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Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund's underweight allocation to GNMA II 5.5% and overweight GNMA II 2.5% coupons ...

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The investment seeks current income as is consistent with liquidity and stability of principal. The fund invests at least 99.5% of its total assets in cash, U.S. Treasury bills, notes and other ...

Mutual funds investing in debt securities are among the most secure investment options that provide regular income while protecting the capital invested. Funds in this category bring a great deal of ...

The investment seeks current income consistent with capital preservation while maintaining liquidity. To pursue its goal, the fund invests in U.S. government securities, such as U.S. Treasury bills ...