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FISAX

Franklin Low Duration U.S. Government Securities Fund

As of 12/12/2025

NAV 1

$7.56

$0.00 (0.00%)
 

POP 2

$7.73

 
 

YTD Total Return At NAV 3

4.78%

 
As of 11/30/2025

Morningstar Overall Rating™ 4

Short Government

Overview

Fund Description

The fund seeks a high level of current income, consistent with preservation of capital. The Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. government securities, including adjustable-rate mortgage securities (ARMS) and fixed-rate mortgage securities and other mortgage-backed securities, including collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs). The fund also invests in direct obligations of the U.S. government, such as Treasury bills, bonds or notes or its agencies instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises. The fund currently targets an estimated portfolio duration of 1 to 3.5 years. 

Strategy & Benefits

Strategy
  • We focus on the shortest part of the U.S. government and agency MBS market.
  • Securities owned by the fund are guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities as to timely payment of principal and interest.
  • We do not invest in corporate credit or non-USD debt.
Benefits
  • Offers the best ideas across the government-related landscape, with a focus on agency MBS. 
  • High credit quality 
  • Attractive current income, low interest rate sensitivity and stability of capital. 

Investment Philosophy, Strategy and Approach

Investment Philosophy
  • The fund seeks a high level of current income, with preservation of capital, providing a short-duration, income focused solution that offers flexibility across the highest quality sectors of fixed income.
  • The Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. Government Securities, including adjustable-rate mortgage securities (ARMS) and fixed-rate mortgage securities and other mortgage-backed securities, including collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs).
  • The Fund also invests in direct obligations of the U.S. government, such as Treasury bills, bonds or notes or its agencies instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises.
  • We seek limited use of derivatives in the form of U.S. Treasury Futures for hedging Interest Rate Risk in the portfolio.
     
Investment Process
Fund Information
Asset Class 
Fixed Income
Share Class Inception Date 
10/20/1987
Fund Inception Date 
10/20/1987
Benchmark5 
Bloomberg US Government (1-3 Year) Index
Investment Style 
Government
Lipper Classification 
Short U.S. Government Funds
Morningstar Category4 
Short Government
Total Net Assets  As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
$379.43 Million
Dividends & Yields
Dividend Frequency, if any 
Monthly
Distribution Rate at NAV6  As of 12/12/2025 (Updated Daily)
4.71%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver789  As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
3.80%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver79  As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
3.64%
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 03/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio10 
0.99%
Net Expense Ratio1011 
0.84%
Maximum Initial Charge 
2.25%
CDSC12 
1.00%
12b-1 Fee 
0.25%
Identifiers
Ticker 
FISAX
Fund Number 
138
CUSIP Code 
353612302

Portfolio Managers

Michael V Salm

Massachusetts, United States

Managed Fund Since 2024

Jatin Misra, CFA®

Massachusetts, United States

Managed Fund Since 2024

Paul Varunok

New York, United States

Managed Fund Since 2003

Neil Dhruv

New York, United States

Managed Fund Since 2023

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings

As of 10/31/2025 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.125% 01/31/2027
Weight (%) 
5.36
Market Value ($) 
20,316,491
Quantity 
20,000,000
Security Name 
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.875% 04/30/2026
Weight (%) 
4.84
Market Value ($) 
18,336,588
Quantity 
18,238,000
Security Name 
Franklin Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund OEMF-SWEEP MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO
Weight (%) 
4.66
Market Value ($) 
17,650,445
Quantity 
17,650,445
Security Name 
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.5% 04/15/2027
Weight (%) 
4.01
Market Value ($) 
15,213,944
Quantity 
15,000,000
Security Name 
Fannie Mae Pool 2.027% 04/01/2044 FAR
Weight (%) 
3.55
Market Value ($) 
13,470,066
Quantity 
12,897,055
Security Name 
Fannie Mae Pool 5.5% 04/01/2053 FNMA
Weight (%) 
2.96
Market Value ($) 
11,229,716
Quantity 
11,060,245
Security Name 
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25% 03/15/2027
Weight (%) 
2.94
Market Value ($) 
11,150,077
Quantity 
11,000,000
Security Name 
United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.625% 01/31/2026
Weight (%) 
2.65
Market Value ($) 
10,037,311
Quantity 
10,000,000
Security Name 
Fannie Mae Pool 2.085% 04/01/2047 FNMA
Weight (%) 
2.14
Market Value ($) 
8,116,000
Quantity 
7,833,365
Security Name 
FANNIE MAE FRN 03/25/2061 2021-8 YF
Weight (%) 
2.00
Market Value ($) 
7,573,364
Quantity 
7,597,000

