FISCX vs. FRIAX
Compare and contrast key facts about Franklin Convertible Securities Fund (FISCX) and Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class (FRIAX).
FISCX is managed by Franklin Templeton. It was launched on Apr 14, 1987. FRIAX is managed by Franklin Templeton. It was launched on Aug 28, 1997.
Performance
FISCX vs. FRIAX - Performance Comparison
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FISCX vs. FRIAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FISCX Franklin Convertible Securities Fund | -3.19% | 13.63% | 16.62% | 9.96% | -15.95% | -5.70% | 46.28% | 33.99% | 4.15% | 17.98% |
FRIAX Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | 2.21% | 12.02% | 7.29% | 8.84% | -5.36% | 17.51% | 3.72% | 16.02% | -5.23% | 8.63% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FISCX achieves a -3.19% return, which is significantly lower than FRIAX's 2.21% return. Over the past 10 years, FISCX has outperformed FRIAX with an annualized return of 11.24%, while FRIAX has yielded a comparatively lower 7.73% annualized return.
FISCX
- 1D
- -0.82%
- 1M
- -4.91%
- YTD
- -3.19%
- 6M
- -0.23%
- 1Y
- 13.11%
- 3Y*
- 10.67%
- 5Y*
- 1.92%
- 10Y*
- 11.24%
FRIAX
- 1D
- 0.40%
- 1M
- -2.67%
- YTD
- 2.21%
- 6M
- 4.79%
- 1Y
- 11.92%
- 3Y*
- 9.16%
- 5Y*
- 6.70%
- 10Y*
- 7.73%
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FISCX vs. FRIAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FISCX has a 0.83% expense ratio, which is higher than FRIAX's 0.46% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FISCX vs. FRIAX — Risk / Return Rank
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FISCX vs. FRIAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Convertible Securities Fund (FISCX) and Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class (FRIAX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| FISCX | FRIAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.06 | 1.65 | -0.59 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.50 | 2.39 | -0.89 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.40 | -0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.51 | 1.87 | -0.35 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.28 | 9.19 | -2.91 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| FISCX | FRIAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.06 | 1.65 | -0.59 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.16 | 0.84 | -0.68 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.84 | 0.83 | +0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.78 | 0.79 | -0.01 |
Correlation
The correlation between FISCX and FRIAX is 0.62, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
FISCX vs. FRIAX - Dividend Comparison
FISCX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 10.23%, more than FRIAX's 5.75% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FISCX Franklin Convertible Securities Fund | 10.23% | 9.94% | 4.87% | 2.22% | 8.70% | 8.10% | 11.30% | 16.05% | 7.09% | 7.68% | 4.62% | 4.68% |
FRIAX Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | 5.75% | 5.75% | 5.74% | 5.67% | 5.24% | 6.70% | 5.37% | 5.25% | 5.80% | 5.20% | 4.92% | 5.93% |
Drawdowns
FISCX vs. FRIAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FISCX drawdown since its inception was -49.16%, which is greater than FRIAX's maximum drawdown of -43.23%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FISCX and FRIAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FISCX | FRIAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -49.16% | -43.23% | -5.93% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.45% | -6.38% | -1.07% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.37% | -13.63% | -20.74% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.37% | -24.10% | -10.27% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.38% | -2.67% | -3.71% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.93% | -3.94% | -2.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.79% | 1.30% | +0.49% |
Volatility
FISCX vs. FRIAX - Volatility Comparison
Franklin Convertible Securities Fund (FISCX) has a higher volatility of 4.43% compared to Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class (FRIAX) at 2.10%. This indicates that FISCX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FRIAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FISCX | FRIAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.43% | 2.10% | +2.33% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.34% | 3.83% | +4.51% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 12.13% | 7.55% | +4.58% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 12.44% | 8.03% | +4.41% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 13.42% | 9.34% | +4.08% |