Franklin International Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor

Franklin International Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to international stocks, offering broad exposure to companies across both developed and emerging markets outside the United States. Utilizing a core investment approach, it balances holdings between growth and value stocks of varying market capitalizations, generally within the parameters of the MSCI EAFE Index. The portfolio is diversified across multiple sectors and regions, with the aim of reducing risk through geographic and industry allocation. Proprietary and quantitative research drive security selection, and performance is benchmarked against indices like the MSCI EAFE and MSCI All Country World Index ex-US. This fund serves investors seeking diversified international equity exposure as part of a broader asset allocation strategy, contributing to global diversification within a portfolio.