About Franklin Real Estate Securituies Fund Cl A (FREEX) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies operating in the real estate industry predominantly in the United States, including: companies qualifying under federal tax law as real estate investment trusts (REITs); and companies that derive at least half of their assets or revenues from the ownership, construction, management, operation, development or sale of commercial or residential real estate (such as real estate operating or service companies, homebuilders, lodging providers, and developers). It is non-diversified.
Is FREEX a good dividend investment in 2026?
FREEX offers a 6.53% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
FREEX DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your FREEX portfolio grows to $18.8K vs $16.5K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
FREEX dividend growth history & forecast
FREEX has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 6.53%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 FREEX Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold FREEX.
Gross yield
6.53%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
5.55%
Real yield (−CPI)
2.75%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
6.53%
3.73%
$653 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
5.55%
2.75%
$555 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
5.22%
2.42%
$522 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
6.53%
3.73%
$653 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
5.96%
3.16%
$596 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
6.53%
3.73%
$653 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
4.90%
2.10%
$490 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
5.55%
2.75%
$555 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
4.57%
1.77%
$457 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
4.81%
2.01%
$481 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
4.57%
1.77%
$457 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 FREEX Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
19yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your FREEX investment of $16.11/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$7.2K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$4.7K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in FREEX for:
Shares needed
26,830
Capital required
$432,231
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $1.05/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 FREEX Dividend Payment Schedule
FREEX pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$2.24 / payment
$8.95 / year after tax
100 shares
$22.36 / payment
$89.45 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$223.64 / payment
$894.54 / year after tax
📊 FREEX vs Real Estate Benchmarks
How FREEX compares to typical Real Estate averages.
Benchmark: Real Estate
Dividend Yield▲+1.33% vs sectorBetter
FREEX
6.53%
avg
5.20%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-4.10% vs sectorBelow avg
FREEX
0.00%
avg
4.10%
Payout Ratio▲-28.00% vs sectorBetter
FREEX
50.00%
avg
78.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for FREEX sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ FREEX Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the FREEX dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →