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FHYQX

Franklin High Yield Tax-Free Income Fund

As of 03/10/2026

NAV 1

$8.93

$-0.01 (-0.11%)
 

POP 2

$9.28

 
 

YTD Total Return At NAV 3

1.27%

 
As of 02/28/2026

Morningstar Overall Rating™ 4

High Yield Muni

Overview

Fund Description

The fund seeks to provide a high current yield exempt from regular federal income taxes. Its secondary goal is capital appreciation to the extent possible and consistent with the fund's principal investment goal.

Strategy Statement

"In the Franklin Muni Department, we are committed to a conservative, disciplined investment strategy. For over 30 years, we have worked to provide shareholders with a high level of tax-free income."

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 income 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 
03/18/1986
Benchmark 
Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index
Investment Style 
Municipals
Lipper Classification 
High Yield Municipal Debt Funds
Morningstar Category5 
High Yield Muni
Total Net Assets  As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
$4.80 Billion
Dividends & Yields
Dividend Frequency, if any 
Monthly
Distribution Rate at NAV6  As of 03/09/2026 (Updated Daily)
4.10%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver789  As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
3.86%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver89  As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
3.86%
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 07/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio10 
0.79%
Net Expense Ratio1011 
0.79%
Maximum Initial Charge 
3.75%
CDSC12 
1.00%
12b-1 Fee 
0.25%
Identifiers
Ticker 
FHYQX
Fund Number 
1130
CUSIP Code 
354726887

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 2004

Daniel Workman, CFA®

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 2009

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings

As of 01/31/2026 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond Index ETF ETF USD 1
Weight (%) 
2.78
Market Value ($) 
131,456,000
Quantity 
2,600,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
2.37
Market Value ($) 
111,920,975
Quantity 
114,100,000
Security Name 
Public Authority for Colorado Energy
Weight (%) 
1.57
Market Value ($) 
74,180,918
Quantity 
60,100,000
Security Name 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp Sales Tax Revenue
Weight (%) 
1.11
Market Value ($) 
52,660,990
Quantity 
206,837,000
Security Name 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Weight (%) 
1.00
Market Value ($) 
38,069,621
Quantity 
Security Name 
San Mateo Foster City School District/CA
Weight (%) 
0.96
Market Value ($) 
45,146,868
Quantity 
40,000,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
0.96
Market Value ($) 
45,337,307
Quantity 
35,834,000
Security Name 
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency
Weight (%) 
0.96
Market Value ($) 
45,396,974
Quantity 
35,834,000
Security Name 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp Sales Tax Revenue
Weight (%) 
0.94
Market Value ($) 
44,382,048
Quantity 
45,065,000
Security Name 
District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp
Weight (%) 
0.87
Market Value ($) 
41,023,220
Quantity 
175,000,000

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 03/10/2026
Less than $100,000 
3.95%
$100,000 - $249,999 
3.97%
Distribution Rate
As of 03/10/2026
At Net Asset Value (NAV) 
4.11%
30-Day SEC Yield
As of 02/28/2026
w/ Waiver 
3.86%
w/o Waiver 
3.86%
Taxable Equivalent Yield
As of 02/28/2026
w/ Waiver 
6.52%
w/o Waiver 
6.52%
Taxable Equivalent Distribution Rate15  As of 03/10/2026 (Updated Daily)
6.60%

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  
$9.04
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03055916
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03055916
Record Date  
01/30/2026
Ex-Dividend Date  
01/30/2026
Reinvestment Date  
01/30/2026
Payable Date  
01/30/2026
Reinvestment Amount  
$8.92
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03206469
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03206469

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 94-2995330
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  
0.001218851
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.032685349
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Feb 28
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001099646
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.029488694
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Mar 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001602695
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.030002818
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Apr 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001666374
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.031194906
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
May 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.00179784
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.033655983
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Jun 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001640113
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.030703296
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Jul 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001741939
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.032609508
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Aug 29
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001766171
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.03306314
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Sep 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001612592
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.030188093
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Oct 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001843187
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.034504885
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Nov 28
Ordinary Dividends  
0.00156268
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.029253731
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Dec 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.001813338
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.033946105
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
0.019365426
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
0.381296508
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 
4.93%
Dividends Received Deduction 
Section 163(j) 
100.00%
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
70.64%
Utah Resident Taxable Income 
50.97%
Tax-Exempt Income By Jurisdiction
Alabama 
0.31%
Arizona 
1.69%
Arkansas 
0.59%
California 
27.49%
Colorado 
5.11%
Connecticut 
0.71%
Dist. of Columbia 
1.60%
Florida 
16.10%
Georgia 
0.76%
Idaho 
0.51%
Illinois 
2.07%
Indiana 
0.42%
Iowa 
0.09%
Kansas 
0.01%
Kentucky 
0.54%
Louisiana 
1.31%
Maryland 
0.34%
Massachusetts 
0.06%
Michigan 
0.56%
Minnesota 
0.16%
Mississippi 
0.37%
Missouri 
0.23%
Nevada 
1.84%
New Hampshire 
0.17%
New Jersey 
1.32%
New Mexico 
0.06%
New York 
3.08%
North Dakota 
0.04%
Northern Mariana Islands 
0.17%
Ohio 
3.61%
Oklahoma 
0.24%
Oregon 
0.46%
Pennsylvania 
2.50%
Puerto Rico 
6.03%
South Carolina 
1.58%
South Dakota 
0.24%
Tennessee 
2.21%
Texas 
9.40%
Utah 
0.55%
Virginia 
0.70%
Washington 
1.32%
West Virginia 
0.08%
Wisconsin 
3.37%

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 03/10/2026 Updated Daily

Daily Fund Prices and Breakpoints

As of 03/10/2026

Share Prices

As of 03/10/2026
NAV1 (Net Asset Value)
$8.93
NAV Change1 
$-0.01
NAV Change (%)1 
-0.11%
POP2 (Public Offering Price)
$9.28

52-Week Range

Highest NAV  As on 02/27/2026
$9.04
Lowest NAV  As on 04/09/2025
$8.42
POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints

Investment

Sales Charge

POP

Less than $100,000 3.75%$9.28
$100,000 - $249,999 3.25%$9.23
POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints
Investment  
Less than $100,000
Sales Charge  
3.75%
POP  
$9.28
Investment  
$100,000 - $249,999
Sales Charge  
3.25%
POP  
$9.23

Documents

Product Literature

PDF Format

Factsheet - Franklin High Yield Tax-Free Income Fund

Regulatory Documents

PDF Format

Semi-Annual Report - Franklin High Yield Tax-Free Income Fund - Class A

PDF Format

Annual Report - Franklin High Yield Tax-Free Income Fund - Class A

PDF Format

Prospectus - Franklin Tax-Free Trust #1

PDF Format

Summary Prospectus - Franklin High Yield Tax-Free 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?

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