Fixed Income Investment Capabilities

Why Franklin Templeton

Unrivalled experience, unmatched global breadth and depth, and unparalleled innovation have put Franklin Templeton at the forefront of fixed income investing for more than 50 years.

We understand the needs of our clients and have a strong track record of navigating market cycles and creating value.

Strategies to Address Investor Needs

We work with our clients to provide a comprehensive range of investment strategies and meet a diverse range of needs. Spanning core, core plus, credit, unconstrained, emerging markets, municipals and specialty, our fixed income strategies are managed by our specialist investment managers located around the globe.

Grounded in Active Management

We believe active management can help generate attractive returns and reduce volatility over the long-term. Robust research guides our investment decisions to help deliver outcomes that meet client needs.

Global Expertise

Each of our specialist managers follow a well-defined investment process that is rooted in fundamental research, discipline, rigor and experience gained over decades of successfully navigating global markets and varying market environments.

Our Managers

Brandywine GlobalActing with conviction and discipline, we look beyond short-term, conventional thinking to rigorously pursue long-term value across differentiated fixed income, equity, and alternative solutions.
Franklin Templeton Fixed IncomeA global leader in fixed income, the group pursues alpha from every angle by incorporating macroeconomic analysis, fundamental research and quantitative science to help deliver portfolios which meet a diverse set of client needs.
Templeton Global MacroTempleton Global Macro has been a pioneer in unconstrained global fixed income investing for almost three decades, beginning with the launch of its flagship fund in 1986.
Western AssetWestern Asset is a globally integrated fixed income manager, sourcing ideas and investment solutions worldwide.

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