Franklin Templeton Institute From The Market Desk Multi Asset Fixed Income
From the US Market Desk: Buyable pullbacks. Be prepared.
June 15, 2026
Get ready each week with high-conviction insights that go beyond media headlines.
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Why Franklin Templeton?
Our solutions are aligned with client goals, asset and liabilities and are delivered in a collaborative approach by a dedicated team of client portfolio managers located around the world.
Mosaic investment process
- We synthesise fundamental, quantitative, macro, asset class and thematic research to fulfill client objectives.
- Our views are informed by the sector and regional insights of global investment teams from Franklin Templeton.
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- Supported by a dedicated manager research team covering strategies within and beyond Franklin Templeton
70+ years experience
- Managing for multi-asset income, investing across the capital structure
Featured strategies
We offer a wide array of strategies for advisors to implement as core portfolio holdings, or as a completion portfolio.
Asset allocation funds and model portfolios
We optimize for client risk and / or return targets, investing across a curated range of asset, sub-asset classes and investment styles. Available as registered funds, or model portfolios.
Income funds and model portfolios
We launched our first income strategy in 1948 based on a philosophy that a multi-asset portfolio provides the most flexible and long-lasting approach to generating a regular income using instruments from across the capital structure.
Thematic strategies and model portfolios
We combine our proprietary factor definitions to deliver a low-cost approach to alpha creation that can be customized to a specific region, sector, ESG or custom thematic targets.
Featured products
Franklin Income SMA
The Franklin Income SMA consists of a flexible approach to income and growth opportunities that seeks to provide a consistent stream of attractive monthly income, flexible allocation in pursuit of best opportunities, broad diversification across multiple asset classes managed by a seasoned management team.
- Inception Date
- 06/30/2019
- Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
As of 03/31/2026 - 3.93%
- Year to Date Returns (Net)
As of 03/31/2026 - 3.18%
FKIQX
Franklin Income Fund - Class A
The fund seeks to maximize income, while maintaining prospects for capital appreciation, by investing in a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds.
- Total Net Assets
As of 05/31/2026 - $79.92 bn
- Inception Date
- 09/10/2018
- Dividend Frequency
- Monthly
- NAV
As of 06/16/2026 - $2.56
FBLAX
Franklin Managed Income Fund - Class A
The fund seeks to maximize income to support monthly distributions while maintaining the prospects for capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of stocks and debt securities and employs a managed distribution policy that is intended to provide level monthly payments.
- Total Net Assets
As of 05/31/2026 - $3.47 bn
- Inception Date
- 07/03/2006
- Dividend Frequency
- Monthly
- NAV
As of 06/16/2026 - $13.63
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We offer a wide array of strategies for institutional investors, including corporations, government agencies, pension funds and insurance companies. Learn more about a selection of our capabilities below, or contact us to discuss custom needs and solutions.
Read our latest thinking
Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions Allocation Views Multi Asset
Allocation Views: Optimistic on equities, mindful of inflation
June 10, 2026
In this month’s Allocation Views, Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions is optimistic about equities in the month ahead amid strong corporate fundamentals and resilient growth.
Franklin Templeton Institute Investment Insights Multi Asset
Global Investment Management Survey
June 5, 2026
This bi-annual outlook survey is designed to give a view across our investment teams. The expectations for 2026 are based on survey results from investment professionals across all asset classes. We also provide our predictions on inflation, recession, asset class performance and more.
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