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As of 11/14/2025

NAV 1

$14.16

 
 

Overview

Fund Description

The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests predominantly in equity securities of companies located anywhere in the world, including those in the U.S. and in developing markets.

Fund Information
Asset Class 
Equity
Total Net Assets  As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
$376.32 Million
Fund Inception Date 
03/15/1994
Share Class Inception Date 
03/15/1994
Benchmark23 
MSCI All Country World Index-NR
Investment Style 
Value
Morningstar Category 
Global Large-Stock Blend
Lipper Classification 
Global Multi-Cap Value
Portfolio Turnover 
52%
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 05/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio4 
0.93%
Net Expense Ratio45 
0.87%
12b-1 Fee 
0.00%
Identifiers
Ticker 
-
Fund Number 
739
CUSIP Code 
355150764
Bloomberg Code 
-

Portfolio Managers

Peter Sartori

Nassau, Bahamas

Managed Fund Since 2024

Warren Pustam, CFA®

Nassau, Bahamas

Managed Fund Since 2019

Christopher Peel, CFA®

Nassau, Bahamas

Managed Fund Since 2017

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

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  
$12.90
Long-Term Capital Gains  
$1.0388
Short-Term Capital Gains  
Income  
$0.1568
Total Distribution Per Share  
$1.1956

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 94-3193738
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  
0.1797
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
0.0123
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  
0.1797
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
0.0123
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 
2.05%
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
Dividends Received Deduction 
49.92%
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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Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products

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Summary Prospectus - Templeton Growth VIP Fund

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Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Templeton Growth VIP Fund

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Annual Report - Templeton Growth VIP Fund - Class 1

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Semi-Annual Report - Templeton Growth VIP Fund - Class 1

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Templeton Growth VIP Fund

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Risks

What Are The Risks?

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. 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 fund invests in companies in a specific country or region, the fund may experience greater volatility than a fund that is more broadly diversified geographically. 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.