Franklin Templeton Investments
PSN Top Gun Strategies

QUARTER ENDING June 30, 2025

StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opport3.913.813.87.6
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
Intl Fixed Income Universe3 Year145
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Templeton Global Bond Plus8.110.92.4-0.5
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
Global Fixed Income Universe1 QTR165
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
FT MDA4 Glbl MultiCpGrwth portfolios14.916.019.712.5
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
MA Global/Intl Balanced Universe193
MA Global/Intl Balanced Universe3 Year193
MA Global/Intl Balanced Universe1 Year193
MA Global/Intl Balanced Universe1 QTR193
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Franklin Small Cap Growth SMA10.67.113.86.5
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
MA Small Cap Equity Universe3 Year42
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
FT MDA5 MultiCapBlend III Portfolios10.313.118.513.9
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
MA US Value Universe3 Year103
MA US Value Universe1 QTR103
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Franklin U.S. Focused Growth SMA25.920.129.115.9
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
MA Large Cap Equity Universe3 Year175
MA Large Cap Equity Universe1 QTR175
MA US Equity Universe3 Year363
MA US Equity Universe1 QTR363
MA US Growth Universe3 Year108
MA US Growth Universe1 QTR108
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Franklin Mutual Beacon SMA6.719.214.3--
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
MA US Value Universe1 Year103
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
FTIS - US Large Cap (Russell 1000)11.415.021.418.0
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
Large Core Equity Universe254
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Putnam U.S. Large Cap Value Equity4.912.617.617.8
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
Large Value Universe276
Large Value Universe276
US Value Universe761
US Value Universe761
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Putnam U.S. Small Cap Growth Equity14.010.118.312.8
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
Small Cap Growth Universe142
Small Cap Growth Universe142
Small Cap Growth UniverseBull / Bear142
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Putnam U.S. Research11.913.922.017.7
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
Mega Cap Universe214
Mega Cap Universe214
US Core Universe689
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Put US Large Cap Value Concentrated6.012.619.619.8
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
Large Value Universe276
Large Value Universe276
Large Value Universe276
Large Value UniverseBull / Bear276
US Value Universe761
US Value Universe761
US Value UniverseBull / Bear761
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Putnam U.S. Core Equity Concentrated10.613.822.318.8
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
Mega Cap Universe214
Mega Cap Universe214
Mega Cap UniverseBull / Bear214
US Core Universe689
US Core Universe689
US Equity Universe2651
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Franklin Bank Loans Composite3.17.610.58.4
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
Intermediate Maturity Universe3 Year573
Intermediate Maturity Universe1 QTR573
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
FT LargeCap Gr Bal Portfolios(60/40)9.111.816.49.8
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
MA US Balanced Universe3 Year90
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Templeton Intl ADR Equity SMA9.318.319.513.3
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
MA International Equity Universe73
MA International Equity Universe73
MA International Equity Universe73
MA International Equity Universe3 Year73
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Templeton Intl ORD Equity SMA8.918.118.512.9
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
MA International Equity Universe73
MA International Equity Universe73
MA International Equity Universe73
MA International Equity Universe3 Year73
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Franklin Intl Growth Equity ADR SMA17.114.311.93.6
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
MA International Equity Universe1 QTR73
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
FTIS - International Equity12.020.519.313.8
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
EAFE Universe230
EAFE Universe230
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
FTIS - Global Opportunistic Equity11.817.621.917.8
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
Global Equity Universe641
Global Equity Universe641
Global Equity UniverseBull / Bear641
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
FTIS - Global ESG11.316.719.817.8
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
Global Equity Universe641
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Templeton Global Multisector Plus9.413.55.30.0
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
Global Fixed Income Universe1 Year165
Global Fixed Income Universe1 QTR165
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Franklin European High Yield11.319.314.64.2
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
Intl Fixed Income Universe145
Intl Fixed Income Universe3 Year145
Intl Fixed Income Universe1 Year145
Intl Fixed Income Universe1 QTR145
StrategyMRQ1 YR3 YR5 YR
Franklin Global High Yield Corporate5.411.511.55.8
UniverseAwardUniverse Count
Global Fixed Income Universe3 Year165


Top Gun Awards

Commingled Fund Universes: include commingled funds and collective trusts.

Non-Commingled Fund Universes: include PSN Products excluding mutual funds, commingled funds, pooled funds, collective trusts, limited partnerships, offshore funds, wrap products, hedge funds, and MLP's.

1 QTR CATEGORY: The peer groups were created using the information collected through the PSN investment manager questionnaire and uses only gross of fee returns. PSN Top Guns investment managers must claim that they are GIPs compliant. These top performers are strictly based on current quarter returns.

1 Year CATEGORY: The peer groups were created using the information collected through the PSN investment manager questionnaire and uses only gross of fee returns. PSN Top Guns investment managers must claim that they are GIPs compliant. These top performers are strictly based on returns for the one year period.

3 Year CATEGORY: The peer groups were created using the information collected through the PSN investment manager questionnaire and uses only gross of fee returns. PSN Top Guns investment managers must claim that they are GIPs compliant. These top performers are strictly based on returns for the three year period.

