UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSRS
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-07851
_Franklin Templeton Fund Allocator Series
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
Craig S. Tyle, One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(650) 312-2000
Date of fiscal year end: 12/31
Date of reporting period:_6/30/10
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
JUNE 30, 2010
SEMIANNUAL REPORT
AND SHAREHOLDER LETTER
Franklin Templeton Conservative
Allocation Fund
(Formerly, Franklin Templeton Conservative
Target Fund)
Franklin Templeton Moderate
Allocation Fund
(Formerly, Franklin Templeton Moderate
Target Fund)
Franklin Templeton Growth
Allocation Fund
(Formerly, Franklin Templeton Growth
Target Fund)
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ASSET ALLOCATION
Semiannual Report
Economic and Market Overview
During the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, the U.S. economy showed some positive signs as manufacturing and exports generally improved and consumer spending increased. In 2010’s first and second quarters, U.S. gross domestic product growth rose at annualized rates of 3.7% and an estimated 2.4%. Corporate profits largely surpassed consensus estimates during the period, and businesses began restocking inventories depleted during the recession. However, challenges remained as mixed economic data, elevated debt concerns surrounding the U.S. budget deficit and a lack of job prospects for the unemployed hindered the economy’s advance. During much of the period, home prices rose in most regions due to low interest rates, a first-time home-buyer tax credit program, and prices dipping to levels that lured buyers. Later in the period, home sales stalled as the homebuyer tax credit program ended, and th e housing sector overall remained weak as the pace of home sales and housing starts failed to gain traction.
As signs emerged of a demand-led recovery in the period’s first half, oil prices rose from $79 per barrel at the end of December 2009 to a period high of nearly $87 in early April. When mixed economic data began to indicate a slow recovery, oil prices drifted down as low as $66 in late May and ended the period at $76. The June 2010 inflation rate was an annualized 1.1%.1 Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, rose at a 0.9% annualized rate.1
Given few inflationary pressures and uncertainty surrounding the economic recovery, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it intended to hold the federal funds target rate in the 0% to 0.25% range “for an extended period” as it laid the groundwork for an eventual tightening of monetary policy. As some U.S. economic data improved in early 2010, the Federal Reserve Board began withdrawing some of the extraordinary support policies it had provided in response to the 2008 financial crisis.
The International Monetary Fund raised its global economic growth estimates and global manufacturing continued to expand for most of the period; however, economic indicators were mixed. Corporate fundamentals remained strong, and the majority of earnings announcements around the world beat expectations despite growing concerns about margin preservation and the sustainability of earnings momentum. In the spring of 2010, a debt crisis affecting several
1. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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European countries had the potential to stifle the fragile recovery. As a result of ongoing economic uncertainty, developed world policymakers maintained interest rates at very low levels. However, policymakers in a number of emerging markets began to incrementally withdraw stimulus measures by phasing out incentive programs and cautiously allowing interest rates and foreign exchange rates to rise.
As investor confidence rose amid encouraging economic data early in the period, global equity markets generally rallied, though the advance was uneven. However, as the period progressed, concerns about many European countries’ creditworthiness and lingering doubts about the U.S. and global economic recovery contributed to significant equity market volatility and, ultimately, falling equity prices as many investors sought the relative safety of U.S. Treasury securities. Virtually all equity sectors and regions ended the reporting period with losses, the euro fell to its lowest level since 2006, and a renewed flight to safety further compressed already meager U.S. Treasury yields.
The foregoing information reflects our analysis and opinions as of June 30, 2010. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable.
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Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund
(Formerly, Franklin Templeton Conservative Target Fund)
Your Fund’s Goal and Main Investments: Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation
Fund seeks the highest level of long-term total return consistent with a lower level of risk.1
Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. Please visit franklintempleton.com or call (800) 342-5236 for most recent month-end performance.
*The asset allocation is based on the Statement of Investments (SOI), which classifies each underlying fund into a broad asset class.
Below Investment Grade-0.1%
AA
This semiannual report for Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010. Effective May 1, 2010, the Fund changed BBB its name to help differentiate the Fund from our target-date funds. The Fund’s
A goal and main investment strategy remain unchanged.
AAA
Performance Overview
Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund – Class A had a -0.45% cumulative total return for the six months under review. By comparison the Fund’s benchmarks, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) and Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index for equities, the Barclays Capital (BC) U.S. Aggregate Index for fixed
1. The risk/reward potential is based on the Fund’s goal and level of risk. It is not indicative of the Fund’s actual or implied performance or portfolio composition, which may change on a continuous basis.
The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s SOI, which begins on page 34.
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Top 10 Fund Holdings
Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fun d 6/30/10
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| % of Total | |
| Net Assets | |
Franklin U.S. Government Securities | | |
Fund – Advisor Class | 16.7 | % |
Templeton Global Bond Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 13.9 | % |
Franklin Total Return Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 10.2 | % |
Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 9.4 | % |
Mutual Shares Fund – Class Z | 7.9 | % |
Mutual European Fund – Class Z | 3.6 | % |
Templeton Foreign Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 2.8 | % |
Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 2.5 | % |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals | | |
Fund – Advisor Class | 2.2 | % |
Franklin MicroCap Value Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 1.9 | % |
income, and the Payden & Rygel (P&R) 90 Day U.S. T-Bill Index for short-term investments and other net assets, had total returns of -6.65%, -12.93%, +5.33% and +0.05%, respectively, during the same time.2 You can find the Fund’s long-term performance data in the Performance Summary beginning on page 8.
Investment Strategy
Whenever possible, we attempt to hold the same underlying Franklin Templeton funds in each Allocation Fund’s portfolio and will vary the underlying funds’ allocation percentages based upon each Allocation Fund’s risk/return level. Maintaining similarity of the underlying Franklin Templeton fund investments across the Conservative, Moderate and Growth Allocation Funds is intended to increase the consistency of their results relative to one another. We allocate the Fund’s assets among the broad asset classes, and when selecting equity funds, we consider the underlying funds’ foreign and domestic exposure, market capitalization ranges and investment styles (growth versus value). When selecting fixed income funds, we focus primarily on maximizing income appropriate to the Fund’s risk profile.
Manager’s Discussion
The Fund’s performance can be attributed to its allocation among equities, fixed income securities, and short-term investments and other net assets, and to the actual performance of the selected underlying funds.
2. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. The S&P 500 is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure total U.S. equity market performance. STANDARD & POOR’S®, S&P® and S&P 500® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC. Standard & Poor’s does not sponsor, endorse, sell or promote any S&P index-based product. The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in global developed markets excluding the U.S. and Canada. The BC U.S. Aggregate Index is a market capitalization-weighted index representing the U.S. investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable bond market with index components for government and corporate, mortgage pass-through and asset-backed securities. All issues included are SEC registered, taxable, dollar denominated and nonconvertible, must have at least one year to final maturity and must be rated inv estment grade (Baa3/BBB-/BBB- or higher) using the middle rating of Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch, respectively. The P&R 90 Day U.S. T-Bill Index is a total return index based on a constant maturity instrument. Payden & Rygel includes both accrued interest and change in market price in its monthly total return calculations. The indexes are unmanaged and include reinvested distributions. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio.
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At period-end, Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund allocated 38.1% of total net assets to equity and 42.2% to fixed income. Domestic equity exposure was 69.3% of the total equity weighting, with the balance represented by foreign equity. The portfolio was diversified across capitalization sizes and investment styles, and on June 30, 2010, we held shares in large-, mid-and small-capitalization equity funds, representing both growth and value styles. Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund – Advisor Class, representing 9.4% of the Fund’s total net assets, was our largest equity fund weighting at period-end. On the fixed income side, domestic exposure was 63.7% of the Fund’s total income weighting, with the balance represented by foreign fixed income. Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund – Advisor Class was our largest fixed income fund weighting at 16.7% of total net assets.
Our largest domestic value fund holding, Mutual Shares Fund – Class Z, performed better than the S&P 500 during the six-month reporting period, while our largest domestic growth fund holding, Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund –Advisor Class, underperformed. Our largest foreign equity fund holding, Mutual European Fund – Class Z, performed better than the MSCI EAFE Index, and Templeton Foreign Fund – Advisor Class performed comparably to the index. On the fixed income side, Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund – Advisor Class and Templeton Global Bond Fund – Advisor Class underperformed the BC U.S. Aggregate Index.
Thank you for your continued participation in Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.
T. Anthony Coffey, CFA Portfolio Manager
Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund
CFA® is a trademark owned by CFA Institute.
The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
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Performance Summary as of 6/30/10
Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund
Your dividend income will vary depending on dividends or interest paid by securities in the Fund’s portfolio, adjusted for operating expenses of each class. Capital gain distributions are net profits realized from the sale of portfolio securities. The performance table does not reflect any taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends, capital gain distributions, if any, or any realized gains on the sale of Fund shares. Total return reflects reinvestment of the Fund’s dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and any unrealized gains or losses.
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Price and Distribution Information | | | | | | |
Class A (Symbol: FTCIX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.13 | $ | 12.59 | $ | 12.72 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0749 | | | | | | |
Class B (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.13 | $ | 12.55 | $ | 12.68 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0277 | | | | | | |
Class C (Symbol: FTCCX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.14 | $ | 12.40 | $ | 12.54 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0315 | | | | | | |
Class R (Symbol: FTCRX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.14 | $ | 12.55 | $ | 12.69 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0611 | | | | | | |
Advisor Class (Symbol: FTCZX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.13 | $ | 12.58 | $ | 12.71 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0899 | | | | | | |
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Performance Summary (continued)
Performance1
Cumulative total return excludes sales charges. Average annual total return and value of $10,000 investment include maximum sales charges. Class A: 5.75% maximum initial sales charge; Class B: contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) declining from 4% to 1% over six years, and eliminated thereafter; Class C: 1% CDSC in first year only;
Class R/Advisor Class: no sales charges.
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Class A | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | 10-Year | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -0.45 | % | + | 11.55 | % | + | 25.36 | % | + | 52.65 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -6.20 | % | + | 5.14 | % | + | 3.39 | % | + | 3.71 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,380 | | $ | 10,514 | | $ | 11,813 | | $ | 14,389 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 1.32 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.21 | % | | | | | | |
Class B | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Inception (12/1/03) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -0.81 | % | + | 10.68 | % | + | 20.78 | % | + | 31.38 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -4.77 | % | + | 6.68 | % | + | 3.50 | % | + | 4.23 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,523 | | $ | 10,668 | | $ | 11,878 | | $ | 13,138 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 2.07 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.96 | % | | | | | | |
Class C | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | 10-Year | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -0.87 | % | + | 10.68 | % | + | 20.73 | % | + | 41.70 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -1.86 | % | + | 9.68 | % | + | 3.84 | % | + | 3.55 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,814 | | $ | 10,968 | | $ | 12,073 | | $ | 14,170 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 2.06 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.95 | % | | | | | | |
Class R | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Inception (1/1/02) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -0.63 | % | + | 11.24 | % | + | 23.84 | % | + | 49.81 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -0.63 | % | + | 11.24 | % | + | 4.37 | % | + | 4.88 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,937 | | $ | 11,124 | | $ | 12,384 | | $ | 14,981 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 1.57 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.46 | % | | | | | | |
Advisor Class6 | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | 10-Year | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -0.33 | % | + | 11.82 | % | + | 26.75 | % | + | 54.33 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -0.33 | % | + | 11.82 | % | + | 4.85 | % | + | 4.44 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,967 | | $ | 11,182 | | $ | 12,675 | | $ | 15,433 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 1.07 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 0.96 | % | | | | | | |
Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ f rom figures shown. For most recent month-end performance, go to franklintempleton.com or call (800) 342-5236.
The investment manager and administrator have co ntractually agreed to waive or assume certain expenses so that common expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Fund do not exceed 0.25% (other than certain nonroutine expenses) until 4/30/11.
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Performance Summary (continued)
Endnotes
While an asset allocation plan can be a valuable tool to help reduce overall volatility, all investments involve some degree of risk. Typically, the more aggressive the investment, or the greater the potential return, the more risk involved. Generally, investors should be comfortable with some fluctuation in the value of their investments, especially over the short term. Stocks have historically outperformed other asset classes over the long term, but they tend to fluctuate more dramatically over the shorter term. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as prices of bonds in a fund adjust to a rise in interest rates, that fund’s share price may decline. Because this Fund invests in underlying funds, which may engage in a variety of investment strategies involving certain risks, the Fund may be subject to those same risks. These risks are described in the Fund’s prospect us.
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Class B: Class C: | These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. Prior to 1/1/04, these shares were offered with an initial sales charge; thus actual total returns would have differed. These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. |
Class R: | Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. |
Advisor Class: | Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. |
1. If the manager and administrator had not waived fees, the Fund’s total returns would have been lower. 2. Cumulative total return represents the change in value of an investment over the periods indicated.
3. Average annual total return represents the average annual change in value of an investment over the periods indicated. Six-month return has not been annualized.
4. These figures represent the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the periods indicated.
5. Figures are as stated in the Fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report and include the effect of acquired fund fees and expenses. In periods of market volatility, assets may decline significantly, causing total annual Fund operating expenses to become higher than the figures shown.
6. Effective 12/1/05, the Fund began offering Advisor Class shares, which do not have sales charges or a Rule 12b-1 plan. Performance quotations for this class reflect the following methods of calculation: (a) For periods prior to 12/1/05, a restated figure is used based upon the Fund’s Class A performance, excluding the effect of Class A’s maximum initial sales charge, but reflecting the effect of the Class A Rule 12b-1 fees; and (b) for periods after 11/30/05, actual Advisor Class performance is used reflecting all charges and fees applicable to that class. Since 12/1/05 (commencement of sales), the cumulative and average annual total returns of Advisor Class shares were +22.18% and +4.47%.
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Your Fund’s Expenses
Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund
As a Fund shareholder, you can incur two types of costs:
- Transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on Fund purchases; and
- Ongoing Fund costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. All mutual funds have ongoing costs, sometimes referred to as operating expenses.
The following table shows ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and can help you understand these costs and compare them with those of other mutual funds. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated.
Actual Fund Expenses
The first line (Actual) for each share class listed in the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of Fund expenses.
You can estimate the expenses you paid during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:
1. | Divide your account value by $1,000. |
| If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6. |
2. | Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period.” |
| If Expenses Paid During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50. |
In this illustration, the estimated expenses paid this period are $64.50.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Funds
Information in the second line (Hypothetical) for each class in the table can help you compare ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with those of other mutual funds. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the actual expense ratio for each class and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
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Your Fund’s Expenses (continued)
Please note that expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing costs and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges. Therefore, the second line for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you compare total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if transaction costs were included, your total costs would have been higher. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.
| | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning | | Ending | | Expenses Paid | | Expenses Paid |
| | Account Value | | Account Value | | During Period* | | During Period** |
Class A | | 1/1/10 | | 6/30/10 | | 1/1/10– 6/30/10 | | 1/1/10– 6/30/10 |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 995.50 | $ | 2.47 | $ | 5.74 |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,022.32 | $ | 2.51 | $ | 5.81 |
Class B | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 991.90 | $ | 6.12 | $ | 9.38 |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,018.65 | $ | 6.21 | $ | 9.49 |
Class C | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 991.30 | $ | 6.17 | $ | 9.43 |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,018.60 | $ | 6.26 | $ | 9.54 |
Class R | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 993.70 | $ | 3.71 | $ | 6.97 |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.08 | $ | 3.76 | $ | 7.05 |
Advisor Class | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 996.70 | $ | 1.24 | $ | 4.51 |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.55 | $ | 1.25 | $ | 4.56 |
*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio excluding expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 0.50%; B: 1.24%; C: 1.25%; R: 0.75%; and Advisor: 0.25%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
**Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio including expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 1.16%; B: 1.90%; C: 1.91%; R: 1.41%; and Advisor: 0.91%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
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Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund
(Formerly, Franklin Templeton Moderate Target Fund)
Your Fund’s Goal and Main Investments: Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund
seeks the highest level of long-term total return consistent with a moderate level of risk.1
Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. Please visit franklintempleton.com or call (800) 342-5236 for most recent month-end performance.
*The asset allocation is based on the Statement of Investments (SOI), which classifies each underlying fund into a broad asset class.
Below Investment Grade-0.1%
AA
This semiannual report for Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010. Effective May 1, 2010, the Fund BBB changed its name to help differentiate the Fund from our target-date funds.
A
The Fund’s goal and main investment strategy remain unchanged.
AAA
Performance Overview
Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund – Class A had a -1.36% cumulative total return for the six months under review. By comparison the Fund’s benchmarks, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) and Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index for
1. The risk/reward potential is based on the Fund’s goal and level of risk. It is not indicative of the Fund’s actual or implied performance or portfolio composition, which may change on a continuous basis.
The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s SOI, which begins on page 40.
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Top 10 Fund Holdings
Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund 6/30/10
| | |
Franklin U.S. Government Securities | | |
Fund – Advisor Class | 15.7 | % |
Templeton Global Bond Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 12.8 | % |
Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 12.4 | % |
Mutual Shares Fund – Class Z | 10.7 | % |
Franklin Total Return Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 9.3 | % |
Mutual European Fund – Class Z | 5.0 | % |
Franklin Growth Opportunities | | |
Fund – Advisor Class | 3.6 | % |
Templeton Foreign Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 3.5 | % |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals | | |
Fund – Advisor Class | 3.0 | % |
Franklin Growth Fund – Advisor Class | 2.6 | % |
equities, the Barclays Capital (BC) U.S. Aggregate Index for fixed income, and the Payden & Rygel (P&R) 90 Day U.S. T-Bill Index for short-term investments and other net assets, had total returns of -6.65%, -12.93%, +5.33% and +0.05%, respectively, during the same time.2 You can find the Fund’s long-term performance data in the Performance Summary beginning on page 16.
Investment Strategy
Whenever possible, we attempt to hold the same underlying Franklin Templeton funds in each Allocation Fund’s portfolio and will vary the underlying funds’ allocation percentages based upon each Allocation Fund’s risk/return level. Maintaining similarity of the underlying Franklin Templeton fund investments across the Conservative, Moderate and Growth Allocation Funds is intended to increase the consistency of their results relative to one another. We allocate the Fund’s assets among the broad asset classes, and when selecting equity funds, we consider the underlying funds’ foreign and domestic exposure, market capitalization ranges and investment styles (growth versus value). When selecting fixed income funds, we focus primarily on maximizing income appropriate to the Fund’s risk profile.
Manager’s Discussion
The Fund’s performance can be attributed to its allocation among equities, fixed income securities, and short-term investments and other net assets, and to the actual performance of the selected underlying funds.
2. Source: © 2009 Morningstar. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. The S&P 500 is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure total U.S. equity market performance. The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in global developed markets excluding the U.S. and Canada.The BC U.S. Aggregate Index is a market capitalization-weighted index representing the U.S. investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable bond market with index components for government and corporate, mortgage pass-through and asset-backed s ecurities. All issues included are SEC registered, taxable, dollar denominated and nonconvertible, must have at least one year to final maturity and must be rated investment grade (Baa3/BBB-/BBB- or higher) using the middle rating of Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch, respectively. The P&R 90 Day U.S. T-Bill Index is a total return index based on a constant maturity instrument. Payden & Rygel includes both accrued interest and change in market price in its monthly total return calculations. The indexes are unmanaged and include reinvested distributions. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio.
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At period-end, Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund allocated 51.4% of total net assets to equity and 39.1% to fixed income. Domestic equity exposure was 69.5% of the total equity weighting, with the balance represented by foreign equity. The portfolio was diversified across capitalization sizes and investment styles, and on June 30, 2010, we held shares in large-, mid- and small-capitalization equity funds, representing both growth and value styles. Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund – Advisor Class, representing 12.4% of the Fund’s total net assets, was our largest equity fund weighting at period-end. On the fixed income side, domestic exposure was 63.9% of the Fund’s total income weighting, with the balance represented by foreign fixed income. Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund – Advisor Class was our largest fixed income fund weighting at 15.7% of total net assets.
Our largest domestic value fund holding, Mutual Shares Fund – Class Z, performed better than the S&P 500 during the six-month reporting period, while our largest domestic growth fund holding, Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund –Advisor Class, underperformed. Our largest foreign equity fund holding, Mutual European Fund – Class Z, performed better than the MSCI EAFE Index, and Templeton Foreign Fund – Advisor Class performed comparably to the index. On the fixed income side, Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund – Advisor Class and Templeton Global Bond Fund – Advisor Class underperformed the BC U.S. Aggregate Index.
Thank you for your continued participation in Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.
T. Anthony Coffey, CFA Portfolio Manager
Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund
The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
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Performance Summary as of 6/30/10
Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund
Your dividend income will vary depending on dividends or interest paid by securities in the Fund’s portfolio, adjusted for operating expenses of each class. Capital gain distributions are net profits realized from the sale of portfolio securities. The performance table does not reflect any taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends, capital gain distributions, if any, or any realized gains on the sale of Fund shares. Total return reflects reinvestment of the Fund’s dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and any unrealized gains or losses.
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Price and Distribution Information | | | | | | |
Class A (Symbol: FMTIX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.24 | $ | 12.69 | $ | 12.93 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0657 | | | | | | |
Class B (Symbol: FBMTX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.24 | $ | 12.64 | $ | 12.88 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0172 | | | | | | |
Class C (Symbol: FTMTX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.25 | $ | 12.43 | $ | 12.68 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0216 | | | | | | |
Class R (Symbol: FTMRX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.24 | $ | 12.65 | $ | 12.89 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0514 | | | | | | |
Advisor Class (Symbol: FMTZX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.24 | $ | 12.69 | $ | 12.93 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0810 | | | | | | |
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Performance Summary (continued)
Performance1
Cumulative total return excludes sales charges. Average a nnual total return and value of $10,000 investment include maximum sales charges. Class A: 5.75% maximum initial sales charge; Class B: contingent deferred sales c harge (CDSC) declining from 4% to 1% over six years, and eliminated thereafter; Class C: 1% CDSC in first year only;
Class R/Advisor Class: no sales charges.
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Class A | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | 10-Year | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -1.36 | % | + | 13.64 | % | + | 25.11 | % | + | 39.33 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -7.04 | % | + | 7.13 | % | + | 3.35 | % | + | 2.76 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,296 | | $ | 10,713 | | $ | 11,792 | | $ | 13,133 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 1.37 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.28 | % | | | | | | |
Class B | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Inception (12/1/03) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -1.73 | % | + | 12.76 | % | + | 20.36 | % | + | 33.35 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -5.66 | % | + | 8.76 | % | + | 3.43 | % | + | 4.47 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,434 | | $ | 10,876 | | $ | 11,836 | | $ | 13,335 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 2.12 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 2.03 | % | | | | | | |
Class C | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | 10-Year | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -1.81 | % | + | 12.67 | % | + | 20.43 | % | + | 29.10 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -2.79 | % | + | 11.67 | % | + | 3.79 | % | + | 2.59 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,721 | | $ | 11,167 | | $ | 12,043 | | $ | 12,910 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 2.12 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 2.03 | % | | | | | | |
Class R | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Inception (1/1/02) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -1.48 | % | + | 13.34 | % | + | 23.46 | % | + | 52.06 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -1.48 | % | + | 13.34 | % | + | 4.30 | % | + | 5.06 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,852 | | $ | 11,334 | | $ | 12,346 | | $ | 15,206 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 1.62 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.53 | % | | | | | | |
Advisor Class6 | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | 10-Year | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -1.25 | % | + | 13.90 | % | + | 26.58 | % | + | 40.96 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -1.25 | % | + | 13.90 | % | + | 4.83 | % | + | 3.49 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,875 | | $ | 11,390 | | $ | 12,658 | | $ | 14,096 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 1.12 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.03 | % | | | | | | |
Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. For most recent month-end performance, go to franklintempleton.com or call (800) 342-5236.
The investment manager and administrator have contractually agreed to waive or assume certain expenses so that common expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees and acqu ired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Fund do not exceed 0.25% (other than certain nonroutine expenses) until 4/30/11.
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Performance Summary (continued)
Endnotes
While an asset allocation plan can be a valuable tool to help reduce overall volatility, all investments involve some degree of risk. Typically, the more aggressive the investment, or the greater the potential return, the more risk involved. Generally, investors should be comfortable with some fluctuation in the value of their investments, especially over the short term. Stocks have historically outperformed other asset classes over the long term, but they tend to fluctuate more dramatically over the shorter term. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as prices of bonds in a fund adjust to a rise in interest rates, that fund’s share price may decline. Because this Fund invests in underlying funds, which may engage in a variety of investment strategies involving certain risks, the Fund may be subject to those same risks. These risks are described in the Fund’s prospect us.
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Class B: Class C: | These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. Prior to 1/1/04, these shares were offered with an initial sales charge; thus actual total returns would have differed. These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. |
Class R: | Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. |
Advisor Class: | Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. |
1. If the manager and administrator had not waived fees, the Fund’s total returns would have been lower. 2. Cumulative total return represents the change in value of an investment over the periods indicated.
3. Average annual total return represents the average annual change in value of an investment over the periods indicated. Six-month return has not been annualized.
4. These figures represent the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the periods indicated.
5. Figures are as stated in the Fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report and include the effect of acquired fund fees and expenses. In periods of market volatility, assets may decline significantly, causing total annual Fund operating expenses to become higher than the figures shown.
6. Effective 12/1/05, the Fund began offering Advisor Class shares, which do not have sales charges or a Rule 12b-1 plan. Performance quotations for this class reflect the following methods of calculation: (a) For periods prior to 12/1/05, a restated figure is used based upon the Fund’s Class A performance, excluding the effect of Class A’s maximum initial sales charge, but reflecting the effect of the Class A Rule 12b-1 fees; and (b) for periods after 11/30/05, actual Advisor Class performance is used reflecting all charges and fees applicable to that class. Since 12/1/05 (commencement of sales), the cumulative and average annual total returns of Advisor Class shares were +20.38% and +4.13%.
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Your Fund’s Expenses
Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund
As a Fund shareholder, you can incur two types of costs:
- Transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on Fund purchases; and
- Ongoing Fund costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. All mutual funds have ongoing costs, sometimes referred to as operating expenses.
The following table shows ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and can help you understand these costs and compare them with those of other mutual funds. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated.
Actual Fund Expenses
The first line (Actual) for each share class listed in the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of Fund expenses.
You can estimate the expenses you paid during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:
1. | Divide your account value by $1,000. |
| If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,60 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6. |
2. | Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period.” |
| If Expenses Paid During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50. |
In this illustration, the estimated expenses paid this period are $64.50.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Funds
Information in the second line (Hypothetical) for each class in the table can help you compare ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with those of other mutual funds. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the actual expense ratio for each class and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
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Your Fund’s Expenses (continued)
Please note that expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing costs and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges. Therefore, the second line for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you compare total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if transaction costs were included, your total costs would have been higher. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.
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| | Beginning | | Ending | | Expenses Paid | | Expenses Paid |
| | Account Value | | Account Value | | During Period* | | During Period** |
Class A | | 1/1/10 | | 6/30/10 | | 1/1/10– 6/30/10 | | 1/1/10– 6/30/10 |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 986.40 | $ | 2.46 | $ | 6.11 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,022.32 | $ | 2.51 | $ | 6.21 |
Class B | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 982.70 | $ | 6.15 | $ | 9.78 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,018.60 | $ | 6.26 | $ | 9.94 |
Class C | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 981.90 | $ | 6.14 | $ | 9.78 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,018.60 | $ | 6.26 | $ | 9.94 |
Class R | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 985.20 | $ | 3.69 | $ | 7.33 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.08 | $ | 3.76 | $ | 7.45 |
Advisor Class | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 987.50 | $ | 1.23 | $ | 4.88 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.55 | $ | 1.25 | $ | 4.96 |
*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio excluding expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 0.50%; B: 1.25%; C: 1.25%; R: 0.75%; and Advisor: 0.25%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
**Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio including expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 1.24%; B: 1.99%; C: 1.99%; R: 1.49%; and Advisor: 0.99%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
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Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund
(Formerly, Franklin Templeton Growth Target Fund)
Your Fund’s Goal and Main Investments: Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund
seeks the highest level of long-term total return consistent with a higher level of risk.1
Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. Please visit franklintempleton.com or call (800) 342-5236 for most recent month-end performance.
*The asset allocation is based on the Statement of Investments (SOI), which classifies each underlying fund into a broad asset class.
Below Investment Grade-0.1%
AA
This semiannual report for Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010. Effective May 1, 2010, the Fund changed BBB its name to help differentiate the Fund from our target-date funds. The Fund’s goal and main investment strategy remain unchanged. A
AAA
Performance Overview
Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund – Class A had a -3.74% cumulative total return for the six months under review. By comparison the Fund’s benchmarks, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) and Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index for
1. The risk/reward potential is based on the Fund’s goal and level of risk. It is not indicative of the Fund’s actual or implied performance or portfolio composition, which may change on a continuous basis.
The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s SOI, which begins on page 46.
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Top 10 Fund Holdings
Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund 6/30/10
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Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 19.0 | % |
Mutual Shares Fund – Class Z | 16.5 | % |
Mutual European Fund – Class Z | 7.3 | % |
Franklin U.S. Government Securities | | |
Fund – Advisor Class | 6.9 | % |
Templeton Global Bond Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 5.7 | % |
Templeton Foreign Fund – Advisor Class | 5.4 | % |
Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 5.3 | % |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals | | |
Fund – Advisor Class | 4.1 | % |
Franklin Total Return Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 4.0 | % |
Franklin Growth Fund – Advisor Class | 3.9 | % |
equities, the Barclays Capital (BC) U.S. Aggregate Index for fixed income, and the Payden & Rygel (P&R) 90 Day U.S. T-Bill Index for short-term investments and other net assets, had total returns of -6.65%, -12.93%, +5.33% and +0.05%, respectively, during the same time.2 You can find the Fund’s long-term performance data in the Performance Summary beginning on page 24.
Investment Strategy
Whenever possible, we attempt to hold the same underlying Franklin Templeton funds in each Allocation Fund’s portfolio and will vary the underlying funds’ allocation percentages based upon each Allocation Fund’s risk/return level. Maintaining similarity of the underlying Franklin Templeton fund investments across the Conservative, Moderate and Growth Allocation Funds is intended to increase the consistency of their results relative to one another. We allocate the Fund’s assets among the broad asset classes, and when selecting equity funds, we consider the underlying funds’ foreign and domestic exposure, market capitalization ranges and investment styles (growth versus value). When selecting fixed income funds, we focus primarily on maximizing income appropriate to the Fund’s risk profile.
Manager’s Discussion
The Fund’s performance can be attributed to its allocation among equities, fixed income securities, and short-term investments and other net assets, and to the actual performance of the selected underlying funds.
2. Source: © 2009 Morningstar. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. The S&P 500 is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure total U.S. equity market performance. The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in global developed markets excluding the U.S. and Canada. The BC U.S. Aggregate Index is a market capitalization-weighted index representing the U.S. investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable bond market with index components for government and corporate, mortgage pass-through and asset-backed securities. All issues included are SEC registered, taxable, dollar denominated and nonconvertible, must have at least one year to final maturity and must be rated investment grade (Baa3/BBB-/BBB- or higher) using the middle rating of Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch, respectively. The P&R 90 Day U.S. T-Bill Index is a total return index based on a constant maturity instrument. Payden & Rygel includes both accrued interest and change in market price in its monthly total return calculations. The indexes are unmanaged and include reinvested distributions. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio.
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At period-end, Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund allocated 77.7% of total net assets to equity and 17.2% to fixed income. Domestic equity exposure was 70.3% of the total equity weighting, with the balance represented by foreign equity. The portfolio was diversified across capitalization sizes and investment styles, and on June 30, 2010, we held shares in large-, mid- and small-capitalization equity funds, representing both growth and value styles. Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund – Advisor Class, representing 19.0% of the Fund’s total net assets, was our largest equity fund weighting at period-end. On the fixed income side, domestic exposure was 63.4% of the Fund’s total income weighting, with the balance represented by foreign fixed income. Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund – Advisor Class was our largest fixed income fund weighting at 6.9% of total net assets.
Our largest domestic value fund holding, Mutual Shares Fund – Class Z, performed better than the S&P 500 during the six-month reporting period, while our largest domestic growth fund holding, Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund –Advisor Class, underperformed. Our largest foreign equity fund holding, Mutual European Fund – Class Z, performed better than the MSCI EAFE Index, and Templeton Foreign Fund – Advisor Class performed comparably to the index. On the fixed income side, Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund – Advisor Class and Templeton Global Bond Fund – Advisor Class underperformed the BC U.S. Aggregate Index.
Thank you for your continued participation in Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.
T. Anthony Coffey, CFA Portfolio Manager
Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund
The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
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Performance Summary as of 6/30/10
Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund
Your dividend income will vary depending on dividends or interest paid by securities in the Fund’s portfolio, adjusted for operating expenses of each class. Capital gain distributions are net profits realized from the sale of portfolio securities. The performance table does not reflect any taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends, capital gain distributions, if any, or any realized gains on the sale of Fund shares. Total return reflects reinvestment of the Fund’s dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and any unrealized gains or losses.
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Price and Distribution Information | | | | | | |
Class A (Symbol: FGTIX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.51 | $ | 13.00 | $ | 13.51 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0049 | | | | | | |
Class B (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.55 | $ | 12.73 | $ | 13.28 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0049 | | | | | | |
Class C (Symbol: FTGTX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.55 | $ | 12.73 | $ | 13.28 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0049 | | | | | | |
Class R (Symbol: FGTRX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.53 | $ | 12.85 | $ | 13.38 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0049 | | | | | | |
Advisor Class (Symbol: FGTZX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.50 | $ | 13.03 | $ | 13.53 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0049 | | | | | | |
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Performance Summary (continued)
Performance1
Cumulative total return excludes sales charges. Average annual total return and value of $10,000 investment include maximum sales charges. Class A: 5.75% maximum initial sales charge; Class B: contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) declining from 4% to 1% over six years, and eliminated thereafter; Class C: 1% CDSC in first year only;
Class R/Advisor Class: no sales charges.
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Class A | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | 10-Year | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -3.74 | % | + | 15.18 | % | + | 19.09 | % | + | 15.86 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -9.25 | % | + | 8.54 | % | + | 2.34 | % | + | 0.89 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,075 | | $ | 10,854 | | $ | 11,228 | | $ | 10,921 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 1.49 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.36 | % | | | | | | |
Class B | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Inception (12/1/03) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -4.11 | % | + | 14.39 | % | + | 14.74 | % | + | 28.71 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -7.94 | % | + | 10.39 | % | + | 2.44 | % | + | 3.91 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,206 | | $ | 11,039 | | $ | 11,279 | | $ | 12,871 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 2.23 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 2.10 | % | | | | | | |
Class C | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | 10-Year | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -4.11 | % | + | 14.40 | % | + | 14.80 | % | + | 7.51 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -5.07 | % | + | 13.40 | % | + | 2.80 | % | + | 0.73 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,493 | | $ | 11,340 | | $ | 11,480 | | $ | 10,751 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 2.24 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 2.11 | % | | | | | | |
Class R | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Inception (1/1/02) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -3.93 | % | + | 14.87 | % | + | 17.64 | % | + | 44.25 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -3.93 | % | + | 14.87 | % | + | 3.30 | % | + | 4.41 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,607 | | $ | 11,487 | | $ | 11,764 | | $ | 14,425 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 1.74 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.61 | % | | | | | | |
Advisor Class6 | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | 10-Year | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -3.66 | % | + | 15.48 | % | + | 20.46 | % | + | 17.18 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -3.66 | % | + | 15.48 | % | + | 3.79 | % | + | 1.60 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,634 | | $ | 11,548 | | $ | 12,046 | | $ | 11,718 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 1.24 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.11 | % | | | | | | |
Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ f rom figures shown. For most recent month-end performance, go to franklintempleton.com or call (800) 342-5236.
The investment manager and administrator have co ntractually agreed to waive or assume certain expenses so that common expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Fund do not exceed 0.25% (other than certain nonroutine expenses) until 4/30/11.
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Performance Summary (continued)
Endnotes
While an asset allocation plan can be a valuable tool to help reduce overall volatility, all investments involve some degree of risk. Typically, the more aggressive the investment, or the greater the potential return, the more risk involved. Generally, investors should be comfortable with some fluctuation in the value of their investments, especially over the short term. Stocks have historically outperformed other asset classes over the long term, but they tend to fluctuate more dramatically over the shorter term. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as prices of bonds in a fund adjust to a rise in interest rates, that fund’s share price may decline. Because this Fund invests in underlying funds, which may engage in a variety of investment strategies involving certain risks, the Fund may be subject to those same risks. These risks are described in the Fund’s prospect us.
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Class B: Class C: | These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. Prior to 1/1/04, these shares were offered with an initial sales charge; thus actual total returns would have differed. These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. |
Class R: | Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. |
Advisor Class: | Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. |
1. If the manager and administrator had not waived fees, the Fund’s total returns would have been lower. 2. Cumulative total return represents the change in value of an investment over the periods indicated.
3. Average annual total return represents the average annual change in value of an investment over the periods indicated. Six-month return has not been annualized.
4. These figures represent the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the periods indicated.
5. Figures are as stated in the Fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report and include the effect of acquired fund fees and expenses. In periods of market volatility, assets may decline significantly, causing total annual Fund operating expenses to become higher than the figures shown.
6. Effective 12/1/05, the Fund began offering Advisor Class shares, which do not have sales charges or a Rule 12b-1 plan. Performance quotations for this class reflect the following methods of calculation: (a) For periods prior to 12/1/05, a restated figure is used based upon the Fund’s Class A performance, excluding the effect of Class A’s maximum initial sales charge, but reflecting the effect of the Class A Rule 12b-1 fees; and (b) for periods after 11/30/05, actual Advisor Class performance is used reflecting all charges and fees applicable to that class. Since 12/1/05 (commencement of sales), the cumulative and average annual total returns of Advisor Class shares were +11.91 and +2.49%.
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Your Fund’s Expenses
Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund
As a Fund shareholder, you can incur two types of costs:
- Transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on Fund purchases; and
- Ongoing Fund costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. All mutual funds have ongoing costs, sometimes referred to as operating expenses.
The following table shows ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and can help you understand these costs and compare them with those of other mutual funds. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated.
Actual Fund Expenses
The first line (Actual) for each share class listed in the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of Fund expenses.
You can estimate the expenses you paid during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:
1. | Divide your account value by $1,000. |
| If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6. |
2. | Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period.” |
| If Expenses Paid During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50. |
In this illustration, the estimated expenses paid this period are $64.50.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Funds
Information in the second line (Hypothetical) for each class in the table can help you compare ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with those of other mutual funds. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the actual expense ratio for each class and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
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Your Fund’s Expenses (continued)
Please note that expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing costs and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges. Therefore, the second line for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you compare total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if transaction costs were included, your total costs would have been higher. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.
