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Franklin Canadian Short Term Bond Fund Series A
Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
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NAVPS (08-14-2026) |
$7.97 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.01
(-0.11%)
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As at July 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (December 22, 2003): 2.37%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | -0.44% | 0.73% | 0.54% | 0.92% | 2.51% | 3.37% | 4.74% | 3.69% | 1.92% | 1.86% | 2.14% | 2.33% | 2.11% | 1.96% |
| Benchmark | -0.36% | 0.70% | 0.59% | 1.05% | 2.74% | 3.69% | 4.87% | 3.62% | 2.08% | 1.83% | 2.25% | 2.48% | 2.28% | 2.02% |
| Category Average | -0.30% | 0.56% | 0.44% | 0.83% | 2.20% | 3.12% | 4.28% | 3.27% | 1.73% | 1.61% | 1.88% | 2.03% | 1.82% | 1.63% |
| Category Rank | 279 / 304 | 127 / 299 | 186 / 290 | 194 / 290 | 164 / 273 | 148 / 246 | 104 / 215 | 101 / 200 | 116 / 189 | 87 / 180 | 94 / 172 | 86 / 165 | 83 / 156 | 63 / 143 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.51% | 0.83% | 0.45% | 0.15% | -0.37% | 0.37% | 0.77% | -0.91% | -0.04% | 0.75% | 0.42% | -0.44% |
| Benchmark | 0.59% | 0.75% | 0.38% | 0.22% | -0.27% | 0.45% | 0.74% | -0.88% | 0.04% | 0.74% | 0.32% | -0.36% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
2.59% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-3.11% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.13% | 0.71% | 0.42% | 3.62% | 4.61% | -0.36% | -4.88% | 5.13% | 6.29% | 3.24% |
| Benchmark | 0.90% | 0.27% | 1.89% | 2.98% | 5.17% | -0.92% | -3.98% | 4.92% | 5.71% | 3.77% |
| Category Average | 0.85% | 0.42% | 0.53% | 2.93% | 4.36% | -0.83% | -4.45% | 4.84% | 5.17% | 3.22% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 27/ 139 | 43/ 143 | 141/ 159 | 38/ 166 | 106/ 176 | 32/ 182 | 146/ 191 | 97/ 203 | 57/ 221 | 173/ 258 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
6.29% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-4.88% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 53.67 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 28.44 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 6.70 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 5.05 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 2.83 |
| Other | 3.31 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 92.86 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 5.05 |
| Financial Services | 1.17 |
| Energy | 0.78 |
| Real Estate | 0.19 |
| Other | -0.05 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 96.29 |
| Asia | 0.12 |
| Europe | 0.12 |
| Latin America | 0.08 |
| Other | 3.39 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Housing Trust No 1 3.10% 15-Jun-2028 | 3.84 |
| CANADA HOUSING TRUST NO 1 3.20% 15-Jun-2031 | 3.14 |
| Canada Housing Trust No 1 2.65% 15-Dec-2028 | 3.14 |
| UNITED STATES TREASURY BILL 07/09/2026 TBLM | 2.68 |
| Ontario Province 1.35% 02-Dec-2030 | 2.43 |
| Alberta Province 2.90% 20-Sep-2029 | 2.20 |
| CPPIB Capital Inc 3.35% 02-Dec-2030 | 1.85 |
| Ontario Province 3.60% 02-Jun-2035 | 1.77 |
| Manitoba Province 2.60% 02-Jun-2027 | 1.59 |
| Citigroup Inc 4.55% 03-Jun-2030 | 1.38 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Franklin Canadian Short Term Bond Fund Series A
Median
Other - Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 2.06% | 2.54% | 2.43% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.03 | 1.01 | 1.05 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.93% | 0.94% | 0.74% |
| Sharpe | 0.59 | -0.41 | 0.02 |
| Sortino | 1.47 | -0.54 | -0.53 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 72.95% | 33.26% | 33.92% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 1.89% | 2.06% | 2.54% | 2.43% |
| Beta | 1.06 | 1.03 | 1.01 | 1.05 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.99% | 0.93% | 0.94% | 0.74% |
| Sharpe | 0.11 | 0.59 | -0.41 | 0.02 |
| Sortino | -0.33 | 1.47 | -0.54 | -0.53 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | 0.01 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 53.71% | 72.95% | 33.26% | 33.92% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | December 22, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $410 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| TML1012 | ||
| TML1013 | ||
| TML1014 |
Investment Objectives
High current income and preservation of capital by investing primarily in debt instruments of Canadian issuers including federal and provincial government bonds and corporate bonds, debentures and short-term notes.
Investment Strategy
The portfolio advisor employs fundamental analysis in selecting investments for the Fund’s portfolio. The Fund will generally hold investments whose weighted average duration does not exceed 3½ years. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in non-investment-grade debt instruments.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
JPMorgan Chase Bank |
| Registrar |
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. |
| Distributor |
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 500 |
| PAC Subsequent | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 0.95% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.75% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 6.00% |
| DSC Max | 6.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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