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Franklin Global Core Bond Fund

Also available as an ETF Series

As of 10/08/2026

Net Asset Value

$9.77

 
 

NAV Change

$0.01

(0.13%)
As of 09/30/2026

Morningstar Overall Rating™ 1

Global Fixed Income

Overview

Fund description

Seeks to maximize, consistent with prudent investment management, total return by investing primarily in debt instruments of issuers anywhere in the world while following a sustainable investment approach.

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

  • Provides access to investments in government bonds, sovereign bonds and corporate bonds.
  • Diversified exposure to investment grade bonds globally with a Canadian-dollar currency hedge.
  • Used as a core fixed income allocation.
Fund Information
Total Net Assets  As of 09/30/2026 (Updated Monthly)
$411.35 Million
Fund Inception Date 
05/14/2018
Series Inception Date 
08/08/2023
Base Currency for Fund 
CAD
Base Currency for Series 
CAD
Benchmark 
Bloomberg Global Aggregate (100% Hedged into CAD) Index
Asset Class 
Fixed Income
Risk Classification 
Low
Distributions
Distribution Amount  As of 09/30/2026
$0.0289
Payable Date  As of 09/30/2026
09/30/2026
Distribution Frequency 
Monthly
Reinvestment Amount  As of 09/30/2026
$9.7351
Expenses
MER  As of 06/30/2026
0.45%
Management Fee  As of 09/30/2026
0.30%
Fund Codes
Fund Code 
6241
ADM 
6242
Base Currency for Series 
CAD

Portfolio Managers

David Zahn, CFA®

London, United Kingdom

Managed Fund Since 2018

Anujeet Sareen

Pennsylvania, United States

Managed Fund Since 2026

Michael V Salm

Massachusetts, United States

Managed Fund Since 2026

Sameer Kackar, CFA®

California, United States

Managed Fund Since 2026

Sonal Desai, Ph.D

Florida, United States

Managed Fund Since 2018

Matthew J Walkup

Massachusetts, United States

Managed Fund Since 2026

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings 5

As of 08/31/2026 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
French Republic Government Bond OAT .75% 11/25/2028 REG S 144A
Weight (%) 
4.79
Market Value 
20,502,051
Quantity 
13,330,000
Security Name 
Republic Of Poland Government Bond 5% 10/25/2034
Weight (%) 
4.29
Market Value 
18,379,778
Quantity 
50,000,000
Security Name 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Weight (%) 
4.15
Market Value 
17,750,186
Quantity 
Security Name 
United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.375% 05/15/2036
Weight (%) 
3.89
Market Value 
16,650,826
Quantity 
12,200,000
Security Name 
Mexican Udibonos 4% 11/30/2028 INDEX LINKED MXUDI Index
Weight (%) 
3.76
Market Value 
16,110,728
Quantity 
193,855,134
Security Name 
European Union 2.625% 07/04/2028
Weight (%) 
3.72
Market Value 
15,905,065
Quantity 
9,900,000
Security Name 
Spain Government Bond 1.4% 07/30/2028 REG S
Weight (%) 
3.62
Market Value 
15,503,929
Quantity 
9,900,000
Security Name 
Canadian Government Bond 2.5% 05/01/2028
Weight (%) 
3.51
Market Value 
15,016,270
Quantity 
15,000,000
Security Name 
United Kingdom Gilt .875% 07/31/2033 REG S
Weight (%) 
2.70
Market Value 
11,565,746
Quantity 
8,000,000
Security Name 
United Kingdom Gilt 4.5% 03/07/2035 REG S
Weight (%) 
2.60
Market Value 
11,131,731
Quantity 
6,000,000

Distribution

Dividends Per Share

Currency  
CAD
Record Date  
09/29/2026
Ex-distribution date  
09/30/2026
Payable Date  
09/30/2026
Cash Distribution Per Unit  
$0.0289
Reinvestment Price  
$9.7351
Total Distributions per Unit  
$0.0289

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 10/08/2026 Updated Daily

Daily Fund Prices

As of 10/08/2026

Prices

As of 10/08/2026
Net Asset Value (Net Asset Value)
$9.77
NAV Change 
$0.01
NAV Change (%) 
0.13%
Market Price 
—
Market Price Change 
$0.00
Market Price Change (%) 
—

52-Week Range

Highest NAV  As on 10/22/2025
$10.39
Highest Market Price 
—
Lowest NAV  As on 09/30/2026
$9.74
Lowest Market Price 
—

Documents

Fund Literature

PDF Format

Factsheet - Franklin Global Core Bond Fund - Series F-CAD

PDF Format

Product Commentary - Franklin Global Core Bond Fund - ETF Series

PDF Format

Product Commentary - Franklin Global Core Bond Fund - ETF Series

PDF Format

Flyer - Franklin Global Core Bond Fund

Regulatory Documents

PDF Format

Simplified Prospectus dated May 15, 2025

PDF Format

Quarterly Product Disclosure

PDF Format

Semiannual Management Report of Fund Performance - Franklin Global Core Bond Fund

PDF Format

Point of Sale Fund Facts – Franklin Global Core Bond Fund Series F