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Franklin VolSmart Allocation VIP Fund

As of 10/10/2025

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$12.27

 
 

This fund was liquidated at the close of market on October 17, 2025.

Overview

Fund Description

The fund seeks total return (including income and capital gains) while seeking to manage volatility. The fund is primarily invested in a “core portfolio,” which includes a diversified set of predominately US equity and fixed income strategies. In seeking to manage the fund's volatility, the investment manager seeks to minimize potential dramatic and rapid price swings which could be experienced by the “core portfolio,” so that fund volatility does not exceed its target of 10% per year.

Fund Information
Asset Class 
N/A
Total Net Assets 
N/A
Fund Inception Date 
N/A
Share Class Inception Date 
N/A
Benchmark2 
S&P 500 Index
Additional Benchmark 
Bloomberg US Aggregate Index
Additional Benchmark 
Blended Benchmark
Investment Style 
N/A
Lipper Classification 
N/A
Morningstar Category 
Moderate Allocation
Portfolio Turnover 
N/A
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of N/A
Gross Expense Ratio3 
N/A
Net Expense Ratio34 
N/A
12b-1 Fee 
N/A
Identifiers
Ticker 
N/A
Fund Number 
N/A
CUSIP Code 
N/A
Bloomberg Code 
N/A

Distributions & Tax

Distributions

Distribution Schedules

Dividend Frequency, if any  This fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Annually

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

Current Year Distributions Per Share
Distribution amounts may be estimates
Record Date  
06/13/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
06/16/2025
Reinvestment Date  
06/16/2025
Payable Date  
06/16/2025
Reinvestment Price  
$11.50
Long-Term Capital Gains  
$1.594
Short-Term Capital Gains  
$0.0843
Income  
$0.2431
Total Distribution Per Share  
$1.9214

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.

Tax Information

Tax Information

Federal ID Number 46-1730982
For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us
These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
Distributions per Share ($)
Record Date  
Jun 14
Ordinary Dividends  
0.2556
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
0.1821
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
0.2556
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
0.1821
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Supplemental Tax Information
Foreign Source Income 
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends 
Direct U.S. Government Obligations 
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
Dividends Received Deduction 
47.07%
Section 163(j) 
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
Utah Resident Taxable Income 

Franklin Templeton and its specialized investment managers and its employees are not in the business of providing tax or legal advice to taxpayers. These materials and any tax-related statements are not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used or relied upon, by any such taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties or complying with any applicable tax laws or regulations. Tax-related statements, if any, may have been written in connection with the promotion or marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed by these materials, to the extent allowed by applicable law. Each investor’s tax situation is different, and is based on an individual’s tax bracket, type of account used for investment and other factors. Any such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer's particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

Documents

Regulatory Documents

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Statement of Additional Information - Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products

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Prospectus - Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products

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Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products

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Summary Prospectus - Franklin Managed Volatility Global Allocation Fund VIP

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Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products

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Semi-Annual Report - Franklin VolSmart Allocation VIP Fund - Class 5

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin VolSmart Allocation VIP Fund

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Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin VolSmart Allocation VIP Fund

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Annual Report - Franklin VolSmart Allocation VIP Fund - Class 5

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Risks

What Are The Key Risks?

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. There can be no guarantee that the fund will stay within its target volatility. There can be no guarantee that the fund's volatility strategy will be successful, and achieving the fund's volatility strategy does not mean the fund will achieve a positive or competitive return. The volatility strategy can also be expected to limit the fund’s participation in market price appreciation when compared to similar funds that do not attempt this strategy. 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. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on performance. Investments in underlying funds are subject to the same risks as, and indirectly bear the fees and expenses of, the underlying funds. 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.