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Franklin Canadian Corporate Bond Fund Series A
Cdn Corp Fixed Income
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FundGrade A+® Rating Recipient
2017, 2014, 2013
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NAVPS (09-29-2026) |
$8.21 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.01
(-0.17%)
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As at August 31, 2026
As at July 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (December 18, 2006): 3.21%
| 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 | -0.17% | -0.83% | -1.07% | 0.72% | 2.70% | 3.92% | 5.89% | 4.76% | 1.58% | 1.86% | 2.25% | 2.89% | 2.66% | 2.52% |
| Benchmark | -0.23% | -1.19% | -1.28% | 0.75% | 2.62% | 4.15% | 5.98% | 5.01% | 1.78% | 1.61% | 2.22% | 3.01% | 2.88% | 2.70% |
| Category Average | -0.08% | -0.80% | -0.99% | 0.63% | 2.27% | 3.80% | 5.65% | 4.69% | 1.42% | 1.31% | 1.83% | 2.46% | - | - |
| Category Rank | 128 / 155 | 90 / 155 | 96 / 145 | 93 / 145 | 57 / 132 | 80 / 119 | 63 / 110 | 71 / 103 | 72 / 99 | 41 / 88 | 45 / 86 | 48 / 84 | 46 / 78 | 43 / 76 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.60% | 0.81% | 0.24% | -0.68% | 0.62% | 1.17% | -1.65% | 0.25% | 1.18% | 0.48% | -1.14% | -0.17% |
| Benchmark | 1.54% | 0.68% | 0.27% | -0.63% | 0.89% | 1.16% | -1.77% | 0.41% | 1.29% | 0.26% | -1.22% | -0.23% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
5.96% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-9.03% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 5.13% | 2.84% | -1.59% | 8.82% | 8.08% | 0.69% | -10.95% | 7.71% | 7.07% | 4.29% |
| Benchmark | 3.59% | 3.48% | 0.96% | 8.01% | 8.57% | -1.32% | -10.12% | 8.32% | 7.09% | 4.33% |
| Category Average | - | - | - | 7.34% | 7.62% | -1.82% | -10.25% | 7.57% | 6.68% | 4.15% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 9/ 70 | 41/ 76 | 67/ 78 | 12/ 85 | 35/ 86 | 17/ 90 | 77/ 99 | 60/ 106 | 59/ 110 | 78/ 120 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
8.82% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-10.95% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 78.15 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 13.71 |
| Canadian Equity | 3.81 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 2.25 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.24 |
| Other | 0.84 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 94.95 |
| Financial Services | 2.35 |
| Energy | 1.46 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 1.24 |
| Industrial Goods | 0.19 |
| Other | -0.19 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 97.98 |
| Europe | 0.75 |
| Asia | 0.20 |
| Latin America | 0.19 |
| Other | 0.88 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Citigroup Inc 4.55% 03-Jun-2030 | 1.73 |
| Capital Power Corp 8.13% 05-Jun-2054 | 1.29 |
| Telus Corp 4.85% 05-Oct-2043 | 1.28 |
| Metlife Capital Trust IV 7.88% 15-Dec-2032 | 1.26 |
| Bank of Montreal 5.63% 26-Apr-2027 | 1.15 |
| South Bow USA Infrastructure Holdings LLC 5.58% 01-Oct-2034 | 1.14 |
| Inter Pipeline Ltd 4.23% 01-Apr-2027 | 1.06 |
| Royal Bank Of Canada 2.10% 04-Aug-2026 | 1.04 |
| Transcanada Pipelines Ltd 8.23% 16-Jan-2031 | 1.03 |
| Hydro One Inc 5.49% 16-Jul-2040 | 1.00 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Franklin Canadian Corporate Bond Fund Series A
Median
Other - Cdn Corp Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 4.28% | 5.23% | 5.64% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.02 | 1.03 | 1.09 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.98% | 0.96% | 0.93% |
| Sharpe | 0.57 | -0.25 | 0.12 |
| Sortino | 1.24 | -0.34 | -0.08 |
| Treynor | 0.02 | -0.01 | 0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 72.84% | - | 32.65% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 3.40% | 4.28% | 5.23% | 5.64% |
| Beta | 0.96 | 1.02 | 1.03 | 1.09 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.96% | 0.93% |
| Sharpe | 0.14 | 0.57 | -0.25 | 0.12 |
| Sortino | -0.11 | 1.24 | -0.34 | -0.08 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | 0.02 | -0.01 | 0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 42.89% | 72.84% | - | 32.65% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | December 18, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $154 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| TML2061 | ||
| TML2062 | ||
| TML2063 |
Investment Objectives
The objective of the fund is to provide high current income and some long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in bonds, debentures, notes, revenue bonds and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities of Canadian corporate entities.
Investment Strategy
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in non-investment-grade debt instruments. The Fund may invest up to 40% 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 | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.80% |
| 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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