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Why Franklin Templeton

Our solutions are aligned with client goals, asset, and liabilities and are delivered in a collaborative approach by a dedicated team of client portfolio managers located around the world

Mosaic Investment Process

  • We synthesise fundamental, quantitative, macro, asset class, and thematic research to fulfill client objectives.
  • Our views are informed by the sector and regional insights of global investment teams from Franklin Templeton.

Open Architecture

  • Supported by a dedicated manager research team covering strategies within and beyond Franklin Templeton

70+ Years Experience

  • Managing for multi-asset income, investing across the capital structure

Featured Strategies

We offer a wide array of strategies for advisors to implement as core portfolio holdings, or as a completion portfolio

Asset Allocation Funds and Model Portfolios

We optimize for client risk and / or return targets, investing across a curated range of asset, sub-asset classes, and investment styles. Available as registered funds, or model portfolios.

Income Funds and Model Portfolios

We launched our first income strategy in 1948 based on a philosophy that a multi-asset portfolio provides the most flexible and long-lasting approach to generating a regular income using instruments from across the capital structure.

Thematic Strategies and Model Portfolios

We combine our proprietary factor definitions to deliver a low-cost approach to alpha creation that can be customized to a specific region, sector, ESG or custom thematic targets.

Featured Programs

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Multi-Asset ETF Portfolios

Franklin Multi-Asset ETF Portfolios are a simple and diversified option for investing in ETFs at attractive pricing.

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Franklin Quotential

An entire world in every portfolio. All Quotential Portfolios are globally diversified across asset classes, countries and regions. You choose the best fit for your investment goals and risk tolerance.

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Insights

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MAY 8, 2026

Allocation Views: Looking through the energy cost shock—stronger earnings, lower tail risks

In this month’s Allocation Views, the Middle East conflict and its impact on the global economy in 2026 continue to be the chief concern for asset allocation, as inflationary pressures challenge central bank policy.

APRIL 22, 2026

Global Investment Management Survey

This bi-annual outlook survey is designed to give a view across our investment teams. The expectations for 2026 are based on survey results from investment professionals across all asset classes. We also provide our predictions on inflation, recession, asset class performance and more.

JANUARY 21, 2026

From cyclical recovery to structural opportunity—why emerging markets look different this time

Emerging markets leapt forward with equity gains in 2025, and Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions thinks positive trends support momentum in 2026.

FAQs: Multi-Asset Investments

Multi-asset investments combine multiple asset classes, such as equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, into a single portfolio. This diversity allows portfolio managers to tactically shift risk exposures on behalf of Canadian investors, taking advantage of short-term opportunities or managing risks in volatile markets.

Franklin Templeton offers a wide array of multi-asset strategies, including asset allocation funds, income funds, and model portfolios. These products are designed to optimize for client risk and return targets, investing across a curated range of asset classes, geographies and investment styles.

Multi-asset investments provide the potential for outperformance and risk diversification relative to the broad market. By combining different asset classes, these portfolios can offer a flexible and long-lasting approach to generating regular income or achieving specific growth targets for Canadian investors.

All investments involve risks, including the possible loss of principal. Multi-asset portfolios are subject to the risks of their underlying asset classes, such as stock price fluctuations, interest rate changes affecting bond prices, and currency volatility in foreign investments.

Multi-asset products are suitable for Canadian investors seeking a diversified portfolio that aligns with their specific risk tolerance and investment goals. Whether an investor is looking for income, capital appreciation, or a balanced approach, there are multi-asset strategies designed to meet those needs.

Franklin Templeton's approach is grounded in active management, synthesizing fundamental, quantitative, macro, and thematic research. Our specialist investment managers use their distinct styles and decades of expertise to build portfolios that aim to fulfill client objectives.

Franklin Templeton offers multi-asset investments through multiple investment vehicles to suit different investor needs: mutual funds for traditional portfolio construction, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for cost-effective and flexible trading, and separately managed accounts (SMAs) for qualified investors seeking personalized portfolio management. This flexibility allows Canadian investors to choose the structure that best aligns with their investment preferences and objectives.

Canadian investors can start investing in Franklin Templeton multi-asset products by sharing our strategies with their financial advisor or opening an account directly through our website. We offer a comprehensive range of solutions to address diverse investment needs.