Franklin Templeton Investment Funds - I(acc) USD Data as of 31 December 2013 Source for data and information provided by Franklin Templeton Investments, as of the date of this presentation, unless otherwise noted. Benchmark related data provided by FactSet, as of the date of this presentation, unless otherwise noted.
Table of Contents Executive Summary----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 Historical Performance------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 Calendar Year Returns-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 Portfolio Characteristics----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 Top Ten Holdings-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 Geographic Allocation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 Sector Allocation--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Currency Allocation--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10 Quality Allocation-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Duration Breakdown-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12 Duration Contribution by Country--------------------------------------------------------------------------------13 Duration Contribution by Sector----------------------------------------------------------------------------------14 Duration Contribution by Currency-------------------------------------------------------------------------------15 Performance Risk Statistics----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16 Glossary-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17 Important Disclosures-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18 2
Executive Summary - I(acc) USD Portfolio Manager(s) Morningstar Category Global Bond Fund Inception Date 28 February 1991 Share Class Inception Date 30 January 2004 Primary Benchmark Base Currency for Fund USD Base Currency for Share Class USD Total Net Assets (USD) 43,725,189,320.52 Asset Allocation Fixed Income: 93.23% Cash & Cash Equivalents: 6.77% Number of Holdings 283 Total Expense Ratio 0.86% Average Duration 1.59 Yrs Average Weighted Maturity 2.60 Yrs Michael Hasenstab, PhD Sonal Desai, PhD ISIN Code S&P Capital IQ Grading Fund Identifiers Fund Ratings (31 December 2013) Sum m ary of Investm ent Objective LU0181997262 SEDOL Code 7743137 Bloomberg Code United States United States TEMGBIA LX Gold/V5 The Fund aims to maximise total investment return consisting of a combination of interest income, capital appreciation and currency gains by investing principally in a portfolio of fixed or floating rate debt securities and debt obligations issued by government or government- related issuers worldwide. Information is historical and may not reflect current or future portfolio characteristics. All portfolio holdings are subject to change. Percentage may not equal 100% due to rounding. Past performance does not guarantee future results. An S&P Capital IQ fund grading represents an opinion only and should not be relied on when making an investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Currency exchange rates may affect the value of investments. Copyright 2014 by McGraw-Hill international (UK) Limited (S&P), a subsidiary of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 3
Historical Performance - I(acc) USD Cumulative Performance (%) Inception Date 1 Mth 3 Mths 6 Mths YTD 1 Yr 3 Yrs 5 Yrs 10 Yrs Since Incept - I(acc) USD Net of Fees 30.1.2004 1.07 2.25 3.28 1.76 1.76 15.90 55.53 N/A 136.10 30.1.2004-1.05-1.26 1.38-4.50-4.50 3.73 12.49 52.21 51.72 - A(Mdis) USD Net of Fees 28.2.1991 1.05 2.08 2.99 1.21 1.21 14.07 51.32 123.00 436.58 Annualised Performance (%) Inception Date 1 Yr 3 Yrs 5 Yrs 10 Yrs Since Incept - I(acc) USD Net of Fees 30.1.2004 1.76 5.04 9.24 N/A 9.05 30.1.2004-4.50 1.23 2.38 4.29 4.29 - A(Mdis) USD Net of Fees 28.2.1991 1.21 4.48 8.64 8.35 7.63 All performance data shown is in the Fund currency stated and net of management fees. Sales charges and other commissions, taxes and other relevant costs paid by the investor are not included in the calculations. The value of shares in the Fund and income received from it can go down as well as up, and investors may not get back the full amount invested. