Franklin Templeton is one of the largest mutual fund organizations in the U.S., offering a variety of professionally managed mutual funds covering every major asset class.

Like other large investment companies, the firm offers a wide variety of funds but is traditionally best known for bond funds under the Franklin brand, international funds under the Templeton brand, and value funds under the Mutual Series brand.

Global Strength. Everything we do at Franklin Templeton is focused on delivering our clients better outcomes. And that's why millions of clients in more than 155+ countries have entrusted us with their investments, making us one of the world's largest independent asset managers.

Investors were left shaken when Franklin Templeton took the unprecedented decision to wind up six of its debt funds on 23 April 2020. A crippling market dislocation, fed by the onset of the Covid pandemic, had sucked out liquidity from the funds' underlying holdings.

You can contribute a minimum of $25 automatically from your checking or savings account. Download the Automatic Investment Plan Form to start now.

A cash account is appropriate for the majority of investors. It allows you to buy investments with money you deposit into the account. A margin account is for investors who want to borrow money from the broker to buy investments. Margin trading is a riskier type of investing that is best suited for advanced traders.

Investment Overview Franklin Templeton Digital Assets Core seeks to provide capital appreciation through a typical exposure of 10-15 digital assets weighted by market capitalization that pass Franklin Templeton's selection process.

Franklin Templeton may take up to 15 days to establish your automatic investment. $25 investment minimum per fund.

The fund's risk compared to that of other funds in this category is considered high by Morningstar for the trailing three-, five- and 10-year periods. The level of return is average for the trailing three years and above average for the trailing five- and 10-year periods compared to its peers.

“Franklin's equity funds have steadily lost to peers for multiple reasons. Some of them lost out on being too value-conscious and missing out on substantial rallies in a narrow universe of stocks while few others lost out on top concentrated calls not working for a good while,” the note said.

Most financial planners advise saving 10% to 15% of annual income. A savings goal of $500 a month amounts to 12% of your income, which is considered an appropriate amount for that income level.

Generally, experts recommend investing around 15% of your income. But the more realistic answer might be whatever amount you can afford.