4 STAR CATEGORY: The peer groups were created using the information collected through the PSN investment manager questionnaire and uses only gross of fee returns. PSN Top Guns investment managers must claim that they are GIPs compliant. Products must have an r-squared of 0.80 or greater relative to the style benchmark for the recent five year period. Moreover, products must have returns greater than the style benchmark for the three latest three-year rolling periods. The top ten returns for the latest three-year period then become the TOP GUNS.

5 STAR CATEGORY: The peer groups were created using the information collected through the PSN investment manager questionnaire and uses only gross of fee returns. PSN Top Guns investment managers must claim that they are GIPs compliant. Products must have an R-Squared of 0.80 or greater relative to the style benchmark for the recent five year period. Moreover, products must have returns greater than the style benchmark for the three latest three-year rolling periods. Products are then selected which have a standard deviation for the five year period equal or less than the median standard deviation for the peer group. The top ten returns for the latest three-year period then become the TOP GUNS.

6 STAR CATEGORY: The peer groups were created using the information collected through the PSN investment manager questionnaire and uses only gross of fee returns. PSN Top Guns investment managers must claim that they are GIPs compliant. Products must have an R-Squared of 0.80 or greater relative to the style benchmark for the recent five year period. Moreover, products must have returns greater than the style benchmark for the three latest three-year rolling periods. Products are then selected which have a standard deviation for the five year period equal or less than the median standard deviation for the peer group. The top ten information ratios for the latest five-year period then become the TOP GUNS.

Bull & Bear Masters

Bull & Bear Masters: The peer groups were created using the information collected through the PSN investment manager questionnaire and uses only gross of fee returns. PSN Top Guns investment managers must claim that they are GIPs compliant. Products must have an r-squared of 0.80 or greater relative to the style benchmark for the recent three year period. Moreover, products must have an Upside Market Capture ratio of 100 or more for the latest three year period, and Downside Market Capture ratio of 100 or less for the latest three year period. The top ten Ratios between Upside Market Capture Ratio and Downside Capture Ratio become the PSN Bull & Bear Masters.

Manager of the Decade

Top Guns Manager of The Decade Critria: The PSN universes were created using the information collected through the PSN investment manager questionnaire and use only gross of fee returns. PSN Top Guns investment managers must claim that they are GIPs compliant. Mutual fund and commingled fund products are not included in the universe. Products must have an r-squared of 0.80 or greater relative to the style benchmark for the latest ten year period. Moreover, products must have returns greater than the style benchmark for the latest ten-year period and also standard deviation less than the style benchmark for the latest ten-year period. At this point, the top ten performers for the latest ten-year period become the PSN Top Guns Manager of the Decade.

The content of PSN Top Guns is intended for use by qualified investment professionals. Please consult with an investment professional before making any investment decisions using content or implied content from PSN Top Guns. Due to the short term nature of a one quarter performance benchmark, please be advised that the 1 QTR PSN Top Guns award is intended for informational purposes only and should be used only in a one-on-one and face-to-face presentation where an investment professional is present. Any other usage of the 1 QTR PSN Top Guns is strictly prohibited, not advised, and not permitted by Informa Business Intelligence.

All Rights Reserved. PSN Top Guns is powered by PSN. PSN is an investment manager database and is a division of Informa Business Intelligence (IBI). No part of PSN Top Guns may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise without the prior written permission of Informa Business Intelligence

Because of the possibility of human or mechanical error by IBI sources or others, IBI does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, completeness or availability of any information and is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. In no event shall IBI be liable for any indirect, special or consequential damages in connection with use of any information or derived using information based on PSN Top Guns results.

(*) Universe Benchmark

(**) These benchmarks or indices are derived using universes of PSN separately managed accounts, ("SMA Indices"). Any SMA Indices should not be deemed an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy shares of any products that are described herein. Index or performance returns do not reflect any management fees, transaction costs or expenses. One cannot invest directly into an index.

Commingled Fund Universes: include commingled funds and collective trusts.

Non-Commingled Fund Universes: include PSN Products excluding mutual funds, commingled funds, pooled funds collective trusts, limited partnerships, offshore funds, wrap products, hedge funds and MLP's.

Bull & Bear Masters: The peer groups were created using the information collected through the PSN investment manager questionnaire and uses only gross of fee returns. PSN Top Guns investment managers must claim that they are GIPs compliant. Products must have an r-squared of 0.80 or greater relative to the style benchmark for the recent three year period. Moreover, products must have an Upside Market Capture ratio of 100 or more for the latest three year period, and Downside Market Capture ratio of 100 or less for the latest three year period. The top ten Ratios between Upside Market Capture Ratio and Downside Capture Ratio become the PSN Bull & Bear Masters.

The content of the PSN Top Guns is intended for use by qualified investment professionals. Please consult with an investment professional before making any investment decisions using content or implied content from PSN Top Guns.

All Rights Reserved. PSN Top Guns is powered by PSN. PSN is an investment manager database and is a division of Informa Business Intelligence (IBI). No part of PSN Top Guns may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise without the prior written permission of Informa Business Intelligence.

Because of the possibility of human or mechanical error by IBI sources or others, IBI does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, completeness or availability of any information and is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. In no event shall IBI be liable for any indirect, special or consequential damages in connection with use of any information or derived using information based on PSN Top Guns results.