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CanadaTYPES OF MUTUAL FUNDS
Mutual funds come in many varieties to meet different investor goals. Most of Franklin Templeton’s funds fall into one of four main asset classes:
Equity
Invest mainly in stocks from a selection of companies. This type of fund may focus on certain sectors (energy, for example) or have a specific investment style.
Fixed Income
Invest mainly in bonds or other debt securities. This type of fund offers investors the potential to earn income, while preserving their initial investment.
Multi-Asset
Invest in a number of asset classes, such as stocks, bonds and money markets. This type of fund offers broad diversification, often associated with pension-style investing.
Alternatives
Invest in a variety of asset classes and strategies. This type of fund offers the potential to reduce volatility and improve portfolio returns.
Smart Beta ETFs
Invest in a suite of rules-based, Smart Beta ETFs. This type of fund is constructed around proven factors of performance that are designed to achieve specific investment outcomes.
Active ETFs
Invest in a range of actively managed ETFs. This type of fund seeks better outcomes by leveraging our investment expertise and fundamental research.
Passive ETFs
Invest in a suite of regional and country-specific passive equity ETFs. This type of fund tracks an index for a low-cost way to implement regional views.
