Franklin Income Fund Class A1

Frequently Asked Questions About FKINX

What does FKINX invest in?

This fund maintains a diverse portfolio, allocating capital across both equity and debt instruments. Its equity allocations largely focus on common stocks. The fixed-income component is extensive, embracing a wide spectrum of securities including fixed, floating, and variable rate bonds—both secured and unsecured—as well as those convertible into common shares. It further invests in senior floating rate and term loans, mortgage-backed securities, other asset-backed securities, debentures, and short-term instruments. A distinctive characteristic is the fund's ability to commit up to its entire asset base (100%) to debt securities classified as below investment grade.

What is the expense ratio of FKINX?

Franklin Income Fund Class A1 (FKINX) charges an expense ratio of 0.61%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is FKINX's dividend yield?

FKINX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.50%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

How big is FKINX?

Franklin Income Fund Class A1 (FKINX) manages $79.84B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is FKINX actively managed or an index fund?

FKINX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was FKINX launched?

Franklin Income Fund Class A1 (FKINX) launched in January 1986 and is managed by Franklin Templeton.