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ISIN
US3547238689
CUSIP
354723868
Inception Date
Aug 31, 1987
Min. Investment
$1,000
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond

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Performance

FRCOX Performance Chart

Franklin Colorado Tax Free Income Fund (FRCOX) is up 2.1% since the beginning of the year. FRCOX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FRCOX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,047.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Franklin Colorado Tax Free Income Fund (FRCOX) has returned 2.08% so far this year and 7.90% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FRCOX has returned 1.91% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.


Franklin Colorado Tax Free Income Fund

1D
0.09%
1M
1.91%
YTD
2.08%
6M
2.57%
1Y
7.90%
3Y*
4.56%
5Y*
0.93%
10Y*
1.91%

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

FRCOX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 31, 1987, FRCOX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.39%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.8 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -5.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, FRCOX closed higher 37% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 1, 1987 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst single day was Sep 30, 1987 at -6.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.28%1.49%-1.96%1.34%0.57%0.38%2.08%
20250.48%1.15%-1.46%-0.70%-0.58%0.77%-0.88%0.90%3.03%1.55%0.25%0.20%4.72%
2024-0.03%0.15%0.08%-1.26%0.29%1.70%1.03%0.66%0.99%-1.22%1.78%-0.95%3.21%
20233.06%-2.53%2.03%-0.07%-0.71%0.94%0.24%-1.48%-3.18%-1.83%6.99%2.79%5.98%
2022-2.69%-0.60%-3.04%-3.23%0.87%-2.21%2.62%-2.48%-3.98%-1.07%4.81%-0.13%-10.92%
20210.37%-1.92%0.90%0.95%0.51%0.28%0.77%-0.40%-0.92%-0.08%0.96%0.21%1.60%

Benchmark Metrics

Franklin Colorado Tax Free Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.71%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 31, 1987.

  • This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (15.99%) than losses (0.76%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of -0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
  • R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
4.71%
Beta
-0.00
0.00
Upside Capture
15.99%
Downside Capture
0.76%

Expense Ratio

FRCOX has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

FRCOX ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% 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.


FRCOX Risk / Return Rank: 7878
Overall Rank
FRCOX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8989
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FRCOX Sortino Ratio Rank: 9393
Sortino Ratio Rank
FRCOX Omega Ratio Rank: 9393
Omega Ratio Rank
FRCOX Calmar Ratio Rank: 6363
Calmar Ratio Rank
FRCOX Martin Ratio Rank: 5454
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Colorado Tax Free Income Fund (FRCOX) 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.


FRCOXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

+0.68

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

+1.60

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.67

1.37

+0.30

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.92

2.78

+0.13

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

10.33

12.44

-2.11

Dividends

Dividend History

Franklin Colorado Tax Free Income Fund provided a 3.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.35 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.


2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.35$0.46$0.39$0.28$0.28$0.26$0.30$0.42$0.37$0.36$0.44$0.46

Dividend yield

3.30%4.33%3.73%2.66%2.74%2.17%2.52%3.57%3.30%3.16%3.80%3.85%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin Colorado Tax Free Income Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.15
2025$0.06$0.05$0.05$0.06$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.46
2024$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.06$0.06$0.39
2023$0.02$0.02$0.03$0.02$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.28
2022$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.03$0.02$0.02$0.03$0.28
2021$0.01$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.26

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 Colorado Tax Free Income 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 Colorado Tax Free Income Fund was 15.80%, occurring on Oct 16, 2008. Recovery took 149 trading sessions.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-15.80%Oct 2008
8mo 26d7mo 7d
1y 3moJan 2008 - May 2009
Bear market2022
-15.64%Oct 2022
1y 3mo2y 11mo
4y 2moJul 2021 - Oct 2025
COVID crash2020
-10.74%Mar 2020
10d4mo 19d
4mo 29dMar 2020 - Aug 2020
2011 correction2011
-10.36%Jan 2011
3mo 17d6mo 20d
10mo 7dSep 2010 - Aug 2011
1994 pullback1994
-9.98%Nov 1994
9mo 20d4mo 17d
1y 2moFeb 1994 - Apr 1995

Drawdown Indicators


FRCOXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-15.80%

-56.78%

+40.98%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-2.72%

-9.10%

+6.38%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-6.77%

-18.90%

+12.13%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-15.64%

-25.43%

+9.79%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-15.64%

-33.92%

+18.28%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

0.00%

-1.80%

+1.80%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-1.98%

-10.71%

+8.73%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

0.77%

2.03%

-1.26%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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