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.
The fund’s goal is to achieve income and growth of the fund’s
The Fund aims to outperform the FTSE UK Gilts (All) Government Total Return Index over a three to five-year period from a combination of income and investment growth, after all fees and costs are deducted.
The Fund aims to outperform the Markit iBoxx GBP Non-Gilts Index after fees and costs through a combination of income and investment growth over a three to five-year period.
* A sub fund of Franklin Templeton Funds ("FTF"), a UK-domiciled OEIC ("the Fund")
** 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.