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| | Beginning | | Ending | | Expenses Paid | | Expenses Paid |
| | Account Value | | Account Value | | During Period* | | During Period** |
Class A | | 1/1/10 | | 6/30/10 | | 1/1/10– 6/30/10 | | 1/1/10– 6/30/10 |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 962.60 | $ | 2.43 | $ | 6.47 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,022.32 | $ | 2.51 | $ | 6.66 |
Class B | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 958.90 | $ | 6.02 | $ | 10.05 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,018.65 | $ | 6.21 | $ | 10.34 |
Class C | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 958.90 | $ | 6.07 | $ | 10.10 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,018.60 | $ | 6.26 | $ | 10.39 |
Class R | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 960.70 | $ | 3.65 | $ | 7.68 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.08 | $ | 3.76 | $ | 7.90 |
Advisor Class | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 963.40 | $ | 1.22 | $ | 5.26 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.55 | $ | 1.25 | $ | 5.41 |
*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio excluding expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 0.50%; B: 1.24%; C: 1.25%; R: 0.75%; and Advisor: 0.25%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
**Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio including expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 1.33%; B: 2.07%; C: 2.08%; R: 1.58%; and Advisor: 1.08%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
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Financial Highlights
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Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class A | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 12.72 | | $ | 10.92 | | $ | 13.59 | | $ | 13.33 | | $ | 12.74 | | $ | 12.48 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomeb,c | | 0.07 | | | 0.25 | | | 0.39 | | | 0.48 | | | 0.41 | | | 0.29 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.13 | ) | | 1.87 | | | (2.44 | ) | | 0.60 | | | 0.84 | | | 0.29 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.06 | ) | | 2.12 | | | (2.05 | ) | | 1.08 | | | 1.25 | | | 0.58 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | (0.47 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.32 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.35 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.32 | ) | | (0.62 | ) | | (0.82 | ) | | (0.66 | ) | | (0.32 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.59 | | $ | 12.72 | | $ | 10.92 | | $ | 13.59 | | $ | 13.33 | | $ | 12.74 | |
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Total returnf | | (0.45 | )% | | 19.67 | % | | (15.41 | )% | | 8.29 | % | | 9.92 | % | | 4.70 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.51 | % | | 0.56 | % | | 0.65 | % | | 0.68 | % | | 0.69 | % | | 0.73 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.50 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.51 | % | | 0.49 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.69 | % |
Net investment incomec | | 1.17 | % | | 2.15 | % | | 3.18 | % | | 3.52 | % | | 3.09 | % | | 2.31 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 503,110 | | $ | 443,376 | | $ | 282,769 | | $ | 251,570 | | $ | 194,477 | | $ | 162,079 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 7.11 | % | | 11.48 | % | | 4.84 | % | | 8.11 | % | | 11.08 | % | | 8.16 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.66% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Franklin Templeton Fund Allocator Series
Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class B | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 12.68 | | $ | 10.88 | | $ | 13.55 | | $ | 13.29 | | $ | 12.71 | | $ | 12.46 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomeb,c | | 0.03 | | | 0.16 | | | 0.30 | | | 0.36 | | | 0.30 | | | 0.19 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.13 | ) | | 1.87 | | | (2.44 | ) | | 0.61 | | | 0.84 | | | 0.29 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.10 | ) | | 2.03 | | | (2.14 | ) | | 0.97 | | | 1.14 | | | 0.48 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.15 | ) | | (0.29 | ) | | (0.36 | ) | | (0.32 | ) | | (0.23 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.35 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.23 | ) | | (0.53 | ) | | (0.71 | ) | | (0.56 | ) | | (0.23 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.55 | | $ | 12.68 | | $ | 10.88 | | $ | 13.55 | | $ | 13.29 | | $ | 12.71 | |
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Total returnf | | (0.81 | )% | | 18.85 | % | | (16.02 | )% | | 7.42 | % | | 9.05 | % | | 3.87 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.25 | % | | 1.31 | % | | 1.40 | % | | 1.43 | % | | 1.44 | % | | 1.48 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.24 | % | | 1.25 | % | | 1.26 | % | | 1.24 | % | | 1.25 | % | | 1.44 | % |
Net investment incomec | | 0.43 | % | | 1.40 | % | | 2.43 | % | | 2.77 | % | | 2.34 | % | | 1.56 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 8,037 | | $ | 8,591 | | $ | 7,150 | | $ | 6,497 | | $ | 6,422 | | $ | 6,202 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 7.11 | % | | 11.48 | % | | 4.84 | % | | 8.11 | % | | 11.08 | % | | 8.16 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.66% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class C | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 12.54 | | $ | 10.77 | | $ | 13.42 | | $ | 13.18 | | $ | 12.60 | | $ | 12.36 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomeb,c | | 0.03 | | | 0.16 | | | 0.30 | | | 0.38 | | | 0.30 | | | 0.19 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.14 | ) | | 1.85 | | | (2.41 | ) | | 0.58 | | | 0.85 | | | 0.28 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.11 | ) | | 2.01 | | | (2.11 | ) | | 0.96 | | | 1.15 | | | 0.47 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.30 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | (0.33 | ) | | (0.23 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.35 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.54 | ) | | (0.72 | ) | | (0.57 | ) | | (0.23 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.40 | | $ | 12.54 | | $ | 10.77 | | $ | 13.42 | | $ | 13.18 | | $ | 12.60 | |
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Total returnf | | (0.87 | )% | | 18.84 | % | | (16.04 | )% | | 7.48 | % | | 9.16 | % | | 3.83 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.26 | % | | 1.30 | % | | 1.39 | % | | 1.43 | % | | 1.43 | % | | 1.47 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.25 | % | | 1.24 | % | | 1.25 | % | | 1.24 | % | | 1.24 | % | | 1.43 | % |
Net investment incomec | | 0.42 | % | | 1.41 | % | | 2.44 | % | | 2.77 | % | | 2.35 | % | | 1.57 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 300,278 | | $ | 253,622 | | $ | 152,773 | | $ | 110,914 | | $ | 76,018 | | $ | 63,298 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 7.11 | % | | 11.48 | % | | 4.84 | % | | 8.11 | % | | 11.08 | % | | 8.16 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.66% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class R | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 12.69 | | $ | 10.89 | | $ | 13.55 | | $ | 13.30 | | $ | 12.71 | | $ | 12.46 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomeb,c | | 0.06 | | | 0.23 | | | 0.37 | | | 0.47 | | | 0.37 | | | 0.26 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.14 | ) | | 1.86 | | | (2.44 | ) | | 0.57 | | | 0.85 | | | 0.28 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.08 | ) | | 2.09 | | | (2.07 | ) | | 1.04 | | | 1.22 | | | 0.54 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | (0.06 | ) | | (0.21 | ) | | (0.35 | ) | | (0.44 | ) | | (0.39 | ) | | (0.29 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.35 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions | | (0.06 | ) | | (0.29 | ) | | (0.59 | ) | | (0.79 | ) | | (0.63 | ) | | (0.29 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.55 | | $ | 12.69 | | $ | 10.89 | | $ | 13.55 | | $ | 13.30 | | $ | 12.71 | |
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Total returnf | | (0.63 | )% | | 19.45 | % | | (15.58 | )% | | 7.91 | % | | 9.73 | % | | 4.37 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.76 | % | | 0.81 | % | | 0.90 | % | | 0.93 | % | | 0.94 | % | | 0.98 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.75 | % | | 0.75 | % | | 0.76 | % | | 0.74 | % | | 0.75 | % | | 0.94 | % |
Net investment incomec | | 0.92 | % | | 1.90 | % | | 2.93 | % | | 3.27 | % | | 2.84 | % | | 2.06 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 82,637 | | $ | 59,184 | | $ | 29,466 | | $ | 25,476 | | $ | 14,490 | | $ | 14,112 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 7.11 | % | | 11.48 | % | | 4.84 | % | | 8.11 | % | | 11.08 | % | | 8.16 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.66% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Advisor Class | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 12.71 | | $ | 10.91 | | $ | 13.57 | | $ | 13.31 | | $ | 12.72 | | $ | 12.81 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomec,d | | 0.09 | | | 0.30 | | | 0.45 | | | 0.53 | | | 0.45 | | | 0.07 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.13 | ) | | 1.85 | | | (2.46 | ) | | 0.58 | | | 0.83 | | | 0.02 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.04 | ) | | 2.15 | | | (2.01 | ) | | 1.11 | | | 1.28 | | | 0.09 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.27 | ) | | (0.41 | ) | | (0.50 | ) | | (0.45 | ) | | (0.18 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.35 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.35 | ) | | (0.65 | ) | | (0.85 | ) | | (0.69 | ) | | (0.18 | ) |
Redemption feese | | — | | | — | | | —f | | | —f | | | —f | | | —f | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.58 | | $ | 12.71 | | $ | 10.91 | | $ | 13.57 | | $ | 13.31 | | $ | 12.72 | |
|
Total returng | | (0.33 | )% | | 19.97 | % | | (15.15 | )% | | 8.48 | % | | 10.28 | % | | 0.68 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesi | | 0.26 | % | | 0.31 | % | | 0.40 | % | | 0.43 | % | | 0.44 | % | | 0.48 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesi | | 0.25 | % | | 0.25 | % | | 0.26 | % | | 0.24 | % | | 0.25 | % | | 0.44 | % |
Net investment incomed | | 1.42 | % | | 2.40 | % | | 3.43 | % | | 3.77 | % | | 3.34 | % | | 2.56 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 11,450 | | $ | 10,627 | | $ | 4,307 | | $ | 3,536 | | $ | 1,726 | | $ | 753 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 7.11 | % | | 11.48 | % | | 4.84 | % | | 8.11 | % | | 11.08 | % | | 8.16 | % |
aFor the period December 1, 2005 (effective date) to December 31, 2005. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. fAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. gTotal return is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.66% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Franklin Templeton Fund Allocator Series
Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
| | | |
Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund | Shares | | Value |
Investments in Underlying Fundsa | | | |
Domestic Equity 26.4% | | | |
bFranklin Flex Cap Growth Fund, Advisor Class | 2,205,446 | $ | 85,372,804 |
Franklin Growth Fund, Advisor Class | 443,829 | | 16,395,038 |
bFranklin Growth Opportunities Fund, Advisor Class | 1,279,394 | | 22,453,362 |
Franklin MicroCap Value Fund, Advisor Class | 618,218 | | 16,796,995 |
Franklin Natural Resources Fund, Advisor Class | 509,047 | | 14,986,336 |
Franklin Utilities Fund, Advisor Class | 1,089,855 | | 11,279,995 |
Mutual Shares Fund, Class Z | 3,922,688 | | 71,902,863 |
| | | 239,187,393 |
Domestic Fixed Income 26.9% | | | |
Franklin Total Return Fund, Advisor Class | 9,324,786 | | 92,595,121 |
Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fun d, Advisor Class | 22,089,611 | | 151,313,838 |
| | | 243,908,959 |
Foreign Equity 11.7% | | | |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund, Advisor Class | 445,256 | | 19,907,378 |
Franklin International Small Cap Growth Fund, Advisor Class | 943,344 | | 12,876,642 |
Mutual European Fund, Class Z | 1,668,616 | | 32,888,421 |
Templeton China World Fund, Advisor Class | 482,802 | | 15,608,979 |
Templeton Foreign Fund, Advisor Class | 4,415,013 | | 24,944,821 |
| | | 106,226,241 |
Foreign Fixed Income 15.3% | | | |
Franklin Templeton Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund | 1,086,764 | | 12,649,934 |
Templeton Global Bond Fund, Advisor Class | 9,757,886 | | 125,681,572 |
| | | 138,331,506 |
Total Investments in Underlying Funds before Short Term Investments | | | |
(Cost $680,197,266) 80.3% | | | 727,654,099 |
Short Term Investments (Cost $177,197,274) 19.6% | | | |
Money Market Funds 19.6% | | | |
b,cInstitutional Fiduciary Trust Mo ney Market Portfolio, 0.00% | 177,197,274 | | 177,197,274 |
Total Investments in Underlying Funds (Cost $857,394,540) 99.9% | | | 904,851,373 |
Other Assets, less Liabilities 0.1% | | | 661,455 |
Net Assets 100.0% | | $ | 905,512,828 |
aSee Note 6 regarding investments in Underlying Funds.
bNon-income producing.
cThe rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
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Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class A | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 12.93 | | $ | 10.67 | | $ | 14.35 | | $ | 14.03 | | $ | 13.14 | | $ | 12.69 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomeb,c | | 0.07 | | | 0.25 | | | 0.35 | | | 0.43 | | | 0.35 | | | 0.25 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.24 | ) | | 2.35 | | | (3.31 | ) | | 0.87 | | | 1.15 | | | 0.50 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.17 | ) | | 2.60 | | | (2.96 | ) | | 1.30 | | | 1.50 | | | 0.75 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.35 | ) | | (0.43 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | (0.30 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | (0.55 | ) | | (0.23 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.34 | ) | | (0.72 | ) | | (0.98 | ) | | (0.61 | ) | | (0.30 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.69 | | $ | 12.93 | | $ | 10.67 | | $ | 14.35 | | $ | 14.03 | | $ | 13.14 | |
|
Total returnf | | (1.36 | )% | | 24.68 | % | | (21.22 | )% | | 9.40 | % | | 11.57 | % | | 5.94 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.51 | % | | 0.57 | % | | 0.68 | % | | 0.68 | % | | 0.70 | % | | 0.74 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.50 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.52 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.69 | % |
Net investment incomec | | 1.01 | % | | 2.19 | % | | 2.74 | % | | 2.92 | % | | 2.56 | % | | 1.93 | % |
|
Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 851,810 | | $ | 755,399 | | $ | 476,415 | | $ | 491,451 | | $ | 401,392 | | $ | 316,754 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 8.43 | % | | 13.71 | % | | 7.29 | % | | 10.29 | % | | 9.40 | % | | 10.59 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.74% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class B | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 12.88 | | $ | 10.64 | | $ | 14.31 | | $ | 13.99 | | $ | 13.10 | | $ | 12.66 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomeb,c | | 0.02 | | | 0.16 | | | 0.25 | | | 0.31 | | | 0.24 | | | 0.15 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.24 | ) | | 2.34 | | | (3.30 | ) | | 0.88 | | | 1.15 | | | 0.50 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.22 | ) | | 2.50 | | | (3.05 | ) | | 1.19 | | | 1.39 | | | 0.65 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.25 | ) | | (0.32 | ) | | (0.27 | ) | | (0.21 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | (0.55 | ) | | (0.23 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.26 | ) | | (0.62 | ) | | (0.87 | ) | | (0.50 | ) | | (0.21 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.64 | | $ | 12.88 | | $ | 10.64 | | $ | 14.31 | | $ | 13.99 | | $ | 13.10 | |
|
Total returnf | | (1.73 | )% | | 23.65 | % | | (21.80 | )% | | 8.61 | % | | 10.70 | % | | 5.18 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.26 | % | | 1.32 | % | | 1.43 | % | | 1.43 | % | | 1.45 | % | | 1.49 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.25 | % | | 1.25 | % | | 1.27 | % | | 1.25 | % | | 1.25 | % | | 1.44 | % |
Net investment incomec | | 0.26 | % | | 1.44 | % | | 1.99 | % | | 2.17 | % | | 1.81 | % | | 1.18 | % |
|
Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 13,535 | | $ | 14,448 | | $ | 11,060 | | $ | 12,445 | | $ | 11,533 | | $ | 10,170 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 8.43 | % | | 13.71 | % | | 7.29 | % | | 10.29 | % | | 9.40 | % | | 10.59 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.74% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class C | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | �� | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 12.68 | | $ | 10.47 | | $ | 14.11 | | $ | 13.81 | | $ | 12.94 | | $ | 12.50 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomeb,c | | 0.02 | | | 0.17 | | | 0.25 | | | 0.31 | | | 0.24 | | | 0.15 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.25 | ) | | 2.30 | | | (3.26 | ) | | 0.87 | | | 1.13 | | | 0.50 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.23 | ) | | 2.47 | | | (3.01 | ) | | 1.18 | | | 1.37 | | | 0.65 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.26 | ) | | (0.33 | ) | | (0.27 | ) | | (0.21 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | (0.55 | ) | | (0.23 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.26 | ) | | (0.63 | ) | | (0.88 | ) | | (0.50 | ) | | (0.21 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.43 | | $ | 12.68 | | $ | 10.47 | | $ | 14.11 | | $ | 13.81 | | $ | 12.94 | |
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Total returnf | | (1.81 | )% | | 23.82 | % | | (21.87 | )% | | 8.61 | % | | 10.72 | % | | 5.25 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.26 | % | | 1.32 | % | | 1.43 | % | | 1.43 | % | | 1.45 | % | | 1.48 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.25 | % | | 1.25 | % | | 1.27 | % | | 1.25 | % | | 1.25 | % | | 1.43 | % |
Net investment incomec | | 0.26 | % | | 1.44 | % | | 1.99 | % | | 2.17 | % | | 1.81 | % | | 1.19 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 354,410 | | $ | 303,794 | | $ | 164,355 | | $ | 160,563 | | $ | 134,465 | | $ | 112,294 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 8.43 | % | | 13.71 | % | | 7.29 | % | | 10.29 | % | | 9.40 | % | | 10.59 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.74% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class R | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 12.89 | | $ | 10.64 | | $ | 14.32 | | $ | 14.00 | | $ | 13.11 | | $ | 12.66 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomeb,c | | 0.05 | | | 0.23 | | | 0.33 | | | 0.39 | | | 0.31 | | | 0.21 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.24 | ) | | 2.34 | | | (3.32 | ) | | 0.88 | | | 1.15 | | | 0.51 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.19 | ) | | 2.57 | | | (2.99 | ) | | 1.27 | | | 1.46 | | | 0.72 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.22 | ) | | (0.32 | ) | | (0.40 | ) | | (0.34 | ) | | (0.27 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | (0.55 | ) | | (0.23 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.32 | ) | | (0.69 | ) | | (0.95 | ) | | (0.57 | ) | | (0.27 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.65 | | $ | 12.89 | | $ | 10.64 | | $ | 14.32 | | $ | 14.00 | | $ | 13.11 | |
|
Total returnf | | (1.48 | )% | | 24.37 | % | | (21.45 | )% | | 9.16 | % | | 11.27 | % | | 5.73 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.76 | % | | 0.82 | % | | 0.93 | % | | 0.93 | % | | 0.95 | % | | 0.99 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.75 | % | | 0.75 | % | | 0.77 | % | | 0.75 | % | | 0.75 | % | | 0.94 | % |
Net investment incomec | | 0.76 | % | | 1.94 | % | | 2.49 | % | | 2.67 | % | | 2.31 | % | | 1.68 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 143,101 | | $ | 101,575 | | $ | 47,009 | | $ | 40,102 | | $ | 31,719 | | $ | 30,403 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 8.43 | % | | 13.71 | % | | 7.29 | % | | 10.29 | % | | 9.40 | % | | 10.59 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.74% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Advisor Class | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 12.93 | | $ | 10.67 | | $ | 14.35 | | $ | 14.03 | | $ | 13.15 | | $ | 13.23 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomec,d | | 0.08 | | | 0.30 | | | 0.40 | | | 0.46 | | | 0.40 | | | 0.08 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.24 | ) | | 2.33 | | | (3.33 | ) | | 0.88 | | | 1.13 | | | 0.02 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.16 | ) | | 2.63 | | | (2.93 | ) | | 1.34 | | | 1.53 | | | 0.10 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.27 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | (0.47 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.18 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | (0.55 | ) | | (0.23 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | (0.75 | ) | | (1.02 | ) | | (0.65 | ) | | (0.18 | ) |
Redemption feese | | — | | | — | | | —f | | | —f | | | —f | | | —f | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.69 | | $ | 12.93 | | $ | 10.67 | | $ | 14.35 | | $ | 14.03 | | $ | 13.15 | |
|
Total returng | | (1.25 | )% | | 24.97 | % | | (21.02 | )% | | 9.66 | % | | 11.87 | % | | 0.68 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesi | | 0.26 | % | | 0.32 | % | | 0.43 | % | | 0.43 | % | | 0.45 | % | | 0.49 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesi | | 0.25 | % | | 0.25 | % | | 0.27 | % | | 0.25 | % | | 0.25 | % | | 0.44 | % |
Net investment incomed | | 1.26 | % | | 2.44 | % | | 2.99 | % | | 3.17 | % | | 2.81 | % | | 2.18 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 27,360 | | $ | 27,944 | | $ | 11,489 | | $ | 9,699 | | $ | 7,071 | | $ | 3,890 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 8.43 | % | | 13.71 | % | | 7.29 | % | | 10.29 | % | | 9.40 | % | | 10.59 | % |
aFor the period December 1, 2005 (effective date) to December 31, 2005. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. fAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. gTotal return is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.74% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Franklin Templeton Fund Allocator Series
Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
| | | |
Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund | Shares | | Value |
Investments in Underlying Fundsa | | | |
Domestic Equity 35.7% | | | |
bFranklin Flex Cap Growth Fund, Advisor Class | 4,460,691 | $ | 172,673,356 |
Franklin Growth Fund, Advisor Class | 966,459 | | 35,700,977 |
bFranklin Growth Opportunities Fund, Advisor Class | 2,826,768 | | 49,609,774 |
Franklin MicroCap Value Fund, Advisor Class | 1,291,819 | | 35,098,731 |
Franklin Natural Resources Fund, Advisor Class | 1,004,951 | | 29,585,746 |
Franklin Utilities Fund, Advisor Class | 2,510,577 | | 25,984,469 |
Mutual Shares Fund, Class Z | 8,085,979 | | 148,216,001 |
| | | 496,869,054 |
Domestic Fixed Income 25.0% | | | |
Franklin Total Return Fund, Advisor Class | 13,018,841 | | 129,277,087 |
Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fun d, Advisor Class | 31,820,758 | | 217,972,190 |
| | | 347,249,277 |
Foreign Equity 15.7% | | | |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund, Advisor Class | 925,241 | | 41,367,526 |
Franklin International Small Cap Growth Fund, Advisor Class | 1,937,169 | | 26,442,360 |
Mutual European Fund, Class Z | 3,527,472 | | 69,526,470 |
Templeton China World Fund, Advisor Class | 982,524 | | 31,764,995 |
Templeton Foreign Fund, Advisor Class | 8,717,557 | | 49,254,195 |
| | | 218,355,546 |
Foreign Fixed Income 14.1% | | | |
Franklin Templeton Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund | 1,562,578 | | 18,188,407 |
Templeton Global Bond Fund, Advisor Class | 13,793,225 | | 177,656,734 |
| | | 195,845,141 |
Total Investments in Underlying Funds before Short Term Investments | | | |
(Cost $1,170,764,706) 90.5% | | | 1,258,319,018 |
Short Term Investments (Cost $130,702,219) 9.4% | | | |
Money Market Funds 9.4% | | | |
b,cInstitutional Fiduciary Trust Mo ney Market Portfolio, 0.00% | 130,702,219 | | 130,702,219 |
Total Investments in Underlying Funds (Cost $1,301,466,925) 99.9% | | | 1,389,021,237 |
Other Assets, less Liabilities 0.1% | | | 1,194,806 |
Net Assets 100.0% | | $ | 1,390,216,043 |
aSee Note 6 regarding investments in Underlying Funds.
bNon-income producing.
cThe rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
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Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class A | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 13.51 | | $ | 10.48 | | $ | 16.17 | | $ | 15.63 | | $ | 14.10 | | $ | 13.17 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomeb,c | | 0.01 | | | 0.20 | | | 0.19 | | | 0.32 | | | 0.24 | | | 0.14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.52 | ) | | 3.04 | | | (5.00 | ) | | 1.31 | | | 1.73 | | | 0.96 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.51 | ) | | 3.24 | | | (4.81 | ) | | 1.63 | | | 1.97 | | | 1.10 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
received from Underlying Funds | | —d | | | (0.21 | ) | | (0.22 | ) | | (0.32 | ) | | (0.32 | ) | | (0.17 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | —d | | | (0.66 | ) | | (0.77 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions | | —d | | | (0.21 | ) | | (0.88 | ) | | (1.09 | ) | | (0.44 | ) | | (0.17 | ) |
Redemption feese | | — | | | — | | | —d | | | —d | | | —d | | | —d | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 13.00 | | $ | 13.51 | | $ | 10.48 | | $ | 16.17 | | $ | 15.63 | | $ | 14.10 | |
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Total returnf | | (3.74 | )% | | 31.08 | % | | (30.75 | )% | | 10.58 | % | | 13.90 | % | | 8.47 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.55 | % | | 0.62 | % | | 0.76 | % | | 0.74 | % | | 0.75 | % | | 0.79 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.50 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.51 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.72 | % |
Net investment incomec | | 0.21 | % | | 1.72 | % | | 1.43 | % | | 1.93 | % | | 1.59 | % | | 1.07 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 402,006 | | $ | 398,288 | | $ | 283,111 | | $ | 394,689 | | $ | 319,521 | | $ | 230,686 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 11.79 | % | | 16.55 | % | | 8.87 | % | | 10.36 | % | | 9.31 | % | | 10.50 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. eEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.83% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class B | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 13.28 | | $ | 10.32 | | $ | 15.91 | | $ | 15.45 | | $ | 13.97 | | $ | 13.09 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)b,c | | (0.04 | ) | | 0.11 | | | 0.09 | | | 0.17 | | | 0.12 | | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.51 | ) | | 2.98 | | | (4.90 | ) | | 1.31 | | | 1.72 | | | 0.96 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.55 | ) | | 3.09 | | | (4.81 | ) | | 1.48 | | | 1.84 | | | 1.00 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
received from Underlying Funds | | —d | | | (0.13 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.25 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.12 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | —d | | �� | (0.66 | ) | | (0.77 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions | | —d | | | (0.13 | ) | | (0.78 | ) | | (1.02 | ) | | (0.36 | ) | | (0.12 | ) |
Redemption feese | | — | | | — | | | —d | | | —d | | | —d | | | —d | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.73 | | $ | 13.28 | | $ | 10.32 | | $ | 15.91 | | $ | 15.45 | | $ | 13.97 | |
|
Total returnf | | (4.11 | )% | | 30.05 | % | | (31.24 | )% | | 9.76 | % | | 13.06 | % | | 7.63 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.29 | % | | 1.36 | % | | 1.51 | % | | 1.49 | % | | 1.50 | % | | 1.54 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.24 | % | | 1.24 | % | | 1.26 | % | | 1.25 | % | | 1.25 | % | | 1.47 | % |
Net investment income (loss)c | | (0.53 | )% | | 0.98 | % | | 0.68 | % | | 1.18 | % | | 0.84 | % | | 0.32 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 6,899 | | $ | 8,271 | | $ | 6,261 | | $ | 8,292 | | $ | 8,195 | | $ | 6,468 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 11.79 | % | | 16.55 | % | | 8.87 | % | | 10.36 | % | | 9.31 | % | | 10.50 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. eEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.83% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class C | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 13.28 | | $ | 10.31 | | $ | 15.90 | | $ | 15.44 | | $ | 13.97 | | $ | 13.09 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)b,c | | (0.04 | ) | | 0.11 | | | 0.09 | | | 0.19 | | | 0.13 | | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.51 | ) | | 2.99 | | | (4.90 | ) | | 1.29 | | | 1.70 | | | 0.96 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.55 | ) | | 3.10 | | | (4.81 | ) | | 1.48 | | | 1.83 | | | 1.00 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
received from Underlying Funds | | —d | | | (0.13 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.25 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.12 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | —d | | | (0.66 | ) | | (0.77 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions | | —d | | | (0.13 | ) | | (0.78 | ) | | (1.02 | ) | | (0.36 | ) | | (0.12 | ) |
Redemption feese | | — | | | — | | | —d | | | —d | | | —d | | | —d | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.73 | | $ | 13.28 | | $ | 10.31 | | $ | 15.90 | | $ | 15.44 | | $ | 13.97 | |
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Total returnf | | (4.11 | )% | | 30.19 | % | | (31.26 | )% | | 9.72 | % | | 13.08 | % | | 7.63 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.30 | % | | 1.37 | % | | 1.51 | % | | 1.49 | % | | 1.50 | % | | 1.54 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.25 | % | | 1.25 | % | | 1.26 | % | | 1.25 | % | | 1.25 | % | | 0.47 | % |
Net investment income (loss)c | | (0.54 | )% | | 0.97 | % | | 0.68 | % | | 1.18 | % | | 0.84 | % | | 0.32 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 156,483 | | $ | 153,267 | | $ | 106,379 | | $ | 145,218 | | $ | 122,156 | | $ | 88,986 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 11.79 | % | | 16.55 | % | | 8.87 | % | | 10.36 | % | | 9.31 | % | | 10.50 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. eEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.83% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class R | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 13.38 | | $ | 10.38 | | $ | 16.02 | | $ | 15.52 | | $ | 14.02 | | $ | 13.11 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)b,c | | ( — )d | | | 0.19 | | | 0.17 | | | 0.29 | | | 0.20 | | | 0.11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.53 | ) | | 3.00 | | | (4.96 | ) | | 1.28 | | | 1.71 | | | 0.95 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.53 | ) | | 3.19 | | | (4.79 | ) | | 1.57 | | | 1.91 | | | 1.06 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
received from Underlying Funds | | —d | | | (0.19 | ) | | (0.19 | ) | | (0.30 | ) | | (0.29 | ) | | (0.15 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | —d | | | (0.66 | ) | | (0.77 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions | | —d | | | (0.19 | ) | | (0.85 | ) | | (1.07 | ) | | (0.41 | ) | | (0.15 | ) |
Redemption feese | | — | | | — | | | —d | | | —d | | | —d | | | —d | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.85 | | $ | 13.38 | | $ | 10.38 | | $ | 16.02 | | $ | 15.52 | | $ | 14.02 | |
|
Total returnf | | (3.93 | )% | | 30.87 | % | | (30.92 | )% | | 10.31 | % | | 13.65 | % | | 8.10 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.80 | % | | 0.87 | % | | 1.01 | % | | 0.99 | % | | 1.00 | % | | 1.04 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.75 | % | | 0.75 | % | | 0.76 | % | | 0.75 | % | | 0.75 | % | | 0.97 | % |
Net investment income (loss)c | | (0.04 | )% | | 1.47 | % | | 1.18 | % | | 1.68 | % | | 1.34 | % | | 0.82 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 88,149 | | $ | 68,599 | | $ | 35,485 | | $ | 36,757 | | $ | 26,215 | | $ | 19,461 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 11.79 | % | | 16.55 | % | | 8.87 | % | | 10.36 | % | | 9.31 | % | | 10.50 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. eEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.83% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Advisor Class | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 13.53 | | $ | 10.49 | | $ | 16.19 | | $ | 15.64 | | $ | 14.10 | | $ | 14.18 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomec,d | | 0.03 | | | 0.24 | | | 0.27 | | | 0.38 | | | 0.29 | | | 0.11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.53 | ) | | 3.04 | | | (5.06 | ) | | 1.29 | | | 1.72 | | | (0.03 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | (0.50 | ) | | 3.28 | | | (4.79 | ) | | 1.67 | | | 2.01 | | | 0.08 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
received from Underlying Funds | | —e | | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.25 | ) | | (0.35 | ) | | (0.35 | ) | | (0.16 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | —e | | | (0.66 | ) | | (0.77 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | — | |
Total distributions | | —e | | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.91 | ) | | (1.12 | ) | | (0.47 | ) | | (0.16 | ) |
Redemption feesf | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 13.03 | | $ | 13.53 | | $ | 10.49 | | $ | 16.19 | | $ | 15.64 | | $ | 14.10 | |
|
Total returng | | (3.66 | )% | | 31.43 | % | | (30.56 | )% | | 10.80 | % | | 14.26 | % | | 0.54 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesi | | 0.30 | % | | 0.37 | % | | 0.51 | % | | 0.49 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.54 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesi | | 0.25 | % | | 0.25 | % | | 0.26 | % | | 0.25 | % | | 0.25 | % | | 0.47 | % |
Net investment incomed | | 0.46 | % | | 1.97 | % | | 1.68 | % | | 2.18 | % | | 1.84 | % | | 1.32 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 19,291 | | $ | 18,994 | | $ | 11,059 | | $ | 9,917 | | $ | 5,593 | | $ | 3,320 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 11.79 | % | | 16.55 | % | | 8.87 | % | | 10.36 | % | | 9.31 | % | | 10.50 | % |
aFor the period December 1, 2005 (effective date) to December 31, 2005. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. gTotal return is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.83% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
| | | |
Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund | Shares | | Value |
Investments in Underlying Fundsa | | | |
Domestic Equity 54.6% | | | |
bFranklin Flex Cap Growth Fund, Advisor Class | 3,297,990 | $ | 127,665,187 |
Franklin Growth Fund, Advisor Class | 704,927 | | 26,040,017 |
bFranklin Growth Opportunities Fund, Advisor Class | 2,039,785 | | 35,798,234 |
Franklin MicroCap Value Fund, Advisor Class | 951,740 | | 25,858,766 |
Franklin Natural Resources Fund, Advisor Class | 773,550 | | 22,773,317 |
Franklin Utilities Fund, Advisor Class | 1,711,201 | | 17,710,926 |
Mutual Shares Fund, Class Z | 6,073,265 | | 111,322,954 |
| | | 367,169,401 |
Domestic Fixed Income 10.9% | | | |
Franklin Total Return Fund, Advisor Class | 2,692,960 | | 26,741,090 |
Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fun d, Advisor Class | 6,752,665 | | 46,255,756 |
| | | 72,996,846 |
Foreign Equity 23.1% | | | |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund, Advisor Class | 624,276 | | 27,911,381 |
Franklin International Small Cap Growth Fund, Advisor Class | 1,427,897 | | 19,490,795 |
Mutual European Fund, Class Z | 2,508,715 | | 49,446,772 |
Templeton China World Fund, Advisor Class | 707,937 | | 22,887,607 |
Templeton Foreign Fund, Advisor Class | 6,372,033 | | 36,001,988 |
| | | 155,738,543 |
Foreign Fixed Income 6.3% | | | |
Franklin Templeton Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund | 363,168 | | 4,227,274 |
Templeton Global Bond Fund, Advisor Class | 2,969,691 | | 38,249,615 |
| | | 42,476,889 |
Total Investments in Underlying Funds before Short Term Investments | | | |
(Cost $600,940,114) 94.9% | | | 638,381,679 |
Short Term Investments (Cost $34,350,154) 5.1% | | | |
Money Market Funds 5.1% | | | |
b,cInstitutional Fiduciary Trust Mo ney Market Portfolio, 0.00% | 34,350,154 | | 34,350,154 |
Total Investments in Underlying Funds (Cost $635,290,268) 100.0% | | | 672,731,833 |
Other Assets, less Liabilities 0.0%d | | | 96,401 |
Net Assets 100.0% | | $ | 672,828,234 |
aSee Note 6 regarding investments in Underlying Funds.
bNon-income producing.
cThe rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
dRounds to less than 0.1% of net assets.
