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Templeton Growth Adv (TGADX)On Dec 30: 16.86  Down 0.04 (0.24%)  
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Templeton Growth Adv
500 East Broward Blvd Ste 2100 Fort Lauderdale FL 33394-3091
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:World Stock
Fund Family:Franklin Templeton Investments
Net Assets:3.34B
Year-to-Date Return:26.92%
Yield:3.57%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:02-Jan-97
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
World Stock
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Cindy L. Sweeting
Lead Manager since 31-Dec-07
Sweeting, has been a manager of the fund since December 2007. She joined Franklin Templeton Investments in Templeton's Nassau office in 1997, and most recently served as director of research for the Templeton Global Equity Group, before assuming her current responsibilities. Sweeting holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$50,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:NaN
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$50
Min Subsequent Investment:NaN
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:N/A
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:N/A
TGADX can be purchased from brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of companies located anywhere in the world, including emerging markets. It may invest up to 25% of total assets in debt securities of companies and governments located anywhere in the world. The fund may also invest no more than 5% of total assets in options and swap agreements.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (11-Dec-09): 0.29
Last Cap Gain (14-Dec-07): 0.38
Annual Holdings Turnover 10.80%
Average for Category: 91.16%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseTGADXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:% 1.50%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 5.33%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.55%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$722
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$1,127
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$2,262
* Per $10,000 invested


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