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Franklin Canadian Core Plus Bond Fund

Also available as an ETF Series

As of 11/14/2025

Net Asset Value

$11.90

 
 

NAV Change

$-0.02

(-0.20%)
As of 10/31/2025

Morningstar Overall Rating™ 1

Canadian Core Plus Fixed Income

Overview

Fund description

The fund seeks a high current income and some long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in Canadian federal and provincial government and corporate bonds, debentures and short-term notes. The fund maintains an overweighted position in high-quality corporate and provincial issues, and an underweighted position in Canadian federal bonds. The fund may invest in foreign securities.

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Risk Classification
Low
Low to Medium
Medium
Medium to High
High
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Reasons to invest

  • An experienced bond investor. The Calgary based investment team has decades of experience managing fixed income strategies with a Canadian perspective and is a part of the larger Franklin Fixed Income team with over 200 fixed income investment professionals around the world.
  • Lower portfolio risk. Adding bonds to a portfolio can lower volatility by providing added stability and a regular stream of income, which is reassuring in any market environment.
  • “Core Plus” Investing. The fund’s primary investment focus is on core bonds issued in Canada with the potential for enhanced returns through global diversification.
Fund Information
Total Net Assets  As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
$2.89 Billion
Fund Inception Date 
08/01/1986
Series Inception Date 
08/01/1986
Base Currency for Fund 
CAD
Base Currency for Series 
CAD
Asset Class 
Fixed Income
Risk Classification 
Low
Distributions
Distribution Amount  As of 10/31/2025
$0.0284
Payable Date  As of 10/31/2025
10/31/2025
Distribution Frequency 
Monthly
Reinvestment Amount  As of 10/31/2025
$11.9446
Expenses
MER  As of 06/30/2025
0.67%
Management Fee  As of 10/31/2025
0.50%
Fund Codes
Fund Code 
230
ADM 
3993
Base Currency for Series 
CAD

Portfolio Managers

Adrienne Young, CFA®

Calgary, AB Canada

Managed Fund Since 2022

Darcy Briggs, CFA®

Calgary, AB Canada

Managed Fund Since 2015

Thomas O'Gorman, CFA®

Calgary, AB Canada

Managed Fund Since 2010

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Distribution

Dividends Per Share

Currency  
CAD
Record Date  
10/30/2025
Ex-distribution date  
10/31/2025
Payable Date  
10/31/2025
Cash Distribution Per Unit  
$0.0284
Reinvested Distribution Per Unit  
$11.9446
Total Distributions per Unit  
$0.0284

All fund distributions will vary depending upon current market conditions, and past distributions are not indicative of future trends.

Pricing

Pricing History Chart

As of 11/14/2025 Updated Daily

Daily Fund Prices

As of 11/14/2025

Prices

As of 11/14/2025
Net Asset Value (Net Asset Value)
$11.90
NAV Change 
$-0.02
NAV Change (%) 
-0.20%
Market Price 
Market Price Change 
$0.00
Market Price Change (%) 

52-Week Range

Highest NAV  As on 03/03/2025
$12.09
Highest Market Price 
Lowest NAV  As on 07/15/2025
$11.56
Lowest Market Price 

Documents

Fund Literature

PDF Format

Factsheet - Franklin Canadian Core Plus Bond Fund - Series F-CAD

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Portfolio Holdings - Franklin Canadian Core Plus Bond Fund

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Product Commentary - Franklin Canadian Core Plus Bond Fund

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Flyer - Franklin Canadian Core Plus Bond Fund

Regulatory Documents

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Quarterly Product Disclosure

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Semiannual Management Report of Fund Performance - Franklin Canadian Core Plus Bond Fund

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Annual Management Report of Fund Performance - Franklin Canadian Core Plus Bond Fund, Annual Management Report of Fund Performance, Annual Management Report of Fund Performance

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Point of Sale Fund Facts – Franklin Canadian Core Plus Bond Fund Series F