Franklin Strategic Series - Franklin Templeton SMACS Advisor Cl Fd USD Ser I
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
$8.16
$9.69 M
7.55%
$0.62
3.10%
Vitals
YTD Return
3.3%
1 yr return
9.9%
3 Yr Avg Return
9.6%
5 Yr Avg Return
4.2%
Net Assets
$9.69 M
Holdings in Top 10
41.7%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 3.10%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 32.50%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
$8.16
$9.69 M
7.55%
$0.62
3.10%
FQTIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 3.3%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 9.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.2%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 7.01%
- Dividend Yield 7.5%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Monthly
Fund Details
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Legal NameFranklin Strategic Series - Franklin Templeton SMACS Advisor Cl Fd USD Ser I
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Fund Family NameFranklin Templeton Investments
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Inception DateJun 03, 2019
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Shares Outstanding1138664
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Share ClassOther
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerTodd Brighton
Fund Description
FQTIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FQTIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.3% | -5.0% | 8.8% | 3.05% |
| 1 Yr | 9.9% | -1.4% | 24.8% | 4.74% |
| 3 Yr | 9.6%* | -0.8% | 19.7% | 10.85% |
| 5 Yr | 4.2%* | -3.9% | 14.4% | 29.14% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 1.0% | 20.8% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FQTIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.5% | -9.4% | 9.7% | 50.93% |
| 2024 | -0.1% | -25.4% | 11.8% | 86.46% |
| 2023 | 4.9% | -4.7% | 12.2% | 57.80% |
| 2022 | -20.6% | -33.4% | 3.6% | 94.34% |
| 2021 | 1.1% | -8.4% | 9.8% | 24.60% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | FQTIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.3% | -5.0% | 8.8% | 3.05% |
| 1 Yr | 9.9% | -1.4% | 24.8% | 4.74% |
| 3 Yr | 9.6%* | -0.8% | 19.7% | 10.85% |
| 5 Yr | 4.2%* | -3.9% | 14.4% | 29.14% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 1.0% | 20.8% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | FQTIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.6% | -2.1% | 18.7% | 15.06% |
| 2024 | 8.0% | -12.7% | 18.9% | 51.61% |
| 2023 | 13.4% | 3.5% | 23.2% | 20.34% |
| 2022 | -14.4% | -29.1% | 47.8% | 92.80% |
| 2021 | 8.5% | -2.8% | 16.2% | 9.31% |
NAV & Total Return History
FQTIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| FQTIX | Category Low | Category High | FQTIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 9.69 M | 3.13 M | 31.3 B | 98.82% |
| Number of Holdings | 59 | 2 | 7288 | 97.09% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 2.79 M | -492 M | 6.47 B | 98.46% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 41.71% | 4.3% | 144.4% | 6.67% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Franklin IFT Money Market 12.21%
- Tenet Healthcare Corporation 7% 8.58%
- Bausch Health Companies Inc 8.5% 5.66%
- Bausch Health Companies Inc 6.125% 5.45%
- Community Health Systems Incorporated 6.875% 4.99%
- Weatherford International Ltd Bermuda 8.75% 4.22%
- Government National Mortgage Association 3.5% 3.80%
- Government National Mortgage Association 3% 3.50%
- General Motors Company 6.12% 3.19%
- Community Health Systems Incorporated 8% 3.15%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FQTIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 84.30% | 0.00% | 145.36% | 92.55% |
| Cash | 8.74% | -52.00% | 48.62% | 15.04% |
| Convertible Bonds | 6.97% | 0.00% | 17.89% | 1.54% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 99.76% | 93.74% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.59% | 81.37% |
| Other | 0.00% | -39.08% | 96.21% | 70.43% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FQTIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | 85.61% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 86.82% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 14.39% | 0.00% | 48.62% | 3.76% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | -20.24% | 42.26% | 63.42% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 97.24% | 80.14% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.17% | 64.90% |
| Government | 0.00% | 0.00% | 99.07% | 75.86% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | FQTIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 79.64% | 0.00% | 126.57% | 84.27% |
| Non US | 4.66% | 0.00% | 60.71% | 20.17% |
FQTIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| FQTIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 3.10% | 0.04% | 25.46% | 2.20% |
| Management Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.75% | 0.51% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.50% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| FQTIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.25% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| FQTIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| FQTIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 32.50% | 1.00% | 255.00% | 8.15% |
FQTIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| FQTIX | Category Low | Category High | FQTIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.55% | 0.00% | 11.76% | 15.37% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| FQTIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| FQTIX | Category Low | Category High | FQTIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 7.01% | -2.39% | 9.30% | 1.89% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| FQTIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.057 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.047 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 28, 2025 | $0.052 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2025 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.056 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $0.052 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2025 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 25, 2025 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 28, 2025 | $0.050 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.052 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 28, 2024 | $0.054 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.054 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 27, 2024 | $0.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $0.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 25, 2024 | $0.052 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2024 | $0.052 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 26, 2024 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 26, 2024 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2023 | $0.050 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 27, 2023 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 26, 2023 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2023 | $0.048 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 28, 2023 | $0.050 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 26, 2023 | $0.050 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2023 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 25, 2023 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 25, 2023 | $0.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2023 | $0.054 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 23, 2023 | $0.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 26, 2023 | $0.052 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2022 | $0.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 25, 2022 | $0.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 26, 2022 | $0.044 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2022 | $0.054 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 26, 2022 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 26, 2022 | $0.056 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2022 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 25, 2022 | $0.047 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 26, 2022 | $0.045 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2022 | $0.054 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 23, 2022 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 26, 2022 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2021 | $0.118 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 01, 2021 | $0.059 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 01, 2021 | $0.056 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 01, 2021 | $0.058 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 02, 2021 | $0.058 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 01, 2021 | $0.058 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2021 | $0.059 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 03, 2021 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 01, 2021 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 01, 2021 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 01, 2021 | $0.054 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 01, 2020 | $0.113 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 02, 2020 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 01, 2020 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 01, 2020 | $0.050 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 03, 2020 | $0.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 01, 2020 | $0.050 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 2020 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 01, 2020 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 01, 2020 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 02, 2020 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 03, 2020 | $0.067 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 02, 2019 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 01, 2019 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 01, 2019 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 03, 2019 | $0.067 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 01, 2019 | $0.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 01, 2019 | $0.039 | OrdinaryDividend |
FQTIX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Todd Brighton
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 03, 2019
2.99
3.0%
Todd Brighton is a vice president, portfolio manager and research analyst for Franklin Templeton Multi-Asset Solutions. He is the lead manager of the Franklin Liberty US Low Volatility ETF. Mr. Brighton analyzes equity and equity-linked investments for the Core/Hybrid team and specializes in the development of volatility-based strategies. Mr. Brighton joined Franklin Templeton in 2000. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of San Francisco.
Brendan Circle
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 03, 2019
2.99
3.0%
Brendan Circle is a vice president, portfolio manager, and research analyst for Franklin Templeton Multi-Asset Solutions. In this role, Mr. Circle serves as a comanager of Franklin Income Fund and related portfolios, as well as Franklin Managed Income Fund. He also specializes in analyzing investment opportunities across the fixed income markets for the Multi-Asset Solutions team. Mr. Circle joined Franklin Templeton in 2014. Mr. Circle is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder, as well as a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of San Francisco.
Edward Perks
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 03, 2019
2.99
3.0%
Edward Perks is chief investment officer of Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions and president of Franklin Advisers, Inc. In this role, Mr. Perks has oversight of myriad multi-asset investment capabilities designed to meet client needs for specific investment solutions. Mr. Perks joined Franklin Templeton in 1992. Mr. Perks holds a B.A. in economics and political science from Yale University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder, a member of the CFA Institute, and the Security Analysts of San Francisco (SASF).
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.13 | 37.79 | 7.49 | 4.25 |