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Current performance may differ from figures shown. Currency fluctuations may affect the value of overseas investments. When investing in a fund denominated in a foreign currency, performance may also be affected by currency fluctuations. Please visit franklintempleton.lu for current performance. Performance data may represent blended share class performance, e.g. hybrid created from an A(dis) share class which was converted to A(acc). The fund offers other share classes subject to different fees and expenses, which will affect their performance. Please see the prospectus for details. 4
Calendar Year Returns (%) - I(acc) USD 22 19.44 16.94 15 12.36 8 7.22 6.42 1 1.76-4.50 1.30-2.60 1.90-6 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 - I(acc) USD Net of Fees All performance data shown is in the Fund currency stated and net of management fees. Sales charges and other commissions, taxes and other relevant costs paid by the investor are not included in the calculations. The value of shares in the Fund and income received from it can go down as well as up, and investors may not get back the full amount invested. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Current performance may differ from figures shown. Currency fluctuations may affect the value of overseas investments. When investing in a fund denominated in a foreign currency, performance may also be affected by currency fluctuations. Please visit franklintempleton.lu for current performance. Performance data may represent blended share class performance, e.g. hybrid created from an A(dis) share class which was converted to A(acc). 5
Portfolio Characteristics vs. Portfolio Index Average Duration 1.59 Yrs 6.65 Yrs Average Weighted Maturity 2.60 Yrs 8.70 Yrs Yield to Maturity 3.86% 1.62% Portfolio Quality Allocation 30% 15% 0% 25.19 15.91 13.77 12.19 10.20 8.11 4.87 4.09 0.04 0.85 1.47 2.87 0.42 AAA AA AA- A A- BBB+ BBB BBB- BB+ BB- B+ B- CCC+ Investment Grade 86.27% Non-Investment Grade 13.73% Past performance does not guarantee future results. Where a fund invests in emerging markets, this investment can be more risky than an investment in developed markets. Information is historical and may not reflect current or future portfolio characteristics. All portfolio holdings are subject to change. Yield figures quoted should not be used as an indication of the income that has or will be received. Yield figures are based on the portfolio's underlying holdings and does not represent a payout of the portfolio. 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 and equivalents (defined as bonds with stated maturities, or that can be redeemed at intervals, of seven days or less) as well as derivatives are excluded from this breakdown. As a result, the chart does not reflect the fund's total net assets. Weightings as percent of total. Percentage may not equal 100% due to rounding. 6
Top Ten Holdings Security Nam e Country Industry % of Total 1. Government of Sweden, 6.75%, 5/05/14 Sweden Government Securities 3.20 2. Government of Ireland, 5.00%, 10/18/20 Ireland Government Securities 3.11 3. Government of Poland, Strip, 1/25/14 Poland Government Securities 2.65 4. Government of Poland, Strip, 1/25/16 Poland Government Securities 2.08 5. Government of Mexico, 8.00%, 12/17/15 Mexico Government Securities 1.97 6. Government of Ireland, senior bond, 5.40%, 3/13/25 Ireland Government Securities 1.86 7. Korea Monetary Stabilization Bond, senior note, 2.76%, 6/02/15 South Korea Government Securities 1.82 8. Government of Hungary, senior note, 6.375%, 3/29/21 Hungary Government Securities 1.72 9. Government of Canada, 1.00%, 2/01/15 Canada Government Securities 1.57 10. Government of Ireland, 5.50%, 10/18/17 Ireland Government Securities 1.51 Total 21.48 The Ten Largest Holdings represent the ten largest holdings of the fund as of the date indicated. These securities do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold or recommended for advisory clients, and the reader should not assume that investment in the securities listed was or will be profitable. All portfolio holdings are subject to change. The portfolio manager for the fund reserves the right to withhold release of information with respect to holdings that would otherwise be included in the top 10 holdings list. 7
