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TGBAX Templeton Global Bond Fund

  • Global Reach for Attractive Yield: The Fund takes an approach not constrained by its benchmark to pursue compelling yield opportunities across global sovereign bond markets while maintaining a limit on below investment grade exposure.
  • Research-Driven Country and Currency Selection: High-conviction positioning informed by in-depth macroeconomic and country-specific research potentially delivers distinct sources of returns.
  • A Differentiated Path to Portfolio Diversification: The Fund’s flexible mandate and differentiated investment process have historically resulted in low to moderate correlation with other asset classes, potentially adding to broader portfolio diversification.

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NAV 1 $-0.03(-0.42%)
$7.06
As of 12/09/2025
YTD Total Returns At NAV 2
15.72%
As of 12/09/2025
Total Net Assets
$3.04B
As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

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Templeton Global Bond Fund - Advisor Class - TGBAX

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Overview

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Fund Facts

Fund description

The fund seeks current income with capital appreciation and growth of income by investing at least 80% in bonds, which are predominately issued by governments, government-related entities and government agencies located around the world. The fund regularly enters into various currency-related and other transactions involving derivative instruments.

Benchmark
FTSE World Government Bond Index
Dividend Frequency, if any
Monthly
Fund Inception Date
09/18/1986
Distribution Rate at NAV3As of 12/09/2025 (Updated Daily)
5.80%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver4,5,6As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
5.94%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver4,6As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
5.89%
Effective DurationAs of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
5.07 Years

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

As of 05/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio7
0.77%
Net Expense Ratio7,8

Expense Limitation

Expense Waiver Type: Contractual fee waiver, expense cap and/or reimbursement
Expense Limitation Expires: 04/30/2026

0.74%
Maximum Initial Charge
N/A
CDSC
N/A
12b-1 Fee
0.00%

Identifiers

Ticker
TGBAX
Fund Number
616
CUSIP Code
880208400

Average Annual Total Returns As of 11/30/2025

View performance section for additional info As of 11/30/2025

Advisor Class

  • 10.35%1 Year
  • 2.82%3 Years
  • -1.05%5 Years
  • -0.18%10 Years
  • 5.77%Since Inception
    09/18/1986

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 Asset Allocation

Portfolio breakdown percentages may not total 100% and may be negative due to rounding, use of any derivatives, unsettled trades or other factors.

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As of 11/30/2025 - Market Value % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Top Asset Allocation
Fixed Income82.34%
Cash & Cash Equivalents17.66%

Additional Fund Info

Share Class Inception Date
01/02/1997
Investment Style
N/A
Lipper Classification
Global Income Funds
Morningstar Category9
Global Bond

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Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Templeton Global Macro

Templeton Global Macro is a pioneer in unconstratined global fixed income investing. The team combines qualitative macroeconomic analysis with quantitative tools, looking byeond traditional fixed income benchmarks, and aims to pinpoint the most attractive investment opportunities globally.

Commentary Highlights

June 30, 2025
  • Markets: Tariffs dominated much of the news cycle during 2025’s second quarter, which began with US President Donald Trump denoting April 2 as “Liberation Day” and announcing wide-ranging tariff measures. Negotiations around final tariff levels for a number of countries were still taking place by the end of the quarter. The US dollar (USD) continued to weaken during the period. Actual inflation outcomes have largely been benign, but there has been some halt in progress, and higher inflation expectations (related to tariffs) engender caution about future paths. Global monetary policy remains in an easing cycle, though officials have voiced concern about the effects of tariffs on growth and inflation. The US Federal Reserve kept the federal funds target rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50% during the quarter. Geopolitical conflicts flared up again during the period, including a brief conflict between India and Pakistan and a slightly longer one between Israel and Iran, though there has been no lasting impact on financial and commodity markets.
  • Contributors: Currency positions contributed to absolute fund performance for the quarter, as did interest-rate strategies and sovereign credit exposures.
  • Detractors: The fund’s net-negative position in the euro detracted from absolute results.
  • Outlook: We continue to closely monitor the evolution of tariffs and their potential impacts on US and global growth, inflation and monetary policy across countries.

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December 4, 2025

Global Macro Insights: November 2025

October 27, 2025

Quarterly Economic Outlook: Fourth quarter 2025

October 3, 2025

An update on our ESG scores

June 11, 2025

Can emerging markets navigate a fragmented world?

