- ISIN
- US3536121045
- CUSIP
- 353612104
- Issuer
- Franklin Templeton
- Inception Date
- Apr 14, 1987
- Category
- Convertible Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
FISCX Performance Chart
Franklin Convertible Securities Fund (FISCX) is up 11.7% since the beginning of the year. FISCX is currently trading at $26 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FISCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,237.
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Returns By Period
Franklin Convertible Securities Fund (FISCX) has returned 11.70% so far this year and 23.96% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FISCX has returned 12.44% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Franklin Convertible Securities Fund
- 1D
- 1.11%
- 1M
- 3.76%
- YTD
- 11.70%
- 6M
- 10.12%
- 1Y
- 23.96%
- 3Y*
- 16.01%
- 5Y*
- 4.34%
- 10Y*
- 12.44%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
FISCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 15, 1987, FISCX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FISCX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 16, 2019 with a return of +8.7%, while the worst single day was Dec 15, 2021 at -11.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.89% | -0.08% | -2.79% | 5.71% | 4.84% | 1.85% | 11.70% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.00% | -1.60% | -4.04% | 0.76% | 2.54% | 3.86% | 0.96% | 1.74% | 2.85% | 1.71% | 1.57% | -0.24% | 13.63% |
| 2024 | -0.63% | 1.80% | 2.72% | -3.12% | 3.31% | -0.11% | 1.31% | 1.75% | 3.07% | 1.06% | 7.37% | -2.63% | 16.62% |
| 2023 | 5.60% | -2.31% | 0.88% | -1.15% | -1.62% | 3.66% | 2.68% | -2.18% | -2.63% | -3.82% | 5.98% | 5.11% | 9.96% |
| 2022 | -6.91% | -0.65% | 0.06% | -6.01% | -3.47% | -5.25% | 4.92% | 0.97% | -4.78% | 2.87% | 3.57% | -1.69% | -15.95% |
| 2021 | 1.02% | 4.37% | -3.58% | 3.28% | -1.89% | 3.09% | 0.20% | 2.47% | -2.06% | 3.70% | -3.34% | -11.91% | -5.70% |
Benchmark Metrics
Franklin Convertible Securities Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.81%, beta of 0.49, and R2 of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 15, 1987.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (73.35%) than losses (66.91%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.81% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.49 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 4.81%
- Beta
- 0.49
- R²
- 0.60
- Upside Capture
- 73.35%
- Downside Capture
- 66.91%
Expense Ratio
FISCX has an expense ratio of 0.83%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FISCX ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Convertible Securities Fund (FISCX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| FISCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.17 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.26 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.37 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.80 | 2.78 | +1.01 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.17 | 12.44 | +2.73 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin Convertible Securities Fund provided a 8.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.26 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.26 | $2.36 | $1.12 | $0.46 | $1.68 | $2.02 | $3.20 | $3.47 | $1.35 | $1.50 | $0.82 | $0.81 |
Dividend yield | 8.53% | 9.94% | 4.87% | 2.22% | 8.70% | 8.10% | 11.30% | 16.05% | 7.09% | 7.68% | 4.62% | 4.68% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin Convertible Securities Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.11 | $2.36 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $1.12 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.46 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.56 | $1.68 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.83 | $2.02 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Franklin Convertible Securities Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Franklin Convertible Securities Fund was 49.16%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 488 trading sessions.
The current Franklin Convertible Securities Fund drawdown is 0.19%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -49.16%Nov 2008 | 1y 4mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 3moJul 2007 - Oct 2010 |
Bear market2022 | -34.37%Jun 2022 | 7mo 8d | 3y 3mo | 3y 10moNov 2021 - Sep 2025 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -31.32%Oct 2002 | 1y 8mo | 1y 25d | 2y 9moJan 2001 - Nov 2003 |
COVID crash2020 | -25.50%Mar 2020 | 27d | 2mo 11d | 3mo 8dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -20.99%Oct 1998 | 5mo 6d | 1y 1mo | 1y 6moMay 1998 - Nov 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FISCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -49.16% | -56.78% | +7.62% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.38% | -9.10% | +2.72% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.95% | -18.90% | +5.95% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.37% | -25.43% | -8.94% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.37% | -33.92% | -0.45% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.19% | -1.80% | +1.61% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.90% | -10.71% | +3.81% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.59% | 2.03% | -0.44% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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