Geographic Allocation vs. Non-EMU Europe/Africa EMU Asia, Non-Japan Japan Non-USA Amer. USA Supranational N/A ST Cash and Cash Equivalents -20% -5% 10% 25% 40% Portfolio % Index % Over/Under Non-EMU 32.16 8.10 24.06 Europe/Africa Poland 12.55 0.00 12.55 Hungary 7.59 0.00 7.59 Sweden 4.47 0.41 4.06 Ukraine 3.09 0.00 3.09 Lithuania 1.23 0.00 1.23 Russia 1.16 0.00 1.16 Romania 1.00 0.00 1.00 Republic of 0.79 0.00 0.79 Serbia Iceland 0.29 0.00 0.29 Denmark 0.00 0.56-0.56 United Kingdom 0.00 7.13-7.13 EMU 10.12 27.94-17.81 Ireland 9.57 0.00 9.57 Slovenia 0.61 0.00 0.61 Belgium 0.00 1.98-1.98 France 0.00 7.15-7.15 Germany 0.00 6.18-6.18 Italy 0.00 7.04-7.04 Netherlands 0.00 1.92-1.92 Spain 0.00 3.67-3.67 Euro Community -0.05 0.00-0.05 Asia, Non-Japan 33.81 1.07 32.74 South Korea 14.89 0.00 14.89 Malaysia 11.02 0.00 11.02 Singapore 3.99 0.00 3.99 Indonesia 1.89 0.00 1.89 Sri Lanka 1.06 0.00 1.06 Philippines 0.65 0.00 0.65 Vietnam 0.32 0.00 0.32 Portfolio % Index % Over/Under Australia 0.00 1.07-1.07 Japan 0.00 25.07-25.07 Japan 0.00 25.07-25.07 Non-USA Amer. 17.03 1.41 15.62 Mexico 9.26 0.00 9.26 Canada 4.09 1.41 2.67 Brazil 3.40 0.00 3.40 Peru 0.28 0.00 0.28 USA -0.22 36.42-36.64 United States -0.22 36.42-36.64 Supranational 0.33 0.00 0.33 Supranational 0.33 0.00 0.33 N/A -0.14 0.00-0.14 N/A -0.14 0.00-0.14 ST Cash and Cash 6.91 0.00 6.91 Equivalents Cash 6.91 0.00 6.91 Weightings as percent of total. Percentage may not equal 100% due to rounding. Information is historical and may not reflect current or future portfolio characteristics. All portfolio holdings are subject to change. Percentage may not equal 100% due to rounding. Information is historical and may not reflect current or future portfolio characteristics. All portfolio holdings are subject to change. 8
Sector Allocation vs. Intl Govt/Agency Bonds: Investment Grade Intl Govt/Agency Bonds: Non-Investment Grade Sovereign Bonds: Non-Investment Grade Sovereign Bonds: Investment Grade Portfolio % Index % Over/Under Intl Govt/Agency Bonds 80.28 63.58 16.69 Investment Grade 75.80 63.58 12.22 Non-Investment Grade 4.47 0.00 4.47 Sovereign Bonds 12.90 0.00 12.90 Non-Investment Grade 8.37 0.00 8.37 Investment Grade 4.54 0.00 4.54 Municipal 0.03 0.00 0.03 US Treasuries/Agencies 0.00 36.42-36.42 Derivatives -0.31 0.00-0.31 Supranational 0.33 0.00 0.33 Cash & Cash Equivalents 6.77 0.00 6.77 Municipal US Treasuries/Agencies Derivatives Supranational Cash & Cash Equivalents -1% 24% 49% 74% 99% Weightings as percent of total. Percentage may not equal 100% due to rounding. Information is historical and may not reflect current or future portfolio characteristics. All portfolio holdings are subject to change. 9
Currency Allocation vs. US Dollar Mexican Peso Canadian Dollar Chilean Peso Brazilian Real Peru Nuevo Sol South Korean Won Malaysian Ringgit Singapore Dollar Indian Rupee Indonesian Rupiah Philippine Peso Sri Lanka Rupee Australian Dollar Japanese Yen Polish Zloty Swedish Krona Hungarian Forint Norwegian Krone Danish Krone British Pound EURO -39% -15% 9% 33% 57% 81% Portfolio % Index % Over/Under US DOLLAR 53.36 36.42 16.94 US Dollar 53.36 36.42 16.94 NON-USA AMER. 24.49 1.41 23.08 Mexican Peso 12.71 0.00 12.71 Canadian Dollar 4.09 1.41 2.67 Chilean Peso 3.73 0.00 3.73 Brazilian Real 3.68 0.00 3.68 Peru Nuevo Sol 0.28 0.00 0.28 ASIA, NON-JAPAN 46.40 1.07 45.34 South Korean Won 14.85 0.00 14.85 Malaysian Ringgit 14.30 0.00 14.30 Singapore Dollar 10.13 0.00 10.13 Indian Rupee 2.87 0.00 2.87 Indonesian Rupiah 1.89 0.00 1.89 Philippine Peso 1.31 0.00 1.31 Sri Lanka Rupee 1.06 0.00 1.06 Australian Dollar 0.00 1.07-1.07 JAPANESE YEN -15.51 25.07-40.58 Japanese Yen -15.51 25.07-40.58 PERIPHERY EUROPE/E. EUROPE 29.51 8.10 21.41 Polish Zloty 13.89 0.00 13.89 Swedish Krona 11.71 0.41 11.30 Hungarian Forint 3.42 0.00 3.42 Norwegian Krone 0.49 0.00 0.49 Danish Krone 0.00 0.56-0.56 British Pound 0.00 7.13-7.13 EURO -38.24 27.94-66.18 EURO -38.24 27.94-66.18 Weightings as percent of total. Percentage may not equal 100% due to rounding. Information is historical and may not reflect current or future portfolio characteristics. All portfolio holdings are subject to change. 10
