Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust is projected to rise to $6.27 by 2027, a +10% move from its current price of $5.71. 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 8/2/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | $5.69 | $5.71 | $5.74 | +0.01% |
| Aug 4 | $5.68 | $5.71 | $5.75 | +0.03% |
| Aug 5 | $5.67 | $5.71 | $5.76 | +0.04% |
| Aug 6 | $5.66 | $5.71 | $5.76 | +0.05% |
| Aug 7 | $5.66 | $5.71 | $5.77 | +0.07% |
| Aug 8 | $5.65 | $5.71 | $5.78 | +0.08% |
| Aug 9 | $5.65 | $5.72 | $5.78 | +0.10% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $5.65 | $5.72 | $5.78 | +0.10% |
| Week 2 | $5.63 | $5.72 | $5.82 | +0.19% |
| Week 3 | $5.61 | $5.73 | $5.84 | +0.29% |
| Week 4 | $5.60 | $5.73 | $5.87 | +0.38% |
| Week 5 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $5.89 | +0.48% |
| Week 6 | $5.58 | $5.74 | $5.91 | +0.57% |
| Week 7 | $5.57 | $5.75 | $5.93 | +0.67% |
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. It is managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. and invests in the fixed income markets in the United States.
The fund primarily invests in mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, floating rate bank loans, and high yield corporate bonds, and it employs fundamental analysis with a combination of top-down and bottom-up security selection to create its portfolio.
FTF is the asset known by the ticker FTF and currently trades at $5.82. It has a market capitalization of $235.16M and is ranked 3610. The current price and market position reflect its ongoing presence in the fixed income space.
A major floor 2.5% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (0.0% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 3.7% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 5.1% 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 | $5.74 | Sell | $5.74 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $5.80 | Sell | $5.77 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $5.81 | Sell | $5.79 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $5.81 | Sell | $5.82 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $5.85 | Sell | $5.88 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $6.00 | Sell | $5.99 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 36.20 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -156.63 | Sell |
| Williams %R (14) | -100.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.01 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -2.39 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.04 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | -0.01 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.06 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 19.80 | Buy |
| Momentum (10) | -0.12 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -32.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 5.70 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 15.17 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.02 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is NEUTRAL, with RSI 14 at 50. The 50-day simple moving average sits at $5.83 and the 200-day simple moving average at $6.02, illustrating a price around the near-term moving averages. Support is at $5.71 and resistance at $5.92, with a 30-day price range from $5.64 to $6.00.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5.70 | $5.71 | $6.85 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $5.14 | $6.27 | $7.98 | +10% | Neutral | |
| $5.37 | $6.67 | $8.73 | +17% | Neutral | |
| $5.67 | $7.16 | $9.57 | +25% | Bullish | |
| $6.04 | $7.72 | $10.52 | +35% | Bullish | |
| $7.06 | $9.14 | $12.65 | +60% | Bullish | |
| $8.30 | $10.87 | $15.25 | +90% | Bullish | |
| $8.65 | $11.45 | $16.28 | +101% | Bullish | |
| $9.00 | $12.04 | $17.31 | +111% | Bullish | |
| $9.21 | $12.42 | $18.07 | +118% | Bullish | |
| $14.50 | $20.41 | $31.11 | +257% | Bullish | |
| $22.40 | $33.81 | $55.26 | +492% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $5.70 | $5.71 | $6.74 | +0.00% |
| September 2026 | $4.84 | $5.67 | $6.80 | -0.72% |
| October 2026 | $4.91 | $5.78 | $6.98 | +1.98% |
| November 2026 | $4.87 | $5.75 | $6.99 | -0.51% |
| December 2026 | $4.73 | $5.61 | $6.85 | -2.55% |
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 $6.85 through 2026. The $5.71 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 $6.27 (low $5.14, high $7.98) — a potential gain of +10% on today's $5.71. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
In 2028, FTF is projected to trade between $5.37 and $8.73, averaging $6.67 — a potential gain of +17% from today's $5.71. That is up +6% on the projected 2027 average. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust's 2029 outlook centres on $7.16, within a $5.67 to $9.57 range. That is up +7% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +25% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2030, FTF could reach as high as $10.52, with a base case around $7.72 and support toward $6.04 — roughly +35% from $5.71. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect FTF to range from $7.06 to $12.65 through 2031. The $9.14 average target implies a +60% 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 $10.87 (low $8.30, high $15.25) — a potential gain of +90% on today's $5.71. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2033, FTF is projected to trade between $8.65 and $16.28, averaging $11.45 — a potential gain of +101% from today's $5.71. That is up +5% on the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust's 2034 outlook centres on $12.04, within a $9.00 to $17.31 range. That is up +5% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +111% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2035, FTF could reach as high as $18.07, with a base case around $12.42 and support toward $9.21 — roughly +118% from $5.71. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect FTF to range from $14.50 to $31.11 through 2040. The $20.41 average target implies a +257% move from current prices. That is up +64% 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 $33.81 (low $22.40, high $55.26) — a potential gain of +492% on today's $5.71. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in FTF today (≈ 175.131349 FTF) could be worth
$5,921.13
+$4,921.13 (+492%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected FTF price of $33.81 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 Jul 31, 2025 (≈ 156.249998 FTF) would be worth
$892.19
-$107.81 (-10.8%) today · 0.89× · US Dollar
Based on a FTF entry price of $6.4 vs. today's $5.71.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $5.77 | $989.6 | -1.0% |
| 1 month ago | $5.8 | $984.48 | -1.6% |
| 3 months ago | $5.92 | $964.53 | -3.5% |
| 6 months ago | $6.17 | $925.45 | -7.5% |
| 1 year ago | $6.4 | $892.19 | -10.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $9.29 | $614.64 | -38.5% |
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 $11.00 around 2033.
Implied market cap at $11.00: $444.46M
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish trajectory starting in the latter part of the decade. For 2026 the min, avg, max are $5.70, $5.82, $6.98 with ROI 0 and sentiment NEUTRAL. By 2030 the forecast is $6.29 (min), $8.05 (avg), $10.97 (max) with ROI 38.3 and sentiment BULLISH.
In 2040 the expected range is $15.03 (min) to $32.26 (max) with an average of $21.16 and ROI 263.5, and by 2050 the range is $23.46 (min) to $57.90 (max) with an average of $35.42 and ROI 508.5, sentiment BULLISH. These figures point to a progressive rise in expected value over the years, though they are estimates and not guarantees.
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2030 forecast: min $6.29, avg $8.05, max $10.97, ROI 38.3, sentiment BULLISH.
Forecasts show rising averages and bullish sentiment in later years, with 2030 avg $8.05 and 2050 max $57.90, ROI up to 508.5%, but these are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes. The 2032 forecast shows min $8.60, avg $11.26, max $15.81, ROI 93.5, sentiment BULLISH.
Current price is $5.82 and market cap is $235.16M; the asset is ranked 3610.
The 30-day picture is NEUTRAL with RSI 14 at 50. The SMA50 is $5.83 and the SMA200 is $6.02, with support at $5.71 and resistance at $5.92; the 30-day range is $5.64 to $6.00.
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