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Performance

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Advisor Class - With Sales Charge (POP) (%)
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FTSE World Government Bond Index (%)
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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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For performance reporting purposes, the inception date for Classes A/A1, R, R6, Z, and Advisor Class shares of all Franklin Templeton Funds is the date of effectiveness of the fund's registration statement or the first day the fund commenced operations. For Class C shares, generally the inception date is the first day the fund commenced offering such shares. Exceptions: Templeton Global Balanced Fund Classes A and C use the inception date of the old Class A and C shares, renamed Class A1 and Class C1. For Franklin Mutual Series Funds and Franklin International Small Cap Growth Fund, the inception date for Classes A, C, R and R6 shares is the funds' oldest class', Z or Advisor, inception date. Franklin U.S. Government Money Fund Class R6 inception date is the first day it commenced offering such shares.

Ratings 9

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Overall Morningstar Rating
Overall Morningstar Rating: 2 out of 5 stars  
As of 11/30/2025
3 Years
3 Years: 1 out of 5 stars  
147 Funds in category
5 Years
5 Years: 3 out of 5 stars  
142 Funds in category
10 Years
10 Years: 1 out of 5 stars  
121 Funds in category
Rating Category
Global Bond

The fund's overall Morningstar Rating measures risk-adjusted returns and is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) rating metrics. 

Morningstar Style Box
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©2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

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Portfolio

Assets

As of11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Total Net Assets
$3.04 Billion

Positions

As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Holdings
Fund
79
Benchmark

FTSE World Government Bond Index

1,339

Portfolio Statistics

As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Effective Duration

Effective duration is a duration calculation for bonds with embedded options. Effective duration takes into account that expected cash flows will fluctuate as interest rates change. Please note, duration measures the sensitivity of price (the value of principal) of a fixed-income investment to a change in interest rates.

Fund
5.07 Years
Benchmark

FTSE World Government Bond Index

6.73 Years
Average Weighted Maturity

An estimate of the number of years to maturity, taking the possibility of early payments into account, for the underlying holdings.

Fund
6.59 Years
Benchmark

FTSE World Government Bond Index

8.44 Years

Credit Quality Allocation 13

Portfolio breakdown percentages may not total 100% and may be negative due to rounding, use of any derivatives, unsettled trades or other factors.

As of 11/30/2025 - Market Value (Updated Monthly)

Credit Quality Allocation
Credit Quality Fund
AAA
8.71%
AA+
6.90%
AA
3.62%
A
4.60%
A-
8.96%
BBB
7.98%
BBB-
12.84%
BB+
6.90%
BB
18.33%
B
1.59%
B-
1.64%
CCC+
1.28%
Not Applicable
-1.02%
Cash & Cash Equivalents
17.66%

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Holdings

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Franklin Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund OEMF-SWEEP MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO
Malaysia Government Bond 3.899% 11/16/2027
Brazil Notas Do Tesouro Nacional Serie F 9.919193% 1/01/2031 STATED RATE 10%
India Government Bond 7.26% 08/22/2032
Norway Government Bond 1.75% 02/17/2027 REG S
Queensland Treasury Corp 1.75% 07/20/2034 144A REG S
Uruguay Government International Bond 3.875% 07/02/2040 INDEX LINKED URUIURUI Index
Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional Serie F 01/01/2029 STATED RATE 10%
Treasury Corp Of Victoria 2% 11/20/2037
Panama Government International Bond 6.4% 02/14/2035

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. 

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Distributions & Tax

Federal ID Number 59-6865210

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 ($)

Estimated distributions can change depending on current market conditions and number of shares outstanding. Changes can occur up to the record date. Estimates don't include ordinary income distributions the funds may be making. A fund's capital gain distributions per share will be the same for each share class. All dates and distributions are subject to board approval.

Tax Information
Record Date

For daily accrual funds, the date displayed is the pay date for the fund.

Ordinary Dividends

Dividends paid by a fund that are derived from interest, dividends, net short-term capital gains and other types of ordinary income earned by the fund. For a fund that elects to pass through its foreign taxes paid (a non-cash item), a shareholder's allotted share of foreign taxes has been added to the “Ordinary Dividends” cash distributions received by the shareholder. If the fund passed through foreign taxes paid and later is refunded any portion of those taxes by a foreign tax authority, any interest paid to the fund on that refund is also required to be included in “Ordinary Dividends”.

