Managed Fund Since 2025
FFAQX Franklin Global Allocation Fund
- Strategically aligned with the investment team's Investment Strategy and Research Committee.
- Globally diversified allocation strategy designed to deliver total return from capital appreciation and income.
- Actively managed at the asset class, sector, and security level to navigate changing market environments.
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Overview
Fund Facts
Fund description
The fund seeks the highest level of long-term total return that is consistent with an acceptable level of risk by investing in a diversified portfolio of debt and equity securities and, to a lesser extent, alternative strategies. The fund may shift its investments from one asset class to another based on the investment manager's analysis of the best opportunities for the fund's portfolio in a given market. Under normal market conditions, at least 40% of the fund's net assets are invested in non-US investments, including in emerging markets.
- Benchmark
4 - Blended Benchmark
- Additional Benchmark
- MSCI All Country World Index-NR
- Fund Inception Date
- 08/15/2003
- Dividend Frequency, if any
- Semiannually
- Number of Holdings
As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly) - 253
Identifiers
- Ticker
- FFAQX
- Fund Number
- 8481
- CUSIP Code
- 35473A622
Average Annual Total Returns As of 01/31/2026
Class R6
- 16.26%1 Year
- 13.42%3 Years
- 8.82%5 Years
- 8.23%10 Years
- 6.86%Since Inception
08/15/2003
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown.
Top Sectors
As of 01/31/2026 - Market Value Equity as a % of Total (Updated Monthly)
Information Technology19.06% | |
Financials14.88% | |
Consumer Discretionary7.43% | |
Health Care7.40% | |
Communication Services5.77% |
Additional Fund Info
- Share Class Inception Date
- 08/01/2017
- Investment Style
- Target Risk
- Lipper Classification
- Flexible Portfolio Funds
- Morningstar Category
8 - Global Moderate Allocation
Manager and Commentary
About the Team
Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions
Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions (FTIS) is a leader in multi-asset, quantitative, and hedged solutions, leveraging a global network of investment teams to offer innovative and diversified strategies. With a focus on long-term investing, we combine deep research, active management, and data-driven insights to create solutions which seek to meet the evolving needs of investors worldwide.
Commentary Highlights
12/31/2025- Markets: Global equities finished the fourth quarter of 2025 modestly higher, as investors weighed easing inflation trends and expectations for lower policy rates in 2026 against slowing growth and persistent geopolitical risks. US stocks advanced into year-end, while other regions were more mixed—benefiting from pockets of technology- and artificial intelligence (AI)-led strength, but constrained by currency moves, uneven domestic demand and sector-specific headwinds. The US Federal Reserve (Fed) made two reductions over the fourth quarter, though in December they emphasized caution and signaled potentially limited further easing.
- Contributors: Security selection supported relative performance across every asset class in the fourth quarter. Stock selection in the consumer discretionary, materials and financials sectors led equity contributors to relative results. Security selection also boosted relative returns in fixed income, with UK Gilts and Canadian government bonds strengthening performance. From an asset class perspective, the fund’s equity overweight and modest underweight to fixed income lifted relative returns.
- Detractors: Stock selection in the health care and consumer staples sectors curbed relative results. In fixed income, selection in mortgage-backed securities weighed on relative returns. Hedging some investments back to the US dollar (through currency forwards) modestly dampened relative performance.
- Outlook: We retain measured conviction toward equities into 2026 as influential pillars of support for risk assets—such as inflation, policy and corporate fundamentals—remain healthy. These dynamics are fueling our belief that equities will likely continue to deliver positive returns for investors, despite stretched valuations.
Managed Fund Since 2024
Managed Fund Since 2024
Managed Fund Since 2025
Latest Insights
February 6, 2026
January 23, 2026
January 21, 2026
October 13, 2025
Performance
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 01/31/2026
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns with sales charge reflect a deduction of the stated maximum sales charge. Returns without sales charge would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
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Portfolio
Assets
As of01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Total Net Assets
- $2.89 Billion
Positions
As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Fund
- 253
- Benchmark
- 2,515
Portfolio Statistics
As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Fund
- 4.93 Years
- Benchmark
- —
- Fund
- 2.51%
- Benchmark
- —
- Fund
- 20.14x
- Benchmark
- 23.38x
- Fund
- 6.01 Years
- Benchmark
- —
- Fund
- 3.44x
- Benchmark
- 3.65x
Asset Allocation
As of 01/31/2026 - Market Value % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Holdings | Fund |
|---|---|
Equity | 69.50% |
Fixed Income | 28.64% |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.86% |
Holdings
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Portfolio holdings are based on the total portfolio and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security.