Quality Allocation vs. AAA AA+ AA AA- A+ A A- BBB+ BBB BBB- BB+ BB- B+ B- CCC+ Portfolio % Index % Over/Under AAA 13.77 62.24-48.47 AA+ 0.00 1.98-1.98 AA 0.04 0.00 0.04 AA- 15.91 25.07-9.15 A+ 0.00 7.04-7.04 A 25.19 0.00 25.19 A- 10.20 0.00 10.20 BBB+ 12.19 0.00 12.19 BBB 4.87 0.00 4.87 BBB- 4.09 3.67 0.42 BB+ 8.11 0.00 8.11 BB- 0.85 0.00 0.85 B+ 1.47 0.00 1.47 B- 2.87 0.00 2.87 CCC+ 0.42 0.00 0.42 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% Weightings as percent of total. Percentage may not equal 100% due to rounding. Information is historical and may not reflect current or future portfolio characteristics. All portfolio holdings are subject to change. 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 and equivalents (defined as bonds with stated maturities, or that can be redeemed at intervals, of seven days or less) as well as derivatives are excluded from this breakdown. As a result, the chart does not reflect the fund's total net assets. 11
Duration Breakdown vs. 0 to 1 Year 1 to 2 Years 5 to 7 Years 3 to 5 Years Portfolio % Index % Over/Under 0 to 1 Year 48.74 0.00 48.74 1 to 2 Years 16.39 14.04 2.34 5 to 7 Years 12.76 16.61-3.85 3 to 5 Years 8.49 22.29-13.80 2 to 3 Years 7.51 12.84-5.32 Offset Derivatives 4.30 0.00 4.30 7 to 10 Years 4.02 13.31-9.29 10 to 15 Years 0.41 11.20-10.79 20 to 30 Years 0.00 1.52-1.52 15 to 20 Years -2.62 8.19-10.81 2 to 3 Years Offset Derivatives 7 to 10 Years 10 to 15 Years 20 to 30 Years 15 to 20 Years -3% 10% 23% 36% 49% Weightings as a percent of Market Value. Percentage may not equal 100% due to rounding. 12
Duration Contribution by Country vs. Non-EMU Europe/Africa EMU Offset Asia, Non-Japan Non-USA Amer. Supranational Japan USA -1 1 3 Yrs Portfolio (Yrs) Index (Yrs) Over/Under Non-EMU Europe/Africa 0.76 0.72 0.04 Hungary 0.28 0.00 0.28 Ukraine 0.15 0.00 0.15 Poland 0.13 0.00 0.13 Russia 0.06 0.00 0.06 Lithuania 0.05 0.00 0.05 Republic of Serbia 0.04 0.00 0.04 Romania 0.02 0.00 0.02 Iceland 0.02 0.00 0.02 Sweden 0.02 0.02-0.01 United Kingdom 0.00 0.65-0.65 Denmark 0.00 0.04-0.04 EMU 0.59 1.76-1.16 Ireland 0.57 0.00 0.57 Slovenia 0.04 0.00 0.04 France 0.00 0.47-0.47 Italy 0.00 0.43-0.43 Germany 0.00 0.40-0.40 Spain 0.00 0.20-0.20 Belgium 0.00 0.13-0.13 Netherlands 0.00 0.12-0.12 Euro Community -0.02 0.00-0.02 Offset 0.49 0.00 0.49 Offset 0.49 0.00 0.49 Asia, Non-Japan 0.39 0.05 0.33 South Korea 0.15 0.00 0.15 Indonesia 0.11 0.00 0.11 Malaysia 0.08 0.00 0.08 Sri Lanka 0.02 0.00 0.02 Vietnam 0.02 0.00 0.02 Portfolio (Yrs) Index (Yrs) Over/Under Singapore 0.01 0.00 0.01 Australia 0.00 0.05-0.05 Non-USA Amer. 0.32 0.09 0.23 Brazil 0.15 0.00 0.15 Mexico 0.12 0.00 0.12 Canada 0.03 0.09-0.06 Peru 0.01 0.00 0.01 Supranational 0.03 0.00 0.03 Supranational 0.03 0.00 0.03 Japan 0.00 2.07-2.07 Japan 0.00 2.07-2.07 USA -0.50 1.96-2.46 United States -0.50 1.96-2.46 All portfolio holdings are subject to change. 13
Duration Contribution by Sector vs. Intl Govt/Agency Bonds: Investment Grade Sovereign Bonds: Non-Investment Grade Portfolio (Yrs) Index (Yrs) Over/Under Intl Govt/Agency Bonds: Investment Grade 1.38 4.69-3.30 Sovereign Bonds: Non-Investment Grade 0.41 0.00 0.41 Sovereign Bonds: Investment Grade 0.19 0.00 0.19 Intl Govt/Agency Bonds: Non-Investment Grade 0.10 0.00 0.10 Supranational: Supranational 0.03 0.00 0.03 US Treasuries/Agencies: US Treasuries/Agencies 0.00 1.96-1.96 Derivatives: Derivatives -0.52 0.00-0.52 Sovereign Bonds: Investment Grade Intl Govt/Agency Bonds: Non-Investment Grade Supranational: Supranational US Treasuries/Agencies: US Treasuries/Agencies Derivatives: Derivatives -1 1 3 5 Yrs All portfolio holdings are subject to change. 14