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Financial Statements
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | |
| | Franklin | | | Franklin | | | Franklin | |
| | Templeton | | | Templeton | | | Templeton | |
| | Conservative | | | Moderate | | | Growth | |
| | Allocation Fund | | | Allocation Fund | | | Allocation Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Underlying Funds: (Note 6) | | | | | | | | | |
Cost | $ | 857,394,540 | | $ | 1,301,466,925 | | $ | 635,290,268 | |
Value | $ | 904,851,373 | | $ | 1,389,021,237 | | $ | 672,731,833 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | 7,224,337 | | | 15,427,804 | | | 11,417,109 | |
Capital shares sold | | 3,065,963 | | | 5,094,069 | | | 1,914,560 | |
Underlying Funds (Note 7) | | 74,776 | | | 132,357 | | | 96,565 | |
Other assets | | 1,307 | | | 2,026 | | | 1,116 | |
Total assets | | 915,217,756 | | | 1,409,677,493 | | | 686,161,183 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | 7,304,677 | | | 15,595,159 | | | 11,543,279 | |
Capital shares redeemed | | 1,256,448 | | | 2,232,342 | | | 875,119 | |
Affiliates | | 990,193 | | | 1,431,684 | | | 703,801 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | 153,610 | | | 202,265 | | | 210,750 | |
Total liabilities | | 9,704,928 | | | 19,461,450 | | | 13,332,949 | |
Net assets, at value | $ | 905,512,828 | | $ | 1,390,216,043 | | $ | 672,828,234 | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | $ | 882,635,521 | | $ | 1,349,132,182 | | $ | 676,249,957 | |
Undistributed net investment income (distributions in excess of net | | | | | | | | | |
investment income) | | (45,489 | ) | | (45,586 | ) | | 743 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 47,456,833 | | | 87,554,312 | | | 37,441,565 | |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | | (24,534,037 | ) | | (46,424,865 | ) | | (40,864,031 | ) |
Net assets, at value | $ | 905,512,828 | | $ | 1,390,216,043 | | $ | 672,828,234 | |
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Financial Statements (continued)
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | Franklin | | | Franklin | | | Franklin |
| | | Templeton | | | Templeton | | | Templeton |
| | | Conservative | | | Moderate | | | Growth |
| | | Allocation Fund | | | Allocation Fund | | | Allocation Fund |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, at value | $ | | 503,110,428 | $ | | 851,810,455 | $ | | 402,006,148 |
Shares outstanding | | | 39,976,408 | | | 67,139,383 | | | 30,930,504 |
Net asset value per sharea | | $ | 12.59 | | $ | 12.69 | | $ | 13.00 |
Maximum offering price per share (net asset value per share ÷ 94.25%) | | $ | 13.36 | | $ | 13.46 | | $ | 13.79 |
Class B: | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, at value | $ | | 8,036,605 | $ | | 13,534,608 | $ | | 6,898,774 |
Shares outstanding | | | 640,544 | | | 1,070,562 | | | 542,057 |
Net asset value and maximum offering price per sharea | | $ | 12.55 | | $ | 12.64 | | $ | 12.73 |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, at value | $ | | 300,277,823 | $ | | 354,410,400 | $ | | 156,483,108 |
Shares outstanding | | | 24,218,566 | | | 28,507,090 | | | 12,296,889 |
Net asset value and maximum offering price per sharea | | $ | 12.40 | | $ | 12.43 | | $ | 12.73 |
Class R: | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, at value | $ | | 82,637,477 | $ | | 143,100,777 | $ | | 88,149,176 |
Shares outstanding | | | 6,586,409 | | | 11,313,007 | | | 6,857,561 |
Net asset value and maximum offering price per share | | $ | 12.55 | | $ | 12.65 | | $ | 12.85 |
Advisor Class: | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, at value | $ | | 11,450,495 | $ | | 27,359,803 | $ | | 19,291,028 |
Shares outstanding | | | 910,418 | | | 2,156,336 | | | 1,480,456 |
Net asset value and maximum offering price per share | | $ | 12.58 | | $ | 12.69 | | $ | 13.03 |
|
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aRedemption price is equal to net asset value less contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable. | | | | | | | | | |
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Financial Statements (continued)
Statements of Operations
for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | |
| | Franklin | | | Franklin | | | Franklin | |
| | Templeton | | | Templeton | | | Templeton | |
| | Conservative | | | Moderate | | | Growth | |
| | Allocation Fund | | | Allocation Fund | | | Allocation Fund | |
Investment income: | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from Underlying Funds (Note 6) | $ | 7,136,107 | | $ | 9,937,218 | | $ | 2,412,987 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
Asset allocation fees (Note 3a) | | 902,875 | | | 1,519,883 | | | 817,495 | |
Distribution fees: (Note 3c) | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | 599,840 | | | 1,019,999 | | | 513,744 | |
Class B | | 41,372 | | | 70,847 | | | 38,903 | |
Class C | | 1,406,874 | | | 1,676,779 | | | 797,364 | |
Class R | | 183,704 | | | 317,438 | | | 207,620 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3e) | | 534,112 | | | 888,862 | | | 674,108 | |
Reports to shareholders | | 30,126 | | | 49,811 | | | 31,563 | |
Registration and filing fees | | 55,115 | | | 59,303 | | | 49,170 | |
Professional fees | | 20,740 | | | 23,888 | | | 18,070 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | 5,062 | | | 7,647 | | | 4,330 | |
Other | | 10,939 | | | 15,535 | | | 10,634 | |
Expenses borne by Underlying Funds (Note 7) | | (456,683 | ) | | (824,609 | ) | | (598,812 | ) |
Total expenses | | 3,334,076 | | | 4,825,383 | | | 2,564,189 | |
Expenses waived/paid by affiliates (Note 3f) | | (36,502 | ) | | (92,310 | ) | | (155,550 | ) |
Net expenses | | 3,297,574 | | | 4,733,073 | | | 2,408,639 | |
Net investment income | | 3,838,533 | | | 5,204,145 | | | 4,348 | |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses): | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from sale of investments in Underlying Funds | | | | | | | | | |
(Note 6) | | (2,327,678 | ) | | (3,729,199 | ) | | (4,626,815 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | (9,265,296 | ) | | (26,626,753 | ) | | (23,861,867 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | (11,592,974 | ) | | (30,355,952 | ) | | (28,488,682 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ | (7,754,441 | ) | $ | (25,151,807 | ) | $ | (28,484,334 | ) |
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Financial Statements (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
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|
| | Franklin Templeton | | | Franklin Templeton | |
| | Conservative Allocation Fund | | | Moderate Allocation Fund | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | Six Months Ended | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | Year Ended | | | June 30, 2010 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (unaudited) | | | December 31, 2009 | | | (unaudited) | | | December 31, 2009 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | $ | 3,838,533 | | $ | 11,267,262 | | $ | 5,204,145 | | $ | 17,791,955 | |
Net realized gain (loss) from Underlying | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Funds | | (2,327,678 | ) | | (19,660,887 | ) | | (3,729,199 | ) | | (39,635,542 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(depreciation) on investments in | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | (9,265,296 | ) | | 116,972,429 | | | (26,626,753 | ) | | 222,938,456 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
resulting from operations | | (7,754,441 | ) | | 108,578,804 | | | (25,151,807 | ) | | 201,094,869 | |
Distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | (2,893,198 | ) | | (7,508,736 | ) | | (4,251,332 | ) | | (12,955,129 | ) |
Class B | | (18,005 | ) | | (99,752 | ) | | (18,681 | ) | | (169,874 | ) |
Class C | | (729,833 | ) | | (2,891,086 | ) | | (589,634 | ) | | (3,474,528 | ) |
Class R | | (375,355 | ) | | (859,679 | ) | | (534,066 | ) | | (1,463,437 | ) |
Advisor Class | | (81,234 | ) | | (187,303 | ) | | (171,362 | ) | | (493,631 | ) |
Net realized gains: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | — | | | (2,327,944 | ) | | — | | | (4,682,245 | ) |
Class B | | — | | | (51,084 | ) | | — | | | (100,236 | ) |
Class C | | — | | | (1,316,100 | ) | | — | | | (1,727,548 | ) |
Class R | | — | | | (279,848 | ) | | — | | | (524,368 | ) |
Advisor Class | | — | | | (40,108 | ) | | — | | | (135,129 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | (4,097,625 | ) | | (15,561,640 | ) | | (5,565,075 | ) | | (25,726,125 | ) |
Capital share transactions: (Note 2) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | 66,176,234 | | | 106,971,049 | | | 114,833,461 | | | 165,371,309 | |
Class B | | (471,346 | ) | | 318,788 | | | (651,114 | ) | | 997,675 | |
Class C | | 50,583,647 | | | 70,599,426 | | | 58,484,269 | | | 97,697,787 | |
Class R | | 24,714,351 | | | 22,902,697 | | | 45,122,026 | | | 40,611,926 | |
Advisor Class | | 961,483 | | | 5,126,951 | | | (17,207 | ) | | 12,786,593 | |
Total capital share transactions | | 141,964,369 | | | 205,918,911 | | | 217,771,435 | | | 317,465,290 | |
Net increase (decrease) in | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | 130,112,303 | | | 298,936,075 | | | 187,054,553 | | | 492,834,034 | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 775,400,525 | | | 476,464,450 | | | 1,203,161,490 | | | 710,327,456 | |
End of period | $ | 905,512,828 | | $ | 775,400,525 | | $ | 1,390,216,043 | | $ | 1,203,161,490 | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(distributions in excess of net investment | | | | | | | | | | | | |
income) included in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | $ | (45,489 | ) | $ | 213,603 | | $ | (45,586 | ) | $ | 315,344 | |
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Financial Statements (continued)
| | | | | | |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued) | | | | | | |
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|
| | Franklin Templeton | |
| | Growth Allocation Fund | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (unaudited) | | | December 31, 2009 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income | $ | 4,348 | | $ | 7,845,749 | |
Net realized gain (loss) from Underlying Funds | | (4,626,815 | ) | | (33,482,021 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | (23,861,867 | ) | | 168,675,705 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | (28,484,334 | ) | | 143,039,433 | |
Distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | |
Net investment income: | | | | | | |
Class A | | (148,275 | ) | | (6,002,040 | ) |
Class B | | (2,938 | ) | | (79,879 | ) |
Class C | | (58,857 | ) | | (1,424,386 | ) |
Class R | | (30,029 | ) | | (893,237 | ) |
Advisor Class | | (7,257 | ) | | (311,608 | ) |
Net realized gains: | | | | | | |
Class A | | — | | | (133,986 | ) |
Class B | | — | | | (2,919 | ) |
Class C | | — | | | (51,562 | ) |
Class R | | — | | | (18,681 | ) |
Advisor Class | | — | | | (5,668 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | (247,356 | ) | | (8,923,966 | ) |
Capital share transactions: (Note 2) | | | | | | |
Class A | | 20,272,787 | | | 31,296,337 | |
Class B | | (1,078,126 | ) | | 192,275 | |
Class C | | 10,378,711 | | | 14,915,770 | |
Class R | | 23,507,291 | | | 20,371,264 | |
Advisor Class | | 1,061,471 | | | 4,233,458 | |
Total capital share transactions | | 54,142,134 | | | 71,009,104 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | 25,410,444 | | | 205,124,571 | |
Net assets: | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 647,417,790 | | | 442,293,219 | |
End of period | $ | 672,828,234 | | $ | 647,417,790 | |
Undistributed net investment income included in net assets: | | | | | | |
End of period | $ | 743 | | $ | 243,751 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Franklin Templeton Fund Allocator Series (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of nine separate funds, three of which are included in this report (Funds). The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. The Funds invest primarily in Franklin Templeton mutual funds (Underlying Funds). The Funds offer five classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, and Advisor Class. Each class of shares differs by its initial sales load, contingent deferred sales charges, distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.
Effective May 1, 2010, the following name changes occurred:
Former Name
Franklin Templeton Conservative Target Fund
Franklin Templeton Moderate Target Fund
Franklin Templeton Growth Target Fund
New Name
Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fun d
Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund
Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund
The following summarizes the Funds’ significant accounting policies.
a. Financial Instrument Valuation
Net asset value per share is calculated as of the close of trading of the NYSE. Investments in the Underlying Funds are valued at their closing net asset value each trading day.
b. Income Taxes
It is each Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Funds file U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Funds have determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.
c. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and realized gain distributions by Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
1. | ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
c. | Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions (continued) |
a | tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally |
accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.
Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.
The Funds indirectly bear their proportionate share of expenses from the Underlying Funds. Since the Underlying Funds have varied expense levels and the Funds may own different proportions of the Underlying Funds at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the Funds will vary.
Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.
d. Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
e. Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value).
Transactions in the Funds’ shares were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Franklin Templeton | | Franklin Templeton | |
| Conservative Allocation Fund | | Moderate Allocation Fund | |
| Shares | | | | Amount | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 9,372,483 | | $ | 120,842,043 | | 15,368,101 | | $ | 201,775,133 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 207,457 | | | | 2,679,889 | | 312,173 | | | | 4,100,153 | |
Shares redeemed | (4,452,066 | ) | | | (57,345,698 | ) | (6,964,205 | ) | | | (91,041,825 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 5,127,874 | | | $ | 66,176,234 | | 8,716,069 | | $ | 114,833,461 | |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 17,172,635 | | $ | 201,914,915 | | 26,240,519 | | $ | 307,600,865 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 751,135 | | | | 8,952,829 | | 1,412,572 | | | | 16,855,743 | |
Shares redeemed | (8,976,351 | ) | | | (103,896,695 | ) | (13,873,127 | ) | | | (159,085,299 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 8,947,419 | | $ | 106,971,049 | | 13,779,964 | | $ | 165,371,309 | |
Class B Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 88,602 | | | $ | 1,139,684 | | 118,410 | | | $ | 1,553,780 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 1,210 | | | | 15,606 | | 1,336 | | | | 17,522 | |
Shares redeemed | (126,619 | ) | | | (1,626,636 | ) | (170,500 | ) | | | (2,222,416 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | (36,807 | ) | | $ | (471,346 | ) | (50,754 | ) | | $ | (651,114 | ) |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 267,360 | | | $ | 3,131,147 | | 381,520 | | | $ | 4,393,323 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 11,110 | | | | 131,573 | | 21,652 | | | | 256,702 | |
Shares redeemed | (257,949 | ) | | | (2,943,932 | ) | (321,593 | ) | | | (3,652,350 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 20,521 | | | $ | 318,788 | | 81,579 | | | $ | 997,675 | |
Class C Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 5,955,261 | | | $ | 75,496,286 | | 6,982,395 | | | $ | 89,760,931 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 50,281 | | | | 640,242 | | 41,804 | | | | 538,810 | |
Shares redeemed | (2,012,395 | ) | | | (25,552,881 | ) | (2,485,012 | ) | | | (31,815,472 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 3,993,147 | | | $ | 50,583,647 | | 4,539,187 | | | $ | 58,484,269 | |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 10,203,701 | | $ | 117,884,377 | | 12,247,985 | | $ | 141,937,134 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 311,086 | | | | 3,656,958 | | 402,476 | | | | 4,735,596 | |
Shares redeemed | (4,475,784 | ) | | | (50,941,909 | ) | (4,374,031 | ) | | | (48,974,943 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 6,039,003 | | | $ | 70,599,426 | | 8,276,430 | | | $ | 97,697,787 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| Franklin Templeton | | Franklin Templeton | |
| Conservative Allocation Fund | | Moderate Allocation Fund | |
| Shares | | | Amount | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class R Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 2,628,572 | | $ | 33,826,828 | | 4,538,969 | | | $ | 59,468,465 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 27,594 | | | 355,290 | | 39,579 | | | | 517,896 | |
Shares redeemed | (735,073 | ) | | (9,467,767 | ) | (1,143,464 | ) | | | (14,864,335 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,921,093 | | $ | 24,714,351 | | 3,435,084 | | | $ | 45,122,026 | |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 3,189,920 | | $ | 37,666,834 | | 5,038,649 | | | $ | 58,878,618 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 88,948 | | | 1,060,448 | | 160,513 | | | | 1,924,057 | |
Shares redeemed | (1,319,654 | ) | | (15,824,585 | ) | (1,737,405 | ) | | | (20,190,749 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,959,214 | | $ | 22,902,697 | | 3,461,757 | | | $ | 40,611,926 | |
Advisor Class Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 243,770 | | $ | 3,135,709 | | 415,205 | | | $ | 5,452,656 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 4,899 | | | 63,240 | | 11,289 | | | | 148,195 | |
Shares redeemed | (174,103 | ) | | (2,237,466 | ) | (431,442 | ) | | | (5,618,058 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 74,566 | | $ | 961,483 | | (4,948 | ) | | $ | (17,207 | ) |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 671,018 | | $ | 7,795,493 | | 1,356,321 | | | $ | 15,928,497 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 15,518 | | | 184,528 | | 45,310 | | | | 540,649 | |
Shares redeemed | (245,606 | ) | | (2,853,070 | ) | (316,992 | ) | | | (3,682,553 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 440,930 | | $ | 5,126,951 | | 1,084,639 | | | $ | 12,786,593 | |
|
| | | | | | Franklin Templeton | |
| | | | | | Growth Allocation Fund | |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | | | | 4,955,650 | | | $ | 67,893,672 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | | | 10,261 | | | | 143,650 | |
Shares redeemed | | | | | | (3,506,204 | ) | | | (47,764,535 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | | | | | 1,459,707 | | | $ | 20,272,787 | |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | | | | 8,815,446 | | $ | 104,177,953 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | | | | 461,206 | | | | 5,925,832 | |
Shares redeemed | | | | | | (6,814,913 | ) | | | (78,807,448 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | | | | | 2,461,739 | | | $ | 31,296,337 | |
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| | | | | |
2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST (continued) | | | | | |
|
| Franklin Templeton | |
| Growth Allocation Fund | |
| Shares | | | Amount | |
Class B Shares: | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | |
Shares sold | 28,330 | | $ | 380,754 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 209 | | | 2,875 | |
Shares redeemed | (109,071 | ) | | (1,461,755 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | (80,532 | ) | $ | (1,078,126 | ) |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | |
Shares sold | 125,137 | | $ | 1,403,321 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 6,510 | | | 80,379 | |
Shares redeemed | (115,777 | ) | | (1,291,425 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 15,870 | | $ | 192,275 | |
Class C Shares: | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | |
Shares sold | 2,007,100 | | $ | 26,980,396 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3,979 | | | 54,630 | |
Shares redeemed | (1,254,030 | ) | | (16,656,315 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 757,049 | | $ | 10,378,711 | |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | |
Shares sold | 3,264,850 | | $ | 37,713,863 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 109,242 | | | 1,361,437 | |
Shares redeemed | (2,148,668 | ) | | (24,159,530 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,225,424 | | $ | 14,915,770 | |
Class R Shares: | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | |
Shares sold | 2,425,081 | | $ | 32,901,739 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,128 | | | 29,470 | |
Shares redeemed | (695,591 | ) | | (9,423,918 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,731,618 | | $ | 23,507,291 | |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | |
Shares sold | 2,751,299 | | $ | 32,690,947 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 70,466 | | | 899,880 | |
Shares redeemed | (1,113,624 | ) | | (13,219,563 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 1,708,141 | | $ | 20,371,264 | |
Advisor Class Shares: | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | |
Shares sold | 238,443 | | $ | 3,270,410 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 464 | | | 6,506 | |
Shares redeemed | (161,988 | ) | | (2,215,445 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 76,919 | | $ | 1,061,471 | |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | |
Shares sold | 664,936 | | $ | 7,875,082 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 23,381 | | | 301,931 | |
Shares redeemed | (338,833 | ) | | (3,943,555 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 349,484 | | $ | 4,233,458 | |
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3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Funds are also officers and/or directors/trustees of certain of the Underlying Funds and of the following subsidiaries:
| |
Subsidiary Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers) Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services) Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors) Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services) | Affiliation Investment manager Administrative manager Principal underwriter Transfer agent |
a. Asset Allocation Fees
The Funds pay an asset allocation fee to Advisers of 0.25% per year of the average daily net assets of each of the Funds for investment advisory services, consisting principally of determining the allocation of assets of the Funds among the designated Underlying Funds.
b. Administrative Fees
Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Funds. The fee is paid by Advisers based on average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Funds.
c. Distribution Fees
The Funds’ Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for each share class, with the exception of Advisor Class shares, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Funds’ Class A reimbursement distribution plans, the Funds reimburse Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of each fund’s shares up to the maximum annual plan rate. Under the Class A reimbursement distribution plans, costs exceeding the maximum for the current plan year cannot be reimbursed in subsequent periods.
In addition, under the Funds’ Class B, C and R compensation distribution plans, the Funds pay Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of each fund’s shares up to the maximum annual plan rate for each class.
The maximum annual plan rates, based on the average daily net assets, for each class, are as follows:
| | |
Class A | 0.25 | % |
Class B | 1.00 | % |
Class C | 1.00 | % |
Class R | 0.50 | % |
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3. | TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued) |
d. | Sales Charges/Underwriting Agreements |
Distributors has advised the Funds of the following commission transactions related to the sales and redemptions of the Funds’ shares for the period:
| | | | | | |
| | Franklin | | Franklin | | Franklin |
| | Templeton | | Templeton | | Templeton |
| | Conservative | | Moderate | | Growth |
| | Allocation Fund | | Allocation Fund | | Allocation Fund |
Sales charges retained net of commissions paid to | | | | | | |
unaffiliated broker/dealers | $ | 381,125 | $ | 769,719 | $ | 237,235 |
Contingent deferred sales charges retained | $ | 27,128 | $ | 42,619 | $ | 12,178 |
|
e. Transfer Agent Fees | | | | | | |
|
For the period ended June 30, 2010, the Funds paid transfer agent fees as noted in the |
Statements of Operations of which the following amounts were retained by Investor Services:
| | | | | | |
| | Franklin | | Franklin | | Franklin |
| | Templeton | | Templeton | | Templeton |
| | Conservative | | Moderate | | Growth |
| | Allocation Fund | | Allocation Fund | | Allocation Fund |
Transfer agent fees | $ | 274,004 | $ | 475,969 | $ | 353,466 |
|
f. Waiver and Expense Reimbursements | | | | | | |
Advisers has contractually agreed in advance to waive or limit its fees and to assume as its own expense certain expenses otherwise payable by the Funds so that the common expenses (i.e. a combination of asset allocation fees and other expenses, but excluding distribution fees and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Funds do not exceed 0.25% (other than certain non-routine expenses or costs, including those relating to litigation, indemnification, reorganizations, and liquidations) until April 30, 2011.
4. INCOME TAXES
For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:
| | | | | | |
| | Franklin | | Franklin | | Franklin |
| | Templeton | | Templeton | | Templeton |
| | Conservative | | Moderate | | Growth |
| | Allocation Fund | | Allocation Fund | | Allocation Fund |
Capital loss carryforwards expiring in: | | | | | | |
2017 | $ | 16,090,583 | $ | 29,854,100 | $ | 31,802,912 |
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4. INCOME TAXES (continued)
At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | |
| | Franklin | | | Franklin | | | Franklin | |
| | Templeton | | | Templeton | | | Templeton | |
| | Conservative | | | Moderate | | | Growth | |
| | Allocation Fund | | | Allocation Fund | | | Allocation Fund | |
Cost of investments | $ | 862,564,919 | | $ | 1,311,920,454 | | $ | 638,015,000 | |
|
Unrealized appreciation | $ | 50,651,724 | | $ | 95,983,456 | | $ | 57,895,194 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | (8,365,270 | ) | | (18,882,673 | ) | | (23,178,361 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $ | 42,286,454 | | $ | 77,100,783 | | $ | 34,716,833 | |
Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatment of short term capital gains distributions from Underlying Funds.
Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales and short term capital gains distributions from Underlying Funds.
5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of Underlying Funds (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, were as follows:
| | | | | | |
| | Franklin | | Franklin | | Franklin |
| | Templeton | | Templeton | | Templeton |
| | Conservative | | Moderate | | Growth |
| | Allocation Fund | | Allocation Fund | | Allocation Fund |
Purchases | $ | 165,852,224 | $ | 302,511,385 | $ | 125,304,932 |
Sales | $ | 48,798,198 | $ | 100,256,811 | $ | 75,902,776 |
6. INVESTMENTS IN UNDERLYING FUNDS
The Funds invest primarily in the Underlying Funds which are managed by Advisers (or an affiliate of Advisers). The Funds do not invest in the Underlying Funds for the purpose of exercising a controlling influence over the management or policies.
The Funds may invest in the Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Advisers. Pursuant to a SEC exemptive order specific to the Funds’ investment in the Sweep Money Fund, asset allocation fees are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management and administrative fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund.
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6. INVESTMENTS IN UNDERLYING FUNDS (continued)
Investments in Underlying Funds for the period ended June 30, 2010, were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | % of | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Underlying | |
| | | Number of | | | Number of | | | | | | | | Fund Shares | |
| | | Shares Held | | | Shares | | Value at | | | | Realized | | Outstanding | |
| | | at Beginning | Gross | Gross | Held at End | | End of | | Investment | | Capital | | Held at End | |
| | Underlying Funds | of Period | Additions | Reductions | of Period | | Period | | Income | | Gain (Loss) | | of Period | |
| | Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Advisor Class | 2,009,530 | 195,916 | — | 2,205,446 | $ | 85,372,804 | $ | — | $ | — | | 2.95 | % |
| | Franklin Gold and Precious Metals | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fund, Advisor Class | 404,391 | 40,865 | — | 445,256 | | 19,907,378 | | — | | — | | 0.69 | % |
| | Franklin Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Advisor Class | — | 443,829 | — | 443,829 | | 16,395,038 | | — | | — | | 0.51 | % |
| | Franklin Growth Opportunities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fund, Advisor Class | 1,839,114 | 136,855 | 696,575 | 1,279,394 | | 22,453,362 | | — | | 135,135 | | 6.15 | % |
| | Franklin International Small Cap | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Growth Fund, Advisor Class | — | 943,344 | — | 943,344 | | 12,876,642 | | — | | — | | 4.84 | % |
| | Franklin MicroCap Value Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Advisor Class | 575,855 | 42,363 | — | 618,218 | | 16,796,995 | | — | | — | | 5.07 | % |
| | Franklin Natural Resources Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Advisor Class | 461,977 | 47,070 | — | 509,047 | | 14,986,336 | | — | | — | | 1.84 | % |
| | Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Advisor Class | 1,599,055 | 153,869 | 1,752,924 | — | | —a | | — | | 5,485,440 | | — | |
| | Franklin Templeton Emerging | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Market Debt Opportunities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fund | 1,096,744 | 123,728 | 133,708 | 1,086,764 | | 12,649,934 | | — | | 59,825 | | 7.76 | % |
| | Franklin Total Return Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Advisor Class | 8,148,576 | 1,390,924 | 214,714 | 9,324,786 | | 92,595,121 | | 1,943,328 | | (79,288 | ) | 3.19 | % |
| | Franklin U.S. Government Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fund, Advisor Class | 14,886,390 | 7,203,221 | — | 22,089,611 | | 151,313,838 | | 2,397,763 | | — | | 1.47 | % |
| | Franklin Utilities Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Advisor Class | 973,080 | 116,775 | — | 1,089,855 | | 11,279,995 | | 228,883 | | — | | 0.51 | % |
| | Institutional Fiduciary Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Money Market Portfolio | 152,256,461 | 129,012,071 | 104,071,258 | 177,197,274 | | 177,197,274 | | — | | — | | 2.62 | % |
| | Mutual European Fund, Class Z | 1,720,522 | 167,224 | 219,130 | 1,668,616 | | 32,888,421 | | — | | (1,132,907 | ) | 1.79 | % |
| | Mutual Shares Fund, Class Z | 2,965,617 | 957,071 | — | 3,922,688 | | 71,902,863 | | — | | — | | 0.51 | % |
| | Templeton China World Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Advisor Class | 486,823 | 47,006 | 51,027 | 482,802 | | 15,608,979 | | — | | (114,020 | ) | 1.70 | % |
| | Templeton Foreign Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Advisor Class | 5,125,112 | 779,866 | 1,489,965 | 4,415,013 | | 24,944,821 | | — | | (6,681,863 | ) | 0.49 | % |
| | Templeton Global Bond Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Advisor Class | 7,774,593 | 1,983,293 | — | 9,757,886 | | 125,681,572 | | 2,566,133 | | — | | 0.36 | % |
| | Total | | | | | $ | 904,851,373 | $ | 7,136,107 | $ | (2,327,678 | ) | | |
| | Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Advisor Class | 4,133,387 | 327,304 | — | 4,460,691 | $ | 172,673,356 | $ | — | $ | — | | 5.98 | % |
| | Franklin Gold and Precious Metals | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fund, Advisor Class | 854,370 | 70,871 | — | 925,241 | | 41,367,526 | | — | | — | | 1.44 | % |
| | Franklin Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Advisor Class | — | 966,459 | — | 966,459 | | 35,700,977 | | — | | — | | 1.10 | % |
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6. INVESTMENTS IN UNDERLYING FUNDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | % of | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Underlying | |
| Number of | | | Number of | | | | | | | | Fund Shares | |
| Shares Held | | | Shares | | Value at | | | | Realized | | Outstanding | |
| at Beginning | Gross | Gross | Held at End | | End of | | Investment | | Capital | | Held at End | |
Underlying Funds | of Period | Additions | Reductions | of Period | | Period | | Income | | Gain (Loss) | | of Period | |
Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Franklin Growth Opportunities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund, Advisor Class | 4,097,021 | 268,728 | 1,538,981 | 2,826,768 | $ | 49,609,774 | $ | — | $ | 689,688 | | 13.59 | % |
Franklin International Small Cap | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Growth Fund, Advisor Class | — | 1,937,169 | — | 1,937,169 | | 26,442,360 | | — | | — | | 9.94 | % |
Franklin MicroCap Value Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 1,212,279 | 79,540 | — | 1,291,819 | | 35,098,731 | | — | | — | | 10.59 | % |
Franklin Natural Resources Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 928,539 | 76,412 | — | 1,004,951 | | 29,585,746 | | — | | — | | 3.64 | % |
Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 3,346,288 | 266,271 | 3,612,559 | — | | —a | | — | | 10,450,540 | | — | |
Franklin Templeton Emerging | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Market Debt Opportunities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund | 1,471,971 | 200,058 | 109,451 | 1,562,578 | | 18,188,407 | | — | | 40,665 | | 11.15 | % |
Franklin Total Return Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 10,766,015 | 2,682,939 | 430,113 | 13,018,841 | | 129,277,087 | | 2,606,519 | | (163,993 | ) | 4.46 | % |
Franklin U.S. Government Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund, Advisor Class | 20,075,360 | 11,745,398 | — | 31,820,758 | | 217,972,190 | | 3,303,198 | | — | | 2.11 | % |
Franklin Utilities Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 2,277,761 | 232,816 | — | 2,510,577 | | 25,984,469 | | 529,534 | | — | | 1.17 | % |
Institutional Fiduciary Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Portfolio | 116,690,476 | 196,672,629 | 182,660,886 | 130,702,219 | | 130,702,219 | | — | | — | | 1.94 | % |
Mutual European Fund, Class Z | 3,691,504 | 291,430 | 455,462 | 3,527,472 | | 69,526,470 | | — | | (1,953,156 | ) | 3.78 | % |
Mutual Shares Fund, Class Z | 6,221,784 | 1,864,195 | — | 8,085,979 | | 148,216,001 | | — | | — | | 1.04 | % |
Templeton China World Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 1,007,126 | 80,248 | 104,850 | 982,524 | | 31,764,995 | | — | | (26,112 | ) | 3.46 | % |
Templeton Foreign Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 10,368,964 | 1,389,631 | 3,041,038 | 8,717,557 | | 49,254,195 | | — | | (12,766,831 | ) | 0.98 | % |
Templeton Global Bond Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 10,313,694 | 3,479,531 | — | 13,793,225 | | 177,656,734 | | 3,497,967 | | — | | 0.51 | % |
Total | | | | | $ | 1,389,021,237 | $ | 9,937,218 | $ | (3,729,199 | ) | | |
Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 3,119,847 | 178,143 | — | 3,297,990 | $ | 127,665,187 | $ | — | $ | — | | 4.42 | % |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund, Advisor Class | 710,067 | 39,447 | 125,238 | 624,276 | | 27,911,381 | | — | | 609,550 | | 0.97 | % |
Franklin Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | — | 704,927 | — | 704,927 | | 26,040,017 | | — | | — | | 0.80 | % |
Franklin Growth Opportunities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund, Advisor Class | 2,979,100 | 171,228 | 1,110,543 | 2,039,785 | | 35,798,234 | | — | | 891,310 | | 9.81 | % |
Franklin International Small Cap | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Growth Fund, Advisor Class | — | 1,427,897 | — | 1,427,897 | | 19,490,795 | | — | | — | | 7.33 | % |
Franklin MicroCap Value Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 900,508 | 51,232 | — | 951,740 | | 25,858,766 | | — | | — | | 7.80 | % |
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6. INVESTMENTS IN UNDERLYING FUNDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Number of | | | Number of | | | | | | | | Fund Shares | |
| Shares Held | | | Shares | | Value at | | | | Realized | | Outstanding | |
| at Beginning | Gross | Gross | Held at End | | End of | | Investment | | Capital | | Held at End | |
Underlying Funds | of Period | Additions | Reductions | of Period | | Period | | Income | | Gain (Loss) | | of Period | |
Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Franklin Natural Resources Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 731,516 | 42,034 | — | 773,550 | $ | 22,773,317 | $ | — | $ | — | | 2.80 | % |
Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 2,534,271 | 143,838 | 2,678,109 | — | | —a | | — | | 7,042,744 | | — | |
Franklin Templeton Emerging | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Market Debt Opportunities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund | 363,113 | 11,122 | 11,067 | 363,168 | | 4,227,274 | | — | | 4,617 | | 2.59 | % |
Franklin Total Return Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 2,537,365 | 277,089 | 121,494 | 2,692,960 | | 26,741,090 | | 685,304 | | (20,743 | ) | 0.92 | % |
Franklin U.S. Government Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund, Advisor Class | 4,489,641 | 2,263,024 | — | 6,752,665 | | 46,255,756 | | 585,109 | | — | | 0.45 | % |
Franklin Utilities Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 1,585,356 | 125,845 | — | 1,711,201 | | 17,710,926 | | 366,435 | | — | | 0.80 | % |
Institutional Fiduciary Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Portfolio | 31,270,842 | 63,390,862 | 60,311,550 | 34,350,154 | | 34,350,154 | | — | | — | | 0.51 | % |
Mutual European Fund, Class Z | 2,697,277 | 153,307 | 341,869 | 2,508,715 | | 49,446,772 | | — | | (1,561,550 | ) | 2.69 | % |
Mutual Shares Fund, Class Z | 4,787,405 | 1,285,860 | — | 6,073,265 | | 111,322,954 | | — | | — | | 0.78 | % |
Templeton China World Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 743,060 | 43,009 | 78,132 | 707,937 | | 22,887,607 | | — | | 32,230 | | 2.49 | % |
Templeton Foreign Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 7,739,305 | 853,388 | 2,220,660 | 6,372,033 | | 36,001,988 | | — | | (11,624,973 | ) | 0.71 | % |
Templeton Global Bond Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 2,415,480 | 554,211 | — | 2,969,691 | | 38,249,615 | | 776,139 | | — | | 0.11 | % |
Total | | | | | $ | 672,731,833 | $ | 2,412,987 | $ | (4,626,815 | ) | | |
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aAs of June 30 2010, no longer held by the fund. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
7. SPECIAL SERVICING AGREEMENT
The Funds participate in a Special Servicing Agreement (SSA) with the Underlying Funds and certain service providers of the Funds and of the Underlying Funds. Under the SSA, each Underlying Fund may pay a portion of the Funds’ expenses (other than any asset allocation, administrative, and distribution fees) to the extent such payments are less than the amount of the benefits realized or expected to be realized by the Underlying Fund (e.g., due to reduced costs associated with servicing accounts) from the investment in the Underlying Fund by the Funds. The amount of expenses allocated during the period ended June 30, 2010 is noted in the Statements of Operations.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
8. CREDIT FACILITY
The Funds, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.
Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Funds shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Funds and other costs incurred by the Funds, pay their share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon their relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statements of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Funds did not use the Global Credit Facility.
9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Funds follow a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Funds’ own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:
- Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
- Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)
- Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Funds have adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.
At June 30, 2010, all of the Funds’ investments in Underlying Funds carried at fair value were in Level 1. For detailed Underlying Fund categories, see the accompanying Statements of Investments.
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Funds have evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.
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Shareholder Information
Board Review of Investment Management Agreement
At a meeting held February 23, 2010, the Board of Trustees (Board), including a majority of non-interested or independent Trustees, approved renewal of the investment management agreement for each of the separate funds comprising Franklin Templeton Fund Allocator Series (Fund(s)). In reaching its decision to approve renewal of the investment management agreements, the Board took into account information furnished throughout the year at regular Board meetings, as well as information prepared specifically in connection with the annual renewal review process. Information furnished and discussed throughout the year included investment performance reports and related financial information for each Fund, as well as periodic reports on shareholder services, legal, compliance, pricing, brokerage commissions and execution and other services provided by the Investment Manager (Manager) and its affiliates. Information furnished specifically in connection with the renewal process included a report for each Fund prepared by Lipper, Inc. (Lipper), an independent organization, as well as additional material, including a Fund profitability analysis report prepared by management. The Lipper reports compared each Fund’s investment performance and expenses with those of other mutual funds deemed comparable to the Fund as selected by Lipper. The Fund profitability analysis report discussed the profitability to Franklin Templeton Investments from its overall U.S. fund operations, as well as on an individual fund-by-fund basis. Included with such profitability analysis report was information on a fund-by-fund basis listing portfolio managers and other accounts they manage, as well as information on management fees charged by the Manager and its affiliates to U.S. mutual funds and other accounts, including management’s explanation of differences where relevant and a three-year expense analysis with an explanation for any increase in expense ratios. Additional material accompanying such report was a memorandum prepared by management describing project initiatives and capital investments relating to the services provided to the Funds by the Franklin Templeton Investments organization, as well as a memorandum relating to economies of scale and a comparative analysis concerning transfer agent fees charged each Fund.
In considering such materials, the independent Trustees received assistance and advice from and met separately with independent counsel. While the investment management agreements for all Funds were considered at the same Board meeting, the Board dealt with each Fund separately. In approving continuance of the investment management agreement for each Fund, the Board, including a majority of independent Trustees, determined that the existing management fee structure was fair and reasonable and that continuance of the investment management agreement was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses some primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.
NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICE. The Board was satisfied with the nature and quality of the overall services provided by the Manager and its affiliates to the Funds and their shareholders. In addition to investment performance and expenses discussed later, the Board’s opinion was based, in part, upon periodic reports furnished it showing that the investment policies and restrictions for each Fund were consistently complied with as well as other reports periodically
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Board Review of Investment Management Agreement (continued)
furnished the Board covering matters such as the compliance of portfolio managers and other management personnel with the code of ethics adopted throughout the Franklin Templeton fund complex, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, and the accuracy of net asset value calculations. The Board also noted the extent of benefits provided Fund shareholders from being part of the Franklin Templeton family of funds, including the right to exchange investments between the same class of funds without a sales charge, the ability to reinvest Fund dividends into other funds and the right to combine holdings in other funds to obtain a reduced sales charge. Favorable consideration was given to management’s continuous efforts and expenditures in establishing back-up systems and recovery procedures to function in the event of a natural disaster, it being noted that such systems and procedures had functioned smoo thly during the Florida hurricanes and blackouts experienced in recent years. Among other factors taken into account by the Board were the Manager’s best execution trading policies, including a favorable report by an independent portfolio trading analytical firm. Consideration was also given to the experience of each Fund’s portfolio management team, the number of accounts managed and general method of compensation. In this latter respect, the Board noted that a primary factor in management’s determination of a portfolio manager’s bonus compensation was the relative investment performance of the funds he or she managed and that a portion of such bonus was required to be invested in a predesignated list of funds within such person’s fund management area so as to be aligned with the interests of Fund shareholders. The Board also took into account the quality of transfer agent and shareholder services provided Fund shareholders by an affiliate of the Manager, noting continuing expenditu res by management to increase and improve the scope of such services, periodic favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties, and the continuous enhancements to and high industry ranking given the Franklin Templeton website. Particular attention was given to management’s conservative approach and diligent risk management procedures, including continuous monitoring of counterparty credit risk and attention given to derivatives and other complex instruments. The Board also took into account, among other things, management’s efforts in establishing a global credit facility for the benefit of the Funds and other accounts managed by Franklin Templeton Investments to provide a source of cash for temporary and emergency purposes or to meet unusual redemption requests as well as the strong financial position of the Manager’s parent company and its commitment to the mutual fund business as evidenced by its subsidization of money market funds. The Board also noted management’s effort s to minimize any negative impact on the nature and quality of services provided the Funds arising from Franklin Templeton Investments’ implementation of a hiring freeze and employee reductions in response to market conditions during the latter part of 2008 and early 2009.
INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE. The Board placed significant emphasis on the investment performance of each Fund in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions with portfolio managers at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing performance was given to the Lipper reports furnished for
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Board Review of Investment Management Agreement (continued)
the agreement renewals. The Lipper reports prepared for each individual Fund showed the investment performance of its Class A shares, in comparison to a performance universe selected by Lipper. Comparative performance for each Fund was shown for the one-year period ended June 30, 2010, and for additional periods ended that date depending on when a particular Fund commenced operations. The following summarizes the performance results for each of the Funds and the Board’s view of such performance.
Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional mixed-asset target allocation conservative funds as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed that the Fund’s income return for the one-year period was in the second-lowest quintile of its performance universe and on an annualized basis was also in the second-lowest quintile of such universe for the previous three- and 10-year periods, and in the middle quintile of such universe for the previous five-year period. The Lipper report, however, showed the Fund’s total return for the one-year period to be in the upper half of such performance universe, and to be in the highest quintile of such universe for each of the previous three-, five- and 10-year periods on an annualized basis. The Boar d was satisfied with the Fund’s comparative performance as set forth in the Lipper report, noting the Fund’s objective of seeking a high level of long-term total return consistent with its investment strategy.
Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional mixed-asset target allocation growth funds as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s income return for the one-year period, as well as the previous 10-year period on an annualized basis to be in the middle quintile of such universe, and to be in the second-lowest quintile of such universe for the previous three- and five-year periods on an annualized basis. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total return for the one-year period to be in the highest quintile of its performance universe, and to be in the highest or second-highest quintile of such universe during each of the previous three-, five- and 10-year periods on an annualized basis. The Board was satisfied with the Fund 6;s comparative performance as shown in the Lipper report, noting the Fund’s objective of seeking a high level of long-term total return consistent with its investment strategy.
Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional mixed-asset target allocation moderate funds as selected by Lipper. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s income return for the one-year period to be in the lowest quintile of this universe and to be in the middle quintile of such universe on an annualized basis for each of the previous three-, five- and 10-year periods. The Lipper report, however, showed the Fund’s total return for the one-year period to be in the second-highest quin-tile of such performance universe and in each of the previous three-, five- and 10-year periods on an annualized basis to be in the highest quintile of such performance universe. The Board was satisfied with the Fund’s comparative performance as set forth in th e Lipper report, noting the Fund’s objective of seeking a high level of long-term total return consistent with its investment strategy.
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COMPARATIVE EXPENSES. Consideration was given to the management fee and total expense ratios of each Fund compared with those of a group of retail front-end load fund of funds selected by Lipper as its appropriate Lipper expense group. Lipper expense data is based upon information taken from each fund’s most recent annual report, which reflects historical asset levels that may be quite different from those currently existing, particularly in a period of market volatility. While recognizing such inherent limitation and the fact that expense ratios generally increase as assets decline and decrease as assets grow, the Board believed the independent analysis conducted by Lipper to be an appropriate measure of comparative expenses. In reviewing comparative costs, Lipper provides information on each Fund’s contractual investment management fe e in comparison with the contractual investment management fee that would have been charged by other funds within its Lipper expense group assuming they were similar in size to the Fund, as well as the actual total expenses of the Fund including expenses of the underlying funds they invest in. The Lipper contractual investment management fee analysis includes the advisory and administrative fees directly charged to each of the Funds as being part of the contractual investment management fee, with the investment management fees charged underlying funds being included within actual total expenses. Contractual investment management fees and total expenses for comparative consistency are shown by Lipper for Fund Class A shares. The Lipper expense reports noted in the case of each Fund that expenses had been subsidized by management fee waivers and reimbursements. The Lipper reports for Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund, Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund, and Franklin Templeton Growth Allo cation Fund showed in each case that the contractual management fee rates were at or above the median of its respective Lipper expense group, that the ratio of expenses charged directly to such Fund was above the median of its respective Lipper expense group, and that the actual total expense ratio (including underlying fund expenses), was in the most expensive or second most expensive quintile of its respective Lipper expense group. The actual total expense ratios (including underlying fund expenses) of Franklin Templeton Moderate Allocation Fund, Franklin Templeton Conservative Allocation Fund, and Franklin Templeton Growth Allocation Fund, however, were within six-and-a-half basis points, four basis points, and four-and-a-half basis points, respectively, of the median actual total expense ratios for their particular Lipper expense groups. The Board found the comparative expenses of these Funds as shown in the Lipper report to be acceptable, noting in each case that they were subsidized by management.
MANAGEMENT PROFITABILITY. The Board also considered the level of profits realized by the Manager and its affiliates in connection with the operation of each Fund. In this respect, the Board reviewed the Fund profitability analysis that addresses the overall profitability of Franklin Templeton’s U.S. fund business, as well as its profits in providing management and other services to each of the individual funds during the 12-month period ended September 30, 2009, being the most recent fiscal year-end for Franklin Resources, Inc., the Manager’s parent. In reviewing the analysis, attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to each Fund, it being recognized that allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this res pect, the Board noted
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Board Review of Investment Management Agreement (continued)
that, while being continuously refined and reflecting changes in the Manager’s own cost accounting, the allocation methodology was consistent with that followed in profitability report presentations for the Funds made in prior years and that the Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm had been engaged by the Manager to review the reasonableness of the allocation methodologies solely for use by the Funds’ Board in reference to the profitability analysis. In reviewing and discussing such analysis, management discussed with the Board its belief that costs incurred in establishing the infrastructure necessary for the type of mutual fund operations conducted by the Manager and its affiliates may not be fully reflected in the expenses allocated to each Fund in determining its profitability, as well as the fact that the level of profits, to a certain extent, reflected operational cost savings and efficiencies ini tiated by management. The Board also took into account management’s expenditures in improving shareholder services provided the Funds, as well as the need to meet additional regulatory and compliance requirements resulting from the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and recent SEC and other regulatory requirements. In addition, the Board considered a third-party study comparing the profitability of the Manager’s parent on an overall basis to other publicly held managers broken down to show profitability from management operations exclusive of distribution expenses, as well as profitability including distribution expenses. The Board also considered the extent to which the Manager and its affiliates might derive ancillary benefits from fund operations, including its interest in a joint venture entity that financed up-front commissions paid to brokers/dealers who sold fund Class B shares prior to February 2005 when the offering of such shares was discontinued, as well as potential benefits resulting from allocation o f fund brokerage and the use of commission dollars to pay for research. Based upon its consideration of all these factors, and taking into account the fact that Fund expenses were being subsidized through fee waivers, the Board determined that the level of profits realized by the Manager and its affiliates from providing services to each Fund was not excessive in view of the nature, quality and extent of services provided.
ECONOMIES OF SCALE. The Board also considered whether economies of scale are realized by the Managers as the Funds grow larger and the extent to which this is reflected in the level of management fees charged. While recognizing that any precise determination is inherently subjective, the Board noted that based upon the Fund profitability analysis, it appears that as some funds get larger, at some point economies of scale do result in the Managers realizing a larger profit margin on management services provided such a fund. The Board also noted that economies of scale are shared with a fund and its shareholders through management fee breakpoints so that as a fund grows in size, its effective management fee rate declines. The management fees charged all the underlying funds in which the Funds may invest provide for such management fee breakpoints. Consequently, to the extent economies of scale may be realized by the investment managers of these funds, the benefits are shared with each Fund and its shareholders through a reduction in actual total expense ratios.
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Shareholder Information (continued)
Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
The Trust’s investment manager has established Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures (Policies) that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities. Shareholders may view the Trust’s complete Policies online at franklintempleton.com. Alternatively, shareholders may request copies of the Policies free of charge by calling the Proxy Group collect at (954) 527-7678 or by sending a written request to: Franklin Templeton Companies, LLC, 500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394, Attention: Proxy Group. Copies of the Trust’s proxy voting records are also made available online at franklintempleton.com and posted on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov and reflect the most recent 12-month period ended June 30.
Quarterly Statement of Investments
The Trust files a complete statement of investments with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters for each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Shareholders may view the filed Form N-Q by visiting the Commission’s website at sec.gov. The filed form may also be viewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operations of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
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Semiannual Report
Economic and Market Overview
During the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, the U.S. economy showed some positive signs as manufacturing and exports generally improved and consumer spending increased. In 2010’s first and second quarters, U.S. gross domestic product growth rose at annualized rates of 3.7% and an estimated 2.4%. Corporate profits largely surpassed consensus estimates during the period, and businesses began restocking inventories depleted during the recession. However, challenges remained as mixed economic data, elevated debt concerns surrounding the U.S. budget deficit and a lack of job prospects for the unemployed hindered the economy’s advance. During much of the period, home prices rose in most regions due to low interest rates, a first-time home-buyer tax credit program, and prices dipping to levels that lured buyers. Later in the period, home sales stalled as the homebuyer tax credit program ended, and the housing sector overall r emained weak as the pace of home sales and housing starts failed to gain traction.
As signs emerged of a demand-led recovery in the period’s first half, oil prices rose from $79 per barrel at the end of December 2009 to a period high of nearly $87 in early April. When mixed economic data began to indicate a slow recovery, oil prices drifted down as low as $66 in late May and ended the period at $76. The June 2010 inflation rate was an annualized 1.1%.1 Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, rose at a 0.9% annualized rate.1
Given few inflationary pressures and uncertainty surrounding the economic recovery, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it intended to hold the federal funds target rate in the 0% to 0.25% range “for an extended period” as it laid the groundwork for an eventual tightening of monetary policy. As some U.S. economic data improved in early 2010, the Federal Reserve Board began withdrawing some of the extraordinary support policies it had provided in response to the 2008 financial crisis.
The International Monetary Fund raised its global economic growth estimates and global manufacturing continued to expand for most of the period; however, economic indicators were mixed. Corporate fundamentals remained strong, and the majority of earnings announcements around the world beat expectations despite growing concerns about margin preservation and the sustainability of earnings momentum. In the spring of 2010, a debt crisis affecting several
1. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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European countries had the potential to stifle the fragile recovery. As a result of ongoing economic uncertainty, developed world policymakers maintained interest rates at very low levels. However, policymakers in a number of emerging markets began to incrementally withdraw stimulus measures by phasing out incentive programs and cautiously allowing interest rates and foreign exchange rates to rise.
As investor confidence rose amid encouraging economic data early in the period, global equity markets generally rallied, though the advance was uneven. However, as the period progressed, concerns about many European countries’ creditworthiness and lingering doubts about the U.S. and global economic recovery contributed to significant equity market volatility and, ultimately, falling equity prices as many investors sought the relative safety of U.S. Treasury securities. Virtually all equity sectors and regions ended the reporting period with losses, the euro fell to its lowest level since 2006, and a renewed flight to safety further compressed already meager U.S. Treasury yields.
The foregoing information reflects our analysis and opinions as of June 30, 2010. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable.
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Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund
Your Fund’s Goal and Main Investments: Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund seeks capital appreciation through investments in a combination of Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund, Franklin Growth Fund, Mutual Shares Fund and Templeton Growth Fund.
Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ from figures shown. Please visit franklintempleton.com or call (800) 342-5236 for most recent month-end performance.
Asset Allocation*
Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund Based on Total Investments as of 6/30/10
Domestic Equity
74.9%
Foreign Equity
25.0%
Short-Term Investments
0.1%
*The asset allocation is based on the Statement of Investments (SOI), which classifies each underlying fund into a broad asset class.
This semiannual report for Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2010.
Performance Overview
Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund – Class A had a -6.95% cumulative total return for the six months under review. In comparison with its benchmarks, the Fund performed better than the -9.56% total return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index and performed comparably to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index’s (S&P 500’s) -6.65% total return.1 You can find other performance data in the Performance Summary beginning on page 7.
Investment Strategy
The Fund invests its assets allocated approximately 25% each in Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund, Franklin Growth Fund, Mutual Shares Fund and Templeton Growth Fund. These underlying funds, in turn, invest primarily in U.S. and foreign equity securities and, to a lesser extent, fixed income and money market securities. As market conditions affect the underlying funds, we rebalance the Fund’s allocations to maintain the predetermined weightings in each underlying fund whenever the actual allocations exceed plus or minus 3% of the fixed allocation percentages.
1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. The S&P 500 is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure total U.S. equity market performance. STANDARD & POOR’S®, S&P® and S&P 500® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC. Standard & Poor’s does not sponsor, endorse, sell or promote any S&P index-based product. The MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in global developed markets. The indexes are unmanaged and include reinvested distributions. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio.
The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s SOI, which begins on page 24.
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Portfolio Review
The Fund’s performance can be attributed largely to maintaining a relatively static allocation among domestic and foreign equities, fixed income securities, and short-term investments and other net assets, and to the actual performance of the selected underlying funds.
During the period under review Franklin Growth Fund – Advisor Class and Mutual Shares Fund – Class Z performed better than the S&P 500, while Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund – Advisor Class underperformed. Templeton Growth Fund – Advisor Class underperformed the MSCI World Index.
Thank you for your continued participation in Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.
T. Anthony Coffey, CFA
Vice President of Franklin Advisers, Inc.
Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund
CFA® is a trademark owned by CFA Institute.
The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
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Performance Summary as of 6/30/10
Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund
Your dividend income will vary depending on dividends or interest paid by securities in the Fund’s portfolio, adjusted for operating expenses of each class. Capital gain distributions are net profits realized from the sale of portfolio securities. The performance table does not reflect any taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends, capital gain distributions, if any, or any realized gains on the sale of Fund shares. Total return reflects reinvestment of the Fund’s dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and any unrealized gains or losses.
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Price and Distribution Information | | | | | | |
Class A (Symbol: FTCOX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.79 | $ | 10.29 | $ | 11.08 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0217 | | | | | | |
Class B (Symbol: FBCOX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.83 | $ | 10.21 | $ | 11.04 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0217 | | | | | | |
Class C (Symbol: FTCLX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.82 | $ | 10.17 | $ | 10.99 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0217 | | | | | | |
Class R (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.81 | $ | 10.27 | $ | 11.08 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0217 | | | | | | |
Advisor Class (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.78 | $ | 10.31 | $ | 11.09 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0217 | | | | | | |
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Performance Summary (continued)
Performance1
Cumulative total return excludes sales charges. Average annual total return and value of $10,000 investment include maximum sales charges. Class A: 5.75% maximum initial sales charge; Class B: contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) declining from 4% to 1% over six years, and eliminated thereafter; Class C: 1% CDSC in first year only;
Class R/Advisor Class: no sales charges.
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Class A | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Inception (8/15/03) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -6.95 | % | + | 16.17 | % | | -0.07 | % | + | 22.41 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -12.33 | % | + | 9.45 | % | | -1.19 | % | + | 2.10 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 8,767 | | $ | 10,945 | | $ | 9,418 | | $ | 11,537 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 1.33 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.19 | % | | | | | | |
Class B | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Inception (8/15/03) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -7.34 | % | + | 15.30 | % | | -3.47 | % | + | 16.68 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -11.03 | % | + | 11.30 | % | | -1.06 | % | + | 2.27 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 8,897 | | $ | 11,130 | | $ | 9,480 | | $ | 11,668 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 2.05 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.91 | % | | | | | | |
Class C | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Inception (8/15/03) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -7.28 | % | + | 15.27 | % | | -3.47 | % | + | 16.67 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -8.20 | % | + | 14.27 | % | | -0.70 | % | + | 2.27 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,180 | | $ | 11,427 | | $ | 9,653 | | $ | 11,667 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 2.05 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.91 | % | | | | | | |
Class R | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Inception (8/15/03) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -7.13 | % | + | 15.85 | % | | -1.10 | % | + | 20.79 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -7.13 | % | + | 15.85 | % | | -0.22 | % | + | 2.78 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,287 | | $ | 11,585 | | $ | 9,890 | | $ | 12,079 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 1.56 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.42 | % | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Inception (8/15/03) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -6.85 | % | + | 16.40 | % | + | 1.36 | % | + | 24.80 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -6.85 | % | + | 16.40 | % | + | 0.27 | % | + | 3.27 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,315 | | $ | 11,640 | | $ | 10,136 | | $ | 12,480 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 1.06 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 0.92 | % | | | | | | |
Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ f rom figures shown. For most recent month-end performance, go to franklintempleton.com or call (800) 342-5236.
The administrator has contractually agreed to waive or assume certain expenses so that common expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Fund do not exceed 0.10% (other than certain nonroutine expenses) until 4/30/11.
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Performance Summary (continued)
Endnotes
Because the Fund invests in underlying funds that may engage in a variety of investment strategies involving certain risks, this fund of funds is subject to those same risks. Stocks have historically outperformed other asset classes over the long term, but they tend to fluctuate more dramatically over the shorter term. Foreign investing carries additional risks such as currency and market volatility, and political or social instability. These and other risks, including investments in specialized industry sectors such as the technology sector, which has been among the market’s most volatile sectors, involves special considerations. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.
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Class B: Class C: | These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. Prior to 1/1/04, these shares were offered with an initial sales charge; thus actual total returns would have differed. These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. |
Class R: | Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. |
Advisor Class: | Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. |
1. If the administrator had not waived fees, the Fund’s total returns would have been lower.
2. Cumulative total return represents the change in value of an investment over the periods indicated.
3. Average annual total return represents the average annual change in value of an investment over the periods indicated. Six-month return has not been annualized.
4. These figures represent the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the periods indicated.
5. Figures are as stated in the Fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report and include the effect of acquired fund fees and expenses. In periods of market volatility, assets may decline significantly, causing total annual Fund operating expenses to become higher than the figures shown.
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Your Fund’s Expenses
Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund
As a Fund shareholder, you can incur two types of costs:
- Transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on Fund purchases; and
- Ongoing Fund costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. All mutual funds have ongoing costs, sometimes referred to as operating expenses.
The following table shows ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and can help you understand these costs and compare them with those of other mutual funds. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated.
Actual Fund Expenses
The first line (Actual) for each share class listed in the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of Fund expenses.
You can estimate the expenses you paid during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:
1. | Divide your account value by $1,000. |
| If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6. |
2. | Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period.” |
| If Expenses Paid During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50. |
In this illustration, the estimated expenses paid this period are $64.50.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Funds
Information in the second line (Hypothetical) for each class in the table can help you compare ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with those of other mutual funds. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the actual expense ratio for each class and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
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Your Fund’s Expenses (continued)
Please note that expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing costs and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges. Therefore, the second line for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you compare total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if transaction costs were included, your total costs would have been higher. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.
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| | Beginning | | Ending | | Expenses Paid | | Expenses Paid |
| | Account Value | | Account Value | | During Period* | | During Period** |
Class A | | 1/1/10 | | 6/30/10 | | 1/1/10–6/30/10 | | 1/1/10–6/30/10 |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 930.50 | $ | 1.87 | $ | 5.70 |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,022.86 | $ | 1.96 | $ | 5.96 |
Class B | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 926.60 | $ | 5.30 | $ | 9.12 |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.29 | $ | 5.56 | $ | 9.54 |
Class C | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 927.20 | $ | 5.30 | $ | 9.13 |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.29 | $ | 5.56 | $ | 9.54 |
Class R | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 928.70 | $ | 2.92 | $ | 6.74 |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.77 | $ | 3.06 | $ | 7.05 |
Advisor Class | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 931.50 | $ | 0.53 | $ | 4.36 |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.25 | $ | 0.55 | $ | 4.56 |
*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio excluding expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 0.39%; B: 1.11%; C: 1.11%; R: 0.61%; and Advisor: 0.11%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
**Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio including expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 1.19%; B: 1.91%; C: 1.91%; R: 1.41%; and Advisor: 0.91%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
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Investment Strategy
The Fund invests its assets in an equally weighted combination of Franklin Income Fund, Mutual Shares Fund and Templeton Growth Fund. These underlying funds, in turn, invest primarily in U.S. and foreign equity securities and, to a lesser extent, fixed income and money market securities. As market conditions affect the underlying funds, we rebalance the Fund’s allocations to maintain the predetermined equal weightings of approximately 33 1 / 3% of total net assets in each underlying fund whenever the actual allocations exceed plus or minus 3% of the fixed allocation percentages.
Portfolio Review
The Fund’s performance can be attributed largely to maintaining a relatively static allocation among domestic and foreign equities, fixed income securities, and short-term investments and other net assets, and to the actual performance of the selected underlying funds.
During the period under review, Franklin Income Fund – Advisor Class and Mutual Shares Fund – Class Z performed better than the S&P 500. Templeton Growth Fund – Advisor Class underperformed the MSCI World Index.
Thank you for your continued participation in Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.
T. Anthony Coffey, CFA
Vice President of Franklin Advisers, Inc.
Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund
The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
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Performance Summary as of 6/30/10
Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund
Your dividend income will vary depending on dividends or interest paid by securities in the Fund’s portfolio, adjusted for operating expenses of each class. Capital gain distributions are net profits realized from the sale of portfolio securities. The performance table does not reflect any taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends, capital gain distributions, if any, or any realized gains on the sale of Fund shares. Total return reflects reinvestment of the Fund’s dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and any unrealized gains or losses.
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Price and Distribution Information | | | | | | |
Class A (Symbol: FFALX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.72 | $ | 9.10 | $ | 9.82 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.1570 | | | | | | |
Class B (Symbol: FFABX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.72 | $ | 9.11 | $ | 9.83 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.1189 | | | | | | |
Class C (Symbol: FFACX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.72 | $ | 8.98 | $ | 9.70 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.1203 | | | | | | |
Class R (Symbol: FFARX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.73 | $ | 9.11 | $ | 9.84 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.1442 | | | | | | |
Advisor Class (Symbol: FFAAX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.72 | $ | 9.15 | $ | 9.87 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.1696 | | | | | | |
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Performance Summary (continued)
Performance1
Cumulative total return excludes sales charges. Average annual total return and value of $10,000 investment include maximum sales charges. Class A: 5.75% maximum initial sales charge; Class B: contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) declining from 4% to 1% over six years, and eliminated thereafter; Class C: 1% CDSC in first year only;
Class R/Advisor Class: no sales charges.
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Class A | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Inception (8/15/03) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -5.78 | % | + | 14.77 | % | | -0.74 | % | + | 27.64 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -11.20 | % | + | 8.19 | % | | -1.32 | % | + | 2.72 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 8,880 | | $ | 10,819 | | $ | 9,357 | | $ | 12,030 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 1.19 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.11 | % | | | | | | |
Class B | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Inception (8/15/03) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -6.15 | % | + | 13.88 | % | | -4.12 | % | + | 21.84 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -9.86 | % | + | 9.88 | % | | -1.15 | % | + | 2.91 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,014 | | $ | 10,988 | | $ | 9,439 | | $ | 12,184 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 1.94 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.86 | % | | | | | | |
Class C | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Inception (8/15/03) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -6.22 | % | + | 13.83 | % | | -4.03 | % | + | 21.85 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -7.14 | % | + | 12.83 | % | | -0.82 | % | + | 2.92 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,286 | | $ | 11,283 | | $ | 9,597 | | $ | 12,185 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 1.94 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.86 | % | | | | | | |
Class R | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Inception (8/15/03) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -5.99 | % | + | 14.46 | % | | -1.76 | % | + | 26.17 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -5.99 | % | + | 14.46 | % | | -0.35 | % | + | 3.44 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,401 | | $ | 11,446 | | $ | 9,824 | | $ | 12,617 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 1.44 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 1.36 | % | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | | 6-Month | | | 1-Year | | | 5-Year | | | Inception (8/15/03) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -5.62 | % | + | 15.12 | % | + | 0.91 | % | + | 30.57 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -5.62 | % | + | 15.12 | % | + | 0.18 | % | + | 3.96 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,438 | | $ | 11,512 | | $ | 10,091 | | $ | 13,057 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | | 0.94 | % | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | | 0.86 | % | | | | | | |
Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ f rom figures shown. For most recent month-end performance, go to franklintempleton.com or call (800) 342-5236.
The administrator has contractually agreed to waive or assume certain expenses so that common expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Fund do not exceed 0.10% (other than certain nonroutine expenses) until 4/30/11.
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Performance Summary (continued)
Endnotes
Because the Fund invests in underlying funds that may engage in a variety of investment strategies involving certain risks, the Fund may be subject to these same risks. Stocks have historically outperformed other asset classes over the long term, but tend to fluctuate more dramatically over the short term. Bonds are affected by changes in interest rates and the creditworthiness of their issuers. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as prices of bonds adjust to a rise in interest rates, the Fund’s share price may decline. Higher yielding, lower rated corporate bonds entail a greater degree of credit risk compared to investment-grade securities. Foreign investing, especially in developing countries, carries additional risks such as currency and market volatility, and political or social instability. Value securities may not increase in price as anticipated or may decline fu rther in value. The Fund’s prospectus also includes a description of the main investment risks.
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Class B: Class C: | These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. Prior to 1/1/04, these shares were offered with an initial sales charge; thus actual total returns would have differed. These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. |
Class R: | Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. |
Advisor Class: | Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. |
1. If the administrator had not waived fees, the Fund’s total returns would have been lower.
2. Cumulative total return represents the change in value of an investment over the periods indicated.
3. Average annual total return represents the average annual change in value of an investment over the periods indicated. Six-month return has not been annualized.
4. These figures represent the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the periods indicated.
5. Figures are as stated in the Fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report and include the effect of acquired fund fees and expenses. In periods of market volatility, assets may decline significantly, causing total annual Fund operating expenses to become higher than the figures shown.
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Your Fund’s Expenses
Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund
As a Fund shareholder, you can incur two types of costs:
- Transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on Fund purchases; and
- Ongoing Fund costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. All mutual funds have ongoing costs, sometimes referred to as operating expenses.
The following table shows ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and can help you understand these costs and compare them with those of other mutual funds. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated.
Actual Fund Expenses
The first line (Actual) for each share class listed in the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of Fund expenses.
You can estimate the expenses you paid during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:
1. | Divide your account value by $1,000. |
| If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6. |
2. | Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period.” |
| If Expenses Paid During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50. |
In this illustration, the estimated expenses paid this period are $64.50.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Funds
Information in the second line (Hypothetical) for each class in the table can help you compare ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with those of other mutual funds. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the actual expense ratio for each class and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
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Your Fund’s Expenses (continued)
Please note that expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing costs and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges. Therefore, the second line for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you compare total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if transaction costs were included, your total costs would have been higher. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.
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| | Beginning | | Ending | | Expenses Paid | | Expenses Paid |
| | Account Value | | Account Value | | During Period* | | During Period** |
Class A | | 1/1/10 | | 6/30/10 | | 1/1/10–6/30/10 | | 1/1/10–6/30/10 |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 942.20 | $ | 1.69 | $ | 5.25 |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.06 | $ | 1.76 | $ | 5.46 |
Class B | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 938.50 | $ | 5.29 | $ | 8.84 |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.34 | $ | 5.51 | $ | 9.20 |
Class C | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 937.80 | $ | 5.29 | $ | 8.84 |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.34 | $ | 5.51 | $ | 9.20 |
Class R | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 940.10 | $ | 2.89 | $ | 6.45 |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.82 | $ | 3.01 | $ | 6.71 |
Advisor Class | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 943.80 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 4.05 |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | | |
(5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.30 | $ | 0.50 | $ | 4.21 |
*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio excluding expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 0.35%; B: 1.10%; C: 1.10%; R: 0.60%; and Advisor: 0.10%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
**Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio including expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 1.09%; B: 1.84%; C: 1.84%; R: 1.34%; and Advisor: 0.84%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
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Financial Highlights
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Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class A | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.08 | | $ | 8.46 | | $ | 14.22 | | $ | 14.09 | | $ | 12.71 | | $ | 12.20 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)b,c | | (0.02 | ) | | 0.12 | | | 0.12 | | | 0.15 | | | 0.11 | | | 0.09 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.75 | ) | | 2.64 | | | (5.46 | ) | | 0.57 | | | 1.81 | | | 0.71 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.77 | ) | | 2.76 | | | (5.34 | ) | | 0.72 | | | 1.92 | | | 0.80 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
received from Underlying Funds | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.13 | ) | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.10 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | — | | | (0.29 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | (0.19 | ) |
Total distributions | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.59 | ) | | (0.54 | ) | | (0.29 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.29 | | $ | 11.08 | | $ | 8.46 | | $ | 14.22 | | $ | 14.09 | | $ | 12.71 | |
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Total returnf | | (6.95 | )% | | 32.74 | % | | (38.13 | )% | | 5.20 | % | | 15.25 | % | | 6.63 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.48 | % | | 0.51 | % | | 0.62 | % | | 0.64 | % | | 0.65 | % | | 0.66 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.39 | % | | 0.38 | % | | 0.48 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.58 | % |
Net investment income (loss)c | | (0.39 | )% | | 1.31 | % | | 1.01 | % | | 0.99 | % | | 0.82 | % | | 0.72 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 423,658 | | $ | 319,688 | | $ | 278,539 | | $ | 497,314 | | $ | 458,460 | | $ | 353,016 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 23.14 | % | | 2.01 | % | | 3.20 | % | | 1.72 | % | | 1.66 | % | | 2.49 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.80% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class B | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.04 | | $ | 8.44 | | $ | 14.12 | | $ | 13.99 | | $ | 12.62 | | $ | 12.12 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)b,c | | (0.06 | ) | | 0.05 | | | 0.03 | | | 0.05 | | | 0.01 | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.75 | ) | | 2.62 | | | (5.38 | ) | | 0.57 | | | 1.81 | | | 0.70 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.81 | ) | | 2.67 | | | (5.35 | ) | | 0.62 | | | 1.82 | | | 0.71 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
received from Underlying Funds | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.02 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | — | | | (0.29 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | (0.19 | ) |
Total distributions | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.33 | ) | | (0.49 | ) | | (0.45 | ) | | (0.21 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.21 | | $ | 11.04 | | $ | 8.44 | | $ | 14.12 | | $ | 13.99 | | $ | 12.62 | |
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Total returnf | | (7.34 | )% | | 31.73 | % | | (38.53 | )% | | 4.49 | % | | 14.55 | % | | 5.89 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.20 | % | | 1.23 | % | | 1.32 | % | | 1.31 | % | | 1.30 | % | | 1.31 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.11 | % | | 1.10 | % | | 1.18 | % | | 1.16 | % | | 1.15 | % | | 1.23 | % |
Net investment income (loss)c | | (1.11 | )% | | 0.59 | % | | 0.31 | % | | 0.32 | % | | 0.17 | % | | 0.07 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 32,275 | | $ | 39,093 | | $ | 35,616 | | $ | 72,530 | | $ | 76,408 | | $ | 71,496 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 23.14 | % | | 2.01 | % | | 3.20 | % | | 1.72 | % | | 1.66 | % | | 2.49 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.80% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class C | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.99 | | $ | 8.40 | | $ | 14.08 | | $ | 13.96 | | $ | 12.61 | | $ | 12.11 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)b,c | | (0.06 | ) | | 0.05 | | | 0.03 | | | 0.05 | | | 0.02 | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.74 | ) | | 2.61 | | | (5.37 | ) | | 0.57 | | | 1.79 | | | 0.71 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.80 | ) | | 2.66 | | | (5.34 | ) | | 0.62 | | | 1.81 | | | 0.72 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
received from Underlying Funds | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.03 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | — | | | (0.29 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | (0.19 | ) |
Total distributions | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.07 | ) | | (0.34 | ) | | (0.50 | ) | | (0.46 | ) | | (0.22 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.17 | | $ | 10.99 | | $ | 8.40 | | $ | 14.08 | | $ | 13.96 | | $ | 12.61 | |
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Total returnf | | (7.28 | )% | | 31.80 | % | | (38.58 | )% | | 4.50 | % | | 14.48 | % | | 6.02 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.20 | % | | 1.23 | % | | 1.31 | % | | 1.30 | % | | 1.29 | % | | 1.29 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.11 | % | | 1.10 | % | | 1.17 | % | | 1.16 | % | | 1.14 | % | | 1.21 | % |
Net investment income (loss)c | | (1.11 | )% | | 0.59 | % | | 0.32 | % | | 0.33 | % | | 0.18 | % | | 0.09 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 143,748 | | $ | 113,040 | | $ | 99,663 | | $ | 181,951 | | $ | 166,688 | | $ | 132,459 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 23.14 | % | | 2.01 | % | | 3.20 | % | | 1.72 | % | | 1.66 | % | | 2.49 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.80% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class R | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.08 | | $ | 8.46 | | $ | 14.20 | | $ | 14.07 | | $ | 12.69 | | $ | 12.18 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)b,c | | (0.03 | ) | | 0.11 | | | 0.08 | | | 0.12 | | | 0.09 | | | 0.05 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.76 | ) | | 2.63 | | | (5.43 | ) | | 0.57 | | | 1.81 | | | 0.73 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.79 | ) | | 2.74 | | | (5.35 | ) | | 0.69 | | | 1.90 | | | 0.78 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
received from Underlying Funds | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.08 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | — | | | (0.29 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | (0.19 | ) |
Total distributions | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.39 | ) | | (0.56 | ) | | (0.52 | ) | | (0.27 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.27 | | $ | 11.08 | | $ | 8.46 | | $ | 14.20 | | $ | 14.07 | | $ | 12.69 | |
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Total returnf | | (7.13 | )% | | 32.49 | % | | (38.28 | )% | | 5.02 | % | | 15.10 | % | | 6.43 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.70 | % | | 0.74 | % | | 0.82 | % | | 0.81 | % | | 0.80 | % | | 0.81 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.61 | % | | 0.61 | % | | 0.68 | % | | 0.66 | % | | 0.65 | % | | 0.73 | % |
Net investment income (loss)c | | (0.61 | )% | | 1.08 | % | | 0.81 | % | | 0.82 | % | | 0.67 | % | | 0.57 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 1,937 | | $ | 1,365 | | $ | 1,182 | | $ | 2,602 | | $ | 2,534 | | $ | 2,190 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 23.14 | % | | 2.01 | % | | 3.20 | % | | 1.72 | % | | 1.66 | % | | 2.49 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.80% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Advisor Class | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.09 | | $ | 8.47 | | $ | 14.25 | | $ | 14.12 | | $ | 12.73 | | $ | 12.21 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)b,c | | (0.01 | ) | | 0.15 | | | 0.15 | | | 0.19 | | | 0.15 | | | 0.13 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.75 | ) | | 2.64 | | | (5.47 | ) | | 0.58 | | | 1.83 | | | 0.72 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.76 | ) | | 2.79 | | | (5.32 | ) | | 0.77 | | | 1.98 | | | 0.85 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
received from Underlying Funds | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.22 | ) | | (0.21 | ) | | (0.14 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | — | | | (0.29 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | (0.19 | ) |
Total distributions | | (0.02 | ) | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.46 | ) | | (0.64 | ) | | (0.59 | ) | | (0.33 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.31 | | $ | 11.09 | | $ | 8.47 | | $ | 14.25 | | $ | 14.12 | | $ | 12.73 | |
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Total returnf | | (6.85 | )% | | 33.01 | % | | (37.92 | )% | | 5.53 | % | | 15.65 | % | | 6.93 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.20 | % | | 0.24 | % | | 0.32 | % | | 0.31 | % | | 0.30 | % | | 0.31 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.11 | % | | 0.11 | % | | 0.18 | % | | 0.16 | % | | 0.15 | % | | 0.23 | % |
Net investment income (loss)c | | (0.11 | )% | | 1.58 | % | | 1.31 | % | | 1.32 | % | | 1.17 | % | | 1.07 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 4,955 | | $ | 1,915 | | $ | 1,654 | | $ | 3,243 | | $ | 3,073 | | $ | 2,792 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 23.14 | % | | 2.01 | % | | 3.20 | % | | 1.72 | % | | 1.66 | % | | 2.49 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.80% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
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Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund | Shares | | Value | |
Investments in Underlying Fundsa | | | | |
Domestic Equity 75.2% | | | | |
bFranklin Flex Cap Growth Fund, Advisor Class | 3,912,092 | $ | 151,437,077 | |
Franklin Growth Fund, Advisor Class | 4,110,448 | | 151,839,957 | |
Mutual Shares Fund, Class Z | 8,325,787 | | 152,611,682 | |
| | | 455,888,716 | |
Foreign Equity 25.0% | | | | |
Templeton Growth Fund, Advisor Class | 10,277,635 | | 151,903,448 | |
Total Investments in Underlying Funds before Short Term Investments | | | | |
(Cost $679,637,279) 100.2% | | | 607,792,164 | |
Short Term Investments (Cost $488,014) 0.1% | | | | |
Money Market Funds 0.1% | | | | |
b,cInstitutional Fiduciary Trust Mo ney Market Portfolio, 0.00% | 488,014 | | 488,014 | |
Total Investments in Underlying Funds (Cost $680,125,293) 100.3% | | | 608,280,178 | |
Other Assets, less Liabilities (0.3)% | | | (1,708,510 | ) |
Net Assets 100.0% | | $ | 606,571,668 | |
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aSee Note 6 regarding investments in Underlying Funds. | | | | |
bNon-income producing. | | | | |
cThe rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end. | | | | |
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Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class A | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.82 | | $ | 7.83 | | $ | 13.50 | | $ | 13.98 | | $ | 12.50 | | $ | 12.28 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomeb,c | | 0.10 | | | 0.33 | | | 0.37 | | | 0.43 | | | 0.40 | | | 0.37 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(losses) | | (0.66 | ) | | 2.06 | | | (5.38 | ) | | —d | | | 1.99 | | | 0.40 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.56 | ) | | 2.39 | | | (5.01 | ) | | 0.43 | | | 2.39 | | | 0.77 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.40 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | (0.44 | ) | | (0.44 | ) | | (0.30 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | — | | | (0.28 | ) | | (0.47 | ) | | (0.47 | ) | | (0.25 | ) |
Total distributions | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.40 | ) | | (0.66 | ) | | (0.91 | ) | | (0.91 | ) | | (0.55 | ) |
Redemption feese | | — | | | — | | | —d | | | —d | | | —d | | | —d | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.10 | | $ | 9.82 | | $ | 7.83 | | $ | 13.50 | | $ | 13.98 | | $ | 12.50 | |
|
Total returnf | | (5.78 | )% | | 31.05 | % | | (37.66 | )% | | 3.12 | % | | 19.34 | % | | 6.31 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
by affiliatesh | | 0.43 | % | | 0.44 | % | | 0.54 | % | | 0.55 | % | | 0.57 | % | | 0.58 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
by affiliatesh | | 0.35 | % | | 0.37 | % | | 0.48 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.50 | % | | 0.54 | % |
Net investment incomec | | 2.11 | % | | 3.94 | % | | 3.27 | % | | 2.99 | % | | 3.00 | % | | 2.98 | % |
|
Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 4,548,808 | | $ | 5,333,275 | | $ | 5,015,566 | | $ | 10,161,473 | | $ | 7,288,143 | | $ | 4,051,695 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 1.23 | % | | 4.32 | % | | 4.16 | % | | 0.73 | % | | 0.96 | % | | 0.74 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. eEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.74% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class B | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.83 | | $ | 7.84 | | $ | 13.45 | | $ | 13.93 | | $ | 12.46 | | $ | 12.23 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomeb,c | | 0.07 | | | 0.27 | | | 0.28 | | | 0.35 | | | 0.28 | | | 0.26 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.67 | ) | | 2.05 | | | (5.32 | ) | | (0.02 | ) | | 2.00 | | | 0.43 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.60 | ) | | 2.32 | | | (5.04 | ) | | 0.33 | | | 2.28 | | | 0.69 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
received from Underlying Funds | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.33 | ) | | (0.29 | ) | | (0.34 | ) | | (0.34 | ) | | (0.21 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | — | | | (0.28 | ) | | (0.47 | ) | | (0.47 | ) | | (0.25 | ) |
Total distributions | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.33 | ) | | (0.57 | ) | | (0.81 | ) | | (0.81 | ) | | (0.46 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.11 | | $ | 9.83 | | $ | 7.84 | | $ | 13.45 | | $ | 13.93 | | $ | 12.46 | |
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Total returnf | | (6.15 | )% | | 30.09 | % | | (38.05 | )% | | 2.36 | % | | 18.53 | % | | 5.58 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.18 | % | | 1.18 | % | | 1.24 | % | | 1.22 | % | | 1.22 | % | | 1.23 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 1.10 | % | | 1.11 | % | | 1.18 | % | | 1.17 | % | | 1.15 | % | | 1.19 | % |
Net investment incomec | | 1.36 | % | | 3.20 | % | | 2.57 | % | | 2.32 | % | | 2.35 | % | | 2.33 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 293,480 | | $ | 356,094 | | $ | 344,396 | | $ | 722,716 | | $ | 766,452 | | $ | 688,590 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 1.23 | % | | 4.32 | % | | 4.16 | % | | 0.73 | % | | 0.96 | % | | 0.74 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.74% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class C | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.70 | | $ | 7.74 | | $ | 13.29 | | $ | 13.78 | | $ | 12.36 | | $ | 12.23 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomeb,c | | 0.07 | | | 0.27 | | | 0.28 | | | 0.29 | | | 0.31 | | | 0.29 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(losses) | | (0.67 | ) | | 2.02 | | | (5.26 | ) | | 0.05 | | | 1.95 | | | 0.39 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.60 | ) | | 2.29 | | | (4.98 | ) | | 0.34 | | | 2.26 | | | 0.68 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.33 | ) | | (0.29 | ) | | (0.36 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | (0.30 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | — | | | (0.28 | ) | | (0.47 | ) | | (0.47 | ) | | (0.25 | ) |
Total distributions | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.33 | ) | | (0.57 | ) | | (0.83 | ) | | (0.84 | ) | | (0.55 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 8.98 | | $ | 9.70 | | $ | 7.74 | | $ | 13.29 | | $ | 13.78 | | $ | 12.36 | |
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Total returnf | | (6.22 | )% | | 30.11 | % | | (38.04 | )% | | 2.47 | % | | 18.50 | % | | 5.63 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
by affiliatesh | | 1.18 | % | | 1.18 | % | | 1.21 | % | | 1.22 | % | | 1.22 | % | | 1.20 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
by affiliatesh | | 1.10 | % | | 1.11 | % | | 1.15 | % | | 1.17 | % | | 1.15 | % | | 1.16 | % |
Net investment incomec | | 1.36 | % | | 3.20 | % | | 2.60 | % | | 2.32 | % | | 2.35 | % | | 2.36 | % |
|
Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 2,182,121 | | $ | 2,573,664 | | $ | 2,491,516 | | $ | 5,295,157 | | $ | 3,692,307 | | $ | 2,075,041 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 1.23 | % | | 4.32 | % | | 4.16 | % | | 0.73 | % | | 0.96 | % | | 0.74 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.74% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class R | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.84 | | $ | 7.84 | | $ | 13.50 | | $ | 13.98 | | $ | 12.50 | | $ | 12.28 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomeb,c | | 0.09 | | | 0.31 | | | 0.35 | | | 0.42 | | | 0.37 | | | 0.33 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.68 | ) | | 2.07 | | | (5.38 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | 1.99 | | | 0.42 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.59 | ) | | 2.38 | | | (5.03 | ) | | 0.41 | | | 2.36 | | | 0.75 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
received from Underlying Funds | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | (0.35 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.41 | ) | | (0.28 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | — | | | (0.28 | ) | | (0.47 | ) | | (0.47 | ) | | (0.25 | ) |
Total distributions | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | (0.63 | ) | | (0.89 | ) | | (0.88 | ) | | (0.53 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.11 | | $ | 9.84 | | $ | 7.84 | | $ | 13.50 | | $ | 13.98 | | $ | 12.50 | |
|
Total returnf | | (5.99 | )% | | 30.83 | % | | (37.77 | )% | | 2.92 | % | | 19.15 | % | | 6.12 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.68 | % | | 0.68 | % | | 0.74 | % | | 0.72 | % | | 0.72 | % | | 0.73 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.60 | % | | 0.61 | % | | 0.68 | % | | 0.67 | % | | 0.65 | % | | 0.69 | % |
Net investment incomec | | 1.86 | % | | 3.70 | % | | 3.07 | % | | 2.82 | % | | 2.85 | % | | 2.83 | % |
|
Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 11,449 | | $ | 13,331 | | $ | 14,300 | | $ | 29,028 | | $ | 24,435 | | $ | 17,247 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 1.23 | % | | 4.32 | % | | 4.16 | % | | 0.73 | % | | 0.96 | % | | 0.74 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.74% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Advisor Class | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.87 | | $ | 7.87 | | $ | 13.58 | | $ | 14.05 | | $ | 12.55 | | $ | 12.32 | |
Income from investment operationsa: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomeb,c | | 0.11 | | | 0.39 | | | 0.47 | | | 0.48 | | | 0.47 | | | 0.39 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.66 | ) | | 2.03 | | | (5.49 | ) | | 0.01 | | | 1.98 | | | 0.42 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.55 | ) | | 2.42 | | | (5.02 | ) | | 0.49 | | | 2.45 | | | 0.81 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
received from Underlying Funds | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.41 | ) | | (0.49 | ) | | (0.48 | ) | | (0.33 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | — | | | (0.28 | ) | | (0.47 | ) | | (0.47 | ) | | (0.25 | ) |
Total distributions | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.69 | ) | | (0.96 | ) | | (0.95 | ) | | (0.58 | ) |
Redemption feesd | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.15 | | $ | 9.87 | | $ | 7.87 | | $ | 13.58 | | $ | 14.05 | | $ | 12.55 | |
|
Total returnf | | (5.62 | )% | | 31.35 | % | | (37.44 | )% | | 3.48 | % | | 19.73 | % | | 6.63 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsg | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.18 | % | | 0.18 | % | | 0.24 | % | | 0.22 | % | | 0.22 | % | | 0.23 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
affiliatesh | | 0.10 | % | | 0.11 | % | | 0.18 | % | | 0.17 | % | | 0.15 | % | | 0.19 | % |
Net investment incomec | | 2.36 | % | | 4.20 | % | | 3.57 | % | | 3.32 | % | | 3.35 | % | | 3.33 | % |
|
Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 60,692 | | $ | 63,994 | | $ | 35,445 | | $ | 46,866 | | $ | 25,124 | | $ | 12,535 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 1.23 | % | | 4.32 | % | | 4.16 | % | | 0.73 | % | | 0.96 | % | | 0.74 | % |
aThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. bBased on average daily shares outstanding. cRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of divi dends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. dEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fTotal return is not annualized for periods less than one year. gRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. hDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.74% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
| | | | |
Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund | Shares | | Value | |
Investments in Underlying Fundsa | | | | |
Domestic Equity 33.1% | | | | |
Mutual Shares Fund, Class Z | 128,122,549 | $ | 2,348,486,323 | |
Domestic Hybrid 34.1% | | | | |
Franklin Income Fund, Advisor Class | 1,221,451,021 | | 2,418,473,023 | |
Foreign Equity 32.8% | | | | |
Templeton Growth Fund, Advisor Class | 157,268,240 | | 2,324,424,581 | |
Total Investments in Underlying Funds before Short Term Investments | | | | |
(Cost $9,186,291,129) 100.0% | | | 7,091,383,927 | |
Short Term Investments (Cost $30,989,227) 0.4% | | | | |
Money Market Funds 0.4% | | | | |
b,cInstitutional Fiduciary Trust Mo ney Market Portfolio, 0.00% | 30,989,227 | | 30,989,227 | |
Total Investments in Underlying Funds (Cost $9,217,280,356) 100.4% | | | 7,122,373,154 | |
Other Assets, less Liabilities (0.4)% | | | (25,822,929 | ) |
Net Assets 100.0% | | $ | 7,096,550,225 | |
aSee Note 6 regarding investments in Underlying Funds.
