If you have questions, please contact your financial advisor or call Shareholder Services.
Beginning on 10/19/18, Class C shares held for 10 years or more will automatically convert to Class A shares. Thereafter, Class C shares held for 10 years or more will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis. This conversion allows shareholders to take advantage of the lower expenses offered by Class A shares. Please see the prospectus supplement for more information. If you have any questions, please contact your financial advisor or call Franklin Templeton.
Effective 9/10/18, certain sales charges and commissions paid to dealers on Class A and A1 shares of our mutual funds changed. Please see the prospectus supplement for more information. If you have additional questions, please contact your financial advisor or call Franklin Templeton.
Effective June 3, 2013, the fund is closed to new investors with limited exceptions. Existing shareholders may continue to add money to their accounts.
This fund or share class has been closed to new investors.
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in the equity securities of smaller international companies that the managers believe have the potential to generate attractive returns with lower downside risk.
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What Are the Risks?
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