About FRRGX
Templeton Global Total Return Fund Class R is an open-end mutual fund focused on generating a total return through a blend of interest income, capital appreciation, and currency gains. The fund primarily invests in fixed and floating rate debt securities issued by governments, government agencies, government-related entities, and corporate issuers across global markets. It utilizes a flexible approach to credit quality and maturity, allowing it to hold debt securities of varying risk levels and durations. The fund’s allocation strategy is informed by fundamental analysis of macroeconomic trends, interest rates, political risks, and currency movements, which may result in concentrated positions and exposure to diverse international markets. Templeton Global Total Return Fund Class R plays a significant role for investors seeking broad diversification across global bond markets and potential returns from both traditional interest payments and currency fluctuations. Managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., the fund is positioned within the nontraditional bond category and is benchmarked against the Bloomberg Multiverse Index, reflecting its expansive global mandate and active management style.
Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Nontraditional Bond
Performance Rating Low
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FRRGX
Share Class Class R
Index Bloomberg Multiverse TR USD Unhedged
FRRGX had a total return of 22.33% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 5.69%.