bThe rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
cNon-income producing.
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Financial Statements
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
| | | | | | |
| | Franklin | | | Franklin | |
| | Templeton | | | Templeton | |
| | Corefolio | | | Founding Funds | |
| | Allocation Fund | | | Allocation Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | |
Investments in Underlying Funds: (Note 6) | | | | | | |
Cost | $ | 680,125,293 | | $ | 9,217,280,356 | |
Value | $ | 608,280,178 | | $ | 7,122,373,154 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | |
Capital shares sold | | 199,446 | | | 5,082,131 | |
Underlying Funds (Note 7) | | 88,535 | | | 881,544 | |
Other assets | | 1,171 | | | 13,911 | |
Total assets | | 608,569,330 | | | 7,128,350,740 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | | |
Capital shares redeemed | | 1,078,733 | | | 22,126,156 | |
Affiliates | | 605,761 | | | 7,019,199 | |
Unaffiliated transfer agent fees | | 206,584 | | | 1,902,462 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | 106,584 | | | 752,698 | |
Total liabilities | | 1,997,662 | | | 31,800,515 | |
Net assets, at value | $ | 606,571,668 | | $ | 7,096,550,225 | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | $ | 721,437,161 | | $ | 11,636,595,812 | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | (1,469,125 | ) | | — | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income | | — | | | (635,154 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (71,845,115 | ) | | (2,094,907,202 | ) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | | (41,551,253 | ) | | (2,444,503,231 | ) |
Net assets, at value | $ | 606,571,668 | | $ | 7,096,550,225 | |
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Financial Statements (continued)
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
| | | | | | |
| | | Franklin | | | Franklin |
| | | Templeton | | | Templeton |
| | | Corefolio | | | Founding Funds |
| | | Allocation Fund | | | Allocation Fund |
Class A: | | | | | | |
Net assets, at value | $ | | 423,657,821 | $ | | 4,548,808,061 |
Shares outstanding | | | 41,189,261 | | | 499,838,812 |
Net asset value per sharea | | $ | 10.29 | | $ | 9.10 |
Maximum offering price per share (net asset value per share ÷ 94.25%) | | $ | 10.92 | | $ | 9.66 |
Class B: | | | | | | |
Net assets, at value | $ | | 32,275,027 | $ | | 293,480,409 |
Shares outstanding | | | 3,161,679 | | | 32,210,588 |
Net asset value and maximum offering price per sharea | | $ | 10.21 | | $ | 9.11 |
Class C: | | | | | | |
Net assets, at value | $ | | 143,747,591 | $ | | 2,182,121,046 |
Shares outstanding | | | 14,137,767 | | | 242,924,980 |
Net asset value and maximum offering price per sharea | | $ | 10.17 | | $ | 8.98 |
Class R: | | | | | | |
Net assets, at value | $ | | 1,936,702 | $ | | 11,449,196 |
Shares outstanding | | | 188,531 | | | 1,256,202 |
Net asset value and maximum offering price per share | | $ | 10.27 | | $ | 9.11 |
Advisor Class: | | | | | | |
Net assets, at value | $ | | 4,954,527 | $ | | 60,691,513 |
Shares outstanding | | | 480,421 | | | 6,635,585 |
Net asset value and maximum offering price per share | | $ | 10.31 | | $ | 9.15 |
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aRedemption price is equal to net asset value less contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable. | | | | | | |
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Financial Statements (continued)
Statements of Operations
for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
| | | | | | |
| | Franklin | | | Franklin | |
Templeton | | Templeton | | | Templeton | |
| | Corefolio | | | Founding Funds | |
| | Allocation Fund | | | Allocation Fund | |
Investment income: | | | | | | |
Dividends from Underlying Funds (Note 6) | $ | — | | $ | 96,969,502 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | |
Administrative fees (Note 3a) | | 235,338 | | | 3,936,829 | |
Distribution fees: (Note 3b) | | | | | | |
Class A | | 444,888 | | | 6,339,546 | |
Class B | | 183,295 | | | 1,656,764 | |
Class C | | 566,112 | | | 12,175,062 | |
Class R | | 3,527 | | | 32,201 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3d) | | 544,334 | | | 6,628,390 | |
Reports to shareholders | | 38,173 | | | 550,883 | |
Registration and filing fees | | 40,182 | | | 109,994 | |
Professional fees | | 12,846 | | | 57,575 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | 3,484 | | | 62,097 | |
Other | | 39,087 | | | 103,287 | |
Expenses borne by Underlying Funds (Note 7) | | (435,962 | ) | | (4,211,503 | ) |
Total expenses | | 1,675,304 | | | 27,441,125 | |
Expenses waived/paid by affiliates (Note 3e) | | (207,324 | ) | | (3,283,304 | ) |
Net expenses | | 1,467,980 | | | 24,157,821 | |
Net investment income (loss) | | (1,467,980 | ) | | 72,811,681 | |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses): | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from sale of investments in Underlying Funds (Note 6) | | 680,150 | | | (239,896,221 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in Underlying Funds | | (42,237,061 | ) | | (281,857,930 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | (41,556,911 | ) | | (521,754,151 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ | (43,024,891 | ) | $ | (448,942,470 | ) |
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Financial Statements (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
|
| | Franklin Templeton | | | Franklin Templeton | |
| | Corefolio Allocation Fund | | | Founding Funds Allocation Fund | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | Six Months Ended | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | Year Ended | | | June 30, 2010 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (unaudited) | | | December 31, 2009 | | | (unaudited) | | December 31, 2009 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (1,467,980 | ) | | $ | 4,478,940 | | $ | 72,811,681 | | $ | 280,572,205 | |
Net realized gain (loss) from | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | 680,150 | | | | (29,576,059 | ) | | (239,896,221 | ) | | (1,108,190,299 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(depreciation) on investments in | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | (42,237,061 | ) | | | 141,486,761 | | | (281,857,930 | ) | | 2,849,422,623 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
resulting from operations | | (43,024,891 | ) | | | 116,389,642 | | | (448,942,470 | ) | | 2,021,804,529 | |
Distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | (600,355 | ) | | | (4,102,193 | ) | | (77,461,990 | ) | | (219,472,925 | ) |
Class B | | (68,628 | ) | | | (256,249 | ) | | (3,793,238 | ) | | (12,350,841 | ) |
Class C | | (214,279 | ) | | | (762,501 | ) | | (28,973,338 | ) | | (90,453,684 | ) |
Class R | | (2,677 | ) | | | (14,789 | ) | | (179,377 | ) | | (512,969 | ) |
Advisor Class | | (2,930 | ) | | | (28,946 | ) | | (1,110,381 | ) | | (2,151,422 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | (888,869 | ) | | | (5,164,678 | ) | | (111,518,324 | ) | | (324,941,841 | ) |
Capital share transactions: (Note 2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | 134,090,312 | | | | (33,456,082 | ) | | (425,661,842 | ) | | (772,871,396 | ) |
Class B | | (4,260,326 | ) | | | (5,968,895 | ) | | (39,578,723 | ) | | (61,904,166 | ) |
Class C | | 41,494,973 | | | | (13,057,633 | ) | | (218,694,635 | ) | | (438,591,157 | ) |
Class R | | 710,664 | | | | (142,150 | ) | | (994,977 | ) | | (3,667,697 | ) |
Advisor Class | | 3,349,317 | | | | (153,841 | ) | | 1,584,245 | | | 19,305,430 | |
Total capital share transactions | | 175,384,940 | | | | (52,778,601 | ) | | (683,345,932 | ) | | (1,257,728,986 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | 131,471,180 | | | | 58,446,363 | | | (1,243,806,726 | ) | | 439,133,702 | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 475,100,488 | | | | 416,654,125 | | | 8,340,356,951 | | | 7,901,223,249 | |
End of period | $ | 606,571,668 | | $ | 475,100,488 | | $ | 7,096,550,225 | | $ | 8,340,356,951 | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
included in net assets, end of period | $ | (1,469,125 | ) | | $ | 887,724 | | $ | — | | $ | 38,071,489 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
income included in net assets, end | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
of period | $ | — | | | $ | — | | $ | (635,154 | ) | $ | — | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Franklin Templeton Fund Allocator Series (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of nine separate funds, two of which are included in this report (Funds). The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. The Funds invest primarily in Franklin Templeton mutual funds (Underlying Funds). The Funds offer five classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, and Advisor Class. Each class of shares differs by its initial sales load, contingent deferred sales charges, distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.
The following summarizes the Funds’ significant accounting policies.
a. Financial Instrument Valuation
Net asset value per share is calculated as of the close of trading of the NYSE. Investments in the Underlying Funds are valued at their closing net asset value each trading day.
b. Income Taxes
It is each Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Funds file U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Funds have determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.
c. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and realized gain distributions by Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
1. | ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
c. | Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions (continued) |
Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.
The Funds indirectly bear their proportionate share of expenses from the Underlying Funds. Since the Underlying Funds have varied expense levels and the Funds may own different proportions of the Underlying Funds at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the Funds will vary.
Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.
d. Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
e. Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value).
Transactions in the Funds’ shares were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Franklin Templeton | | Franklin Templeton | |
| Corefolio | | Founding Funds | |
| Allocation Fund | | Allocation Fund | |
| Shares | | | | Amount | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Class A Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 1,587,732 | | | $ | 17,705,864 | | 19,993,329 | | $ | 197,717,481 | |
Shares issued on reorganization | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Note 8) | 13,651,547 | | | | 148,744,829 | | — | | | — | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 52,037 | | | | 575,524 | | 7,856,800 | | | 73,540,057 | |
Shares redeemed | (2,953,333 | ) | | | (32,935,905 | ) | (70,892,463 | ) | | (696,919,380 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 12,337,983 | | $ | 134,090,312 | | (43,042,334 | ) | $ | (425,661,842 | ) |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 3,236,280 | | | $ | 29,331,084 | | 47,169,528 | | $ | 393,990,378 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 373,671 | | | | 3,926,536 | | 23,246,159 | | | 207,459,244 | |
Shares redeemed | (7,671,732 | ) | | | (66,713,702 | ) | (168,105,842 | ) | | (1,374,321,018 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | (4,061,781 | ) | $ | (33,456,082 | ) | (97,690,155 | ) | $ | (772,871,396 | ) |
Class B Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 28,353 | | | $ | 318,389 | | 202,520 | | $ | 1,988,888 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 5,917 | | | | 64,969 | | 379,270 | | | 3,553,771 | |
Shares redeemed | (414,887 | ) | | | (4,643,684 | ) | (4,587,340 | ) | | (45,121,382 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | (380,617 | ) | | $ | (4,260,326 | ) | (4,005,550 | ) | $ | (39,578,723 | ) |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 64,424 | | | $ | 580,399 | | 467,376 | | $ | 3,922,754 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 24,486 | | | | 240,936 | | 1,293,652 | | | 11,520,679 | |
Shares redeemed | (768,474 | ) | | | (6,790,230 | ) | (9,477,912 | ) | | (77,347,599 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | (679,564 | ) | | $ | (5,968,895 | ) | (7,716,884 | ) | $ | (61,904,166 | ) |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | |
2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| Franklin Templeton | | Franklin Templeton | |
| Corefolio | | Founding Funds | |
| Allocation Fund | | Allocation Fund | |
| Shares | | | | Amount | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Class C Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 632,823 | | | $ | 7,058,328 | | 8,606,037 | | $ | 83,896,460 | |
Shares issued on reorganization | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Note 8) | 4,332,060 | | | | 46,661,752 | | — | | | — | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 18,479 | | | | 202,157 | | 2,775,595 | | | 25,645,873 | |
Shares redeemed | (1,129,822 | ) | | | (12,427,264 | ) | (33,861,780 | ) | | (328,236,968 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 3,853,540 | | | $ | 41,494,973 | | (22,480,148 | ) | $ | (218,694,635 | ) |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 1,160,988 | | | $ | 10,404,766 | | 20,266,052 | | $ | 167,747,133 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 72,406 | | | | 714,452 | | 9,122,355 | | | 80,143,253 | |
Shares redeemed | (2,807,242 | ) | | | (24,176,851 | ) | (86,074,684 | ) | | (686,481,543 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,573,848 | ) | $ | (13,057,633 | ) | (56,686,277 | ) | $ | (438,591,157 | ) |
Class R Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 21,500 | | | $ | 238,156 | | 110,724 | | $ | 1,088,315 | |
Shares issued on reorganization | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Note 8) | 63,977 | | | | 696,076 | | — | | | — | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 242 | | | | 2,677 | | 18,915 | | | 177,234 | |
Shares redeemed | (20,386 | ) | | | (226,245 | ) | (228,565 | ) | | (2,260,526 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 65,333 | | | $ | 710,664 | | (98,926 | ) | $ | (994,977 | ) |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 17,232 | | | $ | 165,388 | | 280,523 | | $ | 2,296,033 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 1,420 | | | | 14,789 | | 57,378 | | | 512,145 | |
Shares redeemed | (35,125 | ) | | | (322,327 | ) | (806,790 | ) | | (6,475,875 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | (16,473 | ) | | $ | (142,150 | ) | (468,889 | ) | $ | (3,667,697 | ) |
Advisor Class Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 29,580 | | | $ | 336,187 | | 1,470,956 | | $ | 14,647,660 | |
Shares issued on reorganization | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Note 8) | 344,981 | | | | 3,767,279 | | — | | | — | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 240 | | | | 2,657 | | 99,326 | | | 934,654 | |
Shares redeemed | (67,006 | ) | | | (756,806 | ) | (1,416,166 | ) | | (13,998,069 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 307,795 | | | $ | 3,349,317 | | 154,116 | | $ | 1,584,245 | |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 66,906 | | | $ | 617,402 | | 3,962,200 | | $ | 35,696,840 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 2,503 | | | | 26,558 | | 202,485 | | | 1,850,429 | |
Shares redeemed | (92,057 | ) | | | (797,801 | ) | (2,188,271 | ) | | (18,241,839 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | (22,648 | ) | | $ | (153,841 | ) | 1,976,414 | | $ | 19,305,430 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Funds are also officers and/or directors/trustees of certain of the Underlying Funds and of the following subsidiaries:
| |
Subsidiary Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services) Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors) Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services) a. Administrative Fees | Affiliation Administrative manager Principal underwriter Transfer agent |
The Funds pay an administrative fee to FT Services of 0.10% per year of the average daily net assets of each of the Funds for administrative services including monitoring and rebalancing the percentage of each Fund’s investment in the Underlying Funds.
b. Distribution Fees
The Funds’ Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for each share class, with the exception of Advisor Class shares, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Funds’ Class A reimbursement distribution plans, the Funds reimburse Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of each fund’s shares up to the maximum annual plan rate. Under the Class A reimbursement distribution plans, costs exceeding the maximum for the current plan year cannot be reimbursed in subsequent periods.
In addition, under the Funds’ Class B, C and R compensation distribution plans, the Funds pay Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of each fund’s shares up to the maximum annual plan rate for each class.
The maximum annual plan rates, based on the average daily net assets, for each class, are as follows:
| | |
Class A | 0.35 | % |
Class B | 1.00 | % |
Class C | 1.00 | % |
Class R | 0.50 | % |
The Board of Trustees has set the current rate at 0.30% per year for Class A shares for the Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund and at 0.25% per year for Class A shares for the Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund until further notice and approval by the Board.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
3. | TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued) |
c. | Sales Charges/Underwriting Agreements |
Distributors has advised the Funds of the following commission transactions related to the sales and redemptions of the Funds’ shares for the period:
| | | | |
| | Franklin Templeton | | Franklin Templeton |
| | Corefolio | | Founding Funds |
| | Allocation Fund | | Allocation Fund |
Sales charges retained net of commissions paid to unaffiliated | | | | |
broker/dealers | $ | 85,948 | $ | 942,863 |
Contingent deferred sales charges retained | $ | 22,672 | $ | 189,958 |
|
d. Transfer Agent Fees | | | | |
For the period ended June 30, 2010, the Funds paid transfer agent fees as noted in the Statements of Operations of which the following amounts were retained by Investor Services:
| | | | |
| | Franklin Templeton | | Franklin Templeton |
| | Corefolio | | Founding Funds |
| | Allocation Fund | | Allocation Fund |
Transfer agent fees | $ | 342,253 | $ | 3,635,104 |
|
e. Waiver and Expense Reimbursements | | | | |
FT Services has contractually agreed in advance to waive or limit its fees and to assume as its own expense certain expenses otherwise payable by the Funds so that the common expenses (i.e. a combination of administrative fees and other expenses, but excluding distribution fees, and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Funds do not exceed 0.10% (other than certain non-routine expenses or costs, including those relating to litigation, indemnification, reorganizations, and liquidations) until April 30, 2011.
4. INCOME TAXES
For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:
| | | | | |
| | Franklin Templeton | | | Franklin Templeton |
| | Corefolio | | | Founding Funds |
| | Allocation Fund | | | Allocation Fund |
Capital loss carryforwards expiring in: | | | | | |
2016 | $ | 8,718,091 | | $ | 666,677,037 |
2017 | | 37,627,279 | | | 1,134,008,344 |
| $ | 46,345,370 | a | $ | 1,800,685,381 |
aIncludes $10,567,318 as of December 31, 2009 from the reorganization with Franklin Templeton Perspectives Allocation Fund, which may be carried over to offset future capital gains, subject to certain limitations.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
4. INCOME TAXES (continued)
For tax purposes, realized capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. At December 31, 2009, the Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund and the Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund deferred realized capital losses of $1,770,583 and $60,995,265, respectively.
At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:
| | | | | | |
| | Franklin | | | Franklin | |
| | Templeton | | | Templeton | |
| | Corefolio | | | Founding Funds | |
| | Allocation Fund | | | Allocation Fund | |
Cost of investments | $ | 696,768,400 | | $ | 9,577,768,853 | |
|
Unrealized appreciation | $ | 16,676,713 | | $ | — | |
Unrealized depreciation | | (105,164,935 | ) | | (2,455,395,699 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $ | (88,488,222 | ) | $ | (2,455,395,699 | ) |
Net investment income (loss) differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatment of non-deductible expenses.
Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatment of wash sales.
5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of Underlying Funds (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, were as follows:
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| | Franklin Templeton | | Franklin Templeton |
| | Corefolio | | Founding Funds |
| | Allocation Fund | | Allocation Fund |
Purchases | $ | 112,929,000 | $ | 96,969,502 |
Sales | $ | 138,593,000 | $ | 817,000,000 |
6. INVESTMENTS IN UNDERLYING FUNDS
The Funds invest primarily in the Underlying Funds which are managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers), an affiliate of FT Services, or by an affiliate of Advisers. The Funds do not invest in the Underlying Funds for the purpose of exercising a controlling influence over the management or policies.
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6. INVESTMENTS IN UNDERLYING FUNDS (continued)
The Funds may invest in the Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Advisers. Pursuant to a SEC exemptive order specific to the Funds’ investment in the Sweep Money Fund, administrative fees are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management and administrative fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund.
Investments in Underlying Funds for the period ended June 30, 2010, were as follows:
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | % of | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Underlying | |
| Number of | | | | Number of | | | | | | | | Fund Shares | |
| Shares Held | | | | Shares | | Value at | | | | Realized | | Outstanding | |
| at Beginning | Gross | | Gross | Held at End | | End of | | Investment | | Capital | | Held at End | |
Underlying Funds | of Period | Additions | | Reductions | of Period | | Period | | Income | | Gain (Loss) | | of Period | |
Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Franklin Flex Cap Growth | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund, Advisor Class | — | 3,943,999 | a | 31,907 | 3,912,092 | $ | 151,437,077 | $ | — | $ | 48,098 | | 5.24 | % |
Franklin Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 6,121,055 | 1,270,613 | b | 3,281,220 | 4,110,448 | | 151,839,957 | | — | | 4,619,086 | | 4.69 | % |
Institutional Fiduciary Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Portfolio | 853,209 | 16,155,115 | | 16,520,310 | 488,014 | | 488,014 | | — | | — | | 0.01 | % |
Mutual Shares Fund, Class Z | 6,155,883 | 2,579,673 | c | 409,769 | 8,325,787 | | 152,611,682 | | — | | (2,036,652 | ) | 1.07 | % |
Templeton Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 7,037,625 | 3,465,896 | d | 225,886 | 10,277,635 | | 151,903,448 | | — | | (1,950,382 | ) | 0.96 | % |
Total | | | | | | $ | 608,280,178 | $ | — | $ | 680,150 | | | |
Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Franklin Income Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 1,353,227,646 | 47,310,262 | | 179,086,887 | 1,221,451,021 | $ | 2,418,473,023 | $ | 96,969,502 | $ | (80,611,421 | ) | 4.84 | % |
Institutional Fiduciary Trust | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Portfolio | 34,410,141 | 522,721,674 | | 526,142,588 | 30,989,227 | | 30,989,227 | | — | | — | | 0.46 | % |
Mutual Shares Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Z | 144,611,186 | — | | 16,488,637 | 128,122,549 | | 2,348,486,323 | | — | | (97,936,731 | ) | 16.54 | % |
Templeton Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 164,906,605 | — | | 7,638,365 | 157,268,240 | | 2,324,424,581 | | — | | (61,348,069 | ) | 14.65 | % |
Total | | | | | | $ | 7,122,373,154 | $ | 96,969,502 | $ | (239,896,221 | ) | | |
aReflects 1,213,389 shares received due to the reorganization with Franklin Templeton Perspectives Allocation Fund. See Note 8 regarding reorganization. bReflects 1,270,613 shares received due to the reorganization with Franklin Templeton Perspectives Allocation Fund. See Note 8 regarding reorganization. cReflects 2,579,673 shares received due to the reorganization with Franklin Templeton Perspectives Allocation Fund. See N ote 8 regarding reorganization. dReflects 3,221,320 shares received due to the reorganization with Franklin Templeton Perspectives Allocation Fund. See Note 8 regarding reorganization.
7. SPECIAL SERVICING AGREEMENT
The Funds participate in a Special Servicing Agreement (SSA) with the Underlying Funds and certain service providers of the Funds and of the Underlying Funds. Under the SSA, each Underlying Fund may pay a portion of the Funds’ expenses (other than any asset allocation, administrative,
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7. SPECIAL SERVICING AGREEMENT (continued)
and distribution fees) to the extent such payments are less than the amount of the benefits realized or expected to be realized by the Underlying Fund (e.g., due to reduced costs associated with servicing accounts) from the investment in the Underlying Fund by the Funds. The amount of expenses allocated during the period ended June 30, 2010 is noted in the Statements of Operations.
8. REORGANIZATION
On June 22, 2010, the Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund, pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved on February 23, 2010 by the Board of Trustees of the Franklin Templeton Perspectives Allocation Fund (Target), acquired 100% of the Target’s net assets, primarily made up of Underlying Funds, which included $(19,476,252) of unrealized appreciation (depreciation), through a tax-free exchange of 18,392,565 shares of the Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund (valued at $199,869,936). Immediately after the completion of the reorganization, the combined net assets of the Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund were $644,849,789.
The primary purpose for the reorganization was to combine the Target fund with a larger fund that has the same investment goal and substantially similar investment strategies and risks. The estimated cost of the reorganization was $127,920 of which the Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund and the Target each paid 25% and FT Services paid 50%. The allocated portion of the Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund’s reorganization expenses is included with other expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Assuming the reorganization had been completed on January 1, 2009, the Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund’s pro forma results of operations would have been as follows:
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| | | | | | | | Net Increase | |
| | | | | Net Realized | | | (Decrease) in | |
| | Net Investment | | | and Unrealized | | | Net Assets | |
Period | | Income (Loss) | | | Gain (Loss) | | | from Operations | |
For the period January 1, 2009 through | | | | | | | | | |
December 31, 2009 | $ | 6,323,338 | | $ | 162,766,957 | | $ | 169,090,295 | |
For the period January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010 | $ | (1,949,622 | ) | $ | (12,074,149 | ) | $ | (14,023,771 | ) |
Subsequent to the reorganization, the Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund has been managed as a single entity. Accordingly, it is impracticable to identify the amounts of investment income and net investment income attributable to the Target’s assets after the completion of the reorganization.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
9. CREDIT FACILITY
The Funds, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.
Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Funds shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Funds and other costs incurred by the Funds, pay their share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon their relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statements of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Funds did not use the Global Credit Facility.
10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Funds follow a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Fund’s own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:
- Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
- Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)
- Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Funds have adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.
At June 30, 2010, all of the Funds’ investments in Underlying Funds carried at fair value were in Level 1 inputs. For detailed Underlying Fund categories, see the accompanying Statements of Investments.
11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Funds have evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.
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Shareholder Information
Board Review of Investment Management Agreement
At a meeting held February 23, 2010, the Board of Trustees (Board), including a majority of non-interested or independent Trustees, approved renewal of the investment management agreement for each of the separate funds comprising Franklin Templeton Fund Allocator Series (Fund(s)). In reaching its decision to approve renewal of the investment management agreements, the Board took into account information furnished throughout the year at regular Board meetings, as well as information prepared specifically in connection with the annual renewal review process. Information furnished and discussed throughout the year included investment performance reports and related financial information for each Fund, as well as periodic reports on shareholder services, legal, compliance, pricing, brokerage commissions and execution and other services provided by the Investment Manager (Manager) and its affiliates. Information furnished specifically in connection with the renewal process included a report for each Fund prepared by Lipper, Inc. (Lipper), an independent organization, as well as additional material, including a Fund profitability analysis report prepared by management. The Lipper reports compared each Fund’s investment performance and expenses with those of other mutual funds deemed comparable to the Fund as selected by Lipper. The Fund profitability analysis report discussed the profitability to Franklin Templeton Investments from its overall U.S. fund operations, as well as on an individual fund-by-fund basis. Included with such profitability analysis report was information on a fund-by-fund basis listing portfolio managers and other accounts they manage, as well as information on management fees charged by the Manager and its affiliates to U.S. mutual funds and other accounts, including management’s explanation of differences where relevant and a three-year expense analysis with an explanation for any increase in expense ratios. Additional material accompanying such report was a memorandum prepared by management describing project initiatives and capital investments relating to the services provided to the Funds by the Franklin Templeton Investments organization, as well as a memorandum relating to economies of scale and a comparative analysis concerning transfer agent fees charged each Fund.
In considering such materials, the independent Trustees received assistance and advice from and met separately with independent counsel. While the investment management agreements for all Funds were considered at the same Board meeting, the Board dealt with each Fund separately. In approving continuance of the investment management agreement for each Fund, the Board, including a majority of independent Trustees, determined that the existing management fee structure was fair and reasonable and that continuance of the investment management agreement was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses some primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.
NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICE. The Board was satisfied with the nature and quality of the overall services provided by the Manager and its affiliates to the Funds and their shareholders. In addition to investment performance and expenses discussed later, the Board’s opinion was based, in part, upon periodic reports furnished it showing that the investment policies and restrictions for each Fund were consistently complied with as well as other reports periodically furnished the Board covering matters such as the compliance of portfolio managers and other management personnel with the code of ethics adopted throughout the Franklin Templeton fund
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Shareholder Information (continued)
Board Review of Investment Management Agreement (continued)
complex, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, and the accuracy of net asset value calculations. The Board also noted the extent of benefits provided Fund shareholders from being part of the Franklin Templeton family of funds, including the right to exchange investments between the same class of funds without a sales charge, the ability to reinvest Fund dividends into other funds and the right to combine holdings in other funds to obtain a reduced sales charge. Favorable consideration was given to management’s continuous efforts and expenditures in establishing back-up systems and recovery procedures to function in the event of a natural disaster, it being noted that such systems and procedures had functioned smoothly during the Florida hurricanes and blackouts experienced in recent years. Among other factors taken into account by the Board were the Manager’s best execution trading policie s, including a favorable report by an independent portfolio trading analytical firm. Consideration was also given to the experience of each Fund’s portfolio management team, the number of accounts managed and general method of compensation. In this latter respect, the Board noted that a primary factor in management’s determination of a portfolio manager’s bonus compensation was the relative investment performance of the funds he or she managed and that a portion of such bonus was required to be invested in a pre-designated list of funds within such person’s fund management area so as to be aligned with the interests of Fund shareholders. The Board also took into account the quality of transfer agent and shareholder services provided Fund shareholders by an affiliate of the Manager, noting continuing expenditures by management to increase and improve the scope of such services, periodic favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties, and the continuous enhancements to and hig h industry ranking given the Franklin Templeton website. Particular attention was given to management’s conservative approach and diligent risk management procedures, including continuous monitoring of counterparty credit risk and attention given to derivatives and other complex instruments. The Board also took into account, among other things, management’s efforts in establishing a global credit facility for the benefit of the Funds and other accounts managed by Franklin Templeton Investments to provide a source of cash for temporary and emergency purposes or to meet unusual redemption requests as well as the strong financial position of the Manager’s parent company and its commitment to the mutual fund business as evidenced by its subsidization of money market funds. The Board also noted management’s efforts to minimize any negative impact on the nature and quality of services provided the Funds arising from Franklin Templeton Investments’ implementation of a hiring freeze and empl oyee reductions in response to market conditions during the latter part of 2008 and early 2009.
INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE. The Board placed significant emphasis on the investment performance of each Fund in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions with portfolio managers at Board meetings throughout the year, particular attention in assessing performance was given to the Lipper reports furnished for the agreement renewals. The Lipper reports prepared for each individual Fund showed the investment performance of its Class A shares, in comparison to a performance universe selected by Lipper. Comparative performance for each Fund was shown for the one-year period ended December 31, 2009, and for additional periods ended that date depending on when a particular Fund commenced
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operations. The following summarizes the performance results for each of the Funds and the Board’s view of such performance.
Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional multi-cap core funds as selected by Lipper. The Fund has been in operation for less than 10 years and the Lipper report showed its income return for the one-year period as well as for each of the previous three- and five-year periods on an annualized basis to be in the highest or second-highest quintile of such universe. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total return for both the one-year period and the annualized three- and five-year periods to be in the upper half of its performance universe. The Board was satisfied with the Fund’s comparative performance as shown in the Lipper report.
Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional mixed-asset target allocation growth funds as selected by Lipper. This Fund has been in operation for less than 10 years and the Lipper report showed its income return for both the one-year period and each of the annualized three- and five-year periods to be in the highest quintile of such universe. The Lipper report showed the Fund’s total return for the one-year period to be in the highest quintile of its Lipper performance universe, and on an annualized basis for the previous three- and five-year periods to be in the lowest and second-lowest quintiles, respectively, of such universe. The Fund’s performance reflects that of the underlying funds in which it invests on a fixed percentage basis and the Board has discussed with management the reasons for the performance of such underlying funds and steps being taken to improve their performance. While intending to continuously monitor the Fund, based on such discussions, the Board did not believe that any change in portfolio management of such underlying funds was warranted.
