The reorganization of the team managing Franklin Federal Tax Free Income has the potential to benefit the strategy over the long term, but more time is needed to assess whether these adjustments, plus process changes, create material improvements. All share classes for this strategy retain a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Neutral.
Franklin Federal Tax Free Income C FRFTX
NAV / 1-Day Return
12.10
/
0.01
%
Total Assets
12.3 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.
1.180%
Expense Ratio
1.180%
Fee Level
Low
Longest Manager Tenure
25.06
years
Category
Muni National Long
Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity
Medium / ModerateMin. Initial Investment
1,000
Status
Open
TTM Yield
2.09%
Effective Duration
6.56
years
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The new head of Franklin’s municipal platform has made multiple changes.
