Franklin Income Fund Class R6

Frequently Asked Questions About FNCFX

What does FNCFX invest in?

The fund employs a comprehensive investment strategy, allocating its capital across a varied mix of both fixed-income and equity instruments. Its equity investments are predominantly concentrated in common stocks. The debt portion of its portfolio is exceptionally diverse, encompassing instruments with fixed, floating, or variable interest rates. This includes various types of bonds, such as secured and unsecured obligations, as well as those convertible into common shares. Additionally, it may hold senior floating-rate and term loans, mortgage-backed securities, other asset-backed debt, debentures, and shorter-term financial instruments. A key characteristic is the fund's ability to commit up to 100% of its total assets to debt securities classified as below investment grade.

What is the expense ratio of FNCFX?

Franklin Income Fund Class R6 (FNCFX) charges an expense ratio of 0.42%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is FNCFX's dividend yield?

FNCFX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.70%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

How big is FNCFX?

Franklin Income Fund Class R6 (FNCFX) manages $80.16B 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 FNCFX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was FNCFX launched?

Franklin Income Fund Class R6 (FNCFX) launched in June 2013 and is managed by Franklin Templeton.