Duration Contribution by Currency vs. EURO Offset Brazilian Real Mexican Peso South Korean Won Polish Zloty Indonesian Rupiah Malaysian Ringgit Hungarian Forint US Dollar Canadian Dollar Sri Lanka Rupee Swedish Krona Peru Nuevo Sol Singapore Dollar Japanese Yen British Pound Australian Dollar Danish Krone Portfolio (Yrs) Index (Yrs) Over/Under EURO 0.62 1.76-1.14 Offset 0.49 0.00 0.49 Brazilian Real 0.15 0.00 0.15 Mexican Peso 0.15 0.00 0.15 South Korean Won 0.14 0.00 0.14 Polish Zloty 0.13 0.00 0.13 Indonesian Rupiah 0.11 0.00 0.11 Malaysian Ringgit 0.08 0.00 0.08 Hungarian Forint 0.08 0.00 0.08 US Dollar 0.03 1.96-1.93 Canadian Dollar 0.03 0.09-0.06 Sri Lanka Rupee 0.02 0.00 0.02 Swedish Krona 0.02 0.02-0.01 Peru Nuevo Sol 0.01 0.00 0.01 Singapore Dollar 0.01 0.00 0.01 Japanese Yen 0.00 2.07-2.07 British Pound 0.00 0.65-0.65 Australian Dollar 0.00 0.05-0.05 Danish Krone 0.00 0.04-0.04 0 2 4 Yrs All portfolio holdings are subject to change. 15
Performance Risk Statistics - I(acc) USD Performance Risk Statistics 1 Yr 3 Yrs* 5 Yrs* Standard Deviation: 5.30 9.33 9.66 4.74 4.43 6.27 Tracking Error 4.25 8.61 9.28 Information Ratio 1.47 0.44 0.74 Alpha 5.23 4.35 8.07 Beta 0.72 0.83 0.59 Sharpe Ratio 0.32 0.53 0.95 R-Squared 41.82 15.60 14.80 Past performance does not guarantee future results. The base currency of a fund determines the risk-free rate index used in calculating certain risk statistics on this page. A fund that is based in USD uses the US T-Bill Index as the risk free rate return, a EUR based fund uses the France Treasury Bills 3 Month Intraday Index, a GBP based fund uses the UK Treasury Bills 3 Month Index, a JPY based fund uses the Japan Financing Bill 3 Month Index, and a AUD based fund uses the Australia T-Note 3 Month Index. *Annualised. 16
Glossary Alpha: Alpha measures the difference between a fund s actual returns and its expected returns given its risk level as measured by its beta. A positive alpha figure indicates the fund has performed better than its beta would predict. In contrast, a negative alpha indicates a fund has underperformed, given the expectations established by the fund s beta. Some investors see alpha as a measurement of the value added or subtracted by a fund s manager. Average Duration: Also known as effective or Macaulay duration it is a measure of the sensitivity of the price (the value of principal) of a fixed-income investment to a change in interest rates. Duration is expressed as a number of years. It s an indication of an issue s coupon relative to its maturity. Rising interest rates mean falling bond prices; declining interest rates mean rising bond prices. The bigger the duration number, the greater the interest-rate risk; (or reward for bond prices). The weighted average duration of a fund reflects the effective duration of the underlying issues, based on the size of each holding. This value differs with Modified Duration which is modified for the market (dirty) price of an issue. Average Weighted Maturity: An estimate of the number of terms to maturity, taking the possibility of early payments into account, for the underlying holdings. The calculation uses the weighted average time to the receipt of all future cash flows for all holdings. Also known as average life for fixed-term products. The weighted average maturity of a fund reflects the maturity of the underlying issues, based on the size of each holding. Beta: A measure of the magnitude of a portfolio s past share-price fluctuations in relation to the ups and downs of the overall market (or appropriate market index). The market (or index) is assigned a beta of 1.00, so a portfolio with a beta of 1.20 would have seen its share price rise or fall by 12% when the overall market rose or fell by 10%. Information Ratio: In investing terminology, the ratio of expected return to risk. Usually, this statistical technique is used to measure a manager s performance against a benchmark. This measure explicitly relates the degree by which an investment has beaten the benchmark to the consistency by which the investment has beaten the benchmark. R-Squared: A measure of how much of a portfolio s performance can be explained by the returns from the overall market (or a benchmark index). If a portfolio s total return precisely matched that of the overall market or benchmark, its R-squared would be 100. If a portfolio s return bore no relationship to the market s returns, its R-squared would be 0. Sharpe Ratio: To