Franklin Templeton is dedicated to one goal: delivering exceptional asset management for our clients. By combining multiple, world-class investment teams in a single firm, we’re able to offer specialized expertise across styles and asset classes, all supported by the strength and resources of one of the world’s largest asset managers. At the core are our multiple independent investment teams—each with a focused area of expertise—from traditional to alternative strategies and multi-asset solutions. Across the firm, our portfolio teams share a commitment to excellence grounded in rigorous, fundamental research and robust, disciplined risk management. Investing today demands a global perspective. We pioneered global investing more than 70 years ago and our insights are built on decades of experience and shaped by the local expertise of over 650 investment professionals who work across the globe to spot smart investment ideas and potential risks firsthand. Today, Franklin Templeton is a global leader in asset management serving individuals and institutions in over 170 countries. Since our founding in 1947, we’ve stayed focused on putting clients first and delivering relevant investment solutions, strong long-term results and reliable, personal service that have helped us to become a trusted partner to millions of investors worldwide.