Distributions & Tax
- Distribution Frequency
- SemiannuallyThis fund is an ex-Dividend fund
- Capital Gain Distributions
- June, December
Final composition of the current year’s distribution—income, capital gains and/or return of capital—are based on US tax rules and will be determined by February of the following year. For tax characterization of a distribution, such as return of capital and tax-exempt income, click on the “Tax Information” tab above.
Distributions Per Share Distributions with future dates are estimates and those figures are not final
Annually, a fund must distribute all realized capital gains net of realized losses, so the fund will not be subject to an entity level income tax. A fund’s capital gain distribution in a particular year may be a result of the disposition of holdings that appreciated in value during prior years. Thus, while the fund may gain or lose value over the course of a year, a capital gain distribution paid by the fund may not be indicative of current performance of the fund.
The distributable amount of net capital gains are paid on a per-share basis to all investors who hold shares of the fund on the record date of the distribution and are recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes as of the ex-date of the distribution, regardless of when the gains or losses arose in the fund. Net gains on holdings held long term by the fund would be distributed to shareholders as a long-term capital gain distribution no matter how long the shareholder has owned shares in the fund.
Refer to the fund’s annual report or statement of additional information for specific information regarding distributions.
Pricing
Documents
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| Factsheet - Franklin Global Allocation Fund | |||
| Product Commentary - Franklin Global Allocation Fund |
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| Annual Report - Franklin Global Allocation Fund - Class R6 | |||
| Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Global Allocation Fund | |||
| Semi-Annual Report - Franklin Global Allocation Fund - Class R6 | |||
| Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Fund Allocator Series | |||
| Prospectus - Franklin Global Allocation Fund | |||
| Summary Prospectus - Franklin Global Allocation Fund | |||
| Statement of Additional Information - Franklin Global Allocation Fund | |||
| Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin Fund Allocator Series | |||
| Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Franklin Fund Allocator Series |
Risks
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Equity securities are subject to price fluctuation and possible loss of principal. Fixed income securities involve interest rate, credit, inflation and reinvestment risks, and possible loss of principal. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities falls. Low-rated, high-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. The investment style may become out of favor, which may have a negative impact on performance. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. To the extent the portfolio invests in a concentration of certain securities, regions or industries, it is subject to increased volatility. To the extent the fund invests in alternative strategies, it may be exposed to potentially significant fluctuations in value. The manager may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in the research or investment process; however, ESG considerations may not be a determinative factor in security selection. In addition, the manager may not assess every investment for ESG criteria, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.
Important Information
Total Returns include change in share price, assume reinvestment of all distributions, and reflect the deduction of fund expenses and applicable fees. Total returns, distribution rate, and yields reflect any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers; without these reductions, the results would have been lower.
Most funds offer multiple share classes. Share classes are subject to different fees and expenses, which will affect their performance.
Certain share classes are only offered to eligible investors as stated in the prospectus. Different minimums may apply to clients of certain service agents. All classes of shares are not available through all distribution channels. See the Fund's prospectus for additional information.
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Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges.
Investors should carefully consider a fund's investment goals, risks, sales charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.
The MSCI All Country World Index is a market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
Source: MSCI makes no warranties and shall have no liability with respect to any MSCI data reproduced herein. No further redistribution or use is permitted. This report is not prepared or endorsed by MSCI.
Net Returns (NR) include income net of tax withholding when dividends are paid.
The Blended Benchmark consists of 60% MSCI All Country World Index-NR, 30% Bloomberg Multiverse (100% hedged to USD) Index and 10% cash and cash equivalents. MSCI All Country World Index is a market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The Bloomberg Multiverse (100% hedged to USD) Index provides a broad-based measure of the global fixed income bond market.
Source: MSCI makes no warranties and shall have no liability with respect to any MSCI data reproduced herein. No further redistribution or use is permitted. This report is not prepared or endorsed by MSCI. Bloomberg Indices.