Because of a technical error, the Analyst Rating for one or more share classes of this fund was incorrect. We have resolved the error and corrected the Analyst Rating for all share classes affected by it. For further details, go to morningstar.com/learn/ar. The reorganization of personnel supporting Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income could benefit the strategy long term, but time is needed to assess if the adjustments and process changes are material improvements. The People Pillar was downgraded to Average from Above Average.
Franklin Federal Tax Free Income C FRFTX
NAV / 1-Day Return
12.11
/
0.01
%
Total Assets
11.3 Bil
Adj. Expense Ratio
Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain variable investment-related expenses, such as interest from borrowings and dividends on borrowed securities, allowing for more consistent cost comparisons across funds.
1.170%
Expense Ratio
1.170%
Fee Level
Low
Longest Manager Tenure
24.17
years
Category
Muni National Long
Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity
Medium / ModerateMin. Initial Investment
1,000
Status
Open
TTM Yield
2.34%
Effective Duration
6.96
years
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Process Pillar
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People Pillar
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The new head of Franklin’s municipal platform has made multiple changes.
