Important Legal Information
This document does not constitute an offering of any security, product, service or fund, including interests in Franklin Global Real Assets Fund II (the “Fund”) which can only be made to qualified investors by the Fund’s confidential offering memorandum (the “Offering Memorandum”), nor does it constitute any type of investment, legal or tax advice. This document is for informational purposes only and may not be relied upon by you in evaluating the merits of investing in the Fund. It is qualified in its entirety by the Offering Memorandum and no offering of interests in the Fund may be made by any literature, advertising, or document in whatever form other than the Offering Memorandum, which supersedes and may qualify, and differ from, the information and opinions contained herein. The Offering Memorandum contains important information regarding the Fund’s investment objectives, strategies, restrictions, risks, fees, redemption limitations, liquidity and other matters of interest. There are no assurances that the stated investment objectives of the Fund will be met. Units of the Fund are only sold to purchasers that qualify as “accredited investors” in reliance on prospectus exemptions in each of the provinces and territories of Canada.
All investments are subject to certain risks. Generally, investments offering the potential for higher returns are accompanied by a higher degree of risk. The risks associated with a private equity real asset strategy include, but are not limited to various risks inherent in the ownership of real assets, such as fluctuations in lease occupancy rates and operating expenses, variations in rental schedules, which in turn may be adversely affected by general and local economic conditions, the supply and demand for real estate properties, zoning laws, rent control laws, real property taxes, the availability and costs of financing, environmental laws, and uninsured losses (generally from catastrophic events such as earthquakes, floods and wars). In addition, bond prices are affected by interest rate changes. High-yield, lower-rated (junk) bonds generally have greater price swings and higher default risks. Foreign investing, especially in developing countries, has additional risks such as currency and market volatility and political or social instability.
An investment in the Fund involves a high degree of risk, may be considered speculative and is suitable only for accredited investors who can afford to risk the loss of all or substantially all of such investment. The Fund will hold illiquid investments and performance may be volatile. The information contained in this document is not a complete description or analysis of every risk or material fact regarding the relevant markets or the Fund.
Past performance is not an indicator or a guarantee of future performance.
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Franklin Real Asset Advisors is the global real assets arm at Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC (“FTI LLC”), the sub-advisor to Franklin Global Real Assets Fund II. FTI LLC is an affiliate of Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. Franklin Templeton | Franklin Templeton Canada are business names used by Franklin Templeton Investments Corp.