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 12/12/2025
Less than $100,000 
4.60%
$100,000 - $249,999 
4.63%
Distribution Rate
As of 12/12/2025
At Net Asset Value (NAV) 
4.71%
30-Day SEC Yield
As of 11/30/2025
w/ Waiver 
3.80%
w/o Waiver 
3.64%

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  
Ex-Dividend Date  
Reinvestment Date  
Payable Date  
Reinvestment Amount  
$7.55
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.02588113
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.02588113
Record Date  
Ex-Dividend Date  
Reinvestment Date  
Payable Date  
Reinvestment Amount  
$7.55
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03024221
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03024221
Record Date  
Ex-Dividend Date  
Reinvestment Date  
Payable Date  
Reinvestment Amount  
$7.55
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.02743743
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.02743743
Record Date  
Ex-Dividend Date  
Reinvestment Date  
Payable Date  
Reinvestment Amount  
$7.56
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.02969069
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.02969069
Record Date  
Ex-Dividend Date  
Reinvestment Date  
Payable Date  
Reinvestment Amount  
$7.53
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.02903478
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.02903478
Record Date  
Ex-Dividend Date  
Reinvestment Date  
Payable Date  
Reinvestment Amount  
$7.55
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.02812573
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.02812573
Record Date  
Ex-Dividend Date  
Reinvestment Date  
Payable Date  
Reinvestment Amount  
$7.54
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03045138
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03045138
Record Date  
Ex-Dividend Date  
Reinvestment Date  
Payable Date  
Reinvestment Amount  
$7.57
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.02960079
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.02960079
Record Date  
Ex-Dividend Date  
Reinvestment Date  
Payable Date  
Reinvestment Amount  
$7.56
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.02797036
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.02797036
Record Date  
Ex-Dividend Date  
Reinvestment Date  
Payable Date  
Reinvestment Amount  
$7.56
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03031141
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03031141
Record Date  
Ex-Dividend Date  
Reinvestment Date  
Payable Date  
Reinvestment Amount  
$7.54
Long-Term Capital Gains  
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.03170999
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.03170999

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 94-6605546
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  
0.026598
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  
Record Date  
Feb 29
Ordinary Dividends  
0.02818
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  
Record Date  
Mar 28
Ordinary Dividends  
0.028723
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  
Record Date  
Apr 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.029228
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  
Record Date  
May 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.031701
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  
Record Date  
Jun 28
Ordinary Dividends  
0.028599
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  
Record Date  
Jul 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.031238
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  
Record Date  
Aug 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.034042
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  
Record Date  
Sep 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.028858
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  
Record Date  
Oct 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.031515
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  
Record Date  
Nov 29
Ordinary Dividends  
0.032266
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  
Record Date  
Dec 31
Ordinary Dividends  
0.03062
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  
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
0.361566
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  
Supplemental Tax Information
Foreign Source Income 
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends 
Direct U.S. Government Obligations 
11.31%
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
Dividends Received Deduction 
Section 163(j) 
100.00%
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
Utah Resident Taxable Income 

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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)
$7.56
NAV Change1 
$0.00
NAV Change (%)1 
0.00%
POP2 (Public Offering Price)
$7.73

52-Week Range

Highest NAV  As on 09/08/2025
$7.57
Lowest NAV  As on 01/13/2025
$7.52
POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints

Investment

Sales Charge

POP

Less than $100,000 2.25%$7.73
$100,000 - $249,999 1.75%$7.69
POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints
Investment  
Less than $100,000
Sales Charge  
2.25%
POP  
$7.73
Investment  
$100,000 - $249,999
Sales Charge  
1.75%
POP  
$7.69

Documents

Product Literature

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Factsheet - Franklin Low Duration U.S. Government Securities Fund

Regulatory Documents

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Semi-Annual Report - Franklin Low Duration U.S. Government Securities Fund Class A

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Annual Report - Franklin Low Duration U.S. Government Securities Fund - Class A

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Prospectus - Franklin Low Duration U.S. Government Securities Fund

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Summary Prospectus - Franklin Low Duration U.S. Government Securities Fund

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Statement of Additional Information - Franklin Low Duration U.S. Government Securities Fund

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Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin Investors Securities Trust Funds

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Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Franklin Investors Securities Trust Funds

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Important Notice - Franklin Adjustable US Government Securities 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. Asset-backed, mortgage-backed or mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment and extension risks. 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. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.

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