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Templeton Global Bond Fund Series A
Global Core Plus Fixd Inc
FundGrade C
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NAVPS (09-04-2026) |
$6.32 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.03
(0.43%)
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As at July 31, 2026
As at July 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (July 15, 1988): 4.12%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 0.40% | 4.14% | 4.43% | 5.99% | 11.53% | 8.46% | 6.43% | 6.86% | 3.34% | 1.36% | 0.45% | 0.45% | 0.54% | 0.70% |
| Benchmark | -1.94% | 1.77% | 1.27% | 1.01% | 2.43% | 3.26% | 4.84% | 3.42% | -0.03% | -1.24% | 0.35% | 1.14% | 1.41% | 0.70% |
| Category Average | -1.20% | -0.06% | -0.49% | -0.11% | 2.07% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | 3 / 380 | 3 / 378 | 3 / 378 | 5 / 378 | 5 / 373 | 5 / 362 | 15 / 327 | 9 / 312 | 7 / 279 | 52 / 257 | 133 / 215 | 157 / 189 | 114 / 156 | 77 / 143 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.27% | 2.64% | 1.22% | 0.55% | -0.54% | 1.49% | 1.93% | -2.49% | 0.89% | 1.36% | 2.33% | 0.40% |
| Benchmark | 0.81% | 2.14% | 0.41% | -0.23% | -1.70% | -0.25% | 1.83% | -0.86% | -1.43% | 1.42% | 2.33% | -1.94% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
9.47% (October 2008)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-5.67% (August 1998)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -1.68% | 0.71% | 4.63% | -5.65% | -3.02% | -7.56% | -2.50% | 4.29% | -1.01% | 12.08% |
| Benchmark | -1.36% | -0.08% | 7.82% | 1.45% | 7.03% | -6.05% | -10.83% | 2.72% | 6.80% | 3.01% |
| Category Average | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 107/ 129 | 101/ 146 | 28/ 175 | 207/ 207 | 222/ 222 | 251/ 266 | 11/ 292 | 245/ 326 | 344/ 352 | 5/ 365 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
12.08% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-7.56% (2021)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign Government Bonds | 77.37 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 18.70 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 3.93 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 81.31 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 18.69 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Asia | 28.36 |
| Latin America | 20.28 |
| North America | 19.19 |
| Africa and Middle East | 10.73 |
| Europe | 10.22 |
| Other | 11.22 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Australia Government 4.75% 21-Apr-2027 | 7.41 |
| Brazil Government 10.00% 01-Jan-2033 | 7.12 |
| Malaysia Government 3.90% 16-Nov-2027 | 6.85 |
| Korea Government 2.38% 10-Mar-2027 | 6.05 |
| United States Treasury 2.88% 15-May-2032 | 5.03 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes 08/03/2026 AGCD | 4.86 |
| South Africa Government 9.00% 31-Jan-2040 | 4.66 |
| Norway Government 1.75% 17-Feb-2027 | 4.17 |
| International Finance Corp 15.00% 14-Apr-2027 | 3.48 |
| International Finance Corp 8.25% 18-Sep-2028 | 3.48 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Templeton Global Bond Fund Series A
Median
Other - Global Core Plus Fixd Inc
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 5.89% | 6.78% | 6.50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.80 | 0.73 | 0.55 |
| Alpha | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.46% | 0.45% | 0.31% |
| Sharpe | 0.51 | 0.08 | -0.16 |
| Sortino | 0.90 | 0.11 | -0.42 |
| Treynor | 0.04 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 62.27% | 26.38% | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 4.77% | 5.89% | 6.78% | 6.50% |
| Beta | 0.64 | 0.80 | 0.73 | 0.55 |
| Alpha | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.50% | 0.46% | 0.45% | 0.31% |
| Sharpe | 1.84 | 0.51 | 0.08 | -0.16 |
| Sortino | 2.83 | 0.90 | 0.11 | -0.42 |
| Treynor | 0.14 | 0.04 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Tax Efficiency | 70.64% | 62.27% | 26.38% | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | July 15, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $55 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| TML674 | ||
| TML704 | ||
| TML734 |
Investment Objectives
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide high current income with capital appreciation by investing primarily in debt instruments and preferred securities issued around the world.
Investment Strategy
The sub-advisor employs fundamental analysis in selecting investments for the Fund’s portfolio. The Fund may not invest more than 25% of its invested assets, excluding cash, in the securities of issuers in any single industry. The Fund may invest in non-investment-grade debt instruments. The Fund invests in bonds issued by governments, government related entities and government agencies located around the world.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Franklin Advisers, Inc. |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
JPMorgan Chase Bank |
| Registrar |
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. |
| Distributor |
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 500 |
| PAC Subsequent | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 500 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.20% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 6.00% |
| DSC Max | 6.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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