Is Franklin Convertible Securities A (FISCX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 24 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Fund Overview: Franklin Convertible Securities A (FISCX) is a Strong Buy mutual fund with a solid performance record, boasting a 5-year annualized total return of 11.42% and lower fees compared to its peers, making it an attractive option for investors.
Risk and Performance Metrics: The fund has a lower standard deviation than the category average, indicating less volatility, but has produced a negative alpha over the past five years, suggesting challenges in outperforming the benchmark S&P 500.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
