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23.86 -0.11    -0.46%
14/11 - Delayed Data. Currency in USD
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  • Total Assets: 1B
Type:  Fund
Market:  United States
Issuer:  Franklin Templeton Investments
Asset Class:  Other
Franklin Convertible Securities A 23.86 -0.11 -0.46%

FISCX Overview

 
On this page you'll find an in-depth profile of Franklin Convertible Securities Fund Class A. Learn about the key management, total assets, investment strategy and contact information of FISCX among other information.
Category

Convertibles

Total Assets

1B

Expenses

0.83%

Inception Date

31882

Investment Strategy

The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with reasonable risk, by seeking to optimize capital appreciation and high current income under varying market conditions. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in convertible securities. It may invest up to 100% of its assets in securities that are rated below investment grade; however, the fund will not invest more than 10% of its assets in non-convertible debt securities rated below B. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in other securities, such as common or preferred stocks and non-convertible debt securities.

Contact Information

Address One Franklin Parkway, Building 970, 1st Floor
San Mateo,CA 94403
United States
Phone +1 650 3122000

Top Executives

Name Title Since Until
Eric Daniel Webster - 2016 Now
Biography Eric Webster is a research analyst for Franklin Equity Group. Mr. Webster specializes in research of the housing industry, with coverage responsibilities of companies within the home building, building products, and construction materials industries as well as the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs). In addition, Mr. Webster also covers waste & environmental services companies. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton Investments in 2012, Mr. Webster previously worked as an associate at LitiNomics and Charles River Associates International, where he performed economic damages and valuation analysis for clients involved in class-action securities fraud litigation, merger disputes, and intellectual property infringement cases. Mr. Webster earned a B.S. in physics and B.A. in economics from the University of California at San Diego, an M.B.A. in analytic finance and economics from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.
Alan E. Muschott Vice President 2002 Now
Biography Mr. Muschott is a vice president of Franklin Advisers, Inc. He has been with Franklin Templeton Investments since 1998. Mr. Muschott holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Matthew D. Quinlan Vice President 2007 2020
Biography Matt Quinlan is a vice president, research analyst and portfolio manager for the Franklin Equity Group. He is the lead manager of the Franklin Equity Income Fund and a co-manager of the Franklin Income Fund and the Franklin Convertible Securities Fund. Mr. Quinlan is the leader of the Consumer Research Team and he has research coverage responsibilities for the retail and consumer products sectors. He also analyzes debt and equity investments for the Core/Hybrid Team. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton in 2005, Mr. Quinlan worked in investment banking at Citigroup.
Blair Schmicker Portfolio Manager 2009 2016
Biography Mr. Schmicker has been a portfolio manager with Franklin Advisers, Inc. since 2009, providing research and advice on the purchases and sales of individual securities, and portfolio risk assessment. He joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 2007. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton Investments in 2007, he worked as an associate at Aetos Capital and as an analyst at Credit Suisse.
Edward D. Perks Executive Vice President 1998 2009
Biography Edward Perks is chief investment officer of Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions and president of Franklin Advisers, Inc. In this role, Mr. Perks has oversight of myriad multi-asset investment capabilities designed to meet client needs for specific investment solutions. Mr. Perks joined Franklin Templeton in 1992. Mr. Perks holds a B.A. in economics and political science from Yale University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder, a member of the CFA Institute, and the Security Analysts of San Francisco (SASF).
Raymond Chan - 1998 2006
Biography Mr. Chan joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 1996.
Edward B. Jamieson Senior Vice President 1995 2004
Biography Edward B. Jamieson joined the Franklin organization in 1987 and he is Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of Franklin Advisers, Inc. Mr. Jamieson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Bucknell University and an MBA in accounting and finance from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.
Mitchell Cone - 1994 1998
Biography Cone joined Franklin Advisors in 1988, after spending two years with First Investors Corporation. He began his career in the securities industry in 1985. Cone is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Peter Nori Portfolio Manager 1992 1994
Biography Peter A. Nori is an executive vice president and portfolio manager for the Templeton Global Equity Group. Mr. Nori has direct research responsibility for the global semiconductor and semiconductor equipment sectors. Mr. Nori is also a member of the Institutional Select Portfolio Management Strategy Team managing assets across global, non-US and EAFE mandates. He manages institutional and sub-advised portfolios. After joining Franklin Templeton in 1987, he later joined the Franklin Research Department as an equity analyst and a co-portfolio manager of Franklin Convertible Securities Fund. After moving to Templeton's Global Equity Research Team in 1994, he initially specialized in small- capitalization securities on a global basis. His large-capitalization research responsibilities have included industries within the consumer discretionary, health care, metals and the technology sectors. Mr. Nori holds a B.S. in finance and an M.B.A., with an emphasis in finance, from the University of San Francisco. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder and a member of CFA Institute.
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