Bonds are sometimes referred to as "boring" investments due to their relatively stable nature compared to other investment options like stocks or commodities. While the term "boring" might sound negative, there are several reasons why this relative stability can be seen as a positive attribute for investors. A reliable income from fixed income investments can help smooth out the overall returns of the portfolio and provide a stable cash flow. Including fixed income in a portfolio can add diversification benefits. It can provide a cushion during turbulent market conditions and could help maintain portfolio stability.
Unrivalled experience, unmatched global breadth and depth, and unparalleled innovation have put Franklin Templeton at the forefront of fixed income investing for more than 50 years. We understand client challenges and are here to help with long-term fixed income goals. We have a strong track record of navigating market cycles and creating value.
Our independent specialist managers provide deep expertise and specialization within and across asset classes, investment styles, and geographies.
Acting with conviction and discipline, looks beyond short-term, conventional thinking to rigorously pursue long-term value across differentiated fixed income and equity solutions.
Franklin Templeton Fixed Income
Believes the best way to pursue alpha is by integrating top-down macroeconomic analysis with robust bottom-up fundamental sector research and quantitative science.
Research-intensive, fundamentals-based, high-conviction approach to capitalize on short-term inefficiencies and capture long-term value across global interest rate, currency, and credit markets.
Known for team management and proprietary research, supported by robust risk management and a long-term fundamental value approach.
Glossary
Credit: An alternative name for fixed income securities.
Alpha: A term used in investing to describe an investment strategy's ability to beat the market.
Duration: A measure of a fixed income portfolio or bond's price sensitivity to interest rate changes.
Bottom up investing: An investment approach that analyzes individual stocks while deemphasizing the significance of macroeconomic and market cycles.
An all-weather global bond fund that seeks attractive income generation while guarding against downside risks.
Aims to achieve income and growth of the fund's value. The fund invests mainly in higher rated corporate bonds issued in certain developed countries.
* A sub-fund of Franklin Templeton Global Funds plc (“FTGF plc”), FTGF is an open-ended investment company with variable capital, organised as an undertaking for collective investment in transferable securities (“UCITS”). FTGF is authorised in Ireland by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Investments entail risks, the value of investments can go down as well as up and investors should be aware they might not get back the full value invested. There is no guarantee that the funds will achieve its objective over this or any other time period. Capital invested is at risk and you may get back less than you paid in.
Franklin Templeton International Services S.à r.l. is a registered manager of the Franklin Templeton Investment Funds (“FTIF”) and the Franklin Templeton Shariah Funds (“FTSF”), which are foreign collective investment schemes in securities. Several of the portfolios of FTIF and FTSF are currently approved in terms of section 65 of the Collective Investments Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002 for distribution in South Africa and so are reflected on this website.
Please note, however, that not all of the portfolios of FTIF are approved for distribution in South Africa. Portfolios which are not approved for distribution in South Africa have not been included on this website. If you are unsure at any time as to whether or not a portfolio of FTIF or FTSF is approved by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (“FSCA”) for distribution in South Africa, please consult the FSCA’a website (www.fsca.co.za).
Franklin Templeton Investments SA (Pty) Ltd is an authorised Financial Services Provider, registration number 2012/220219/07 and FSP number 44475.
Collective Investment Schemes in Securities (CIS) are generally medium to long term investments. The value of participatory interests may go down as well as up and past performance is not necessarily a guide to or the investment future performance. Fluctuations or movements in exchange rates may cause the value of underlying international investments to go up or down. CIS are traded at ruling prices and can engage in borrowing and scrip lending. A schedule of fees and charges and maximum commissions is available on request from Franklin Templeton International Services S.à r.l., 8A rue Albert Borschette, L-1246 Luxembourg. Commission and incentives may be paid and if so, would be included in the overall costs. . Where a performance fee is charged, for a full description of how performance fees are calculated and applied, please refer to the Minimum Disclosure Document which is available on the website at www.franklintempleton.co.za or which may be obtained free of charge from Franklin Templeton International Services S.à r.l., 8A rue Albert Borschette, L-1246 Luxembourg or your local FTI representative.
FTIF and FTSF are priced on a forward basis and prices are calculated daily. FTIF and FTSF do not provide any guarantee either with respect to the capital or the return of a portfolio.
FTIF and FTSF are regulated in Luxembourg. The FTIF sub-funds/portfolios and FTSF sub-funds/portfolios referenced on this website are available for distribution in South Africa are approved by the FSCA. But please note that not all FTIF sub-funds/portfolios are approved for distribution in South Africa by the FSCA.
Investments in foreign securities may expose the fund to risks such as potential constraints on liquidity and repatriation of funds, macroeconomic, political, foreign exchange, tax, settlement and potential limitations on the availability of market information. For full information on all the risks applicable to this fund, please refer to the fund’s prospectus.
Franklin Templeton International Services S.à r.l. reserves the right to close the portfolio to new investors and reopen certain portfolios from time to time in order to manage them more efficiently.
Copies of the latest prospectus, Minimum Disclosure Document (MDD) and the latest annual and semi-annual reports of FTIF and FTSF are available on the website www.franklintempleton.co.za or may be obtained free of charge from Franklin Templeton International Services S.à r.l., 8A rue Albert Borschette, L-1246 Luxembourg or your local FTI representative.
Performance is calculated as a lump-sum and is quoted in USD or in the base currency of the fund and its respective share classes currencies. Performance is calculated for the portfolio, individual investor performance may differ as a result of initial fees, the actual investment date, the date of reinvestment and dividend withholding tax. Annualised performance is the fund’s total return expressed as an annual equivalent percentage rate over the time period listed. Currency fluctuations may affect the value of overseas investments. When investing in a fund denominated in a foreign currency, your performance may also be affected by currency fluctuations. In emerging markets, the risks can be greater than in developed markets. Investments in derivative instruments entail specific risks that may increase the risk profile of the fund.
The investment activities of FTSF will be undertaken in accordance with the Shariah Guidelines. As a consequence, the performance of a FTSF Fund may possibly be lower than other investment funds that do not seek to strictly adhere to the Islamic investment criteria. The requirement to “purify” cash holdings or dividend income will likely result in payments being made to charities. The return to investors will be reduced by the amount of such payments. The International Shariah Supervisory Board of Amanie Advisors Sdn Bhd has certified that the Fund is in compliance with the requirements of the Shariah principles.
Investments entail risks, the value of investments can go down as well as up and investors should be aware they might not get back the full value invested.
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