Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust
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in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- Rupert Harris Johnson Jr.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- Address
- One Franklin Parkway San Mateo CA United States of America 94403
- IPO Date
- Sep 4, 2003
- CIK
- 0001233087
- Website
- franklintempleton.com
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- Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (NYSE: FTF) is a closed-end fixed income fund managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. The Trust seeks a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation, by investing primarily in high yield corporate bonds, floating rate bank loans, mortgage-backed securities, and other asset-backed securities; it allocates at least 20% of total assets to each of these core categories while maintaining an average portfolio duration of two to five years, including leverage effects, and a weighted average credit quality normally at investment grade, though up to 20% may be in below-investment-grade securities. The fund employs fundamental analysis combining top-down and bottom-up security selection processes across the U.S. fixed income markets, targeting income-oriented investors with exposure to diversified income-generating assets. Formed on August 27, 2003, and domiciled in the United States with headquarters in San Mateo, California, the Trust operates globally through its portfolio holdings but focuses on U.S. markets without significant international direct operations or subsidiaries. In recent developments, the Trust's Board has maintained a managed distribution plan with fixed monthly distributions of $0.0615 per share, sourced primarily from net investment income and short-term capital gains, supplemented by return of capital when necessary; fiscal year-to-date through September 30, 2025, distributions totaled approximately $0.4920 per share, comprising 67% net investment income, 3% short-term capital gains, and 30% return of capital, reflecting ongoing portfolio adjustments amid fixed income market conditions. Portfolio management remains under key professionals including Patrick Klein, Justin G. Ma, Jonathan G. Belk, and Glenn Voyles, with recent SEC filings including proxy statements and portfolio reports through August 2025 indicating stable governance and no major acquisitions, partnerships, or strategic shifts reported in the last 1-2 years.