Unconstrained Fixed Income Product Profile Product Details Composite Assets 497,872,526.09 Inception Date 30/11/2005 Base Currency USD Investment Style Unconstrained Overview 1 High alpha-seeking regional strategy that uses a research-driven, value-based approach that seeks to capitalise on regional interest rates, currency and sovereign credit trends. Primary focus includes government and government-related issuance. Excess Return Target: 200 400 basis points (gross of fees) Tracking Error Target: 200 400 basis points (gross of fees) Performance Data Average Annual Total Returns (EUR %) 2,3 Since Inception 3 Mths YTD 1 Yr 3 Yrs 5 Yrs 10 Yrs (30/11/2005) Templeton Asian -3.27-3.27-9.57-3.44 1.56 6.99 5.87 Bond Composite - GROSS Templeton Asian -3.38-3.38-9.97-3.87 1.11 6.13 4.91 Bond Composite - NET JPM GBI-EM Broad -0.35-0.35-4.79 0.23 3.38 6.97 5.29 Diversified Asia Index 10% 0% -10% -20% 6.99 6.13 6.97 5.87 4.91 5.29 3.38 0.23 1.56 1.11-0.35-0.35-3.27-3.38-3.27-3.38-4.79-3.44-3.87-9.57-9.97 3 Mths YTD 1 Yr 3 Yrs 5 Yrs 10 Yrs Since Inception - GROSS - NET Calendar Year Returns (EUR %) 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Templeton Asian -5.97 6.39 3.19 18.25-5.86 10.23 4.24 20.71 21.05 0.75 Bond Composite - GROSS Templeton Asian -6.39 5.91 2.73 17.72-6.28 9.74 2.79 19.05 19.41-0.65 Bond Composite - NET JPM GBI-EM Broad Diversified Asia Index -1.93 7.97 7.86 18.84-9.80 7.26 8.51 19.97 3.01 6.21 1. Targets represent the goal the strategy seeks against the and do not take into account management fees or other expenses an investor would incur in the management of its account, which would reduce any returns. There is no assurance that employment of the strategy will result in the intended targets being achieved. 2. Periods of more than one year are annualised. Past performance is not an indicator or a guarantee of future performance. 3. The reflects the HSBC Asian Local Bond Index from inception to 31 March 2016 and the from 1 April 2016 to present.
Portfolio Characteristics of a Representative Account 4,5 Portfolio Number of Securities Including Cash 55 Yield to Maturity 5.65% Yield to Worst 5.65% Average Duration Average Credit Quality 6 Average Weighted Maturity -0.83 Yrs BBB 3.43 Yrs Portfolio Diversification of a Representative Account 4 Geographic Weightings vs. 7 ASIA EX-JAPAN 95.46 10 33.54 Indonesia 21.56 India 32.78 26.58 South Korea 12.32 11.83 Thailand 14.47 4.98 Philippines 0.50 China 26.59 Malaysia 10.31-0.10 USA ST CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS 5.24 OTHER -0.60-25% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 125% Currency Weightings vs. 7 ASIA EX-JAPAN 70.12 10 Indonesian Rupiah 33.54 21.56 Indian Rupee 32.78 26.58 Thai Baht 11.83 14.47 Philippine Peso 4.98 0.50 South Korean Won 0.09 Chinese Yuan 26.59 Malaysian Ringgit 10.31 Australian Dollar -13.11 US-DOLLAR 64.28 US Dollar 64.28 JAPANESE YEN -34.41 Japanese Yen -34.41-50% -25% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 125% 6. The average credit quality (ACQ) rating may change over time. The portfolio itself has not been rated by an independent rating agency. The letter rating, which may be based on bond ratings from different agencies, is provided to indicate the average credit rating of the portfolio s underlying bonds and generally ranges from AAA (highest) to D (lowest). The ACQ is determined by assigning a sequential integer to all credit ratings AAA to D, taking a simple, asset-weighted average of debt holdings by market value and rounding to the nearest rating. The risk of default increases as a bond s rating decreases, so the ACQ provided is not a statistical measurement of the portfolio s default risk because a simple, weighted average does not measure the increasing level of risk from lower rated bonds. The ACQ is provided for informational purposes only. Derivatives are excluded from this breakdown. 2
