FTTMX vs. FKGRX
Compare and contrast key facts about Franklin Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund (FTTMX) and Franklin Growth Fund (FKGRX).
FTTMX is managed by Franklin Templeton. It was launched on Apr 2, 1985. FKGRX is managed by Franklin Templeton. It was launched on Apr 1, 1948.
Performance
FTTMX vs. FKGRX - Performance Comparison
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FTTMX vs. FKGRX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FTTMX Franklin Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund | -0.42% | 4.37% | 2.68% | 5.59% | -10.64% | 1.08% | 5.20% | 7.75% | 0.85% | 3.03% |
FKGRX Franklin Growth Fund | -5.57% | 15.38% | 17.96% | 27.54% | -25.32% | 21.61% | 30.71% | 32.08% | -3.37% | 26.31% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FTTMX achieves a -0.42% return, which is significantly higher than FKGRX's -5.57% return. Over the past 10 years, FTTMX has underperformed FKGRX with an annualized return of 1.81%, while FKGRX has yielded a comparatively higher 12.88% annualized return.
FTTMX
- 1D
- 0.29%
- 1M
- -1.80%
- YTD
- -0.42%
- 6M
- 1.00%
- 1Y
- 3.31%
- 3Y*
- 3.27%
- 5Y*
- 0.42%
- 10Y*
- 1.81%
FKGRX
- 1D
- 3.23%
- 1M
- -5.71%
- YTD
- -5.57%
- 6M
- -4.46%
- 1Y
- 15.13%
- 3Y*
- 14.51%
- 5Y*
- 7.54%
- 10Y*
- 12.88%
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FTTMX vs. FKGRX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FTTMX has a 0.68% expense ratio, which is lower than FKGRX's 0.79% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FTTMX vs. FKGRX — Risk / Return Rank
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FTTMX vs. FKGRX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund (FTTMX) and Franklin Growth Fund (FKGRX). 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.
| FTTMX | FKGRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.78 | 0.83 | -0.06 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.08 | 1.34 | -0.26 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.19 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.97 | 1.39 | -0.42 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.02 | 5.21 | -2.19 |
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
| FTTMX | FKGRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.78 | 0.83 | -0.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.10 | 0.39 | -0.28 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.46 | 0.66 | -0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.11 | 0.69 | +0.42 |
Correlation
The correlation between FTTMX and FKGRX is 0.01, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
FTTMX vs. FKGRX - Dividend Comparison
FTTMX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.33%, less than FKGRX's 15.22% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FTTMX Franklin Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund | 3.33% | 4.31% | 3.69% | 2.78% | 2.84% | 2.34% | 2.50% | 3.24% | 3.13% | 2.97% | 3.59% | 3.23% |
FKGRX Franklin Growth Fund | 15.22% | 14.37% | 8.34% | 6.26% | 10.49% | 9.19% | 7.97% | 5.75% | 1.65% | 2.38% | 3.26% | 3.88% |
Drawdowns
FTTMX vs. FKGRX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FTTMX drawdown since its inception was -18.79%, smaller than the maximum FKGRX drawdown of -51.08%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FTTMX and FKGRX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FTTMX | FKGRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.79% | -51.08% | +32.29% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.60% | -11.48% | +6.88% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.65% | -32.22% | +16.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -15.65% | -32.52% | +16.87% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.08% | -8.62% | +6.54% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.23% | -6.76% | +4.53% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.47% | 3.05% | -1.58% |
Volatility
FTTMX vs. FKGRX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Franklin Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund (FTTMX) is 1.17%, while Franklin Growth Fund (FKGRX) has a volatility of 5.85%. This indicates that FTTMX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FKGRX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FTTMX | FKGRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.17% | 5.85% | -4.68% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.75% | 10.49% | -8.74% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.85% | 18.91% | -14.06% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.06% | 19.62% | -15.56% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 3.93% | 19.50% | -15.57% |