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Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust is projected to rise to $6.58 by 2027, a +12% move from its current price of $5.86. FTF is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $5.83 | $5.86 | $5.89 | -0.01% |
| May 30 | $5.82 | $5.86 | $5.90 | -0.01% |
| May 31 | $5.81 | $5.86 | $5.91 | -0.02% |
| Jun 1 | $5.80 | $5.86 | $5.92 | -0.02% |
| Jun 2 | $5.79 | $5.86 | $5.93 | -0.03% |
| Jun 3 | $5.78 | $5.86 | $5.94 | -0.03% |
| Jun 4 | $5.78 | $5.86 | $5.94 | -0.04% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $5.78 | $5.86 | $5.94 | -0.04% |
| Week 2 | $5.74 | $5.86 | $5.97 | -0.07% |
| Week 3 | $5.71 | $5.85 | $6.00 | -0.11% |
| Week 4 | $5.69 | $5.85 | $6.02 | -0.15% |
| Week 5 | $5.67 | $5.85 | $6.04 | -0.19% |
| Week 6 | $5.65 | $5.85 | $6.05 | -0.22% |
| Week 7 | $5.63 | $5.84 | $6.07 | -0.26% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund. The fund is managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. and it invests in the fixed income markets of the United States.
It primarily invests in mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, floating rate bank loans, and high yield corporate bonds. The Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust was formed on August 27, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States. It was formerly known as Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust.
FTF is currently priced at $5.86 and has a market cap of $236.78M. Its rank is 3722. This position helps frame its current market standing within financial services and its scale among closed-end fixed income funds.
A major floor 2.7% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (0.7% away) — a key level to hold.
Price is pressing into resistance (2.4% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 7.2% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key FTF support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of FTF market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $5.86 | Sell | $5.86 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $5.88 | Sell | $5.87 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $5.89 | Sell | $5.88 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $5.89 | Sell | $5.92 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $6.01 | Sell | $5.99 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $6.13 | Sell | $6.10 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 45.86 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 36.89 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -67.43 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -69.23 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.00 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -0.51 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.30 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 30.77 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.02 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.04 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 46.64 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.06 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -24.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 5.86 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 12.04 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.03 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is Bearish. RSI(14) is 50, with a simple moving average of 50 days at $5.89 and the 200-day SMA at $6.14. In the near term, the stock trades between support and resistance, with support at $5.82 and resistance at $6.00. The 30-day price range sits between $5.65 and $6.08.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5.70 | $5.86 | $7.33 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $5.38 | $6.58 | $8.43 | +12% | Neutral | |
| $5.46 | $6.80 | $8.94 | +16% | Neutral | |
| $5.84 | $7.39 | $9.91 | +26% | Bullish | |
| $6.32 | $8.10 | $11.06 | +38% | Bullish | |
| $7.37 | $9.56 | $13.26 | +63% | Bullish | |
| $8.73 | $11.45 | $16.11 | +95% | Bullish | |
| $8.71 | $11.55 | $16.45 | +97% | Bullish | |
| $8.96 | $12.00 | $17.29 | +105% | Bullish | |
| $9.90 | $13.38 | $19.49 | +128% | Bullish | |
| $14.45 | $20.37 | $31.11 | +248% | Bullish | |
| $23.53 | $35.56 | $58.19 | +507% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $5.70 | $5.86 | $6.86 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $4.99 | $5.82 | $6.92 | -0.74% |
| July 2026 | $4.97 | $5.83 | $7.00 | +0.26% |
| August 2026 | $5.04 | $5.94 | $7.18 | +1.89% |
| September 2026 | $4.97 | $5.88 | $7.15 | -1.12% |
| October 2026 | $4.84 | $5.74 | $7.02 | -2.32% |
| November 2026 | $4.89 | $5.82 | $7.15 | +1.35% |
| December 2026 | $4.97 | $5.94 | $7.33 | +2.06% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month FTF forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Expect FTF to range from $5.70 to $7.33 through 2026. The $5.86 average target implies a 0% move from current prices. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
The FTF price prediction for 2027 points to an average of $6.58 (low $5.38, high $8.43) — a potential gain of +12% on today's $5.86. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
In 2028, FTF is projected to trade between $5.46 and $8.94, averaging $6.80 — a potential gain of +16% from today's $5.86. That is up +3% on the projected 2027 average. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust's 2029 outlook centres on $7.39, within a $5.84 to $9.91 range. That is up +9% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +26% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2030, FTF could reach as high as $11.06, with a base case around $8.10 and support toward $6.32 — roughly +38% from $5.86. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect FTF to range from $7.37 to $13.26 through 2031. The $9.56 average target implies a +63% move from current prices. That is up +18% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The FTF price prediction for 2032 points to an average of $11.45 (low $8.73, high $16.11) — a potential gain of +95% on today's $5.86. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2033, FTF is projected to trade between $8.71 and $16.45, averaging $11.55 — a potential gain of +97% from today's $5.86. That is up +1% on the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust's 2034 outlook centres on $12.00, within a $8.96 to $17.29 range. That is up +4% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +105% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2035, FTF could reach as high as $19.49, with a base case around $13.38 and support toward $9.90 — roughly +128% from $5.86. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect FTF to range from $14.45 to $31.11 through 2040. The $20.37 average target implies a +248% move from current prices. That is up +52% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The FTF price prediction for 2050 points to an average of $35.56 (low $23.53, high $58.19) — a potential gain of +507% on today's $5.86. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in FTF today (≈ 170.648464 FTF) could be worth
$6,068.84
+$5,068.84 (+507%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected FTF price of $35.56 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in FTFwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in FTF on May 27, 2025 (≈ 157.480317 FTF) would be worth
$922.83
-$77.17 (-7.7%) today · 0.92× · US Dollar
Based on a FTF entry price of $6.35 vs. today's $5.86.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $5.91 | $991.54 | -0.8% |
| 1 month ago | $5.88 | $996.6 | -0.3% |
| 3 months ago | $6.09 | $962.23 | -3.8% |
| 6 months ago | $6.11 | $959.08 | -4.1% |
| 1 year ago | $6.35 | $922.83 | -7.7% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $9.2 | $636.96 | -36.3% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our FTF forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $12.00 around 2035.
Implied market cap at $12.00: $484.86M
The multi-year forecast points to meaningful upside, with the 2030 average price at $8.13 and an estimated ROI of 38.8% (bullish sentiment). By 2040, the average is projected at $20.54 with a 250.5% ROI (bullish). In 2050, the average is projected at $35.79 with a 510.8% ROI (bullish).
These milestones suggest a strong long-run upside potential, though these are estimates and not guarantees.
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Avg $8.13; min $6.34; max $11.11; ROI 38.8%; sentiment bullish.
The forecast shows rising average prices and positive ROI across multiple years (e.g., 2029 ROI 26%, 2030 ROI 38.8%, 2040 ROI 250.5%, 2050 ROI 510.8%), but these are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes. The forecast max by 2032 is $16.14 and by 2033 is $16.49, indicating values above $15 are possible in the projection window.
Current price is $5.86 and market cap is $236.78M.
Avg $35.79; max $58.57; min $23.68; ROI 510.8%; sentiment bullish.
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