Franklin Convertible Securities Fund (FISCX) Alternatives
Franklin Convertible Securities Fund (FISCX) belongs to the Convertible Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FISCX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to FISCX
FISCX charges 0.83% annually. Among mutual funds in the Convertible Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FISCX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Convertible Securities Fund | 0.68% | Jul 27, 1997 | FISCX vs CNSDX | |
| Virtus Convertible Fund | 0.71% | Apr 18, 1993 | FISCX vs ANNPX | |
| Advent Convertible and Income Fund | 0.75% | Apr 29, 2003 | FISCX vs AVK | |
| Lord Abbett Convertible Fund Class F3 | 0.82% | Jun 30, 2003 | FISCX vs LOCFX | |
| Lord Abbett Convertible Fund | 0.86% | Jun 29, 2003 | FISCX vs LCFYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FISCX
Among mutual funds in the Convertible Bonds category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Convertible Fund | 91 | Apr 18, 1993 | FISCX vs ANNPX | |
| Lord Abbett Convertible Fund | 90 | Jun 29, 2003 | FISCX vs LCFYX | |
| Lord Abbett Convertible Fund Class F3 | 90 | Jun 30, 2003 | FISCX vs LOCFX | |
| Harbor Convertible Securities Fund | 86 | May 1, 2011 | FISCX vs HICSX | |
| Columbia Convertible Securities Fund | 82 | Sep 24, 1987 | FISCX vs PACIX |
Top Performing FISCX Alternatives (YTD)
FISCX alternatives from the Convertible Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund | 4.22% | Jun 25, 1997 | FISCX vs CHI | |
| Lord Abbett Convertible Fund | 1.76% | Jun 29, 2003 | FISCX vs LCFYX | |
| Lord Abbett Convertible Fund Class F3 | 1.75% | Jun 30, 2003 | FISCX vs LOCFX | |
| Harbor Convertible Securities Fund | 0.67% | May 1, 2011 | FISCX vs HICSX | |
| Columbia Convertible Securities Fund | 0.04% | Sep 24, 1987 | FISCX vs PACIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FISCX
FISCX alternatives from the Convertible Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Convertible Bond Fund | 5.46% | Dec 26, 2007 | FISCX vs MCIFX | |
| Rational/Pier 88 Convertible Securities Fund | 8.50% | Dec 5, 2019 | FISCX vs PBXIX | |
| Calamos Global Convertible Fund | 10.43% | Dec 30, 2014 | FISCX vs CXGCX | |
| Virtus Convertible Fund | 14.09% | Apr 18, 1993 | FISCX vs ANNPX | |
| Harbor Convertible Securities Fund | 14.15% | May 1, 2011 | FISCX vs HICSX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FISCX
FISCX alternatives from the Convertible Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Convertible Bond Fund | -4.53% | Dec 26, 2007 | FISCX vs MCIFX | |
| Rational/Pier 88 Convertible Securities Fund | -5.74% | Dec 5, 2019 | FISCX vs PBXIX | |
| Calamos Global Convertible Fund | -6.16% | Dec 30, 2014 | FISCX vs CXGCX | |
| Harbor Convertible Securities Fund | -6.92% | May 1, 2011 | FISCX vs HICSX | |
| Lord Abbett Convertible Fund Class F3 | -7.02% | Jun 30, 2003 | FISCX vs LOCFX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -15.24% | Jan 2, 1968 | FISCX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | -2.21% | May 18, 1969 | FISCX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | FISCX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | FISCX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FISCX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | FISCX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | FISCX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | FISCX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | FISCX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | FISCX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With FISCX
What investors most often compare with FISCX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 94 | 0.99% | Oct 12, 2012 | FISCX vs VTIP | |
| Fidelity Convertible Securities Fund | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 35 | 1.37% | Jan 5, 1987 | FISCX vs FCVSX | |
| First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities E... | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds, Actively Managed | 88 | 2.96% | Nov 4, 2015 | FISCX vs FCVT | |
| TETON Convertible Securities Fund | Convertible Bonds | 44 | -3.62% | Sep 29, 1997 | FISCX vs WESRX | |
| Putnam Convertible Securities Fund | Convertible Bonds | 62 | -0.37% | Jun 28, 1972 | FISCX vs PCONX | |
| J P Morgan Exchange-Traded Fund Trust - Limited Du... | Short-Term Bond | 97 | 0.38% | Feb 2, 1993 | FISCX vs JPLD | |
| The Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund... | Convertible Bonds | 80 | 6.04% | Jul 3, 1989 | FISCX vs GCV | |
| Calamos Convertible and High Income Closed Fund | Convertible Bonds | 69 | -2.05% | May 28, 2003 | FISCX vs CHY | |
| Virtus Convertible and Income Fund II | Convertible Bonds | 84 | -0.21% | Jul 31, 2003 | FISCX vs NCZ |
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