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ISIN
US3547237442
CUSIP
354723744
Inception Date
Oct 2, 1988
Min. Investment
$1,000
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond

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Performance

FXCTX Performance Chart

Franklin Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund (FXCTX) is up 1.6% since the beginning of the year. FXCTX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FXCTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,034.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Franklin Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund (FXCTX) has returned 1.59% so far this year and 8.36% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FXCTX has returned 1.43% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.


Franklin Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund

1D
-0.11%
1M
0.69%
YTD
1.59%
6M
2.07%
1Y
8.36%
3Y*
4.32%
5Y*
0.67%
10Y*
1.43%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-0.74%
1M
4.90%
YTD
10.35%
6M
10.28%
1Y
26.52%
3Y*
20.83%
5Y*
12.30%
10Y*
13.66%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

FXCTX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 1988, FXCTX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.34%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 17.0 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -5.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, FXCTX closed higher 36% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +3.0%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2008 at -3.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.58%1.54%-2.22%1.14%0.69%-0.11%1.59%
20250.39%1.32%-1.94%-0.74%-0.42%0.81%-0.77%0.96%2.98%1.71%0.33%0.04%4.67%
2024-0.42%0.34%0.13%-1.53%-0.19%2.25%0.79%0.47%1.30%-1.50%2.23%-1.37%2.44%
20233.28%-2.64%2.28%-0.12%-0.99%1.02%0.23%-1.75%-3.16%-2.00%7.85%2.71%6.36%
2022-2.67%-0.86%-3.37%-3.28%0.97%-2.61%2.89%-2.83%-4.47%-0.72%5.57%-0.21%-11.42%
20210.40%-1.36%0.62%0.88%0.17%0.28%0.75%-0.50%-0.81%-0.03%0.97%0.19%1.54%

Benchmark Metrics

Franklin Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.09%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 03, 1988.

  • This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (14.57%) than losses (2.19%) - 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
4.09%
Beta
0.00
0.00
Upside Capture
14.57%
Downside Capture
2.19%

Expense Ratio

FXCTX has an expense ratio of 0.76%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

FXCTX ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% 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.


FXCTX Risk / Return Rank: 6565
Overall Rank
FXCTX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7070
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FXCTX Sortino Ratio Rank: 7777
Sortino Ratio Rank
FXCTX Omega Ratio Rank: 8686
Omega Ratio Rank
FXCTX Calmar Ratio Rank: 4747
Calmar Ratio Rank
FXCTX Martin Ratio Rank: 4242
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 Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund (FXCTX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.


FXCTXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.45

2.24

+0.21

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.71

3.07

+0.64

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.59

1.41

+0.19

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.62

2.93

-0.31

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.96

13.52

-4.56

Dividends

Dividend History

Franklin Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund provided a 2.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.27 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.4020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.27$0.35$0.30$0.23$0.22$0.23$0.28$0.38$0.33$0.32$0.34$0.39

Dividend yield

2.94%3.81%3.29%2.53%2.53%2.21%2.75%3.69%3.26%3.11%3.23%3.69%

Monthly Dividends

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


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.11
2025$0.05$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.35
2024$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.04$0.04$0.30
2023$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.23
2022$0.02$0.01$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.22
2021$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.23

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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund was 16.49%, occurring on Oct 25, 2022. Recovery took 748 trading sessions.

The current Franklin Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund drawdown is 0.53%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-16.49%Oct 2022
1y 3mo2y 12mo
4y 3moJul 2021 - Oct 2025
Financial crisis2007–2009
-13.73%Oct 2008
8mo 25d7mo 1d
1y 3moJan 2008 - May 2009
2013 correction2013
-10.25%Sep 2013
9mo 10d1y 1mo
1y 10moDec 2012 - Oct 2014
1994 correction1994
-10.14%Nov 1994
9mo 23d5mo
1y 2moFeb 1994 - Apr 1995
COVID crash2020
-9.11%Mar 2020
10d4mo 23d
5mo 3dMar 2020 - Aug 2020

Drawdown Indicators


FXCTXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-16.49%

-56.78%

+40.29%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-3.01%

-9.10%

+6.09%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-7.17%

-18.90%

+11.73%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-16.49%

-25.43%

+8.94%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-16.49%

-33.92%

+17.43%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-0.53%

-0.74%

+0.21%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-2.07%

-10.72%

+8.65%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

0.88%

1.97%

-1.09%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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