Qualified Dividends

The portion of a fund’s “Ordinary Dividends” that may be eligible for a reduced capital gain tax rate. To be eligible for the lower tax rates, certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor to determine the amount eligible for the reduced rate. This amount represents both cash distributions and non-cash amounts, such as foreign taxes paid, that have been allocated to shareholders.

Capital Gain Distributions

The net long-term gains recognized by a fund from the sale of securities and other assets. These distributions may be eligible for a reduced capital gain tax rate.

Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain

The portion of a fund’s “Capital Gain Distributions” related to certain depreciable real property—typically derived from a fund’s real estate investment trusts holdings. Unrecaptured section 1250 gains are usually taxed at a higher tax rate than general “Capital Gain Distributions”.

Non-Taxable Return Of Capital

Also known as a “Return of Capital”, occurs when a shareholder receives a portion of their investment that is not considered income or capital gains. These amounts are not taxed currently but may reduce the cost basis of the shares related to the distribution.

Section 199a Dividends

The portion of a fund’s “Ordinary Dividends” generated by a real estate investment trust or earned by a fund from its investments in real estate investment trusts, subject to limitations. Individual (non-corporate) shareholders may be entitled to a special deduction from gross income for “Section 199A Dividends” received from a fund. To qualify for this deduction certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor.

Foreign Tax Paid

Shareholder’s pro-rata portion of foreign taxes paid by the fund to non-US tax authorities. A shareholder may be eligible to claim these as a credit or take a deduction on their tax return and should consult their tax advisor.

Exempt Interest Dividends

Represent the net tax-exempt income earned by the fund from municipal bonds and other tax-exempt securities. This income is typically not subject to federal income tax but may be subject to state and or alternative minimum tax. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor if they have any questions.

Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds

Interest paid by European countries on historical overwithholding of taxes by the foreign governments related to dividends and interest paid to the mutual fund. The reclaimed taxes are now being refunded as a result of various court rulings. In accordance with IRS Notice 2016-10, the mutual fund is required to report the interest on the reclaimed taxes on Form 1099-DIV

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Feb 23 0.010533 — — — 0.016467 — — — —
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Foreign Source Income

The portion of “Ordinary Dividends” attributable to foreign securities held by a fund.

100.00%
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends

The portion of “Ordinary Dividends” attributable to qualified dividends earned by a fund from foreign sources.

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Direct U.S. Government Obligations

The portion of “Ordinary Dividends” attributable to earnings from US Treasury and certain other government securities may be categorized as a fund containing US government obligations. This income may be exempt from state personal income taxes. The percentage for direct US government obligation interests available for tax-exempt treatment may be limited in states that require the fund to meet certain minimum thresholds. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor to determine the availability of exemptions in their state.

5.90%
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest

The portion of “Exempt-Interest Dividends” generated from specified private activity bond income and subject to the alternative minimum tax. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor about applicability.

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Dividends Received Deduction

The portion of a fund’s “Ordinary Dividends” related to dividends received from taxable domestic corporations. Corporate shareholders may be entitled to a special deduction from gross income based on the “Dividends Received Deduction” received from a fund. To qualify for this deduction certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor.

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Section 163(j)

The portion of “Ordinary Dividends” related to business interest income. Corporate shareholders may be able to deduct business interest expenses based on the Section 163(j) dividends received from a fund. Certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor about applicability.

100.00%
Indiana Resident Taxable Income

The portion of “Exempt-Interest Dividends” subject to Indiana income tax. Subject to certain exceptions, the state of Indiana provides that income earned from non-federal government entities outside of Indiana (non-Indiana municipal bonds) is taxable for Indiana resident shareholders. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor about applicability.

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Utah Resident Taxable Income

The portion of “Exempt-Interest Dividends” subject to Utah income tax. Subject to certain exceptions, the state of Utah provides that income earned from non-federal government entities outside of Utah (non-Utah municipal bonds) is taxable to Utah resident shareholders. Income earned from states that do not tax Utah obligations are also exempt. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor about applicability.

