FRUGX

About FRUGX

Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund Class C is a fixed income mutual fund focused on providing income through investments in securities backed by the U.S. government. Its primary allocation is to Government National Mortgage Association securities, known as Ginnie Maes, which are fully guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by the U.S. government. The fund predominantly holds intermediate-term government and agency bonds, maintaining an effective portfolio duration generally between 3.5 and 6.0 years, which positions it between short- and long-term government bond categories in terms of risk and return. With over 650 holdings and assets exceeding $2 billion, the fund’s diversified approach is designed to minimize credit risk while delivering steady monthly income distributions. It plays a significant role for investors seeking conservative exposure to interest rate trends and government-backed instruments within the broader fixed income market. Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund Class C is managed by Franklin Templeton and follows a benchmark of the Bloomberg US Government - Intermediate Index, aligning with its focus on high-quality, lower-risk government-related debt securities.