717 |
| 03/31/2020 | 03/31/2020 | 03/31/2020 | 03/31/2020 | $11.79 | — | — | — | $0.025668 |
| 02/28/2020 | 02/28/2020 | 02/28/2020 | 02/28/2020 | $12.20 | — | — | — | $0.02175 |
| 01/31/2020 | 01/31/2020 | 01/31/2020 | 01/31/2020 | $12.05 | — | — | — | $0.024703 |
| 12/31/2019 | 12/31/2019 | 12/31/2019 | 12/31/2019 | $11.84 | — | — | — | $0.026095 |
| 11/29/2019 | 11/29/2019 | 11/29/2019 | 11/29/2019 | $11.84 | — | — | — | $0.023825 |
| 10/31/2019 | 10/31/2019 | 10/31/2019 | 10/31/2019 | $11.87 | — | — | — | $0.026282 |
| 09/30/2019 | 09/30/2019 | 09/30/2019 | 09/30/2019 | $11.89 | — | — | — | $0.026378 |
| 08/30/2019 | 08/30/2019 | 08/30/2019 | 08/30/2019 | $12.01 | — | — | — | $0.025598 |
| 07/31/2019 | 07/31/2019 | 07/31/2019 | 07/31/2019 | $11.83 | — | — | — | $0.02827 |
| 06/28/2019 | 06/28/2019 | 06/28/2019 | 06/28/2019 | $11.79 | — | — | — | $0.02474 |
| 05/31/2019 | 05/31/2019 | 05/31/2019 | 05/31/2019 | $11.77 | — | — | — | $0.028032 |
| 04/30/2019 | 04/30/2019 | 04/30/2019 | 04/30/2019 | $11.63 | — | — | — | $0.037 |
| 03/29/2019 | 03/29/2019 | 03/29/2019 | 03/29/2019 | $11.63 | — | — | — | $0.0287 |
| 02/28/2019 | 02/28/2019 | 02/28/2019 | 02/28/2019 | $11.47 | — | — | — | $0.0288 |
| 01/31/2019 | 01/31/2019 | 01/31/2019 | 01/31/2019 | $11.44 | — | — | — | $0.0278 |
| 12/31/2018 | 12/31/2018 | 12/31/2018 | 12/31/2018 | $11.42 | — | — | — | $0.0278 |
| 11/30/2018 | 11/30/2018 | 11/30/2018 | 11/30/2018 | $11.31 | — | — | — | $0.0269 |
| 10/31/2018 | 10/31/2018 | 10/31/2018 | 10/31/2018 | $11.21 | — | — | — | $0.0269 |
| 09/28/2018 | 09/28/2018 | 09/28/2018 | 09/28/2018 | $11.34 | — | — | — | $0.0173 |
Annually, a fund must distribute all realized capital gains net of realized losses, so the fund will not be subject to an entity level income tax. A fund’s capital gain distribution in a particular year may be a result of the disposition of holdings that appreciated in value during prior years. Thus, while the fund may gain or lose value over the course of a year, a capital gain distribution paid by the fund may not be indicative of current performance of the fund.
The distributable amount of net capital gains are paid on a per-share basis to all investors who hold shares of the fund on the record date of the distribution and are recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes as of the ex-date of the distribution, regardless of when the gains or losses arose in the fund. Net gains on holdings held long term by the fund would be distributed to shareholders as a long-term capital gain distribution no matter how long the shareholder has owned shares in the fund.