COMPARATIVE EXPENSES. Consideration was given to the management fee and total expense ratios of each Fund compared with those of a group of retail front-end load fund of funds selected by Lipper as its appropriate Lipper expense group. Lipper expense data is based upon information taken from each fund’s most recent annual report, which reflects historical asset levels that may be quite different from those currently existing, particularly in a period of market volatility. While recognizing such inherent limitation and the fact that expense ratios generally increase as assets decline and decrease as assets grow, the Board believed the independent analysis conducted by Lipper to be an appropriate measure of comparative expenses. In reviewing comparative costs, Lipper provides information on each Fund’s contractual investment management fe e in comparison with the contractual investment management fee that would have been charged by other funds within its Lipper expense group assuming they were similar in size to the Fund, as well as the actual total expenses of the Fund including expenses of the underlying funds they invest in. The Board noted that for Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund and Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund there is no investment advisory agreement or investment advisory fee, but only an administration agreement with FT Services, LLC. The Lipper contractual investment management
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Board Review of Investment Management Agreement (continued)
fee analysis includes the advisory and administrative fees directly charged to each of the Funds as being part of the contractual investment management fee, with the investment management fees charged underlying funds being included within actual total expenses. Contractual investment management fees and total expenses for comparative consistency are shown by Lipper for Fund Class A shares. The Lipper expense reports noted in the case of each Fund that expenses had been subsidized by management fee waivers and reimbursements. In the case of Franklin Templeton Corefolio Allocation Fund and Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Allocation Fund, their Lipper reports showed in each case that their respective contractual management fee rates, their ratio of expenses charged directly to such Funds, and their actual total expense ratios (including expenses of their underlying funds) were in either the least expensive or second least expensive q uintile of their expense groups. The Board was satisfied with the comparative expenses of these Funds as shown in the Lipper reports.
MANAGEMENT PROFITABILITY. The Board also considered the level of profits realized by the Manager and its affiliates in connection with the operation of each Fund. In this respect, the Board reviewed the Fund profitability analysis that addresses the overall profitability of Franklin Templeton’s U.S. fund business, as well as its profits in providing management and other services to each of the individual funds during the 12-month period ended September 30, 2009, being the most recent fiscal year-end for Franklin Resources, Inc., the Manager’s parent. In reviewing the analysis, attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to each Fund, it being recognized that allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this res pect, the Board noted that, while being continuously refined and reflecting changes in the Manager’s own cost accounting, the allocation methodology was consistent with that followed in profitability report presentations for the Funds made in prior years and that the Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm had been engaged by the Manager to review the reasonableness of the allocation methodologies solely for use by the Funds’ Board in reference to the profitability analysis. In reviewing and discussing such analysis, management discussed with the Board its belief that costs incurred in establishing the infrastructure necessary for the type of mutual fund operations conducted by the Manager and its affiliates may not be fully reflected in the expenses allocated to each Fund in determining its profitability, as well as the fact that the level of profits, to a certain extent, reflected operational cost savings and efficiencies initiated by management. The Board also took into account management’s expenditures in improving shareholder services provided the Funds, as well as the need to meet additional regulatory and compliance requirements resulting from the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and recent SEC and other regulatory requirements. In addition, the Board considered a third-party study comparing the profitability of the Manager’s parent on an overall basis to other publicly held managers broken down to show profitability from management operations exclusive of distribution expenses, as well as profitability including distribution expenses. The Board also considered the extent to which the Manager and its affiliates might derive ancillary benefits from fund operations, including its interest in a joint venture entity that financed up-front commissions paid to
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Board Review of Investment Management Agreement (continued)
brokers/dealers who sold fund Class B shares prior to February 2005 when the offering of such shares was discontinued, as well as potential benefits resulting from allocation of fund brokerage and the use of commission dollars to pay for research. Based upon its consideration of all these factors, and taking into account the fact that Fund expenses were being subsidized through fee waivers, the Board determined that the level of profits realized by the Manager and its affiliates from providing services to each Fund was not excessive in view of the nature, quality and extent of services provided.
ECONOMIES OF SCALE. The Board also considered whether economies of scale are realized by the Managers as the Funds grow larger and the extent to which this is reflected in the level of management fees charged. While recognizing that any precise determination is inherently subjective, the Board noted that based upon the Fund profitability analysis, it appears that as some funds get larger, at some point economies of scale do result in the Managers realizing a larger profit margin on management services provided such a fund. The Board also noted that economies of scale are shared with a fund and its shareholders through management fee breakpoints so that as a fund grows in size, its effective management fee rate declines. The management fees charged all the underlying funds in which the Funds may invest provide for such management fee breakpoints. Consequently, to the extent economies of scale may be realized by the investment managers of these funds, the benefits are shared with each Fund and its shareholders through a reduction in actual total expense ratios.
Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
The Trust’s investment manager has established Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures (Policies) that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities. Shareholders may view the Trust’s complete Policies online at franklintempleton.com. Alternatively, shareholders may request copies of the Policies free of charge by calling the Proxy Group collect at (954) 527-7678 or by sending a written request to: Franklin Templeton Companies, LLC, 500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394, Attention: Proxy Group. Copies of the Trust’s proxy voting records are also made available online at franklintempleton.com and posted on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov and reflect the most recent 12-month period ended June 30.
Quarterly Statement of Investments
The Trust files a complete statement of investments with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters for each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Shareholders may view the filed Form N-Q by visiting the Commission’s website at sec.gov. The filed form may also be viewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operations of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
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Economic and Market Overview
During the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, the U.S. economy showed some positive signs as manufacturing and exports generally improved and consumer spending increased. In 2010’s first and second quarters, U.S. gross domestic product growth rose at annualized rates of 3.7% and an estimated 2.4%. Corporate profits largely surpassed consensus estimates during the period, and businesses began restocking inventories depleted during the recession. However, challenges remained as mixed economic data, elevated debt concerns surrounding the U.S. budget deficit and a lack of job prospects for the unemployed hindered the economy’s advance. During much of the period, home prices rose in most regions due to low interest rates, a first-time home-buyer tax credit program, and prices dipping to levels that lured buyers. Later in the period, home sales stalled as the homebuyer tax credit program ended, and the housing sector overall r emained weak as the pace of home sales and housing starts failed to gain traction.
As signs emerged of a demand-led recovery in the period’s first half, oil prices rose from $79 per barrel at the end of December 2009 to a period high of nearly $87 in early April. When mixed economic data began to indicate a slow recovery, oil prices drifted down as low as $66 in late May and ended the period at $76. The June 2010 inflation rate was an annualized 1.1%.1 Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, rose at a 0.9% annualized rate.1
Given few inflationary pressures and uncertainty surrounding the economic recovery, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it intended to hold the federal funds target rate in the 0% to 0.25% range “for an extended period” as it laid the groundwork for an eventual tightening of monetary policy. As some U.S. economic data improved in early 2010, the Federal Reserve Board began withdrawing some of the extraordinary support policies it had provided in response to the 2008 financial crisis.
The International Monetary Fund raised its global economic growth estimates and global manufacturing continued to expand for most of the period; however, economic indicators were mixed. Corporate fundamentals remained strong, and the majority of earnings announcements around the world beat expectations despite growing concerns about margin preservation and the sustainability of earnings momentum. In the spring of 2010, a debt crisis affecting several European countries had the potential to stifle the fragile recovery. As a
1. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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result of ongoing economic uncertainty, developed world policymakers maintained interest rates at very low levels. However, policymakers in a number of emerging markets began to incrementally withdraw stimulus measures by phasing out incentive programs and cautiously allowing interest rates and foreign exchange rates to rise.
As investor confidence rose amid encouraging economic data early in the period, global equity markets generally rallied, though the advance was uneven. However, as the period progressed, concerns about many European countries’ creditworthiness and lingering doubts about the U.S. and global economic recovery contributed to significant equity market volatility and, ultimately, falling equity prices as many investors sought the relative safety of U.S. Treasury securities. Virtually all equity sectors and regions ended the reporting period with losses, the euro fell to its lowest level since 2006, and a renewed flight to safety further compressed already meager U.S. Treasury yields.
The foregoing information reflects our analysis and opinions as of June 30, 2010. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable.
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2015 Retirement Target Fund
Your Fund’s Goal and Main Investments: Franklin Templeton 2015 Retirement Target Fund seeks the highest level of long-term total return, which consists of capital appreciation and income, consistent with the Fund’s asset allocation. The Fund allocates among the broad asset classes of equity, fixed income and short-term (money market) investments by investing in a distinctly weighted combination of Franklin Templeton mutual funds (underlying funds), with an increasing emphasis on income as the target date of 2015 approaches.
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Top 10 Fund Holdings | | |
Franklin Templeton | | |
2015 Retirement Target Fund | | |
6/30/10 | | |
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| % of Total | |
| Net Assets | |
Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 15.3 | % |
Mutual Shares Fund – Class Z | 12.7 | % |
Franklin U.S. Government Securities | | |
Fund – Advisor Class | 12.6 | % |
Templeton Global Bond Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 10.1 | % |
Franklin Total Return Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 7.2 | % |
Mutual European Fund – Class Z | 6.2 | % |
Templeton Foreign Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 4.3 | % |
Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 3.9 | % |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals | | |
Fund – Advisor Class | 3.2 | % |
Templeton China World Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 2.9 | % |
fixed income, and the Payden & Rygel (P&R) 90 Day U.S. T-Bill Index for short-term investments and other net assets, posted total returns of -6.65%, -12.93%, +5.33% and +0.05%, respectively, during the same time.1 You can find other performance data in the Performance Summary beginning on page 8.
Investment Strategy
When selecting equity funds, we consider the underlying funds’ foreign and domestic exposure, market capitalization ranges, and investment style (growth vs. value). When selecting fixed income funds, our primary focus is on maximizing income appropriate to the Fund’s risk profile. In evaluating the risk level of the underlying funds, we analyze such factors as: (a) relative and absolute performance, including correlations with other underlying funds as well as corresponding benchmarks, and (b) their volatility (the variability of returns from one period to the next). We attempt to invest the assets of each Target Fund in the same underlying funds and will vary the underlying funds’ allocation percentages based upon each Fund’s risk/return level. We change the Fund’s target asset allocation gradually over time, and it becomes increasingly conservative as the stated target date draws near.
Manager’s Discussion
The Fund’s performance can be attributed largely to its allocation among equities, fixed income securities, and short-term investments and other net assets, and to the actual performance of the selected underlying funds. This allocation shifts every year, in accordance with the retirement date associated with the portfolio.
1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. The S&P 500 is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure total U.S. equity market performance. STANDARD & POOR’S®, S&P® and S&P 500® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC. Standard & Poor’s does not sponsor, endorse, sell or promote any S&P index-based product. The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in global developed markets excluding the U.S. and Canada. The BC U.S. Aggregate Index is a market capitalization-weighted index representing the U.S. investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable bond market with index components for government and corporate, mortgage pass-through and asset-backed securities. All issues included are SEC registered, taxable, dollar denominated and nonconvertible, must have at least one year to final maturity and must be rated inv estment grade (Baa3/BBB-/BBB- or higher) by Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s or Fitch, respectively. The P&R 90 Day U.S. T-Bill Index is a total return index based on a constant maturity instrument. Payden & Rygel includes both accrued interest and change in market price in its monthly total return calculations. The value of Treasuries, if held to maturity, is fixed; principal is guaranteed and interest is fixed. The indexes are unmanaged and include reinvestment of any income or distributions. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio.
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At period-end, Franklin Templeton 2015 Retirement Target Fund allocated 61.3% of total net assets to equity and 31.0% to fixed income. Domestic equity exposure was 69.0% of the total equity weighting, and foreign equity made up the balance. The portfolio was diversified across capitalization sizes and investment styles, and on June 30, 2010, we held shares in large-, mid- and small-capitalization equity funds, representing both growth and value styles. Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund – Advisor Class, at 15.3% of the Fund’s total net assets, was our largest equity fund weighting at period-end. On the fixed income side, domestic exposure was 63.9% of the Fund’s total fixed income weighting, with the balance in foreign fixed income. Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund – Advisor Class was our largest fixed income fund weighting at 12.6% of total net assets.
Our largest domestic growth fund holding, Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund – Advisor Class, underperformed the S&P 500, but our largest domestic value fund holding, Mutual Shares Fund – Class Z, performed better than the S&P 500. Our largest foreign equity holding, Mutual European Fund – Class Z, performed better than the MSCI EAFE Index, while Templeton Foreign Fund – Advisor Class performed comparably. On the fixed income side, Templeton Global Bond Fund – Advisor Class and Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund – Advisor Class underperformed the BC U.S. Aggregate Index.
Thank you for your continued participation in Franklin Templeton 2015 Retirement Target Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.
T. Anthony Coffey, CFA Portfolio Manager
Franklin Templeton 2015 Retirement Target Fund
CFA® is a trademark owned by CFA Institute.
The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
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Performance Summary as of 6/30/10
Franklin Templeton 2015 Retirement Target Fund
Your dividend income will vary depending on dividends or interest paid by securities in the Fund’s portfolio, adjusted for operating expenses of each class. Capital gain distributions are net profits realized from the sale of portfolio securities. The performance table does not reflect any taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends, capital gain distributions, if any, or any realized gains on the sale of Fund shares. Total return reflects reinvestment of the Fund’s dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and any unrealized gains or losses.
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Price and Distribution Information | | | | | | |
Class A (Symbol: FTRAX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.27 | $ | 9.90 | $ | 10.17 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0401 | | | | | | |
Class C (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.27 | $ | 9.83 | $ | 10.10 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0069 | | | | | | |
Class R (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.27 | $ | 9.88 | $ | 10.15 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0291 | | | | | | |
Advisor Class (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.26 | $ | 9.93 | $ | 10.19 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0542 | | | | | | |
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Performance Summary (continued)
Performance1
Cumulative total return excludes sales charges. Average annual total return and value of $10,000 investment include maximum sales charges. Class A: 5.75% maximum initial sales charge; Class C: 1% contingent deferred sales charge in first year only; Class R/Advisor Class: no sales charges.
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Class A | | 6-Month | | | | | 1-Year | | | 3-Year | | | Inception (8/1/06) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -2.28 | % | | | + | 14.42 | % | | -4.63 | % | + | 11.50 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -7.89 | % | | | + | 7.80 | % | | -3.49 | % | + | 1.28 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,211 | | | | $ | 10,780 | | $ | 8,990 | | $ | 10,509 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | 1.84 | % | | | | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | 1.27 | % | | | | | | | | | |
Class C | | 6-Month | | | | | 1-Year | | | 3-Year | | | Inception (8/1/06) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -2.61 | % | | | + | 13.69 | % | | -6.51 | % | + | 8.57 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -3.58 | % | | | + | 12.69 | % | | -2.22 | % | + | 2.12 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,642 | | | | $ | 11,269 | | $ | 9,349 | | $ | 10,857 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | 2.54 | % | | | | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | 1.97 | % | | | | | | | | | |
Class R | | 6-Month | | | | | 1-Year | | | 3-Year | | | Inception (8/1/06) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -2.38 | % | | | + | 14.22 | % | | -5.26 | % | + | 10.64 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -2.38 | % | | | + | 14.22 | % | | -1.78 | % | + | 2.62 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,762 | | | | $ | 11,422 | | $ | 9,474 | | $ | 11,064 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | 2.04 | % | | | | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | 1.47 | % | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | | 6-Month | | | | | 1-Year | | | 3-Year | | | Inception (8/1/06) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -2.04 | % | | | + | 14.82 | % | | -3.71 | % | + | 12.96 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -2.04 | % | | | + | 14.82 | % | | -1.25 | % | + | 3.16 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,796 | | | | $ | 11,482 | | $ | 9,629 | | $ | 11,296 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | 1.54 | % | | | | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | 0.97 | % | | | | | | | | | |
Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ f rom figures shown. For most recent month-end performance, go to franklintempleton.com or call (800) 342-5236.
The investment manager and administrator have co ntractually agreed to waive or assume certain expenses so that common expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Fund do not exceed 0.15% (other than certain nonroutine expenses) until 4/30/11.
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Performance Summary (continued)
Endnotes
While an asset allocation plan can be a valuable tool to help reduce overall volatility, all investments involve some degree of risk. Generally, investors should be comfortable with fluctuation in the value of their investments, especially over the short term. Stocks have historically outperformed other asset classes over the long term, but they tend to fluctuate more dramatically over the shorter term. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as prices of bonds in the Fund adjust to a rise in interest rates, the Fund’s share price may decline. Because the Fund invests in underlying funds, which may engage in a variety of investment strategies involving certain risks, the Fund may be subject to those same risks. These risks are described in the Fund’s prospectus.
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Class C: Class R: | These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. |
Advisor Class: | Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. |
1. If the manager and administrator had not waived fees, the Fund’s total returns would have been lower. 2. Cumulative total return represents the change in value of an investment over the periods indicated.
3. Average annual total return represents the average annual change in value of an investment over the periods indicated. Six-month return has not been annualized.
4. These figures represent the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the periods indicated.
5. Figures are as stated in the Fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report and include the effect of acquired fund fees and expenses. In periods of market volatility, assets may decline significantly, causing total annual Fund operating expenses to become higher than the figures shown.
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Your Fund’s Expenses
Franklin Templeton 2015 Retirement Target Fund
As a Fund shareholder, you can incur two types of costs:
- Transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on Fund purchases; and
- Ongoing Fund costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. All mutual funds have ongoing costs, sometimes referred to as operating expenses.
The following table shows ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and can help you understand these costs and compare them with those of other mutual funds. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated.
Actual Fund Expenses
The first line (Actual) for each share class listed in the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of Fund expenses.
You can estimate the expenses you paid during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:
1. | Divide your account value by $1,000. |
| If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6. |
2. | Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period.” |
| If Expenses Paid During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50. |
In this illustration, the estimated expenses paid this period are $64.50.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Funds
Information in the second line (Hypothetical) for each class in the table can help you compare ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with those of other mutual funds. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the actual expense ratio for each class and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
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Your Fund’s Expenses (continued)
Please note that expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing costs and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges. Therefore, the second line for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you compare total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if transaction costs were included, your total costs would have been higher. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.
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| | Beginning | | Ending | | Expenses Paid | | Expenses Paid |
| | Account Value | | Account Value | | During Period* | | During Period** |
Class A | | 1/1/10 | | 6/30/10 | | 1/1/10–6/30/10 | | 1/1/10–6/30/10 |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 977.20 | $ | 2.21 | $ | 5.98 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,022.56 | $ | 2.26 | $ | 6.11 |
Class C | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 973.90 | $ | 5.63 | $ | 9.40 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.09 | $ | 5.76 | $ | 9.59 |
Class R | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 976.20 | $ | 3.18 | $ | 6.96 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.57 | $ | 3.26 | $ | 7.10 |
Advisor Class | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 979.60 | $ | 0.74 | $ | 4.52 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.05 | $ | 0.75 | $ | 4.61 |
*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio excluding expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 0.45%; C: 1.15%; R: 0.65%; and Advisor: 0.15%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
**Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio including expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 1.22%; C: 1.92%; R: 1.42%; and Advisor: 0.92%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
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Franklin Templeton
2025 Retirement Target Fund
Your Fund’s Goal and Main Investments: Franklin Templeton 2025 Retirement Target Fund seeks the highest level of long-term total return, which consists of capital appreciation and income, consistent with the Fund’s asset allocation. The Fund allocates among the broad asset classes of equity, fixed income and short-term (money market) investments by investing in a distinctly weighted combination of Franklin Templeton mutual funds (underlying funds), with an increasing emphasis on income as the target date of 2025 approaches.
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Top 10 Fund Holdings | | |
Franklin Templeton | | |
2025 Retirement Target Fund | | |
6/30/10 | | |
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| % of Total | |
| Net Assets | |
Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 18.3 | % |
Mutual Shares Fund – Class Z | 15.4 | % |
Franklin U.S. Government Securities | | |
Fund – Advisor Class | 9.1 | % |
Mutual European Fund – Class Z | 7.6 | % |
Templeton Global Bond Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 7.1 | % |
Franklin Total Return Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 5.0 | % |
Templeton Foreign Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 4.9 | % |
Franklin Growth Opportunities | | |
Fund – Advisor Class | 4.8 | % |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals | | |
Fund – Advisor Class | 4.6 | % |
Franklin Growth Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 3.5 | % |
fixed income, and the Payden & Rygel (P&R) 90 Day U.S. T-Bill Index for short-term investments and other net assets, posted total returns of -6.65%, -12.93%, +5.33% and +0.05%, respectively, during the same time.1 You can find other performance data in the Performance Summary beginning on page 16.
Investment Strategy
When selecting equity funds, we consider the underlying funds’ foreign and domestic exposure, market capitalization ranges, and investment style (growth vs. value). When selecting fixed income funds, our primary focus is on maximizing income appropriate to the Fund’s risk profile. In evaluating the risk level of the underlying funds, we analyze such factors as: (a) relative and absolute performance, including correlations with other underlying funds as well as corresponding benchmarks, and (b) their volatility (the variability of returns from one period to the next). We attempt to invest the assets of each Target Fund in the same underlying funds and will vary the underlying funds’ allocation percentages based upon each Fund’s risk/return level. We change the Fund’s target asset allocation gradually over time, and it becomes increasingly conservative as the stated target date draws near.
Manager’s Discussion
The Fund’s performance can be attributed largely to its allocation among equities, fixed income securities, and short-term investments and other net assets, and to the actual performance of the selected underlying funds. This allocation shifts every year, in accordance with the retirement date associated with the portfolio.
1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. The S&P 500 is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure total U.S. equity market performance. The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in global developed markets excluding the U.S. and Canada. The BC U.S. Aggregate Index is a market capitalization-weighted index representing the U.S. investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable bond market with index components for government and corporate, mortgage pass-through and asset-backed securities. All issues included are SEC registered, taxable, dollar denominated and nonconvertible, must have at least one year to final maturity and must be rated investment grade (Baa3/BBB-/BBB- or higher) by Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s or Fitch, respectively. The P&R 90 Day U.S. T-Bill Index is a total return index based on a constant maturity instrument. Payden & Rygel includes both accrued interest and change in market price in its monthly total return calculations. The value of Treasuries, if held to maturity, is fixed; principal is guaranteed and interest is fixed. The indexes are unmanaged and include reinvestment of any income or distributions. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio.
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At period-end, Franklin Templeton 2025 Retirement Target Fund allocated 74.1% of total net assets to equity and 21.9% to fixed income. Domestic equity exposure was 68.8% of the total equity weighting, and foreign equity made up the balance. The portfolio was diversified across capitalization sizes and investment styles, and on June 30, 2010, we held shares in large-, mid- and small-capitalization equity funds, representing both growth and value styles. Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund – Advisor Class, at 18.3% of the Fund’s total net assets, was our largest equity fund weighting at period-end. On the fixed income side, domestic exposure was 64.4% of the Fund’s total fixed income weighting, with the balance in foreign fixed income. Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund – Advisor Class was our largest fixed income fund weighting at 9.1% of total net assets.
Our largest domestic growth fund holding, Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund – Advisor Class, underperformed the S&P 500, but our largest domestic value fund holding, Mutual Shares Fund – Class Z, performed better than the S&P 500. Our largest foreign equity holding, Mutual European Fund – Class Z, performed better than the MSCI EAFE Index, while Templeton Foreign Fund – Advisor Class performed comparably. On the fixed income side, Templeton Global Bond Fund – Advisor Class and Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund – Advisor Class underperformed the BC U.S. Aggregate Index.
Thank you for your continued participation in Franklin Templeton 2025 Retirement Target Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.
T. Anthony Coffey, CFA Portfolio Manager
Franklin Templeton 2025 Retirement Target Fund
The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
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Performance Summary as of 6/30/10
Franklin Templeton 2025 Retirement Target Fund
Your dividend income will vary depending on dividends or interest paid by securities in the Fund’s portfolio, adjusted for operating expenses of each class. Capital gain distributions are net profits realized from the sale of portfolio securities. The performance table does not reflect any taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends, capital gain distributions, if any, or any realized gains on the sale of Fund shares. Total return reflects reinvestment of the Fund’s dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and any unrealized gains or losses.
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Price and Distribution Information | | | | | | |
Class A (Symbol: FTRTX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.31 | $ | 9.23 | $ | 9.54 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0031 | | | | | | |
Class C (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.34 | $ | 9.11 | $ | 9.45 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0031 | | | | | | |
Class R (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.32 | $ | 9.21 | $ | 9.53 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0031 | | | | | | |
Advisor Class (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.30 | $ | 9.25 | $ | 9.55 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0031 | | | | | | |
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Performance Summary (continued)
Performance1
Cumulative total return excludes sales charges. Average annual total return and value of $10,000 investment include maximum sales charges. Class A: 5.75% maximum initial sales charge; Class C: 1% contingent deferred sales charge in first year only; Class R/Advisor Class: no sales charges.
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Class A | | 6-Month | | | | | 1-Year | | | 3-Year | | | Inception (8/1/06) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -3.22 | % | | | + | 15.72 | % | | -11.74 | % | + | 4.60 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -8.77 | % | | | + | 9.11 | % | | -5.95 | % | | -0.36 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,123 | | | | $ | 10,911 | | $ | 8,319 | | $ | 9,859 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | 1.96 | % | | | | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | 1.31 | % | | | | | | | | | |
Class C | | 6-Month | | | | | 1-Year | | | 3-Year | | | Inception (8/1/06) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -3.57 | % | | | + | 14.80 | % | | -13.69 | % | + | 1.76 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -4.53 | % | | | + | 13.80 | % | | -4.79 | % | + | 0.45 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,547 | | | | $ | 11,380 | | $ | 8,631 | | $ | 10,176 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | 2.66 | % | | | | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | 2.01 | % | | | | | | | | | |
Class R | | 6-Month | | | | | 1-Year | | | 3-Year | | | Inception (8/1/06) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -3.33 | % | | | + | 15.46 | % | | -12.30 | % | + | 3.82 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -3.33 | % | | | + | 15.46 | % | | -4.28 | % | + | 0.96 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,667 | | | | $ | 11,546 | | $ | 8,770 | | $ | 10,382 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | 2.16 | % | | | | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | 1.51 | % | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | | 6-Month | | | | | 1-Year | | | 3-Year | | | Inception (8/1/06) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -3.11 | % | | | + | 16.10 | % | | -11.00 | % | + | 5.73 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -3.11 | % | | | + | 16.10 | % | | -3.81 | % | + | 1.43 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,689 | | | | $ | 11,610 | | $ | 8,900 | | $ | 10,573 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | 1.66 | % | | | | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | 1.01 | % | | | | | | | | | |
Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ f rom figures shown. For most recent month-end performance, go to franklintempleton.com or call (800) 342-5236.
The investment manager and administrator have co ntractually agreed to waive or assume certain expenses so that common expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Fund do not exceed 0.15% (other than certain nonroutine expenses) until 4/30/11.
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Performance Summary (continued)
Endnotes
While an asset allocation plan can be a valuable tool to help reduce overall volatility, all investments involve some degree of risk. Generally, investors should be comfortable with fluctuation in the value of their investments, especially over the short term. Stocks have historically outperformed other asset classes over the long term, but they tend to fluctuate more dramatically over the shorter term. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as prices of bonds in the Fund adjust to a rise in interest rates, the Fund’s share price may decline. Because the Fund invests in underlying funds, which may engage in a variety of investment strategies involving certain risks, the Fund may be subject to those same risks. These risks are described in the Fund’s prospectus.
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Class C: Class R: | These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. |
Advisor Class: | Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. |
1. If the manager and administrator had not waived fees, the Fund’s total returns would have been lower. 2. Cumulative total return represents the change in value of an investment over the periods indicated.
3. Average annual total return represents the average annual change in value of an investment over the periods indicated. Six-month return has not been annualized.
4. These figures represent the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the periods indicated.
5. Figures are as stated in the Fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report and include the effect of acquired fund fees and expenses. In periods of market volatility, assets may decline significantly, causing total annual Fund operating expenses to become higher than the figures shown.
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Your Fund’s Expenses
Franklin Templeton 2025 Retirement Target Fund
As a Fund shareholder, you can incur two types of costs:
- Transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on Fund purchases; and
- Ongoing Fund costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. All mutual funds have ongoing costs, sometimes referred to as operating expenses.
The following table shows ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and can help you understand these costs and compare them with those of other mutual funds. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated.
Actual Fund Expenses
The first line (Actual) for each share class listed in the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of Fund expenses.
You can estimate the expenses you paid during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:
1. | Divide your account value by $1,000. |
| If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6. |
2. | Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period.” |
| If Expenses Paid During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50. |
In this illustration, the estimated expenses paid this period are $64.50.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Funds
Information in the second line (Hypothetical) for each class in the table can help you compare ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with those of other mutual funds. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the actual expense ratio for each class and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
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Your Fund’s Expenses (continued)
Please note that expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing costs and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges. Therefore, the second line for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you compare total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if transaction costs were included, your total costs would have been higher. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.
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| | Beginning | | Ending | | Expenses Paid | | Expenses Paid |
| | Account Value | | Account Value | | During Period* | | During Period** |
Class A | | 1/1/10 | | 6/30/10 | | 1/1/10–6/30/10 | | 1/1/10–6/30/10 |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 967.80 | $ | 2.20 | $ | 6.15 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,022.56 | $ | 2.26 | $ | 6.31 |
Class C | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 964.30 | $ | 5.60 | $ | 9.55 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.09 | $ | 5.76 | $ | 9.79 |
Class R | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 966.70 | $ | 3.17 | $ | 7.12 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.57 | $ | 3.26 | $ | 7.30 |
Advisor Class | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 968.90 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 4.69 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.05 | $ | 0.75 | $ | 4.81 |
*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio excluding expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 0.45%; C: 1.15%; R: 0.65%; and Advisor: 0.15%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
**Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio including expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 1.26%; C: 1.96%; R: 1.46%; and Advisor: 0.96%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
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| Top 10 Fund Holdings Franklin Templeton 2035 Retirement Target Fund 6/30/10 % of Total Net Assets |
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Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 21.8 | % |
Mutual Shares Fund – Class Z | 20.0 | % |
Mutual European Fund – Class Z | 9.3 | % |
Templeton Foreign Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 6.1 | % |
Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 5.8 | % |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals | | |
Fund – Advisor Class | 5.1 | % |
Franklin Growth Fund – Advisor Class | 4.3 | % |
Franklin MicroCap Value Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 4.2 | % |
Templeton China World Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 4.2 | % |
Franklin Natural Resources Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 4.1 | % |
Investment Strategy
When selecting equity funds, we consider the underlying funds’ foreign and domestic exposure, market capitalization ranges, and investment style (growth vs. value). When selecting fixed income funds, our primary focus is on maximizing income appropriate to the Fund’s risk profile. In evaluating the risk level of the underlying funds, we analyze such factors as: (a) relative and absolute performance, including correlations with other underlying funds as well as corresponding benchmarks, and (b) their volatility (the variability of returns from one period to the next). We attempt to invest the assets of each Target Fund in the same underlying funds and will vary the underlying funds’ allocation percentages based upon each Fund’s risk/return level. We change the Fund’s target asset allocation gradually over time, and it becomes increasingly conservative as the stated target date draws near.
Manager’s Discussion
The Fund’s performance can be attributed largely to its allocation among equities, fixed income securities, and short-term investments and other net assets, and to the actual performance of the selected underlying funds. This allocation shifts every year, in accordance with the retirement date associated with the portfolio.
At period-end, Franklin Templeton 2035 Retirement Target Fund allocated 91.2% of total net assets to equity and 8.3% to fixed income. Domestic equity exposure was 69.2% of the total equity weighting, and foreign equity made up the balance. The portfolio was diversified across capitalization sizes and investment styles, and on June 30, 2010, we held shares in large-, mid- and small-capitalization equity funds, representing both growth and value styles. Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund – Advisor Class, at 21.8% of the Fund’s total net assets, was our largest equity fund weighting at period-end. On the fixed income side, domestic exposure was 63.9% of the Fund’s total fixed income weighting.
Our largest domestic growth fund holding, Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund – Advisor Class, underperformed the S&P 500, but our largest domestic value fund holding, Mutual Shares Fund – Class Z, performed better than the S&P 500. Our largest foreign equity holding, Mutual European Fund – Class Z, performed better than the MSCI EAFE Index, while Templeton Foreign Fund
- Advisor Class performed comparably.
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Thank you for your continued participation in Franklin Templeton 2035 Retirement Target Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.
T. Anthony Coffey, CFA Portfolio Manager
Franklin Templeton 2035 Retirement Target Fund
The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
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Performance Summary as of 6/30/10
Franklin Templeton 2035 Retirement Target Fund
Your dividend income will vary depending on dividends or interest paid by securities in the Fund’s portfolio, adjusted for operating expenses of each class. Capital gain distributions are net profits realized from the sale of portfolio securities. The performance table does not reflect any taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends, capital gain distributions, if any, or any realized gains on the sale of Fund shares. Total return reflects reinvestment of the Fund’s dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and any unrealized gains or losses.
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Price and Distribution Information | | | | | | |
Class A (Symbol: FRTAX) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.46 | $ | 8.90 | $ | 9.36 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0032 | | | | | | |
Class C (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.49 | $ | 8.76 | $ | 9.25 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0032 | | | | | | |
Class R (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.48 | $ | 8.89 | $ | 9.37 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0032 | | | | | | |
Advisor Class (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.45 | $ | 8.94 | $ | 9.39 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0032 | | | | | | |
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Performance Summary (continued)
Performance1
Cumulative total return excludes sales charges. Average annual total return and value of $10,000 investment include maximum sales charges. Class A: 5.75% maximum initial sales charge; Class C: 1% contingent deferred sales charge in first year only; Class R/Advisor Class: no sales charges.
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Class A | | 6-Month | | | | | 1-Year | | | 3-Year | | | Inception (8/1/06) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -4.88 | % | | | + | 15.98 | % | | -16.52 | % | + | 0.86 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -10.34 | % | | | + | 9.37 | % | | -7.68 | % | | -1.29 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 8,966 | | | | $ | 10,937 | | $ | 7,868 | | $ | 9,506 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | 2.43 | % | | | | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | 1.37 | % | | | | | | | | | |
Class C | | 6-Month | | | | | 1-Year | | | 3-Year | | | Inception (8/1/06) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -5.27 | % | | | + | 15.11 | % | | -18.33 | % | | -1.99 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -6.21 | % | | | + | 14.11 | % | | -6.53 | % | | -0.51 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,379 | | | | $ | 11,411 | | $ | 8,167 | | $ | 9,801 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | 3.13 | % | | | | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | 2.07 | % | | | | | | | | | |
Class R | | 6-Month | | | | | 1-Year | | | 3-Year | | | Inception (8/1/06) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -5.09 | % | | | + | 15.67 | % | | -17.03 | % | + | 0.03 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -5.09 | % | | | + | 15.67 | % | | -6.04 | % | + | 0.01 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,491 | | | | $ | 11,567 | | $ | 8,297 | | $ | 10,003 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | 2.63 | % | | | | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | 1.57 | % | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | | 6-Month | | | | | 1-Year | | | 3-Year | | | Inception (8/1/06) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -4.76 | % | | | + | 16.34 | % | | -15.76 | % | + | 2.09 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -4.76 | % | | | + | 16.34 | % | | -5.56 | % | + | 0.53 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,524 | | | | $ | 11,634 | | $ | 8,424 | | $ | 10,209 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | 2.13 | % | | | | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | 1.07 | % | | | | | | | | | |
Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ f rom figures shown. For most recent month-end performance, go to franklintempleton.com or call (800) 342-5236.
The investment manager and administrator have co ntractually agreed to waive or assume certain expenses so that common expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Fund do not exceed 0.15% (other than certain nonroutine expenses) until 4/30/11.
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Performance Summary (continued)
Endnotes
While an asset allocation plan can be a valuable tool to help reduce overall volatility, all investments involve some degree of risk. Generally, investors should be comfortable with fluctuation in the value of their investments, especially over the short term. Stocks have historically outperformed other asset classes over the long term, but they tend to fluctuate more dramatically over the shorter term. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as prices of bonds in the Fund adjust to a rise in interest rates, the Fund’s share price may decline. Because the Fund invests in underlying funds, which may engage in a variety of investment strategies involving certain risks, the Fund may be subject to those same risks. These risks are described in the Fund’s prospectus.
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Class C: Class R: | These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. |
Advisor Class: | Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. |
1. If the manager and administrator had not waived fees, the Fund’s total returns would have been lower. 2. Cumulative total return represents the change in value of an investment over the periods indicated.
3. Average annual total return represents the average annual change in value of an investment over the periods indicated. Six-month return has not been annualized.
4. These figures represent the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the periods indicated.
5. Figures are as stated in the Fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report and include the effect of acquired fund fees and expenses. In periods of market volatility, assets may decline significantly, causing total annual Fund operating expenses to become higher than the figures shown.
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Your Fund’s Expenses
Franklin Templeton 2035 Retirement Target Fund
As a Fund shareholder, you can incur two types of costs:
- Transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on Fund purchases; and
- Ongoing Fund costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. All mutual funds have ongoing costs, sometimes referred to as operating expenses.
The following table shows ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and can help you understand these costs and compare them with those of other mutual funds. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated.
Actual Fund Expenses
The first line (Actual) for each share class listed in the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of Fund expenses.
You can estimate the expenses you paid during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:
1. | Divide your account value by $1,000. |
| If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6. |
2. | Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period.” |
| If Expenses Paid During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50. |
In this illustration, the estimated expenses paid this period are $64.50.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Funds
Information in the second line (Hypothetical) for each class in the table can help you compare ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with those of other mutual funds. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the actual expense ratio for each class and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
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Your Fund’s Expenses (continued)
Please note that expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing costs and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges. Therefore, the second line for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you compare total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if transaction costs were included, your total costs would have been higher. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.
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| | Beginning | | Ending | | Expenses Paid | | Expenses Paid |
| | Account Value | | Account Value | | During Period* | | During Period** |
Class A | | 1/1/10 | | 6/30/10 | | 1/1/10–6/30/10 | | 1/1/10–6/30/10 |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 951.20 | $ | 2.18 | $ | 6.43 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,022.56 | $ | 2.26 | $ | 6.66 |
Class C | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 947.30 | $ | 5.55 | $ | 9.80 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.09 | $ | 5.76 | $ | 10.14 |
Class R | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 949.10 | $ | 3.14 | $ | 7.39 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.57 | $ | 3.26 | $ | 7.65 |
Advisor Class | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 952.40 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 4.99 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.05 | $ | 0.75 | $ | 5.16 |
*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio excluding expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 0.45%; C: 1.15%; R: 0.65%; and Advisor: 0.15%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
**Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio including expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 1.33%; C: 2.03%; R: 1.53%; and Advisor: 1.03%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
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Franklin Templeton
2045 Retirement Target Fund
Your Fund’s Goal and Main Investments: Franklin Templeton 2045 Retirement Target Fund seeks the highest level of long-term total return, which consists of capital appreciation and income, consistent with the Fund’s asset allocation. The Fund allocates among the broad asset classes of equity, fixed income and short-term (money market) investments by investing in a distinctly weighted combination of Franklin Templeton mutual funds (underlying funds), with an increasing emphasis on income as the target date of 2045 approaches.
