About FTTRX
Templeton Global Total Return Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund that seeks to deliver a total investment return by combining interest income, capital appreciation, and currency gains. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of global fixed-income securities, with flexibility across countries, sectors, and currencies. It is categorized within the nontraditional bond sector, meaning it is not constrained by traditional benchmarks and can use a mix of long and short positions as well as derivatives to pursue returns that are less correlated with the overall bond market. The fund typically holds a mix of government bonds from both developed and emerging markets, money market instruments, and currency forward contracts, reflecting its global and opportunistic approach. As of 2025, notable holdings include government bonds from Malaysia, India, Norway, the United States, Brazil, and South Africa, alongside significant allocations to cash and currency derivatives. This strategy allows the fund to actively manage interest rate and credit exposures, aiming to adapt to changing global economic conditions.
Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Nontraditional Bond
Performance Rating Low
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FTTRX
Share Class Class R6
Index Bloomberg Multiverse TR USD Unhedged
FTTRX had a total return of 13.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 0.68%.
