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Franklin Convertible Securities A (FISCX)On Dec 4: 12.99  Up 0.04 (0.31%)  
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Franklin Convertible Securities A
One Franklin Parkway San Mateo CA 94403-1906
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Convertibles
Fund Family:Franklin Templeton Investments
Net Assets:551.41M
Year-to-Date Return:37.93%
Yield:4.79%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:15-Apr-87
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Alan Muschott
Lead Manager since 01-Jul-02
Muschott is a vice president of Franklin Advisers, Inc. He has been with Franklin Templeton Investments since 1998. Muschott holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$250
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$50
Min Subsequent Investment:NaN
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:N/A
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:N/A
FISCX can be purchased from 14 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with reasonable risk. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets in convertible securities (and common stock received upon conversion of convertible securities). It may not invest more than 10% of assets in securities rated below B or in unrated securities of comparable quality.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (15-Sep-09): 0.16
Last Cap Gain (17-Dec-07): 0.58
Annual Holdings Turnover YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION
Average for Category: 83.90%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseFISCXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:0.90% 1.43%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.75% 5.07%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.91%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 845$676
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,045$1,017
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,619$1,968
* Per $10,000 invested


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