Expense Example, No Redemption {- Franklin Convertible Securities Fund} - Franklin Investors Securities Trust - FIST1-32 - Franklin Convertible Securities Fund - Class C	Mar. 01, 2021 USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption:
1 Year	$ 162
3 Years	502
5 Years	866
10 Years	$ 1,889

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You would pay the following expenses if you did not redeem your shares. Include the second 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods and related narrative explanation only if a sales charge (load) or other fee is charged upon redemption.

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