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Daily Fund Prices

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Share Prices

As of 12/09/2025

NAV  1(Net Asset Value)
$7.06
NAV Change  1
$-0.03
NAV Change (%)  1
-0.42%
POP  10(Public Offering Price)
$7.06

52-Week Range

Highest NAV As of 09/17/2025
$7.27
Lowest NAV As of 01/13/2025
$6.41

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All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on performance. Liquidity risk exists when securities or other investments become more difficult to sell, or are unable to be sold, at the price at which they have been valued. 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. 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. Changes in the credit rating of a bond, or in the credit rating or financial strength of a bond’s issuer, insurer or guarantor, may affect the bond’s value. Active and frequent trading may increase a shareholder’s tax liability and transaction costs. 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.

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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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Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. 

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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. 

The FTSE World Government Bond Index ("WGBI") measures the performance of fixed-rate, local-currency, investment-grade sovereign bonds. The WGBI currently comprises sovereign debt from multiple countries, denominated in a variety of currencies. The WGBI provides a broad benchmark for the global sovereign fixed income market.
Source: FTSE.

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Footnotes

  1. Net Asset Value - the amount per share you would receive if you sold shares that day. NAV Change indicates a change in the Net Asset Value from the previous business day.

  2. Figures are aggregate total return figures, have not been annualized and represent the change in value of an investment over the period indicated.

  3. Distribution Rate is calculated by annualizing the most recent distribution amount paid, divided by the NAV as of the date indicated. The Distribution Rate calculation includes income and return of capital, and excludes special distributions. The Distribution Rate is not guaranteed, subject to change, and is not a quotation of fund performance. 

  4. During periods of rising inflation, fund yields can vary significantly from month-to-month and may not be repeated.

  5. With Waiver means the performance quote reflects any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers.

  6. 30-Day SEC Yield is calculated using the net income (interest and dividends) per share earned over a trailing 30-day period (annualized), divided by the fund’s share price at the end of that period. It may not equal the fund’s actual income distribution rate, which reflects the fund’s past dividends paid to shareholders.

  7. Gross Expense Ratio reflects the total annual operating expenses for the share class shown, prior to the deduction of any waiver or reimbursement. Actual expenses may be higher and may impact portfolio returns. Net Expense Ratio reflects total expenses after any fee waivers, implemented expense caps or reimbursements. If a fund has contractual fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements, the expiration date can be found by clicking on the information button next to the net expense ratio. Additional amounts may be voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Expense ratios are as of the most recent prospectus or annual report.

  8. Net Expense Ratio represents the expense ratio applicable to investors. 

  9. The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or “star rating”, is calculated for managed products with at least a three-year history, and subject to change monthly. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product’s monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total return, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total return. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. Ratings do not take into account the effects of sales charges and loads. Morningstar Rating is for the specified share class(es) only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. 

  10. Public Offering Price – the purchase price for each share of the fund on a given day.  It includes the maximum initial sales charge, if any.

  11. Effective 1/1/97, the fund began offering Advisor Class shares. For periods prior to the fund's Advisor Class inception date, a restated figure is used based on the fund's oldest share class, Class A performance, excluding the effect of Class A's maximum initial sales charge but reflecting the effect of the Class A Rule 12b-1 fees; and for periods after the fund's Advisor Class inception date, actual Advisor Class performance is used, reflecting all charges and fees applicable to that class.

  12. Performance quotations for this class reflect the following methods of calculation: a) For periods prior to the fund's Advisor Class inception date, a restated figure is used based on the fund's oldest share class, Class A performance, excluding the effect of Class A's maximum initial sales charge but reflecting the effect of the Class A Rule 12b-1 fees; and b) for periods after the fund's Advisor Class inception date, actual Advisor Class performance is used, reflecting all charges and fees applicable to that class.

  13. Credit Quality is a measure of a bond issuer's ability to repay interest and principal in a timely manner. The credit ratings shown are based on each portfolio security's rating as provided by S&P Global Ratings, Moody's Investors Service and/or Fitch Ratings, Inc. and typically range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), or an equivalent and/or similar rating. For this purpose, the manager assigns each security the middle rating from these three agencies. When only two agencies provide ratings, the lower of the two ratings will be assigned. When only one agency assigns a rating, that rating will be used. Foreign government bonds without a specific rating are assigned a country rating, if available. Securities that are unrated by all three agencies are reflected as such. The credit quality of the investments in the portfolio does not apply to the stability or safety of the portfolio. The methodology used for the calculation of credit quality ratings displayed may differ from the methodology for monitoring investment limits, if applicable. Please note, the portfolio itself has not been rated by an independent rating agency.

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