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| Top 10 Fund Holdings Franklin Templeton 2045 Retirement Target Fund 6/30/10 % of Total Net Assets |
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Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 24.1 | % |
Mutual Shares Fund – Class Z | 20.9 | % |
Mutual European Fund – Class Z | 10.2 | % |
Templeton Foreign Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 6.5 | % |
Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 6.3 | % |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals | | |
Fund – Advisor Class | 5.5 | % |
Franklin Growth Fund – Advisor Class | 4.8 | % |
Templeton China World Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 4.7 | % |
Franklin Natural Resources Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 4.6 | % |
Franklin MicroCap Value Fund | | |
– Advisor Class | 4.5 | % |
fixed income, and the Payden & Rygel (P&R) 90 Day U.S. T-Bill Index for short-term investments and other net assets, posted total returns of -6.65%, -12.93%, +5.33% and +0.05%, respectively, during the same time.1 You can find other performance data in the Performance Summary beginning on page 32.
Investment Strategy
When selecting equity funds, we consider the underlying funds’ foreign and domestic exposure, market capitalization ranges, and investment style (growth vs. value). When selecting fixed income funds, our primary focus is on maximizing income appropriate to the Fund’s risk profile. In evaluating the risk level of the underlying funds, we analyze such factors as: (a) relative and absolute performance, including correlations with other underlying funds as well as corresponding benchmarks, and (b) their volatility (the variability of returns from one period to the next). We attempt to invest the assets of each Target Fund in the same underlying funds and will vary the underlying funds’ allocation percentages based upon each Fund’s risk/return level. We change the Fund’s target asset allocation gradually over time, and it becomes increasingly conservative as the stated target date draws near.
Manager’s Discussion
The Fund’s performance can be attributed largely to its allocation among equities, and short-term investments and other net assets, and to the actual performance of the selected underlying funds. This allocation shifts every year, in accordance with the retirement date associated with the portfolio.
1. Source: © 2010 Morningstar. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. The S&P 500 is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure total U.S. equity market performance. The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance in global developed markets excluding the U.S. and Canada. The BC U.S. Aggregate Index is a market capitalization-weighted index representing the U.S. investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable bond market with index components for government and corporate, mortgage pass-through and asset-backed securities. All issues included are SEC registered, taxable, dollar denominated and nonconvertible, must have at least one year to final maturity and must be rated investment grade (Baa3/BBB-/BBB- or higher) by Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s or Fitch, respectively. The P&R 90 Day U.S. T-Bill Index is a total return index based on a constant maturity instrument. Payden & Rygel includes both accrued interest and change in market price in its monthly total return calculations. The value of Treasuries, if held to maturity, is fixed; principal is guaranteed and interest is fixed. The indexes are unmanaged and include reinvestment of any income or distributions. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the Fund’s portfolio.
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At period-end, Franklin Templeton 2045 Retirement Target Fund allocated 98.8% of total net assets to equity. Domestic equity exposure was 69.0% of the total equity weighting, and foreign equity made up the balance. The portfolio was diversified across capitalization sizes and investment styles, and on June 30, 2010, we held shares in large-, mid- and small-capitalization equity funds, representing both growth and value styles. Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund – Advisor Class, at 24.1% of the Fund’s total net assets, was our largest equity fund weighting at period-end.
Our largest domestic growth fund holding, Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund – Advisor Class, underperformed the S&P 500, but our largest domestic value fund holding, Mutual Shares Fund – Class Z, performed better than the S&P 500. Our largest foreign equity holding, Mutual European Fund – Class Z, performed better than the MSCI EAFE Index, while Templeton Foreign Fund – Advisor Class performed comparably.
Thank you for your continued participation in Franklin Templeton 2045 Retirement Target Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.
T. Anthony Coffey, CFA Portfolio Manager
Franklin Templeton 2045 Retirement Target Fund
The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2010, the end of the reporting period. The way we implement our main investment strategies and the resulting portfolio holdings may change depending on factors such as market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the investment manager makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
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Performance Summary as of 6/30/10
Franklin Templeton 2045 Retirement Target Fund
Your dividend income will vary depending on dividends or interest paid by securities in the Fund’s portfolio, adjusted for operating expenses of each class. Capital gain distributions are net profits realized from the sale of portfolio securities. The performance table does not reflect any taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends, capital gain distributions, if any, or any realized gains on the sale of Fund shares. Total return reflects reinvestment of the Fund’s dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and any unrealized gains or losses.
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Price and Distribution Information | | | | | | |
Class A (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.52 | $ | 8.61 | $ | 9.13 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0042 | | | | | | |
Class C (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.55 | $ | 8.46 | $ | 9.01 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0042 | | | | | | |
Class R (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.53 | $ | 8.59 | $ | 9.12 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0042 | | | | | | |
Advisor Class (Symbol: n/a) | | | | Change | | 6/30/10 | | 12/31/09 |
Net Asset Value (NAV) | | | -$ | 0.51 | $ | 8.65 | $ | 9.16 |
Distributions (1/1/10–6/30/10) | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | $ | 0.0042 | | | | | | |
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Performance Summary (continued)
Performance1
Cumulative total return excludes sales charges. Average annual total return and value of $10,000 investment include maximum sales charges. Class A: 5.75% maximum initial sales charge; Class C: 1% contingent deferred sales charge in first year only; Class R/Advisor Class: no sales charges.
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Class A | | 6-Month | | | | | 1-Year | | | 3-Year | | | Inception (8/1/06) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -5.65 | % | | | + | 16.05 | % | | -18.26 | % | | -0.85 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -11.11 | % | | | + | 9.34 | % | | -8.33 | % | | -1.72 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 8,889 | | | | $ | 10,934 | | $ | 7,703 | | $ | 9,345 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | 2.97 | % | | | | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | 1.39 | % | | | | | | | | | |
Class C | | 6-Month | | | | | 1-Year | | | 3-Year | | | Inception (8/1/06) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -6.06 | % | | | + | 15.23 | % | | -20.04 | % | | -3.55 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -7.00 | % | | | + | 14.23 | % | | -7.18 | % | | -0.92 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,300 | | | | $ | 11,423 | | $ | 7,996 | | $ | 9,645 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | 3.67 | % | | | | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | 2.09 | % | | | | | | | | | |
Class R | | 6-Month | | | | | 1-Year | | | 3-Year | | | Inception (8/1/06) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -5.77 | % | | | + | 15.82 | % | | -18.72 | % | | -1.59 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -5.77 | % | | | + | 15.82 | % | | -6.68 | % | | -0.41 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,423 | | | | $ | 11,582 | | $ | 8,128 | | $ | 9,841 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | 3.17 | % | | | | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | 1.59 | % | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | | 6-Month | | | | | 1-Year | | | 3-Year | | | Inception (8/1/06) | |
Cumulative Total Return2 | | -5.53 | % | | | + | 16.37 | % | | -17.50 | % | + | 0.37 | % |
Average Annual Total Return3 | | -5.53 | % | | | + | 16.37 | % | | -6.21 | % | + | 0.09 | % |
Value of $10,000 Investment4 | $ | 9,447 | | | | $ | 11,637 | | $ | 8,250 | | $ | 10,037 | |
Total Annual Operating Expenses5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Without Waiver | | | | 2.67 | % | | | | | | | | | |
With Waiver | | | | 1.09 | % | | | | | | | | | |
Performance data represent past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may differ f rom figures shown. For most recent month-end performance, go to franklintempleton.com or call (800) 342-5236.
The investment manager and administrator have co ntractually agreed to waive or assume certain expenses so that common expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Fund do not exceed 0.15% (other than certain nonroutine expenses) until 4/30/11.
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Performance Summary (continued)
Endnotes
While an asset allocation plan can be a valuable tool to help reduce overall volatility, all investments involve some degree of risk. Generally, investors should be comfortable with fluctuation in the value of their investments, especially over the short term. Stocks have historically outperformed other asset classes over the long term, but they tend to fluctuate more dramatically over the shorter term. Bond prices generally move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Thus, as prices of bonds in the Fund adjust to a rise in interest rates, the Fund’s share price may decline. Because the Fund invests in underlying funds, which may engage in a variety of investment strategies involving certain risks, the Fund may be subject to those same risks. These risks are described in the Fund’s prospectus.
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Class C: Class R: | These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. These shares have higher annual fees and expenses than Class A shares. |
Advisor Class: | Shares are available to certain eligible investors as described in the prospectus. |
1. If the manager and administrator had not waived fees, the Fund’s total returns would have been lower. 2. Cumulative total return represents the change in value of an investment over the periods indicated.
3. Average annual total return represents the average annual change in value of an investment over the periods indicated. Six-month return has not been annualized.
4. These figures represent the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the periods indicated.
5. Figures are as stated in the Fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report and include the effect of acquired fund fees and expenses. In periods of market volatility, assets may decline significantly, causing total annual Fund operating expenses to become higher than the figures shown.
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Your Fund’s Expenses
Franklin Templeton 2045 Retirement Target Fund
As a Fund shareholder, you can incur two types of costs:
- Transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on Fund purchases; and
- Ongoing Fund costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. All mutual funds have ongoing costs, sometimes referred to as operating expenses.
The following table shows ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and can help you understand these costs and compare them with those of other mutual funds. The table assumes a $1,000 investment held for the six months indicated.
Actual Fund Expenses
The first line (Actual) for each share class listed in the table provides actual account values and expenses. The “Ending Account Value” is derived from the Fund’s actual return, which includes the effect of Fund expenses.
You can estimate the expenses you paid during the period by following these steps. Of course, your account value and expenses will differ from those in this illustration:
1. | Divide your account value by $1,000. |
| If an account had an $8,600 value, then $8,600 ÷ $1,000 = 8.6. |
2. | Multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period.” |
| If Expenses Paid During Period were $7.50, then 8.6 x $7.50 = $64.50. |
In this illustration, the estimated expenses paid this period are $64.50.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison with Other Funds
Information in the second line (Hypothetical) for each class in the table can help you compare ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with those of other mutual funds. This information may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid during the period. The hypothetical “Ending Account Value” is based on the actual expense ratio for each class and an assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which does not represent the Fund’s actual return. The figure under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” shows the hypothetical expenses your account would have incurred under this scenario. You can compare this figure with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
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Your Fund’s Expenses (continued)
Please note that expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing costs and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges. Therefore, the second line for each class is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you compare total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if transaction costs were included, your total costs would have been higher. Please refer to the Fund prospectus for additional information on operating expenses.
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| | Beginning | | Ending | | Expenses Paid | | Expenses Paid |
| | Account Value | | Account Value | | During Period* | | During Period** |
Class A | | 1/1/10 | | 6/30/10 | | 1/1/10–6/30/10 | | 1/1/10–6/30/10 |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 943.50 | $ | 2.17 | $ | 6.51 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,022.56 | $ | 2.26 | $ | 6.76 |
Class C | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 939.40 | $ | 5.53 | $ | 9.86 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.09 | $ | 5.76 | $ | 10.24 |
Class R | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 942.30 | $ | 3.13 | $ | 7.46 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.57 | $ | 3.26 | $ | 7.75 |
Advisor Class | | | | | | | | |
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 944.70 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 5.06 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.05 | $ | 0.75 | $ | 5.26 |
*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio excluding expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 0.45%; C: 1.15%; R: 0.65%; and Advisor: 0.15%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
**Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio including expenses of the underlying funds, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 1.35%; C: 2.05%; R: 1.55%; and Advisor: 1.05%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. A portion of the Fund’s expenses have been paid by the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.
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Financial Highlights
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Franklin Templeton 2015 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class A | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.17 | | $ | 8.14 | | $ | 11.35 | | $ | 10.69 | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomec,d | | 0.04 | | | 0.19 | | | 0.23 | | | 0.33 | | | 0.13 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.27 | ) | | 2.09 | | | (3.08 | ) | | 0.72 | | | 0.73 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.23 | ) | | 2.28 | | | (2.85 | ) | | 1.05 | | | 0.86 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.20 | ) | | (0.19 | ) | | (0.23 | ) | | (0.15 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.02 | ) |
Total distributions | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.25 | ) | | (0.36 | ) | | (0.39 | ) | | (0.17 | ) |
Redemption feese | | — | | | — | | | —f | | | —f | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.90 | | $ | 10.17 | | $ | 8.14 | | $ | 11.35 | | $ | 10.69 | |
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Total returng | | (2.28 | )% | | 28.50 | % | | (25.55 | )% | | 9.84 | % | | 8.59 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.84 | % | | 1.00 | % | | 1.36 | % | | 3.60 | % | | 12.13 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.45 | % | | 0.46 | % | | 0.51 | % | | 0.48 | % | | 0.50 | % |
Net investment incomed | | 0.75 | % | | 2.11 | % | | 2.25 | % | | 3.11 | % | | 2.92 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 20,226 | | $ | 17,108 | | $ | 9,407 | | $ | 5,269 | | $ | 1,364 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 10.33 | % | | 12.19 | % | | 8.69 | % | | 8.19 | % | | 2.42 | % |
aFor the period August 1, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. fAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. gTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.77% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton 2015 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class C | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.10 | | $ | 8.08 | | $ | 11.28 | | $ | 10.67 | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomec,d | | —e | | | 0.13 | | | 0.14 | | | 0.36 | | | 0.14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.26 | ) | | 2.09 | | | (3.04 | ) | | 0.60 | | | 0.69 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.26 | ) | | 2.22 | | | (2.90 | ) | | 0.96 | | | 0.83 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.15 | ) | | (0.13 | ) | | (0.19 | ) | | (0.14 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.02 | ) |
Total distributions | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.20 | ) | | (0.30 | ) | | (0.35 | ) | | (0.16 | ) |
Redemption feesf | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.83 | | $ | 10.10 | | $ | 8.08 | | $ | 11.28 | | $ | 10.67 | |
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Total returng | | (2.61 | )% | | 27.75 | % | | (26.09 | )% | | 9.02 | % | | 8.30 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 1.54 | % | | 1.70 | % | | 2.04 | % | | 4.28 | % | | 12.78 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 1.15 | % | | 1.16 | % | | 1.19 | % | | 1.16 | % | | 1.15 | % |
Net investment incomed | | 0.05 | % | | 1.41 | % | | 1.57 | % | | 2.43 | % | | 2.27 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 9,589 | | $ | 8,357 | | $ | 4,621 | | $ | 2,213 | | $ | 63 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 10.33 | % | | 12.19 | % | | 8.69 | % | | 8.19 | % | | 2.42 | % |
aFor the period August 1, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. gTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.77% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton 2015 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class R | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.15 | | $ | 8.12 | | $ | 11.32 | | $ | 10.68 | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomec,d | | 0.03 | | | 0.16 | | | 0.18 | | | 0.34 | | | 0.11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.27 | ) | | 2.11 | | | (3.05 | ) | | 0.68 | | | 0.74 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.24 | ) | | 2.27 | | | (2.87 | ) | | 1.02 | | | 0.85 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.19 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.22 | ) | | (0.15 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.02 | ) |
Total distributions | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.33 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | (0.17 | ) |
Redemption feese | | — | | | — | | | —f | | | —f | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.88 | | $ | 10.15 | | $ | 8.12 | | $ | 11.32 | | $ | 10.68 | |
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Total returng | | (2.38 | )% | | 28.32 | % | | (25.70 | )% | | 9.59 | % | | 8.48 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 1.04 | % | | 1.20 | % | | 1.56 | % | | 3.78 | % | | 12.28 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.65 | % | | 0.66 | % | | 0.71 | % | | 0.66 | % | | 0.65 | % |
Net investment incomed | | 0.55 | % | | 1.91 | % | | 2.05 | % | | 2.93 | % | | 2.77 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 1,219 | | $ | 1,365 | | $ | 821 | | $ | 1,071 | | $ | 11 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 10.33 | % | | 12.19 | % | | 8.69 | % | | 8.19 | % | | 2.42 | % |
aFor the period August 1, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. fAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. gTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.77% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Franklin Templeton 2015 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Advisor Class | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.19 | | $ | 8.15 | | $ | 11.37 | | $ | 10.70 | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomec,d | | 0.05 | | | 0.20 | | | 0.25 | | | 0.30 | | | 0.17 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.26 | ) | | 2.12 | | | (3.09 | ) | | 0.79 | | | 0.71 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.21 | ) | | 2.32 | | | (2.84 | ) | | 1.09 | | | 0.88 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.23 | ) | | (0.21 | ) | | (0.26 | ) | | (0.16 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.02 | ) |
Total distributions | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.28 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.18 | ) |
Redemption feese | | — | | | — | | | —f | | | —f | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.93 | | $ | 10.19 | | $ | 8.15 | | $ | 11.37 | | $ | 10.70 | |
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Total returng | | (2.04 | )% | | 28.94 | % | | (25.39 | )% | | 10.21 | % | | 8.75 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.54 | % | | 0.70 | % | | 1.06 | % | | 3.28 | % | | 11.78 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.15 | % | | 0.16 | % | | 0.21 | % | | 0.16 | % | | 0.15 | % |
Net investment incomed | | 1.05 | % | | 2.41 | % | | 2.55 | % | | 3.43 | % | | 3.27 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 196 | | $ | 199 | | $ | 164 | | $ | 32 | | $ | 20 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 10.33 | % | | 12.19 | % | | 8.69 | % | | 8.19 | % | | 2.42 | % |
aFor the period August 1, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. fAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. gTotal return is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.77% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
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Franklin Templeton 2015 Retirement Target Fund | Shares | | Value | |
Investments in Underlying Fundsa | | | | |
Domestic Equity 42.3% | | | | |
bFranklin Flex Cap Growth Fund, Advisor Class | 123,280 | $ | 4,772,164 | |
Franklin Growth Fund, Advisor Class | 24,483 | | 904,404 | |
bFranklin Growth Opportunities Fund, Advisor Class | 69,433 | | 1,218,553 | |
Franklin MicroCap Value Fund, Advisor Class | 32,585 | | 885,324 | |
Franklin Natural Resources Fund, Advisor Class | 28,901 | | 850,839 | |
Franklin Utilities Fund, Advisor Class | 58,160 | | 601,954 | |
Mutual Shares Fund, Class Z | 216,929 | | 3,976,310 | |
| | | 13,209,548 | |
Domestic Fixed Income 19.8% | | | | |
Franklin Total Return Fund, Advisor Class | 227,889 | | 2,262,941 | |
Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fun d, Advisor Class | 574,222 | | 3,933,422 | |
| | | 6,196,363 | |
Foreign Equity 19.0% | | | | |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund, Advisor Class | 22,408 | | 1,001,843 | |
Franklin International Small Cap Growth Fund, Advisor Class | 53,516 | | 730,496 | |
Mutual European Fund, Class Z | 97,833 | | 1,928,287 | |
Templeton China World Fund, Advisor Class | 28,147 | | 910,007 | |
Templeton Foreign Fund, Advisor Class | 240,186 | | 1,357,051 | |
| | | 5,927,684 | |
Foreign Fixed Income 11.2% | | | | |
Franklin Templeton Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund | 27,707 | | 322,511 | |
Templeton Global Bond Fund, Advisor Class | 245,395 | | 3,160,691 | |
| | | 3,483,202 | |
Total Investments in Underlying Funds before Short Term Investments | | | | |
(Cost $28,527,125) 92.3% | | | 28,816,797 | |
Short Term Investments (Cost $2,459,279) 7.9% | | | | |
Money Market Funds 7.9% | | | | |
b,cInstitutional Fiduciary Trust Mo ney Market Portfolio, 0.00% | 2,459,279 | | 2,459,279 | |
Total Investments in Underlying Funds (Cost $30,986,404) 100.2% | | | 31,276,076 | |
Other Assets, less Liabilities (0.2)% | | | (47,272 | ) |
Net Assets 100.0% | | $ | 31,228,804 | |
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aSee Note 6 regarding investments in Underlying Funds. | | | | |
bNon-income producing. | | | | |
cThe rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end. | | | | |
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Franklin Templeton 2025 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class A | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.54 | | $ | 7.47 | | $ | 11.45 | | $ | 10.78 | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomec,d | | 0.02 | | | 0.16 | | | 0.14 | | | 0.28 | | | 0.12 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.33 | ) | | 2.15 | | | (3.71 | ) | | 0.82 | | | 0.82 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.31 | ) | | 2.31 | | | (3.57 | ) | | 1.10 | | | 0.94 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | —e | | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.21 | ) | | (0.14 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.27 | ) | | (0.22 | ) | | (0.02 | ) |
Total distributions | | —e | | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.41 | ) | | (0.43 | ) | | (0.16 | ) |
Redemption feesf | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.23 | | $ | 9.54 | | $ | 7.47 | | $ | 11.45 | | $ | 10.78 | |
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Total returng | | (3.22 | )% | | 31.34 | % | | (31.74 | )% | | 10.19 | % | | 9.41 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.87 | % | | 1.09 | % | | 1.50 | % | | 3.31 | % | | 10.76 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.45 | % | | 0.46 | % | | 0.49 | % | | 0.47 | % | | 0.50 | % |
Net investment incomed | | 0.37 | % | | 1.88 | % | | 1.53 | % | | 2.55 | % | | 2.78 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 23,097 | | $ | 19,725 | | $ | 9,918 | | $ | 6,952 | | $ | 1,699 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 10.90 | % | | 13.43 | % | | 6.07 | % | | 16.28 | % | | 5.36 | % |
aFor the period August 1, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. gTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.81% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Franklin Templeton 2025 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class C | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.45 | | $ | 7.43 | | $ | 11.40 | | $ | 10.77 | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)c,d | | (0.02 | ) | | 0.10 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.28 | | | 0.10 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.32 | ) | | 2.12 | | | (3.70 | ) | | 0.74 | | | 0.82 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.34 | ) | | 2.22 | | | (3.60 | ) | | 1.02 | | | 0.92 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | —e | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.13 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.27 | ) | | (0.22 | ) | | (0.02 | ) |
Total distributions | | —e | | | (0.20 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | (0.39 | ) | | (0.15 | ) |
Redemption feesf | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.11 | | $ | 9.45 | | $ | 7.43 | | $ | 11.40 | | $ | 10.77 | |
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Total returng | | (3.57 | )% | | 30.18 | % | | (32.16 | )% | | 9.43 | % | | 9.20 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 1.57 | % | | 1.79 | % | | 2.20 | % | | 3.99 | % | | 11.41 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 1.15 | % | | 1.16 | % | | 1.19 | % | | 1.15 | % | | 1.15 | % |
Net investment income (loss)d | | (0.33 | )% | | 1.18 | % | | 0.83 | % | | 1.87 | % | | 2.13 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 7,716 | | $ | 6,308 | | $ | 2,551 | | $ | 1,104 | | $ | 54 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 10.90 | % | | 13.43 | % | | 6.07 | % | | 16.28 | % | | 5.36 | % |
aFor the period August 1, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. gTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.81% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Franklin Templeton 2025 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class R | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.53 | | $ | 7.47 | | $ | 11.44 | | $ | 10.77 | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomec,d | | 0.01 | | | 0.17 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.27 | | | 0.11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.33 | ) | | 2.12 | | | (3.68 | ) | | 0.82 | | | 0.82 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.32 | ) | | 2.29 | | | (3.58 | ) | | 1.09 | | | 0.93 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | —e | | | (0.13 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.20 | ) | | (0.14 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.27 | ) | | (0.22 | ) | | (0.02 | ) |
Total distributions | | —e | | | (0.23 | ) | | (0.39 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.16 | ) |
Redemption feesf | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.21 | | $ | 9.53 | | $ | 7.47 | | $ | 11.44 | | $ | 10.77 | |
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Total returng | | (3.33 | )% | | 31.03 | % | | (31.90 | )% | | 10.11 | % | | 9.31 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 1.07 | % | | 1.29 | % | | 1.70 | % | | 3.49 | % | | 10.91 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.65 | % | | 0.66 | % | | 0.69 | % | | 0.65 | % | | 0.65 | % |
Net investment incomed | | 0.17 | % | | 1.68 | % | | 1.33 | % | | 2.37 | % | | 2.63 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 691 | | $ | 460 | | $ | 155 | | $ | 188 | | $ | 19 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 10.90 | % | | 13.43 | % | | 8.69 | % | | 16.28 | % | | 5.36 | % |
aFor the period August 1, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. gTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.81% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Franklin Templeton 2025 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Advisor Class | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.55 | | $ | 7.48 | | $ | 11.46 | | $ | 10.79 | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomec,d | | 0.03 | | | 0.17 | | | 0.16 | | | 0.46 | | | 0.20 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.33 | ) | | 2.17 | | | (3.70 | ) | | 0.67 | | | 0.76 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.30 | ) | | 2.34 | | | (3.54 | ) | | 1.13 | | | 0.96 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | —e | | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.17 | ) | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.15 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.27 | ) | | (0.22 | ) | | (0.02 | ) |
Total distributions | | —e | | | (0.27 | ) | | (0.44 | ) | | (0.46 | ) | | (0.17 | ) |
Redemption feesf | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | —e | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 9.25 | | $ | 9.55 | | $ | 7.48 | | $ | 11.46 | | $ | 10.79 | |
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Total returng | | (3.11 | )% | | 31.61 | % | | (31.49 | )% | | 10.46 | % | | 9.57 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.57 | % | | 0.79 | % | | 1.20 | % | | 2.99 | % | | 10.41 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.15 | % | | 0.16 | % | | 0.19 | % | | 0.15 | % | | 0.15 | % |
Net investment incomed | | 0.67 | % | | 2.18 | % | | 1.83 | % | | 2.87 | % | | 3.13 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 544 | | $ | 463 | | $ | 322 | | $ | 417 | | $ | 51 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 10.90 | % | | 13.43 | % | | 6.07 | % | | 16.28 | % | | 5.36 | % |
aFor the period August 1, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. gTotal return is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.81% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
aSee Note 6 regarding investments in Underlying Funds.
bNon-income producing.
cThe rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
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Franklin Templeton 2035 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class A | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.36 | | $ | 7.12 | | $ | 11.61 | | $ | 10.88 | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)c,d | | (0.01 | ) | | 0.13 | | | 0.08 | | | 0.22 | | | 0.09 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.45 | ) | | 2.34 | | | (4.16 | ) | | 0.97 | | | 0.95 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.46 | ) | | 2.47 | | | (4.08 | ) | | 1.19 | | | 1.04 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | —e | | | (0.13 | ) | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.13 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.32 | ) | | (0.30 | ) | | (0.03 | ) |
Total distributions | | —e | | | (0.23 | ) | | (0.41 | ) | | (0.46 | ) | | (0.16 | ) |
Redemption feesf | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 8.90 | | $ | 9.36 | | $ | 7.12 | | $ | 11.61 | | $ | 10.88 | |
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Total returng | | (4.88 | )% | | 35.04 | % | | (35.97 | )% | | 11.05 | % | | 10.44 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 1.17 | % | | 1.51 | % | | 2.14 | % | | 5.16 | % | | 13.47 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.45 | % | | 0.45 | % | | 0.49 | % | | 0.48 | % | | 0.50 | % |
Net investment income (loss)d | | (0.17 | )% | | 1.65 | % | | 0.87 | % | | 2.07 | % | | 2.04 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 12,915 | | $ | 10,391 | | $ | 5,349 | | $ | 3,760 | | $ | 1,171 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 14.43 | % | | 19.76 | % | | 7.54 | % | | 14.95 | % | | 8.29 | % |
aFor the period August 1, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. gTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.88% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton 2035 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class C | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.25 | | $ | 7.06 | | $ | 11.52 | | $ | 10.86 | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)c,d | | (0.04 | ) | | 0.09 | | | 0.03 | | | 0.26 | | | 0.12 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.45 | ) | | 2.28 | | | (4.13 | ) | | 0.84 | | | 0.89 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.49 | ) | | 2.37 | | | (4.10 | ) | | 1.10 | | | 1.01 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | —e | | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.12 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.32 | ) | | (0.30 | ) | | (0.03 | ) |
Total distributions | | —e | | | (0.18 | ) | | (0.36 | ) | | (0.44 | ) | | (0.15 | ) |
Redemption feesf | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 8.76 | | $ | 9.25 | | $ | 7.06 | | $ | 11.52 | | $ | 10.86 | |
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Total returng | | (5.27 | )% | | 34.00 | % | | (36.34 | )% | | 10.12 | % | | 10.14 | % |
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Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 1.87 | % | | 2.21 | % | | 2.84 | % | | 5.84 | % | | 14.12 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 1.15 | % | | 1.15 | % | | 1.19 | % | | 1.16 | % | | 1.15 | % |
Net investment income (loss)d | | (0.87 | )% | | 0.95 | % | | 0.17 | % | | 1.39 | % | | 1.39 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 4,395 | | $ | 3,980 | | $ | 1,522 | | $ | 1,103 | | $ | 57 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 14.43 | % | | 19.76 | % | | 7.54 | % | | 14.95 | % | | 8.29 | % |
aFor the period August 1, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. gTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.88% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Franklin Templeton 2035 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class R | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.37 | | $ | 7.13 | | $ | 11.59 | | $ | 10.88 | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)c,d | | (0.02 | ) | | 0.12 | | | 0.03 | | | 0.28 | | | 0.11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.46 | ) | | 2.33 | | | (4.12 | ) | | 0.89 | | | 0.93 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.48 | ) | | 2.45 | | | (4.09 | ) | | 1.17 | | | 1.04 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | —e | | | (0.11 | ) | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.13 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.32 | ) | | (0.30 | ) | | (0.03 | ) |
Total distributions | | —e | | | (0.21 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | (0.46 | ) | | (0.16 | ) |
Redemption feesf | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 8.89 | | $ | 9.37 | | $ | 7.13 | | $ | 11.59 | | $ | 10.88 | |
|
Total returng | | (5.09 | )% | | 34.79 | % | | (36.05 | )% | | 10.76 | % | | 10.40 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 1.37 | % | | 1.71 | % | | 2.34 | % | | 5.34 | % | | 13.62 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.65 | % | | 0.65 | % | | 0.69 | % | | 0.66 | % | | 0.65 | % |
Net investment income (loss)d | | (0.37 | )% | | 1.45 | % | | 0.67 | % | | 1.89 | % | | 1.89 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 615 | | $ | 368 | | $ | 172 | | $ | 314 | | $ | 23 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 14.43 | % | | 19.76 | % | | 7.54 | % | | 14.95 | % | | 8.29 | % |
aFor the period August 1, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. gTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.88% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Franklin Templeton 2035 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Advisor Class | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.39 | | $ | 7.14 | | $ | 11.64 | | $ | 10.89 | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomec,d | | 0.01 | | | 0.16 | | | 0.11 | | | 0.20 | | | 0.18 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.46 | ) | | 2.34 | | | (4.18 | ) | | 1.04 | | | 0.88 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.45 | ) | | 2.50 | | | (4.07 | ) | | 1.24 | | | 1.06 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | —e | | | (0.15 | ) | | (0.11 | ) | | (0.19 | ) | | (0.14 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.32 | ) | | (0.30 | ) | | (0.03 | ) |
Total distributions | | —e | | | (0.25 | ) | | (0.43 | ) | | (0.49 | ) | | (0.17 | ) |
Redemption feesf | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 8.94 | | $ | 9.39 | | $ | 7.14 | | $ | 11.64 | | $ | 10.89 | |
|
Total returng | | (4.76 | )% | | 35.42 | % | | (35.72 | )% | | 11.34 | % | | 10.60 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.87 | % | | 1.21 | % | | 1.84 | % | | 4.84 | % | | 13.12 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.15 | % | | 0.15 | % | | 0.19 | % | | 0.16 | % | | 0.15 | % |
Net investment incomed | | 0.13 | % | | 1.95 | % | | 1.17 | % | | 2.39 | % | | 2.39 | % |
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Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 475 | | $ | 493 | | $ | 213 | | $ | 119 | | $ | 59 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 14.43 | % | | 19.76 | % | | 7.54 | % | | 14.95 | % | | 8.29 | % |
aFor the period August 1, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. gTotal return is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.88% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
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Franklin Templeton 2045 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class A | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.13 | | $ | 6.89 | | $ | 11.57 | | $ | 10.89 | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)c,d | | (0.01 | ) | | 0.12 | | | 0.06 | | | 0.17 | | | 0.08 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.51 | ) | | 2.36 | | | (4.29 | ) | | 1.06 | | | 0.97 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.52 | ) | | 2.48 | | | (4.23 | ) | | 1.23 | | | 1.05 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | —e | | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.13 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | (0.39 | ) | | (0.03 | ) |
Total distributions | | —e | | | (0.24 | ) | | (0.45 | ) | | (0.55 | ) | | (0.16 | ) |
Redemption feesf | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 8.61 | | $ | 9.13 | | $ | 6.89 | | $ | 11.57 | | $ | 10.89 | |
|
Total returng | | (5.65 | )% | | 36.53 | % | | (37.46 | )% | | 11.32 | % | | 10.55 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 1.56 | % | | 2.03 | % | | 3.12 | % | | 6.86 | % | | 13.15 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.45 | % | | 0.45 | % | | 0.47 | % | | 0.47 | % | | 0.50 | % |
Net investment income (loss)d | | (0.33 | )% | | 1.53 | % | | 0.66 | % | | 1.70 | % | | 1.97 | % |
|
Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 7,047 | | $ | 6,943 | | $ | 3,389 | | $ | 2,439 | | $ | 1,169 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 21.57 | % | | 14.30 | % | | 8.09 | % | | 24.40 | % | | 8.01 | % |
aFor the period August 1, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. gTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.90% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton 2045 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class C | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.01 | | $ | 6.81 | | $ | 11.48 | | $ | 10.87 | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)c,d | | (0.05 | ) | | 0.07 | | | 0.02 | | | 0.23 | | | 0.16 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.50 | ) | | 2.33 | | | (4.27 | ) | | 0.91 | | | 0.87 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.55 | ) | | 2.40 | | | (4.25 | ) | | 1.14 | | | 1.03 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | —e | | | (0.06 | ) | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.13 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | (0.39 | ) | | (0.03 | ) |
Total distributions | | —e | | | (0.20 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | (0.53 | ) | | (0.16 | ) |
Redemption feesf | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 8.46 | | $ | 9.01 | | $ | 6.81 | | $ | 11.48 | | $ | 10.87 | |
|
Total returng | | (6.06 | )% | | 35.77 | % | | (37.95 | )% | | 10.50 | % | | 10.30 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 2.26 | % | | 2.73 | % | | 3.82 | % | | 7.55 | % | | 13.74 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 1.15 | % | | 1.15 | % | | 1.17 | % | | 1.16 | % | | 1.09 | % |
Net investment income (loss)d | | (1.03 | )% | | 0.83 | % | | (0.04 | )% | | 1.01 | % | | 1.38 | % |
|
Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 2,828 | | $ | 2,264 | | $ | 958 | | $ | 487 | | $ | 67 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 21.57 | % | | 14.30 | % | | 8.09 | % | | 24.40 | % | | 8.01 | % |
aFor the period August 1, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. gTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.90% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
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Franklin Templeton 2045 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Class R | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.12 | | $ | 6.88 | | $ | 11.54 | | $ | 10.88 | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)c,d | | (0.02 | ) | | 0.12 | | | 0.02 | | | 0.24 | | | 0.08 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.51 | ) | | 2.35 | | | (4.25 | ) | | 0.97 | | | 0.96 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.53 | ) | | 2.47 | | | (4.23 | ) | | 1.21 | | | 1.04 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | —e | | | (0.09 | ) | | (0.06 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | (0.13 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | (0.39 | ) | | (0.03 | ) |
Total distributions | | —e | | | (0.23 | ) | | (0.43 | ) | | (0.55 | ) | | (0.16 | ) |
Redemption feesf | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 8.59 | | $ | 9.12 | | $ | 6.88 | | $ | 11.54 | | $ | 10.88 | |
|
Total returng | | (5.77 | )% | | 36.45 | % | | (37.64 | )% | | 11.13 | % | | 10.44 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 1.76 | % | | 2.23 | % | | 3.32 | % | | 7.04 | % | | 13.30 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.65 | % | | 0.65 | % | | 0.67 | % | | 0.65 | % | | 0.65 | % |
Net investment income (loss)d | | (0.53 | )% | | 1.33 | % | | 0.46 | % | | 1.52 | % | | 1.82 | % |
|
Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 489 | | $ | 394 | | $ | 156 | | $ | 160 | | $ | 12 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 21.57 | % | | 14.30 | % | | 8.09 | % | | 24.40 | % | | 8.01 | % |
aFor the period August 1, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. gTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.90% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Franklin Templeton 2045 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | | | | Year Ended December 31, | | | | |
Advisor Class | | (unaudited) | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | a |
Per share operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(for a share outstanding throughout the period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 9.16 | | $ | 6.89 | | $ | 11.59 | | $ | 10.90 | | $ | 10.00 | |
Income from investment operationsb: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)c,d | | ( — )e | | | 0.14 | | | 0.06 | | | 0.49 | | | 0.12 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | (0.51 | ) | | 2.39 | | | (4.29 | ) | | 0.78 | | | 0.95 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.51 | ) | | 2.53 | | | (4.23 | ) | | 1.27 | | | 1.07 | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term gains received from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | —e | | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.10 | ) | | (0.19 | ) | | (0.14 | ) |
Net realized gains | | — | | | (0.14 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | (0.39 | ) | | (0.03 | ) |
Total distributions | | —e | | | (0.26 | ) | | (0.47 | ) | | (0.58 | ) | | (0.17 | ) |
Redemption feesf | | — | | | — | | | —e | | | —e | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 8.65 | | $ | 9.16 | | $ | 6.89 | | $ | 11.59 | | $ | 10.90 | |
|
Total returng | | (5.53 | )% | | 37.27 | % | | (37.39 | )% | | 11.65 | % | | 10.72 | % |
|
Ratios to average net assetsh | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 1.26 | % | | 1.73 | % | | 2.82 | % | | 6.54 | % | | 12.80 | % |
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliatesi | | 0.15 | % | | 0.15 | % | | 0.17 | % | | 0.15 | % | | 0.15 | % |
Net investment income (loss)d | | (0.03 | )% | | 1.83 | % | | 0.96 | % | | 2.02 | % | | 2.32 | % |
|
Supplemental data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | $ | 209 | | $ | 205 | | $ | 105 | | $ | 164 | | $ | 17 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 21.57 | % | | 14.30 | % | | 8.09 | % | | 24.40 | % | | 8.01 | % |
aFor the period August 1, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006. bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement of Operations for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund shares in relation to income earned and/or fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund. cBased on average daily shares outstanding. dRecognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. eAmount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. fEffective September 1, 2008, the redemption fee was eliminated. gTotal return is not annualized for periods less than one year. hRatios are annualized for periods less than one year. iDoes not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. The annualized weighted average expense ratio of the Underlying Funds was 0.90% for the period ended June 30, 2010.