calculate a Sharpe ratio, an asset s excess returns (its return in excess of the return generated by risk-free assets such as Treasury bills) are divided by the asset s standard deviation. Standard Deviation: A measure of the degree to which a fund s return varies from its previous returns from the average of all similar funds. The larger the standard deviation, the greater the likelihood (and risk) that a fund s performance will fluctuate from the average return. Tracking Error: Measure of the deviation of the return of a fund compared to the return of a benchmark over a fixed period of time. Expressed as a percentage. The more passively the investment fund is managed, the smaller the tracking error. Yield to Maturity: Yield to Maturity ( YTM ) also known as the Gross Redemption Yield or Redemption Yield. The rate of return anticipated on a bond if it is held until the maturity date. YTM is considered a long-term bond yield expressed as an annual rate. The calculation of YTM takes into account the current market price, par value, coupon interest rate and time to maturity. It is also assumed that all coupons are reinvested at the same rate. 17
Important Disclosures This document is intended to be of general interest only and does not constitute legal or tax advice nor is it an offer for shares or invitation to apply for shares of the Luxembourg-domiciled SICAV Franklin Templeton Investment Funds (the Fund ). Nothing in this document should be construed as investment advice. Given the rapidly changing market environment, Franklin Templeton Investments disclaim responsibility for updating this material. Subscriptions to shares of the Fund can only be made on the basis of the current prospectus of the Fund, accompanied by the latest available audited annual report and the latest semi-annual report if published thereafter. An investment in the Fund entails risks which are described in the Fund's prospectus. The value of shares in the Fund and income received from it can go down as well as up, and investors may not get back the full amount invested. Past performance is not an indicator or a guarantee of future performance. Currency fluctuations may affect the value of overseas investments. When investing in a fund denominated in a foreign currency, your performance may also be affected by currency fluctuations. In emerging markets, the risks can be greater than in developed markets. Investments in derivative instruments entail specific risks that may increase the risk profile of the fund and are more fully described in the Fund s prospectus. If the fund invests in a specific sector or geographical area, the returns may be more volatile than a more diversified fund. No shares of the Fund may be directly or indirectly offered or sold to nationals or residents of the United States of America. Shares of the Fund are not available for distribution in all jurisdictions and prospective investors should confirm availability with their local Franklin Templeton Investments representative before making any plans to invest. Opinions expressed are the author s at publication date and they are subject to change without prior notice. Any research and analysis contained in this document has been procured by Franklin Templeton Investments for its own purposes and is provided to you only incidentally. A copy of the latest prospectus, the annual report and semi-annual report, if published thereafter can be found, on our website: www.franklintempletongem.com or can be obtained, free of charge, from the address below. Issued by the branch of Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited in Dubai ( FTIML ), authorized and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority and regulated in Dubai by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. Dubai office: Franklin Templeton Investments, The Gate, East Wing, Level 2, Dubai International Financial Centre, P.O. Box 506613, Dubai, U.A.E., Tel.: +9714-4284100 Fax:+9714-4284140. 2014 Franklin Templeton Investments. All rights reserved. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. CFA and Chartered Financial Analyst are trademarks owned by CFA Institute. 18