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Franklin Global Core Bond Fund

Also available as an ETF Series

As of 09/09/2026

Net Asset Value

$10.00

 
 

NAV Change

$-0.02

(-0.20%)

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 08/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
$428.11 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 08/31/2026
$0.0260
Payable Date  As of 08/31/2026
08/31/2026
Distribution Frequency 
Monthly
Reinvestment Amount  As of 08/31/2026
$10.0384
Expenses
MER  As of 06/30/2026
0.00%
Management Fee  As of 08/31/2026
-
Fund Codes
Fund Code 
6243
Base Currency for Series 
CAD

Portfolio Managers

John Beck

London, United Kingdom

Managed Fund Since 2018

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 4

As of 07/31/2026 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Weight (%) 
7.58
Market Value 
33,122,595
Quantity 
Security Name 
French Republic Government Bond OAT .75% 11/25/2028 REG S 144A
Weight (%) 
4.67
Market Value 
20,594,097
Quantity 
13,330,000
Security Name 
Republic Of Poland Government Bond 5% 10/25/2034
Weight (%) 
4.26
Market Value 
18,790,738
Quantity 
50,000,000
Security Name 
European Union 2.625% 07/04/2028
Weight (%) 
3.62
Market Value 
15,963,935
Quantity 
9,900,000
Security Name 
Mexican Udibonos 4% 11/30/2028 INDEX LINKED MXUDI Index
Weight (%) 
3.60
Market Value 
15,881,327
Quantity 
193,498,800
Security Name 
Spain Government Bond 1.4% 07/30/2028 REG S
Weight (%) 
3.53
Market Value 
15,569,229
Quantity 
9,900,000
Security Name 
Canadian Government Bond 2.5% 05/01/2028
Weight (%) 
3.40
Market Value 
14,993,653
Quantity 
15,000,000
Security Name 
United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.5% 10/31/2027
Weight (%) 
2.80
Market Value 
12,342,901
Quantity 
8,800,000
Security Name 
United Kingdom Gilt .875% 07/31/2033 REG S
Weight (%) 
2.63
Market Value 
11,616,180
Quantity 
8,000,000
Security Name 
United Kingdom Gilt 4.5% 03/07/2035 REG S
Weight (%) 
2.53
Market Value 
11,172,811
Quantity 
6,000,000

Distribution

Dividends Per Share

Currency  
CAD
Record Date  
08/28/2026
Ex-distribution date  
08/31/2026
Payable Date  
08/31/2026
Cash Distribution Per Unit  
$0.0260
Reinvestment Price  
$10.0384
Total Distributions per Unit  
$0.0260

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 09/09/2026 Updated Daily

Daily Fund Prices

As of 09/09/2026

Prices

As of 09/09/2026
Net Asset Value (Net Asset Value)
$10.00
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 10/22/2025
$10.43
Highest Market Price 
Lowest NAV  As on 09/09/2026
$10.00
Lowest Market Price 

Documents

Fund Literature

PDF Format

Factsheet - Franklin Global Core Bond Fund - Series O-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

Annual Report - Money Market, Fixed Income & Balanced Funds

PDF Format

Franklin Templeton - Fixed Income and Balanced Funds

PDF Format

Franklin Templeton – Fixed Income and Balanced Funds

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 O