Credit Quality Ratings vs. 8 Sector Weightings vs. 7 AA BBB+ 12.30 11.82 Local Currency Government/Agency Bonds - Investment Grade 95.46 10 BBB 4.98 0.50 Derivatives -0.10 BBB- 4.64 Cash & Cash Equivalents 0% 5%10% 15% 20%25% 26.58 30% 35%40% 45% 50%55% 60% 65%70% 66.26 75% Cash & Cash Equivalents -15% 0% 4.64 15% 30% 45% 60% 75% 90% 105% 120% Maturity Breakdown vs. 7 Duration Breakdown vs. 7 0 to 1 Year 11.44 0 to 1 Year 20.51 1 to 2 Years 2 to 3 Years 3 to 5 Years 5 to 7 Years 7 to 10 Years 10 to 15 Years 15 to 20 Years 2.58 6.41 7.47 10.04 12.63 18.56 17.46 16.24 20.93 16.41 26.17 29.78 1 to 2 Years 2 to 3 Years 3 to 5 Years 5 to 7 Years 7 to 10 Years 10 to 15 Years 15 to 20 Years 20 to 30 Years -17.11-0.62 0.83 17.10 8.73 15.20 11.20 25.98 8.78 20.72 27.15 5.39 34.67 20 to 30 Years -0.05 3.94 Offset Derivatives 21.48-5 % 0 % 5 % 10 % 15 % 20 % 25 % 30 % 35 % -30 % -20 % -10 % 0 % 10 % 20 % 30 % 40 % 8. Ratings shown are assigned by one or more Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations ( NRSRO ), such as Standard & Poor s, Moody s and Fitch. The ratings are an indication of an issuer s creditworthiness and typically range from AAA or Aaa (highest) to D (lowest). When ratings from all three agencies are available, the middle rating is used; when two are available, the lowest rating is used; and when only one is available, that rating is used. Foreign government bonds without a specific rating are assigned the country rating provided by an NRSRO, if available. If listed, the NR category consists of rateable securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. The N/A category consists of nonrateable securities (e.g., equities). Cash includes equivalents, which may be rated. Derivatives are excluded from this breakdown. Information is historical and may not reflect current or future portfolio characteristics. All holdings are subject to change. 3
Supplemental Performance Statistics Supplemental Risk Statistics (EUR) 9,10 Standard Deviation (%) 3 Yrs 5 Yrs 10 Yrs Since Inception Templeton Asian Bond 8.34 8.12 9.63 9.28 Composite JPM GBI-EM Broad 6.05 7.60 8.73 8.38 Diversified Asia Index Tracking Error (%) 5.18 4.64 6.71 6.17 Information Ratio 11-0.71-0.39 0.09 Sharpe Ratio Templeton Asian Bond -0.34 0.24 0.70 0.54 Composite JPM GBI-EM Broad Diversified Asia Index 0.14 0.49 0.77 0.53 Historical Long-Term Performance Quarterly rolling three-year gross returns in USD (%) since 30/11/2005 as of 31/03/2018 15 10 5 0-5 -5 0 5 10 15 Investment Philosophy We believe that applying our bottom-up, research-driven approach focused on identifying potential sources of total return throughout Asia and seeking to capitalise on regional interest rates and currency trends provides the Asian Bond strategy with the best potential for superior risk-adjusted returns. This is a high alpha-seeking regional strategy that may include allocations to all types of fixed income instruments in both developed and emerging markets. Investment Process In-Depth Macroeconomic Fundamental Research and Analysis: Conduct independent analysis of countries, interest rates, and exchange rates using proprietary models and research. Research analysts specialise by geographic region and conduct frequent discussions with key local decision makers. The team s research drives country weightings in addition to target ranges for duration, currency, and cash. Portfolio Construction: Build diversified portfolios seeking the most attractive risk-return profile utilising yield curve and horizon analysis. Disciplined Approach: Adhere to long-term strategy through changing market environments, supported by analysis and monitoring from Franklin s internal risk management group. Integrated Research Approach The Templeton Global Macro Team exchanges insight and information with more than 170 fixed income and over 90 equity investment professionals around the globe. Franklin Templeton Fixed Income WEEKLY Templeton Global Macro MONTHLY Templeton Emerging Markets Equity Research Team Local Asset Management 1 WEEKLY San Mateo, Singapore MONTHLY Templeton Global Equity Research Team Investment Team Templeton Asian Bond Management Team Years with Firm Years Experience Michael Hasenstab, Ph. D., Executive VP & Chief Investment Officer 19 23 Vivek Ahuja, Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst 11 22 Additional Resources Corporates - High Yield Corporates - Investment Grade Global Sovereign/EMD Local Asset Management Quantitative 9. Beta, Information Ratio and Tracking Error information are measured against the. 10. Information Ratio and Tracking Error information are displayed for the product versus the. 4
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