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Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund

As of 11/13/2025

NAV 1

$15.88

 
 

Overview

Fund Description

The fund seeks capital appreciation, with income as a secondary goal. Its strategy is focused on undervalued mid- and large-cap equity securities, which may include foreign securities and, to a lesser extent, distressed securities and merger arbitrage.

Fund Information
Asset Class 
Equity
Total Net Assets  As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
$1.91 Billion
Fund Inception Date 
11/08/1996
Share Class Inception Date 
11/08/1996
Benchmark 
Russell 1000 Value Index
Investment Style 
Value
Morningstar Category 
Large Value
Lipper Classification 
Multi-Cap Value Funds
Portfolio Turnover 
33%
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 05/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio2 
0.69%
Net Expense Ratio23 
0.69%
12b-1 Fee 
0.00%
Identifiers
Ticker 
-
Fund Number 
743
CUSIP Code 
355150715
Bloomberg Code 
FMTSVIP US

Portfolio Managers

Christian Correa, CFA®

New Jersey, United States

Managed Fund Since 2020

Grace Hoefig

New Jersey, United States

Managed Fund Since 2020

Aman Gupta, CFA®

New Jersey, United States

Managed Fund Since 2025

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings

As of 09/30/2025 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
Franklin Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund OEMF-SWEEP MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO
Weight (%) 
4.34
Market Value ($) 
84,938,692
Quantity 
84,938,692
Security Name 
Alphabet Inc COM USD.001 CL A
Weight (%) 
2.79
Market Value ($) 
54,537,540
Quantity 
224,342
Security Name 
Amazon.com Inc COM USD.01
Weight (%) 
2.35
Market Value ($) 
46,026,044
Quantity 
209,619
Security Name 
PPL Corp COM USD.01
Weight (%) 
2.23
Market Value ($) 
43,620,526
Quantity 
1,173,857
Security Name 
Chevron Corp COM USD.75
Weight (%) 
2.21
Market Value ($) 
43,231,804
Quantity 
278,394
Security Name 
Blackrock Inc COM USD 0.01
Weight (%) 
2.09
Market Value ($) 
40,848,587
Quantity 
35,037
Security Name 
Bank of America Corp COM USD.01
Weight (%) 
2.02
Market Value ($) 
39,576,288
Quantity 
767,131
Security Name 
HALEON PLC ORD GBP 0.01
Weight (%) 
2.01
Market Value ($) 
39,340,352
Quantity 
8,741,948
Security Name 
Brixmor Property Group Inc REIT USD.01
Weight (%) 
2.01
Market Value ($) 
39,272,910
Quantity 
1,418,819
Security Name 
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc COM USD1
Weight (%) 
2.00
Market Value ($) 
39,185,251
Quantity 
80,791

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

Distributions

Distribution Schedules

Dividend Frequency, if any  This fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Annually
Capital Gain Distributions 
October, 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

Current Year Distributions Per Share
Distribution amounts may be estimates
Record Date  
09/30/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
10/01/2025
Reinvestment Date  
10/01/2025
Payable Date  
10/01/2025
Reinvestment Price  
$16.02
Long-Term Capital Gains  
$1.5426
Short-Term Capital Gains  
$0.206
Income  
$0.4029
Total Distribution Per Share  
$2.1515

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 65-0704393
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  
Sep 30
Ordinary Dividends  
0.4003
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
0.3213
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  
0.4003
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
0.3213
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 
3.48%
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
Dividends Received Deduction 
68.69%
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 - Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund

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Annual Report - Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund - Class 1

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Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund

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Semi-Annual Report - Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund - Class 1

Risks

What Are The Key Risks?

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. 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. Investments in companies engaged in mergers, reorganizations or liquidations also involve special risks as pending deals may not be completed on time or on favorable terms. 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.