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Tax Information
Tax Information
Federal ID Number 94-2961783
Distributions per Share ($)
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
| Record Date | 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 | Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.025299118 | — |
| Feb 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.021997906 | — |
| Mar 31 | 0.000244535 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.02382533 | — |
| Apr 30 | 0.000250473 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.024403866 | — |
| May 30 | 0.000273931 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.026689352 | — |
| Jun 30 | 0.000244943 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.02386501 | — |
| Jul 31 | 0.000258753 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.02521056 | — |
| Aug 29 | 0.000286941 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.027956968 | — |
| Sep 30 | 0.000249896 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.024347638 | — |
| Oct 31 | 0.000289747 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.02823036 | — |
| Nov 28 | 0.00024487 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.023857984 | — |
| Dec 31 | 0.000280281 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.027308097 | — |
| 0.00262437 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.302992189 | — |
Supplemental Tax Information
Tax-Exempt Income By Jurisdiction
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Pricing
Pricing History Chart
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Daily Fund Prices and Breakpoints
52-Week Range
POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints
Investment | Sales Charge | POP |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $100,000 | 3.75% | $11.00 |
| $100,000 - $249,999 | 3.25% | $10.95 |
POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints
Historical Data - Daily Fund Prices
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Historical Pricing Results From 01/16/2026 To 02/16/2026
| Date | NAV | POP | NAV Change | NAV Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2026 | $10.59 | $11.00 | $0.01 | 0.00% |
| 02/13/2026 | $10.59 | $11.00 | $0.01 | 0.09% |
| 02/12/2026 | $10.58 | $10.99 | $0.01 | 0.09% |
| 02/11/2026 | $10.57 | $10.98 | $-0.01 | -0.09% |
| 02/10/2026 | $10.58 | $10.99 | $0.01 | 0.09% |
| 02/09/2026 | $10.57 | $10.98 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 02/06/2026 | $10.57 | $10.98 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 02/05/2026 | $10.57 | $10.98 | $0.02 | 0.19% |
| 02/04/2026 | $10.55 | $10.96 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 02/03/2026 | $10.55 | $10.96 | $0.01 | 0.09% |
| 02/02/2026 | $10.54 | $10.95 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 01/30/2026 | $10.54 | $10.95 | $0.01 | 0.10% |
| 01/29/2026 | $10.53 | $10.94 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 01/28/2026 | $10.53 | $10.94 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 01/27/2026 | $10.53 | $10.94 | $0.01 | 0.10% |
| 01/26/2026 | $10.52 | $10.93 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 01/23/2026 | $10.52 | $10.93 | $0.01 | 0.10% |
| 01/22/2026 | $10.51 | $10.92 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 01/21/2026 | $10.51 | $10.92 | $-0.01 | -0.10% |
| 01/20/2026 | $10.52 | $10.93 | $-0.04 | -0.38% |
| 01/19/2026 | $10.56 | $10.97 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 01/16/2026 | $10.56 | $10.97 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
Documents
Product Literature
Factsheet - Franklin Massachusetts Tax-Free Income Fund
Regulatory Documents
Semi-Annual Report - Franklin Massachusetts Tax-Free Income Fund - Class A
Annual Report - Franklin Massachusetts Tax-Free Income Fund - Class A
Prospectus - Franklin Tax-Free Trust #1
Summary Prospectus - Franklin Massachusetts Tax-Free Income Fund
Statement of Additional Information - Franklin Tax-Free Trust #1
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Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin Tax-Free Trust
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Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Franklin Tax-Free Trust
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Important Information
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Footnotes
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Distribution Rate is calculated by annualizing the most recent distribution amount paid, divided by the NAV as of the date indicated. The Distribution Rate calculation includes income and return of capital, and excludes special distributions. The Distribution Rate is not guaranteed, subject to change, and is not a quotation of fund performance.
With Waiver means the performance quote reflects any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers.
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30-Day SEC Yield is calculated using the net income (interest and dividends) per share earned over a trailing 30-day period (annualized), divided by the fund’s share price at the end of that period. It may not equal the fund’s actual income distribution rate, which reflects the fund’s past dividends paid to shareholders.
Gross Expense Ratio reflects the total annual operating expenses for the share class shown, prior to the deduction of any waiver or reimbursement. Actual expenses may be higher and may impact portfolio returns. Net Expense Ratio reflects total expenses after any fee waivers, implemented expense caps or reimbursements. If a fund has contractual fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements, the expiration date can be found by clicking on the information button next to the net expense ratio. Additional amounts may be voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Expense ratios are as of the most recent prospectus or annual report.
Net Expense Ratio represents the expense ratio applicable to investors.
For net asset value (NAV) purchases, a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) may apply to shares redeemed within 18 months.
Prior to 3/1/19, these shares were offered at a higher initial sales charge of 4.25%; thus actual returns would have differed. Total returns with sales charges have been restated to reflect the current maximum initial sales charge of 3.75%. Effective 9/10/18 Class A shares closed to new investors, were renamed Class A1 shares, and a new Class A share with a different expense structure became available. Class A performance shown has been calculated as follows: (a) for periods prior to 9/10/18, a restated figure is used based on the fund's Class A1 performance and including any Rule 12b-1 rate differential as exists between Class A1 and Class A; and (b) for periods after 9/10/18, actual Class A performance is used, reflecting all charges and fees applicable to that class.
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Taxable Equivalent Yield: The Taxable Equivalent Yield assumes the maximum regular federal income tax rate, maximum state personal income tax, and the Medicare tax on December 2025. Dividends are general subject to state and local taxes, if any. For investors subject to the alternative minimum tax, a small portion of fund dividends may be taxable. Distributions of capital gains may be taxable.