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Templeton Global Bond A (TPINX)On Nov 6: 12.57  Up 0.02 (0.16%)  
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Templeton Global Bond A
500 E Broward Blvd, Suite 2100 Fort Lauderdale FL 33394-3091
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:World Bond
Fund Family:Franklin Templeton Investments
Net Assets:10.28B
Year-to-Date Return:15.76%
Yield:7.32%
Morningstar Rating:5 stars
Fund Inception Date:18-Sep-86
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
World Bond
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Michael Hasenstab
Lead Manager since 01-Jan-01
Michael Hasenstab initially joined Franklin Templeton Investments in July of 1995. After a leave of absence to obtain his Ph.D., Michael rejoined the company in April of 2001. Currently, Dr. Hasenstab is vice president, co-director and portfolio manager for the international bond department of the Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group. In this position, Michael co-directs all investment strategies within the International Fixed Income Group and co-manages the portfolio management team.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$250
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$50
Min Subsequent Investment:NaN
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:N/A
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:N/A
TPINX can be purchased from 14 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks current income with capital appreciation and growth of income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets in bonds, including debt securities of any maturity, such as bonds, notes, bills and debentures. It may invest up to 25% of total assets in bonds that are rated below investment grade. The fund also may invest a significant portion of assets in emerging markets. It's nondiversified.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (15-Sep-09): 0.05
Last Cap Gain (17-Oct-07): 0.01
Annual Holdings Turnover YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION
Average for Category: 209.10%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseTPINXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:0.92% 1.13%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:4.25% 4.35%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.37%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 706$536
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 913$838
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,508$1,695
* Per $10,000 invested


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