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Franklin Canadian Short Term Bond Fund Series A
Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
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NAVPS (09-18-2026) |
$7.91 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.01
(-0.13%)
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As at August 31, 2026
As at July 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (December 22, 2003): 2.36%
| 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 | 0.01% | -0.01% | -0.22% | 0.93% | 2.01% | 3.20% | 4.58% | 3.93% | 1.90% | 1.85% | 2.06% | 2.28% | 2.07% | 1.94% |
| Benchmark | 0.09% | 0.05% | -0.06% | 1.13% | 2.23% | 3.41% | 4.76% | 3.99% | 2.08% | 1.82% | 2.16% | 2.45% | 2.24% | 2.02% |
| Category Average | 0.10% | 0.05% | -0.04% | 0.93% | 1.86% | 2.91% | 4.25% | 3.59% | 1.75% | 1.59% | 1.83% | 2.01% | 1.80% | 1.64% |
| Category Rank | 294 / 312 | 240 / 307 | 243 / 299 | 218 / 295 | 186 / 278 | 147 / 245 | 109 / 217 | 108 / 202 | 118 / 190 | 86 / 181 | 94 / 172 | 89 / 165 | 83 / 156 | 68 / 143 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.83% | 0.45% | 0.15% | -0.37% | 0.37% | 0.77% | -0.91% | -0.04% | 0.75% | 0.42% | -0.44% | 0.01% |
| Benchmark | 0.75% | 0.38% | 0.22% | -0.27% | 0.45% | 0.74% | -0.88% | 0.04% | 0.74% | 0.32% | -0.36% | 0.09% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
2.59% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-3.11% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.13% | 0.71% | 0.42% | 3.62% | 4.61% | -0.36% | -4.88% | 5.13% | 6.29% | 3.24% |
| Benchmark | 0.90% | 0.27% | 1.89% | 2.98% | 5.17% | -0.92% | -3.98% | 4.92% | 5.71% | 3.77% |
| Category Average | 0.85% | 0.42% | 0.53% | 2.93% | 4.36% | -0.83% | -4.45% | 4.84% | 5.17% | 3.22% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 27/ 139 | 43/ 143 | 141/ 159 | 38/ 166 | 106/ 176 | 32/ 182 | 146/ 191 | 97/ 203 | 57/ 220 | 173/ 257 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
6.29% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-4.88% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 58.52 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 25.22 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 7.25 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.99 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 2.81 |
| Other | 3.21 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 94.75 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 2.99 |
| Financial Services | 1.23 |
| Energy | 0.78 |
| Real Estate | 0.18 |
| Other | 0.07 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 97.91 |
| Europe | 0.33 |
| Asia | 0.18 |
| Latin America | 0.08 |
| Other | 1.50 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Housing Trust No 1 2.65% 15-Dec-2028 | 3.96 |
| Canada Housing Trust No 1 3.10% 15-Jun-2028 | 3.29 |
| Canada Housing Trust No 1 3.20% 15-Jun-2031 | 3.24 |
| Ontario Province 1.35% 02-Dec-2030 | 2.23 |
| Alberta Province 2.90% 20-Sep-2029 | 2.12 |
| CPPIB Capital Inc 3.35% 02-Dec-2030 | 1.77 |
| Ontario Province 3.60% 02-Jun-2035 | 1.68 |
| Citigroup Inc 4.55% 03-Jun-2030 | 1.33 |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.88% 31-Mar-2031 | 1.28 |
| Canada Housing Trust No 1 3.60% 15-Sep-2035 | 1.26 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Franklin Canadian Short Term Bond Fund Series A
Median
Other - Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 2.07% | 2.54% | 2.43% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.03 | 1.01 | 1.05 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.94% | 0.94% | 0.74% |
| Sharpe | 0.55 | -0.43 | 0.00 |
| Sortino | 1.33 | -0.54 | -0.54 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 71.97% | 32.40% | 32.81% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 1.87% | 2.07% | 2.54% | 2.43% |
| Beta | 1.08 | 1.03 | 1.01 | 1.05 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.99% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 0.74% |
| Sharpe | -0.14 | 0.55 | -0.43 | 0.00 |
| Sortino | -0.65 | 1.33 | -0.54 | -0.54 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | 0.01 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 41.85% | 71.97% | 32.40% | 32.81% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | December 22, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $369 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| TML1012 | ||
| TML1013 | ||
| TML1014 |
Investment Objectives
High current income and preservation of capital by investing primarily in debt instruments of Canadian issuers including federal and provincial government bonds and corporate bonds, debentures and short-term notes.
Investment Strategy
The portfolio advisor employs fundamental analysis in selecting investments for the Fund’s portfolio. The Fund will generally hold investments whose weighted average duration does not exceed 3½ years. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in non-investment-grade debt instruments.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
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 | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 0.95% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.75% |
| 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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