Designed to ensure high-performing factors are driving performance and portfolio diversification
Active or passive? Breaking the binary
Passive investing offers simplicity. Active investing seeks opportunity.
Core Equity blends both—Positioned between traditional active and passive strategies, Core Equity is built to be a smarter core.
The Core Equity answer
Direct and intended Exposures
Consistent return streams
Expected to offer a return stream more consistent with their underlying indexes*
Tactical flexibility
Geared to nudge passive portfolios toward alpha potential, or align active ones closer to the index for control.
Cost-effective building blocks
Combined in an all-equity portfolio, or as core holdings in a multi-asset strategy, these strategies offer a cost-effective approach to equity allocation.
* as measured by tracking error
Choose the Core that fits your needs
FCRC
Franklin Canadian Core Equity Fund
Series F and ETF series
Management Fee: 0.25%*
Admin Fee: 0.10%
FCRU
Franklin U.S. Core Equity Fund
Series F and ETF series
Management Fee: 0.25%*
Admin Fee: 0.10%
FCRI
Franklin International Core Equity Fund
Series F and ETF series
Management Fee: 0.25%*
Admin Fee: 0.10%
* The management fee is fully waived until December 31, 2025. For additional information, please consult the prospectus.
A disciplined investment process that stands out
…score‑driven, risk‑aware, and designed to translate alpha into investable portfolios.
The opportunity set of securities is evaluated through quantitative and fundamental lenses to help ensure high-performing factors are driving performance and portfolio diversification.
Performance that matters
- Franklin Canadian Core Equity Fund
- Franklin U.S. Core Equity Fund
- Franklin International Core Equity Fund
Franklin Canadian Core Equity Fund
Franklin Canadian Core Equity Fund Cumulative Performance–Series O
As of September 30, 2025
Average Annual Total Returns (%)
As of September 30, 2025
| Inception Date | YTD* | 1 Mth* | 3 Mths* | 1 Yr | 3 Yrs | 5 Yrs | Since Incept | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Canadian Core Equity Fund – Series O (CAD) | 05/06/2019 | 24.49 | 4.33 | 11.01 | 29.77 | 21.58 | 16.41 | 11.63 | |
| S&P/TSX Composite Index | 23.94 | 5.40 | 12.50 | 28.60 | 21.31 | 16.68 | 13.21 | ||
| Morningstar Category* | 18.86 | 3.81 | 8.76 | 22.30 | 18.31 | 15.03 | 11.88 | ||
*Canada Fund Canadian Equity Category (CAD).
Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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. For current month-end performance, please visit www.franklintempleton.com
Franklin U.S. Core Equity Fund
Franklin U.S. Core Equity Fund Cumulative Performance–Series O
As of September 30, 2025
Average Annual Total Returns (%)
As of September 30, 2025
| Inception Date | YTD* | 1 Mth* | 3 Mths* | 1 Yr | 3 Yrs | 5 Yrs | Since Incept | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin U.S. Core Equity Fund–Series O—(CAD) | 05/06/2019 | 10.96 | 5.63 | 11.26 | 22.81 | 25.34 | 17.99 | 16.95 | |
| S&P 500 Index-NR | 10.85 | 5.00 | 10.40 | 20.55 | 24.69 | 16.98 | 15.65 | ||
| Morningstar Category* | 8.77 | 3.72 | 7.97 | 15.63 | 20.46 | 13.69 | 13.40 | ||
*Canada Fund U.S. Equity Category (CAD).
Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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. For current month-end performance, please visit www.franklintempleton.com
Franklin International Core Equity Fund
Franklin International Core Equity Fund Cumulative Performance–Series O
As of September 30, 2025
Average Annual Total Returns (%)
As of September 30, 2025
| Inception Date | YTD* | 1 Mth* | 3 Mths* | 1 Yr | 3 Yrs | 5 Yrs | Since Incept | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Core Equity Fund– Series O—(CAD) | 05/06/2019 | 21.82 | 4.18 | 7.03 | 19.81 | 23.29 | 12.52 | 10.10 | |
| MSCI EAFE Index-NR | 21.07 | 3.28 | 6.83 | 18.43 | 22.21 | 12.07 | 9.43 | ||
| Morningstar Category* | 16.57 | 3.12 | 5.25 | 14.08 | 18.90 | 9.81 | 8.55 | ||
*Canada Fund International Equity Category (CAD).
Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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. For current month-end performance, please visit www.franklintempleton.com
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The portfolios are backed by the global expertise and research of our Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions Team. Our core equity experts systematically manage factor exposures and portfolio construction, with the flexibility to tilt toward high-conviction opportunities while maintaining disciplined risk control.