The Fund’s investment objective is to achieve a total return, over the long-term, from a combination of income, capital growth and currency gains.
Fund Manager
Sonal Desaimanager
for
13 years
and 4 months
Sonal Desai, Ph.D., is a portfolio manager and director of research for the Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group's international bond
department. She is responsible for shaping the research agenda of the international bond department and providing macroeconomic analysis
to the fixed income team. This includes facilitating broader research efforts leveraging the fixed income group's local resources across
several emerging markets. Dr. Desai acts as a key resource for the firm's Fixed Income Policy Committee, which provides policy views on
sectors, markets and currencies.
Dr. Desai has over 16 years of experience in the financial sector. She joined Franklin Templeton in 2009 from Thames River Capital in
London, where she was responsible for shaping the top-down global view on macroeconomic and market developments. Dr. Desai started
her career as an assistant professor of economics at the University of Pittsburgh, and then worked for over six years at the International
Monetary Fund, in Washington DC. She was involved in the negotiation and monitoring of IMF programs in several emerging market
countries and in the assessment of the overall design and effectiveness of IMF adjustment programs. Following this, she joined the private
financial sector and worked for about five years as director and senior economist for Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London.
Dr. Desai holds a Ph.D. in economics from Northwestern University and earned a B.A. with honors from Delhi University in New Delhi.
Michael Hasenstabmanager
for
15 years
and 11 months
Dr. Michael Hasenstab, Ph.D., is a senior vice president of Franklin Advisers, Inc. and co-director of the international bond department,
overseeing the global fixed income portfolio management team. The group offers a variety of investment vehicles ranging from retail mutual
funds to unregistered, privately offered hedge funds. In addition, he is a member of the group's Fixed Income Policy Committee and is a
portfolio manager for a number of Franklin Templeton funds, including Templeton Global Bond Fund and Templeton Global Total Return
Fund.
Dr. Hasenstab has won numerous awards globally, including being named Morningstar's 2010 Fixed Income Manager of the Year and
recognized as one of the most influential fund managers by Investment News in 2010. Bloomberg Markets named him Top Global Bond
Fund Manager in 2010 and Top U.S. and Global Bond Fund Manager in 2009. Additionally, he was named Global Bond Manager of the
Year by Investment Week in 2008, 2010, and 2011, and also Best Global Manager by Standard & Poor's/BusinessWeek in 2006.
Dr. Hasenstab initially joined Franklin Templeton Investments in July 1995. After a leave of absence to obtain his doctor of philosophy
(Ph.D.) degree, he rejoined the company in April 2001. He specializes in global macroeconomic analysis with a focus on currency, interest
rate and sovereign credit analysis of developed and emerging market countries. Dr. Hasenstab has worked and traveled extensively abroad,
with a special focus on Asia.
Dr. Hasenstab holds a Ph.D. in economics from the Asia Pacific School of Economics and Management at Australian National University, a
master's degree in economics of development from the Australian National University and a B.A. in international relations/political economy
from Carleton College in the United States.
Fund Overview
Mid
-
Distribution yield
6.58%
Underlying yield
-
Fund size (31/03/2024)
£68.44m
Number of holdings
106
Entry Charge
0.00%
Ongoing Charges
0.73%
Launch date
15/07/2013
Asset Allocation
Cash and Equivalents
1.12%
Other Assets
98.88%
Commentary
[No data]
Portfolio data accurate as at: 31/03/24
Important Information
Source of portfolio data: Broadridge. Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in. This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Portfolio data accurate as at:
Asset Allocation
Cash and Equivalents
1.12%
Other Assets
98.88%
Bond Sector Breakdown
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Industry
Supersector
Sector
Subsector
Non-Classified
98.88%
-
-
-
Cash and Equivalents
1.12%
-
-
-
Regional Allocation
Non-Classified
98.88%
Cash and Equivalents
1.12%
Fixed Interest Currencies
US Dollar
29.65%
Malaysian Ringgit
9.67%
Brazilian Real
9.18%
Rupiah
7.55%
Mexican Peso
5.55%
Forint
5.13%
Other Currencies
33.26%
Regional Breakdown
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Region
Country
Non-Classified
98.88%
-
Cash and Equivalents
1.12%
-
Fixed Interest Maturity Profile
< 5Yr Maturity
34.09%
5Yr - 10Yr Maturity
29.84%
10Yr - 15Yr Maturity
10.29%
> 15Yr Maturity
17.05%
Cash And Equivalents
4.61%
Unknown Maturity
4.11%
Fixed Interest Quality Profile
Cash and Equivalents
1.12%
Other Asset Types
98.88%
Top 10 Holdings
Stock
% Weight
Sector
Country
1
Total Net Assets:
33.69%
Non-Classified
Non-Classified
2
Total Market Value:
32.62%
Non-Classified
Non-Classified
3
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK DISCOUNT NOTES
2.59%
Non-Classified
Non-Classified
4
MALAYSIA GOVT
1.79%
Non-Classified
Non-Classified
5
INDONESIA GOVERNMENT
1.62%
Non-Classified
Non-Classified
6
HUNGARY GOVERNMENT BOND
1.39%
Non-Classified
Non-Classified
7
UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE/BOND
1.28%
Non-Classified
Non-Classified
8
INDIA GOVERNMENT BOND
1.24%
Non-Classified
Non-Classified
9
MEXICAN FIXED RATE BONDS
1.24%
Non-Classified
Non-Classified
10
NOTA DO TESOURO NACIONAL NTNF
1.12%
Non-Classified
Non-Classified
Important Information
The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use. This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Identification Codes
Sedol Code
BBM4VB4
Mex Code
TVBODW
Isin Code
GB00BBM4VB49
Citi Code
JJ9B
Fund Charges
Entry Charge
0.00%
Ongoing Charges
0.73%
Aims and Benchmark
Aims
The Fund’s investment objective is to achieve a total return, over the long-term, from a combination of income, capital growth and currency gains.
Benchmark
Barclays Multiverse Index
Benchmark Category
-
IA Sector
Global Bonds
Fund Background
Valuation frequency
Daily
Valuation point
12:00
Fund type
OEIC
Launch price
£1.00
Fund currency
Pound Sterling
Fund domicile
United Kingdom
ISA allowable
Yes
SIPP allowable
Yes
Distribution Details
Income frequency
Quarterly
Distribution Type
Interest
Distribution Payment Basis
Net
Distribution Dates
Ex dividend date(s)
Income payment date(s)
31 December
28 February
30 June
31 August
30 September
30 November
Effect of Deductions
Assuming a growth rate of 6.00%
Assuming a growth rate of 7.00%
-
-
Fund Administration
Fund Trustee/Depository
BNY Mellon Trust & Depositary (UK) Ltd
Fund Administrator
The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited
Fund Registrar
Internal
Fund Custodian
BNY Mellon Trust & Depositary (UK) Ltd
Group Details
Group name
Franklin Templeton Funds
Group address
The Adelphi
1 - 11 John Adam Street
London
WC2N 6HT
Group telephone
0800 305 306
Dealing telephone
-
Email
enquiries@franklintempleton.co.uk
Homepage
www.franklintempleton.co.uk
Fax number
-
Dealing
Minimum Investment
£1000000
Minimum Top Up
£250
Minimum Regular Saving
-
Settlement Period: Buy
3 days
Settlement Period: Sell
3 days
Pricing Basis
Forward
Dealing Decimals
3
Important Information
Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Important Information
Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in. This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage. "Prudential" is a trading name of The Prudential Assurance Company Limited, which is registered in England and Wales. Registered office at 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AG. Registered number 15454. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.