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Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income B (FFTBX)On Dec 18: 11.79   0.00 (0.00%)  
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Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income B
One Franklin Parkway San Mateo CA 94403-1906
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Muni National Long
Fund Family:Franklin Templeton Investments
Net Assets:100.20M
Year-to-Date Return:15.00%
Yield:4.03%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:04-Jan-99
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Sheila Amoroso
Lead Manager since 01-Jan-87
Amoroso is portfolio manager with Franklin Advisers, she joined the firm in 1986. She is also co-director of Franklin's Bond Department. Amoroso is a member of the San Francisco Municipal Bond Club and the California Society of Municipal Analysts.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:NaN
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$50
Min Subsequent Investment:NaN
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:N/A
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:N/A
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FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks a high level of income exempt from federal income taxes as is consistent with prudent investment management and the preservation of shareholders' capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of total assets in investment-grade municipal securities that generate income exempt from federal income taxes. It may invest up to 20% of assets in securities that pay interest that may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax and, although not anticipated, in securities that pay taxable interest. The fund also may invest in municipal lease obligations.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (1-Dec-09): 0.04
Last Cap Gain (1-Jun-99): 0.01
Annual Holdings Turnover 6.74%
Average for Category: 52.04%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseFFTBXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:% 1.02%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 4.23%
Max Deferred Sales Load:4.00% 2.68%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$541
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$786
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$1,468
* Per $10,000 invested


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