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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
aSee Note 6 regarding investments in Underlying Funds.
bNon-income producing.
cThe rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
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Financial Statements
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
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| | Franklin Templeton | | | Franklin Templeton | | | Franklin Templeton | | | Franklin Templeton | |
| | 2015 Retirement | | | 2025 Retirement | | | 2035 Retirement | | | 2045 Retirement | |
| | Target Fund | | | Target Fund | | | Target Fund | | | Target Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Underlying Funds: (Note 6) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost | $ | 30,986,404 | | $ | 31,550,518 | | $ | 18,006,995 | | $ | 10,236,735 | |
Value | $ | 31,276,076 | | $ | 31,873,816 | | $ | 18,316,247 | | $ | 10,536,829 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | 406,847 | | | 496,896 | | | 453,935 | | | 218,641 | |
Capital shares sold | | 14,839 | | | 219,699 | | | 48,379 | | | 27,029 | |
Affiliates | | — | | | — | | | 23,331 | | | 34,342 | |
Underlying Funds (Note 7) | | 5,763 | | | 6,410 | | | 4,509 | | | 3,271 | |
Other assets | | 67 | | | 44 | | | 25 | | | 17 | |
Total assets | | 31,703,592 | | | 32,596,865 | | | 18,846,426 | | | 10,820,129 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | 411,488 | | | 502,443 | | | 357,936 | | | 221,106 | |
Capital shares redeemed | | 16,840 | | | 22,376 | | | 56,103 | | | 9,298 | |
Affiliates | | 6,831 | | | 2,185 | | | — | | | — | |
Professional fees | | 12,777 | | | 12,067 | | | 12,693 | | | 12,602 | |
Funds advanced by custodian | | — | | | — | | | 15,076 | | | — | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | 26,852 | | | 9,739 | | | 4,664 | | | 4,323 | |
Total liabilities | | 474,788 | | | 548,810 | | | 446,472 | | | 247,329 | |
Net assets, at value | $ | 31,228,804 | | $ | 32,048,055 | | $ | 18,399,954 | | $ | 10,572,800 | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | $ | 32,543,733 | | $ | 33,655,352 | | $ | 19,572,591 | | $ | 11,324,088 | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(loss) | | — | | | 30,698 | | | (29,860 | ) | | (27,019 | ) |
Distributions in excess of net investment | | | | | | | | | | | | |
income | | (1,167 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 289,672 | | | 323,298 | | | 309,252 | | | 300,094 | |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | | (1,603,434 | ) | | (1,961,293 | ) | | (1,452,029 | ) | | (1,024,363 | ) |
Net assets, at value | $ | 31,228,804 | | $ | 32,048,055 | | $ | 18,399,954 | | $ | 10,572,800 | |
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Financial Statements (continued)
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
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| | Franklin Templeton | | Franklin Templeton | | | Franklin Templeton | | | Franklin Templeton |
| | 2015 Retirement | | 2025 Retirement | | | 2035 Retirement | | | 2045 Retirement |
| | Target Fund | | Target Fund | | | Target Fund | | | Target Fund |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, at value | $ | 20,225,941 | $ | 23,097,069 | $ | | 12,914,992 | $ | | 7,046,746 |
Shares outstanding | | | | 2,042,079 | | | | 2,502,465 | | | 1,451,918 | | | 818,390 |
Net asset value per sharea | | | $ | 9.90 | | | $ | 9.23 | | $ | 8.90 | | $ | 8.61 |
Maximum offering price per share (net asset | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
value per share ÷ 94.25%) | | | $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 9.79 | | $ | 9.44 | | $ | 9.14 |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, at value | | $ | | 9,588,743 | | $ | | 7,716,069 | $ | | 4,394,919 | $ | | 2,827,970 |
Shares outstanding | | | | 975,413 | | | | 846,657 | | | 501,432 | | | 334,160 |
Net asset value and maximum offering price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
per sharea | | | $ | 9.83 | | | $ | 9.11 | | $ | 8.76 | | $ | 8.46 |
Class R: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, at value | | $ | | 1,218,515 | | $ | | 690,698 | $ | | 615,193 | $ | | 488,670 |
Shares outstanding | | | | 123,305 | | | | 75,017 | | | 69,171 | | | 56,909 |
Net asset value and maximum offering price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
per share | | | $ | 9.88 | | | $ | 9.21 | | $ | 8.89 | | $ | 8.59 |
Advisor Class: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, at value | | $ | | 195,605 | | $ | | 544,219 | $ | | 474,850 | $ | | 209,414 |
Shares outstanding | | | | 19,700 | | | | 58,823 | | | 53,120 | | | 24,221 |
Net asset value and maximum offering price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
per share | | | $ | 9.93 | | | $ | 9.25 | | $ | 8.94 | | $ | 8.65 |
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Financial Statements (continued)
Statements of Operations
for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Franklin Templeton | | | Franklin Templeton | | | Franklin Templeton | | | Franklin Templeton | |
| | 2015 Retirement | | | 2025 Retirement | | | 2035 Retirement | | | 2045 Retirement | |
| | Target Fund | | | Target Fund | | | Target Fund | | | Target Fund | |
Investment income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from Underlying Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Note 6) | $ | 177,520 | | $ | 124,361 | | $ | 24,443 | | $ | 6,709 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset allocation fees (Note 3a) | | 34,689 | | | 36,395 | | | 21,333 | | | 13,311 | |
Distribution fees: (Note 3c) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | 28,344 | | | 33,024 | | | 18,072 | | | 11,304 | |
Class C | | 46,680 | | | 36,279 | | | 21,866 | | | 13,171 | |
Class R | | 3,051 | | | 1,406 | | | 1,201 | | | 1,102 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 3e) | | 20,731 | | | 29,398 | | | 25,539 | | | 22,696 | |
Reports to shareholders | | 9,287 | | | 9,537 | | | 7,291 | | | 5,643 | |
Registration and filing fees | | 31,225 | | | 33,211 | | | 30,760 | | | 30,231 | |
Professional fees | | 14,329 | | | 13,623 | | | 14,284 | | | 14,183 | |
Other | | 2,887 | | | 3,046 | | | 2,746 | | | 1,670 | |
Expenses borne by Underlying Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Note 7) | | (33,167 | ) | | (39,209 | ) | | (26,282 | ) | | (19,988 | ) |
Total expenses | | 158,056 | | | 156,710 | | | 116,810 | | | 93,323 | |
Expenses waived/paid by affiliates | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Note 3f) | | (57,769 | ) | | (63,260 | ) | | (62,646 | ) | | (59,677 | ) |
Net expenses | | 100,287 | | | 93,450 | | | 54,164 | | | 33,646 | |
Net investment income (loss) | | 77,233 | | | 30,911 | | | (29,721 | ) | | (26,937 | ) |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from sale of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
investments in Underlying Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Note 6) | | (418,019 | ) | | (492,769 | ) | | (347,952 | ) | | (344,014 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(depreciation) on investments in | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | (485,286 | ) | | (778,850 | ) | | (638,600 | ) | | (309,030 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | (903,305 | ) | | (1,271,619 | ) | | (986,552 | ) | | (653,044 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
resulting from operations | $ | (826,072 | ) | $ | (1,240,708 | ) | $ | (1,016,273 | ) | $ | (679,981 | ) |
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Financial Statements (continued)
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Franklin Templeton 2015 | | | Franklin Templeton 2025 | |
| | Retirement Target Fund | | | Retirement Target Fund | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | Six Months Ended | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | Year Ended | | | June 30, 2010 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (unaudited) | | | December 31, 2009 | | | (unaudited) | | | December 31, 2009 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | $ | 77,233 | | $ | 367,723 | | $ | 30,911 | | $ | 327,180 | |
Net realized gain (loss) from Underlying | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Funds | | (418,019 | ) | | (1,055,428 | ) | | (492,769 | ) | | (1,193,487 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(depreciation) on investments in | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | (485,286 | ) | | 5,507,987 | | | (778,850 | ) | | 6,412,582 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
resulting from operations | | (826,072 | ) | | 4,820,282 | | | (1,240,708 | ) | | 5,546,275 | |
Distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term | | | | | | | | | | | | |
gains received from Underlying Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | (76,887 | ) | | (301,796 | ) | | (7,039 | ) | | (275,272 | ) |
Class C | | (6,532 | ) | | (102,126 | ) | | (2,372 | ) | | (59,521 | ) |
Class R | | (3,446 | ) | | (23,917 | ) | | (152 | ) | | (5,009 | ) |
Advisor Class | | (1,063 | ) | | (4,523 | ) | | (167 | ) | | (7,912 | ) |
Net realized gains: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | — | | | (72,395 | ) | | — | | | (173,634 | ) |
Class C | | — | | | (29,231 | ) | | — | | | (49,256 | ) |
Class R | | — | | | (6,384 | ) | | — | | | (2,250 | ) |
Advisor Class | | — | | | (1,070 | ) | | — | | | (4,568 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | (87,928 | ) | | (541,442 | ) | | (9,730 | ) | | (577,422 | ) |
Capital share transactions: (Note 2) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | 3,722,290 | | | 4,872,295 | | | 4,273,092 | | | 6,070,768 | |
Class C | | 1,508,891 | | | 2,581,320 | | | 1,704,394 | | | 2,685,980 | |
Class R | | (119,346 | ) | | 289,851 | | | 265,811 | | | 246,752 | |
Advisor Class | | 2,081 | | | (6,375 | ) | | 100,160 | | | 35,275 | |
Total capital share transactions | | 5,113,916 | | | 7,737,091 | | | 6,343,457 | | | 9,038,775 | |
Net increase (decrease) in | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | 4,199,916 | | | 12,015,931 | | | 5,093,019 | | | 14,007,628 | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 27,028,888 | | | 15,012,957 | | | 26,955,036 | | | 12,947,408 | |
End of period | $ | 31,228,804 | | $ | 27,028,888 | | $ | 32,048,055 | | $ | 26,955,036 | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(distributions in excess of net investment | | | | | | | | | | | | |
income) included in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | $ | (1,167 | ) | $ | 9,528 | | $ | 30,698 | | $ | 9,517 | |
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Financial Statements (continued)
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | Franklin Templeton 2035 | | | Franklin Templeton 2045 | |
| | | Retirement Target Fund | | | Retirement Target Fund | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | Six Months Ended | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | Year Ended | | | June 30, 2010 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (unaudited) | | | December 31, 2009 | | | (unaudited) | | | December 31, 2009 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (29,721 | ) | $ | 163,891 | | $ | (26,937 | ) | $ | 93,827 | |
Net realized gain (loss) from Underlying | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Funds | | | (347,952 | ) | | (917,828 | ) | | (344,014 | ) | | (517,870 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(depreciation) on investments in | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underlying Funds | | | (638,600 | ) | | 4,326,510 | | | (309,030 | ) | | 2,732,571 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
resulting from operations | | | (1,016,273 | ) | | 3,572,573 | | | (679,981 | ) | | 2,308,528 | |
Distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income and short term | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
gains received from Underlying Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (4,140 | ) | | (134,526 | ) | | (3,415 | ) | | (72,815 | ) |
Class C | | | (1,530 | ) | | (32,842 | ) | | (1,240 | ) | | (14,103 | ) |
Class R | | | (128 | ) | | (4,111 | ) | | (185 | ) | | (3,748 | ) |
Advisor Class | | | (170 | ) | | (7,347 | ) | | (98 | ) | | (2,603 | ) |
Net realized gains: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | (96,221 | ) | | — | | | (92,604 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | (31,557 | ) | | — | | | (27,915 | ) |
Class R | | | — | | | (3,334 | ) | | — | | | (3,857 | ) |
Advisor Class | | | — | | | (4,682 | ) | | — | | | (2,631 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (5,968 | ) | | (314,620 | ) | | (4,938 | ) | | (220,276 | ) |
Capital share transactions: (Note 2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 3,227,313 | | | 2,728,858 | | | 564,293 | | | 2,047,175 | |
Class C | | | 665,451 | | | 1,692,983 | | | 742,221 | | | 846,696 | |
Class R | | | 292,136 | | | 117,031 | | | 128,008 | | | 157,405 | |
Advisor Class | | | 5,813 | | | 178,125 | | | 16,932 | | | 59,416 | |
Total capital share transactions | | | 4,190,713 | | | 4,716,997 | | | 1,451,454 | | | 3,110,692 | |
Net increase (decrease) in | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | | 3,168,472 | | | 7,974,950 | | | 766,535 | | | 5,198,944 | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 15,231,482 | | | 7,256,532 | | | 9,806,265 | | | 4,607,321 | |
End of period | $ | 18,399,954 | | $ | 15,231,482 | | $ | 10,572,800 | | $ | 9,806,265 | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
included in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | (29,860 | ) | $ | 5,829 | | $ | (27,019 | ) | $ | 4,856 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Franklin Templeton Fund Allocator Series (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end investment company, consisting of nine separate funds, four of which are included in this report (Funds). The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. The Funds invest primarily in Franklin Templeton mutual funds (Underlying Funds). The Funds offer four classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, and Advisor Class. Each class of shares differs by its initial sales load, contingent deferred sales charges, distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.
The following summarizes the Funds’ significant accounting policies.
a. Financial Instrument Valuation
Net asset value per share is calculated as of the close of trading of the NYSE. Investments in the Underlying Funds are valued at their closing net asset value each trading day.
b. Income Taxes
It is each Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Funds file U.S. income tax returns as well as tax returns in certain other jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2010, and for all open tax years, the Funds have determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination by such taxing authorities, which in the case of the U.S. is three years after the filing of a fund’s tax return.
c. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and realized gain distributions by Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined according to income tax regulations (tax basis). Distributable earnings determined on a tax basis may differ from earnings recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts to reflect their tax character. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary differences are not reclassified, as they may reverse in subsequent periods.
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1. | ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
c. | Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions (continued) |
Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets of the Trust. Fund specific expenses are charged directly to the fund that incurred the expense.
The Funds indirectly bear their proportionate share of expenses from the Underlying Funds. Since the Underlying Funds have varied expense levels and the Funds may own different proportions of the Underlying Funds at different times, the amount of expenses incurred indirectly by the Funds will vary.
Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, not including class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class. Differences in per share distributions, by class, are generally due to differences in class specific expenses.
d. Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
e. Guarantees and Indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified by the Trust against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
At June 30, 2010, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value).
Transactions in the Funds’ shares were as follows:
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| Franklin Templeton | | Franklin Templeton | |
| 2015 Retirement | | 2025 Retirement | |
| Target Fund | | Target Fund | |
| Shares | | | | Amount | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 529,424 | | $ | 5,467,636 | | 816,748 | | $ | 7,904,500 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 7,334 | | | | 75,717 | | 710 | | | | 7,017 | |
Shares redeemed | (177,001 | ) | | | (1,821,063 | ) | (382,590 | ) | | | (3,638,425 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 359,757 | | $ | 3,722,290 | | 434,868 | | $ | 4,273,092 | |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 907,400 | | $ | 8,161,362 | | 1,043,264 | | $ | 8,564,140 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 38,856 | | | | 359,866 | | 50,737 | | | | 443,738 | |
Shares redeemed | (419,782 | ) | | | (3,648,933 | ) | (353,798 | ) | | | (2,937,110 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 526,474 | | $ | 4,872,295 | | 740,203 | | $ | 6,070,768 | |
Class C Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 245,369 | | $ | 2,517,822 | | 269,967 | | $ | 2,573,102 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 544 | | | | 5,635 | | 208 | | | | 2,034 | |
Shares redeemed | (98,359 | ) | | | (1,014,566 | ) | (90,787 | ) | | | (870,742 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 147,554 | | $ | 1,508,891 | | 179,388 | | $ | 1,704,394 | |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 582,526 | | $ | 5,164,172 | | 456,773 | | $ | 3,767,686 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 12,262 | | | | 113,127 | | 11,020 | | | | 94,470 | |
Shares redeemed | (338,573 | ) | | | (2,695,979 | ) | (144,058 | ) | | | (1,176,176 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 256,215 | | $ | 2,581,320 | | 323,735 | | $ | 2,685,980 | |
Class R Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 26,254 | | | $ | 270,638 | | 34,404 | | | $ | 341,535 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 331 | | | | 3,402 | | 15 | | | | 146 | |
Shares redeemed | (37,854 | ) | | | (393,386 | ) | (7,646 | ) | | | (75,870 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | (11,269 | ) | | $ | (119,346 | ) | 26,773 | | | $ | 265,811 | |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 39,669 | | | $ | 347,239 | | 28,890 | | | $ | 258,030 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 3,298 | | | | 30,260 | | 809 | | | | 7,173 | |
Shares redeemed | (9,445 | ) | | | (87,648 | ) | (2,220 | ) | | | (18,451 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 33,522 | | | $ | 289,851 | | 27,479 | | | $ | 246,752 | |
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2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Franklin Templeton | | Franklin Templeton | |
| 2015 Retirement | | 2025 Retirement | |
| Target Fund | | Target Fund | |
| Shares | | | | Amount | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Advisor Class Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 382 | | | $ | 4,000 | | 11,451 | | | $ | 111,344 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 103 | | | | 1,063 | | 17 | | | | 167 | |
Shares redeemed | (276 | ) | | | (2,982 | ) | (1,110 | ) | | | (11,351 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 209 | | | $ | 2,081 | | 10,358 | | | $ | 100,160 | |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 11 | | | $ | 106 | | 8,478 | | | $ | 59,651 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 595 | | | | 5,454 | | 1,427 | | | | 12,480 | |
Shares redeemed | (1,240 | ) | | | (11,935 | ) | (4,571 | ) | | | (36,856 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | (634 | ) | | $ | (6,375 | ) | 5,334 | | | $ | 35,275 | |
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| Franklin Templeton | | Franklin Templeton | |
| 2035 Retirement | | 2045 Retirement | |
| Target Fund | | Target Fund | |
| Shares | | | | Amount | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 467,047 | | $ | 4,409,846 | | 243,542 | | $ | 2,244,337 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 420 | | | | 4,083 | | 317 | | | | 2,997 | |
Shares redeemed | (125,850 | ) | | | (1,186,616 | ) | (185,782 | ) | | | (1,683,041 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 341,617 | | $ | 3,227,313 | | 58,077 | | | $ | 564,293 | |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 582,346 | | $ | 4,588,112 | | 359,779 | | $ | 2,772,073 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 25,833 | | | | 218,195 | | 17,365 | | | | 141,373 | |
Shares redeemed | (249,555 | ) | | | (2,077,449 | ) | (108,978 | ) | | | (866,271 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 358,624 | | $ | 2,728,858 | | 268,166 | | $ | 2,047,175 | |
Class C Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 120,918 | | $ | 1,127,295 | | 125,303 | | $ | 1,130,294 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 128 | | | | 1,230 | | 100 | | | | 932 | |
Shares redeemed | (49,650 | ) | | | (463,074 | ) | (42,589 | ) | | | (389,005 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 71,396 | | | $ | 665,451 | | 82,814 | | | $ | 742,221 | |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 284,199 | | $ | 2,259,656 | | 132,014 | | $ | 1,014,563 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 6,606 | | | | 54,119 | | 4,150 | | | | 32,495 | |
Shares redeemed | (76,333 | ) | | | (620,792 | ) | (25,445 | ) | | | (200,362 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 214,472 | | $ | 1,692,983 | | 110,719 | | | $ | 846,696 | |
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2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Franklin Templeton | | Franklin Templeton | |
| 2035 Retirement | | 2045 Retirement | |
| Target Fund | | Target Fund | |
| Shares | | | Amount | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Class R Shares: | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 39,420 | | $ | 385,687 | | 24,331 | | $ | 230,956 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 13 | | | 125 | | 20 | | | 185 | |
Shares redeemed | (9,522 | ) | | (93,676 | ) | (10,673 | ) | | (103,133 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 29,911 | | $ | 292,136 | | 13,678 | | $ | 128,008 | |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 15,155 | | $ | 117,182 | | 23,301 | | $ | 173,778 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 875 | | | 7,340 | | 927 | | | 7,604 | |
Shares redeemed | (919 | ) | | (7,491 | ) | (3,608 | ) | | (23,977 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 15,111 | | $ | 117,031 | | 20,620 | | $ | 157,405 | |
Advisor Class Shares: | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 1,327 | | $ | 12,930 | | 2,309 | | $ | 21,312 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 17 | | | 170 | | 10 | | | 98 | |
Shares redeemed | (732 | ) | | (7,287 | ) | (467 | ) | | (4,478 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 612 | | $ | 5,813 | | 1,852 | | $ | 16,932 | |
Year ended December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | 21,742 | | $ | 170,755 | | 8,135 | | $ | 65,820 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of | | | | | | | | | | |
distributions | 1,413 | | | 12,029 | | 634 | | | 5,235 | |
Shares redeemed | (531 | ) | | (4,659 | ) | (1,601 | ) | | (11,639 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | 22,624 | | $ | 178,125 | | 7,168 | | $ | 59,416 | |
3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Franklin Resources, Inc. is the holding company for various subsidiaries that together are referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Certain officers and trustees of the Funds are also officers and/or directors/trustees of certain of the Underlying Funds and of the following subsidiaries:
| |
Subsidiary Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers) Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services) Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors) Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services) | Affiliation Investment manager Administrative manager Principal underwriter Transfer agent |
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3. | TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued) |
a. | Asset Allocation Fees |
The Funds pay an asset allocation fee to Advisers of 0.25% per year of the average daily net assets of each of the Funds for investment advisory services, consisting principally of determining the allocation of assets of the Funds among the designated Underlying Funds.
b. Administrative Fees
Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Funds. The fee is paid by Advisers based on average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Funds.
c. Distribution Fees
The Funds’ Board of Trustees has adopted distribution plans for each share class, with the exception of Advisor Class shares, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Funds’ Class A reimbursement distribution plans, the Funds reimburse Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of each fund’s shares up to the maximum annual plan rate. Under the Class A reimbursement distribution plans, costs exceeding the maximum for the current plan year cannot be reimbursed in subsequent periods.
In addition, under the Funds’ Class C and R compensation distribution plans, the Funds pay Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of each fund’s shares up to the maximum annual plan rate for each class.
The maximum annual plan rates, based on the average daily net assets, for each class, are as follows:
| | |
Class A | 0.35 | % |
Class C | 1.00 | % |
Class R | 0.50 | % |
The Board of Trustees has set the current rate at 0.30% per year for Class A shares until further notice and approval by the Board.
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3. | TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (continued) |
d. | Sales Charges/Underwriting Agreements |
Distributors has advised the Funds of the following commission transactions related to the sales and redemptions of the Funds’ shares for the period:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Franklin | | Franklin | | Franklin | | Franklin |
| | Templeton | | Templeton | | Templeton | | Templeton |
| | 2015 | | 2025 | | 2035 | | 2045 |
| | Retirement | | Retirement | | Retirement | | Retirement |
| | Target Fund | | Target Fund | | Target Fund | | Target Fund |
Sales charges retained net of commissions paid to | | | | | | | | |
unaffiliated broker/dealers | $ | 22,425 | $ | 31,038 | $ | 18,975 | $ | 9,955 |
Contingent deferred sales charges retained | $ | 432 | $ | 459 | $ | 308 | $ | 218 |
e. Transfer Agent Fees
For the period ended June 30, 2010, the Funds paid transfer agent fees as noted in the Statements of Operations of which the following amounts were retained by Investor Services:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Franklin | | Franklin | | Franklin | | Franklin |
| | Templeton | | Templeton | | Templeton | | Templeton |
| | 2015 | | 2025 | | 2035 | | 2045 |
| | Retirement | | Retirement | | Retirement | | Retirement |
| | Target Fund | | Target Fund | | Target Fund | | Target Fund |
Transfer agent fees | $ | 14,267 | $ | 20,963 | $ | 18,962 | $ | 16,851 |
|
f. Waiver and Expense Reimbursements | | | | | | | | |
Advisers has contractually agreed in advance to waive or limit its fees and to assume as its own expense certain expenses otherwise payable by the Funds so that the common expenses (i.e. a combination of asset allocation fees and other expenses, but excluding distribution fees and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Funds do not exceed 0.15% (other than certain non-routine expenses or costs, including those relating to litigation, indemnification, reorganizations, and liquidations) until April 30, 2011.
4. INCOME TAXES
For tax purposes, capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. At December 31, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Franklin | | Franklin | | Franklin | | Franklin |
| | Templeton | | Templeton | | Templeton | | Templeton |
| | 2015 | | 2025 | | 2035 | | 2045 |
| | Retirement | | Retirement | | Retirement | | Retirement |
| | Target Fund | | Target Fund | | Target Fund | | Target Fund |
Capital loss carryforwards expiring in: | | | | | | | | |
2017 | $ | 786,885 | $ | 940,348 | $ | 560,066 | $ | 365,530 |
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4. INCOME TAXES (continued)
At June 30, 2010, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Franklin | | | Franklin | | | Franklin | | | Franklin | |
| | Templeton | | | Templeton | | | Templeton | | | Templeton | |
| | 2015 | | | 2025 | | | 2035 | | | 2045 | |
| | Retirement | | | Retirement | | | Retirement | | | Retirement | |
| | Target Fund | | | Target Fund | | | Target Fund | | | Target Fund | |
Cost of investments | $ | 31,376,535 | | $ | 32,137,881 | | $ | 18,596,325 | | $ | 10,685,156 | |
|
Unrealized appreciation | $ | 1,162,859 | | $ | 1,110,242 | | $ | 622,613 | | $ | 386,315 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | (1,263,318 | ) | | (1,374,307 | ) | | (902,691 | ) | | (534,642 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(depreciation) | $ | (100,459 | ) | $ | (264,065 | ) | $ | (280,078 | ) | $ | (148,327 | ) |
Net investment income (loss) differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatment of short term capital gains distributions from Underlying Funds.
Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales and short term capital gains distributions from Underlying Funds.
5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of Underlying Funds (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2010, were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Franklin | | Franklin | | Franklin | | Franklin |
| | Templeton | | Templeton | | Templeton | | Templeton |
| | 2015 | | 2025 | | 2035 | | 2045 |
| | Retirement | | Retirement | | Retirement | | Retirement |
| | Target Fund | | Target Fund | | Target Fund | | Target Fund |
Purchases | $ | 7,789,781 | $ | 9,534,680 | $ | 6,652,059 | $ | 3,727,136 |
Sales | $ | 2,809,176 | $ | 3,146,716 | $ | 2,459,781 | $ | 2,271,732 |
6. INVESTMENTS IN UNDERLYING FUNDS
The Funds invest primarily in the Underlying Funds which are managed by Advisers (or an affiliate of Advisers). The Funds do not invest in the Underlying Funds for the purpose of exercising a controlling influence over the management or policies.
The Funds may invest in the Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Advisers. Pursuant to a SEC exemptive order specific to the Funds’ investment in the Sweep Money Fund, asset allocation fees are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management and administrative fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund.
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6. INVESTMENTS IN UNDERLYING FUNDS (continued)
Investments in Underlying Funds for the period ended June 30, 2010, were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | % of | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Underlying | |
| Number of | | | Number of | | | | | | | | Fund Shares | |
| Shares Held | | | Shares | | Value at | | | | Realized | | Outstanding | |
| at Beginning | Gross | Gross | Held at End | | End of | | Investment | | Capital | | Held at End | |
Underlying Funds | of Period | Additions Reductions | of Period | | Period | | Income | | Gain (Loss) | | of Period | |
Franklin Templeton 2015 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 107,905 | 15,375 | — | 123,280 | $ | 4,772,164 | $ | — | $ | — | | 0.17 | % |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 23,638 | 2,878 | 4,108 | 22,408 | | 1,001,843 | | — | | (14,192 | ) | 0.03 | % |
Franklin Growth Fund, Advisor Class | — | 24,483 | — | 24,483 | | 904,404 | | — | | — | | 0.03 | % |
Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 95,947 | 11,301 | 37,815 | 69,433 | | 1,218,553 | | — | | (37,628 | ) | 0.33 | % |
Franklin International Small Cap Growth | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund, Advisor Class | — | 53,516 | — | 53,516 | | 730,496 | | — | | — | | 0.27 | % |
Franklin MicroCap Value Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 29,179 | 3,406 | — | 32,585 | | 885,324 | | — | | — | | 0.27 | % |
Franklin Natural Resources Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 25,250 | 3,651 | — | 28,901 | | 850,839 | | — | | — | | 0.10 | % |
Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 87,518 | 12,382 | 99,900 | — | | —a | | — | | 202,149 | | — | |
Franklin Templeton Emerging Market Debt | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Opportunities Fund | 27,175 | 3,654 | 3,122 | 27,707 | | 322,511 | | — | | 979 | | 0.20 | % |
Franklin Total Return Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 191,306 | 44,349 | 7,766 | 227,889 | | 2,262,941 | | 46,407 | | (1,760 | ) | 0.08 | % |
Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 354,137 | 220,085 | — | 574,222 | | 3,933,422 | | 57,649 | | — | | 0.04 | % |
Franklin Utilities Fund, Advisor Class | 49,862 | 8,298 | — | 58,160 | | 601,954 | | 12,125 | | — | | 0.03 | % |
Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio | 2,260,932 | 6,194,484 | 5,996,137 | 2,459,279 | | 2,459,279 | | — | | — | | 0.04 | % |
Mutual European Fund, Class Z | 96,468 | 13,822 | 12,457 | 97,833 | | 1,928,287 | | — | | (89,975 | ) | 0.10 | % |
Mutual Shares Fund, Class Z | 156,583 | 60,346 | — | 216,929 | | 3,976,310 | | — | | — | | 0.03 | % |
Templeton China World Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 27,261 | 3,818 | 2,932 | 28,147 | | 910,007 | | — | | (17,347 | ) | 0.10 | % |
Templeton Foreign Fund, Advisor Class | 269,012 | 55,613 | 84,439 | 240,186 | | 1,357,051 | | — | | (460,245 | ) | 0.03 | % |
Templeton Global Bond Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 180,808 | 64,587 | — | 245,395 | | 3,160,691 | | 61,339 | | — | | 0.01 | % |
Total | | | | | $ | 31,276,076 | $ | 177,520 | $ | (418,019 | ) | | |
Franklin Templeton 2025 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 130,274 | 21,635 | — | 151,909 | $ | 5,880,392 | $ | — | $ | — | | 0.20 | % |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 27,969 | 4,780 | — | 32,749 | | 1,464,186 | | — | | — | | 0.05 | % |
Franklin Growth Fund, Advisor Class | — | 30,425 | — | 30,425 | | 1,123,896 | | — | | — | | 0.03 | % |
Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 118,845 | 16,307 | 47,634 | 87,518 | | 1,535,936 | | — | | (64,350 | ) | 0.42 | % |
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6. INVESTMENTS IN UNDERLYING FUNDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | % of | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Underlying | |
| Number of | | | Number of | | | | | | | | Fund Shares | |
| Shares Held | | | Shares | | Value at | | | | Realized | | Outstanding | |
| at Beginning | Gross | Gross | Held at End | | End of | | Investment | | Capital | | Held at End | |
Underlying Funds | of Period | Additions Reductions | of Period | | Period | | Income | | Gain (Loss) | | of Period | |
Franklin Templeton 2025 Retirement Target Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Franklin International Small Cap Growth | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund, Advisor Class | — | 64,077 | — | 64,077 | $ | 874,657 | $ | — | $ | — | | 0.33 | % |
Franklin MicroCap Value Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 34,960 | 4,708 | — | 39,668 | | 1,077,784 | | — | | — | | 0.33 | % |
Franklin Natural Resources Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 30,500 | 5,189 | — | 35,689 | | 1,050,672 | | — | | — | | 0.13 | % |
Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 102,689 | 16,874 | 119,563 | — | | —a | | — | | 229,903 | | — | |
Franklin Templeton Emerging Market Debt | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Opportunities Fund | 15,233 | 4,250 | 1,940 | 17,543 | | 204,197 | | — | | 372 | | 0.13 | % |
Franklin Total Return Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 114,516 | 52,941 | 5,187 | 162,270 | | 1,611,341 | | 31,051 | | (1,272 | ) | 0.06 | % |
Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 211,990 | 212,352 | — | 424,342 | | 2,906,741 | | 38,103 | | — | | 0.03 | % |
Franklin Utilities Fund, Advisor Class | 59,015 | 11,264 | — | 70,279 | | 727,390 | | 14,514 | | — | | 0.03 | % |
Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio | 1,224,271 | 8,171,830 | 8,272,653 | 1,123,448 | | 1,123,448 | | — | | — | | 0.02 | % |
Mutual European Fund, Class Z | 117,957 | 19,689 | 14,879 | 122,767 | | 2,419,744 | | — | | (107,021 | ) | 0.13 | % |
Mutual Shares Fund, Class Z | 192,383 | 77,304 | — | 269,687 | | 4,943,365 | | — | | — | | 0.03 | % |
Templeton China World Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 31,798 | 5,221 | 3,427 | 33,592 | | 1,086,016 | | — | | (23,273 | ) | 0.12 | % |
Templeton Foreign Fund, Advisor Class | 306,985 | 71,644 | 101,225 | 277,404 | | 1,567,334 | | — | | (527,128 | ) | 0.03 | % |
Templeton Global Bond Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 106,328 | 70,436 | — | 176,764 | | 2,276,717 | | 40,693 | | — | | 0.01 | % |
Total | | | | | $ | 31,873,816 | $ | 124,361 | $ | (492,769 | ) | | |
Franklin Templeton 2035 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 85,142 | 20,970 | 2,584 | 103,528 | $ | 4,007,567 | $ | — | $ | (18,352 | ) | 0.14 | % |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 20,056 | 4,275 | 3,485 | 20,846 | | 932,026 | | — | | (6,576 | ) | 0.03 | % |
Franklin Growth Fund, Advisor Class | — | 21,588 | — | 21,588 | | 797,457 | | — | | — | | 0.02 | % |
Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 78,802 | 15,789 | 33,348 | 61,243 | | 1,074,817 | | — | | (42,483 | ) | 0.29 | % |
Franklin International Small Cap Growth | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund, Advisor Class | — | 47,181 | — | 47,181 | | 644,023 | | — | | — | | 0.24 | % |
Franklin MicroCap Value Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 23,821 | 4,704 | — | 28,525 | | 775,028 | | — | | — | | 0.23 | % |
Franklin Natural Resources Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 20,531 | 5,167 | — | 25,698 | | 756,541 | | — | | — | | 0.09 | % |
Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 70,935 | 16,018 | 86,953 | — | | —a | | — | | 162,215 | | — | |
Franklin Templeton Emerging Market Debt | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Opportunities Fund | 2,328 | 453 | 253 | 2,528 | | 29,423 | | — | | 14 | | 0.02 | % |
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6. INVESTMENTS IN UNDERLYING FUNDS (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | % of | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Underlying | |
| Number of | | | Number of | | | | | | | | Fund Shares | |
| Shares Held | | | Shares | | Value at | | | | Realized | | Outstanding | |
| at Beginning | Gross | Gross | Held at End | | End of | | Investment | | Capital | | Held at End | |
Underlying Funds | of Period | Additions Reductions | of Period | | Period | | Income | | Gain (Loss) | | of Period | |
Franklin Templeton 2035 Retirement Target Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Franklin Total Return Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 16,421 | 10,687 | 623 | 26,485 | $ | 262,998 | $ | 3,966 | $ | (117 | ) | 0.01 | % |
Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 29,287 | 75,604 | — | 104,891 | | 718,504 | | 4,807 | | — | | 0.01 | % |
Franklin Utilities Fund, Advisor Class | 39,288 | 10,647 | — | 49,935 | | 516,827 | | 10,000 | | — | | 0.02 | % |
Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio | 85,862 | 4,443,941 | 4,529,803 | — | | —a | | — | | — | | — | |
Mutual European Fund, Class Z | 78,279 | 19,249 | 10,825 | 86,703 | | 1,708,911 | | — | | (79,882 | ) | 0.09 | % |
Mutual Shares Fund, Class Z | 133,972 | 66,473 | — | 200,445 | | 3,674,166 | | — | | — | | 0.03 | % |
Templeton China World Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 21,238 | 5,123 | 2,458 | 23,903 | | 772,794 | | — | | (16,007 | ) | 0.08 | % |
Templeton Foreign Fund, Advisor Class | 205,752 | 65,252 | 73,919 | 197,085 | | 1,113,529 | | — | | (346,764 | ) | 0.02 | % |
Templeton Global Bond Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 15,874 | 25,402 | — | 41,276 | | 531,636 | | 5,670 | | — | | —b | |
Total | | | | | $ | 18,316,247 | $ | 24,443 | $ | (347,952 | ) | | |
Franklin Templeton 2045 Retirement Target Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Franklin Flex Cap Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 56,378 | 15,760 | 6,395 | 65,743 | $ | 2,544,905 | $ | — | $ | (38,650 | ) | 0.09 | % |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 13,313 | 2,748 | 3,134 | 12,927 | | 577,952 | | — | | (7,977 | ) | 0.02 | % |
Franklin Growth Fund, Advisor Class | — | 13,795 | 178 | 13,617 | | 503,005 | | — | | (363 | ) | 0.02 | % |
Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 53,650 | 9,206 | 24,892 | 37,964 | | 666,266 | | �� | | (24,393 | ) | 0.18 | % |
Franklin International Small Cap Growth | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund, Advisor Class | — | 31,004 | 1,202 | 29,802 | | 406,795 | | — | | (910 | ) | 0.15 | % |
Franklin MicroCap Value Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 15,943 | 2,730 | 1,133 | 17,540 | | 476,573 | | — | | (16,814 | ) | 0.14 | % |
Franklin Natural Resources Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 14,056 | 3,383 | 1,023 | 16,416 | | 483,287 | | — | | (21,372 | ) | 0.06 | % |
Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 47,738 | 9,858 | 57,596 | — | | —a | | — | | 121,235 | | — | |
Franklin Utilities Fund, Advisor Class | 26,477 | 7,055 | 1,914 | 31,618 | | 327,249 | | 6,709 | | (2,066 | ) | 0.01 | % |
Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio | 18,744 | 3,362,160 | 3,289,999 | 90,905 | | 90,905 | | — | | — | | —b | |
Mutual European Fund, Class Z | 52,621 | 12,313 | 10,320 | 54,614 | | 1,076,446 | | — | | (65,016 | ) | 0.06 | % |
Mutual Shares Fund, Class Z | 84,990 | 42,327 | 6,971 | 120,346 | | 2,205,938 | | — | | (45,099 | ) | 0.02 | % |
Templeton China World Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Class | 14,485 | 3,309 | 2,544 | 15,250 | | 493,035 | | — | | (11,284 | ) | 0.05 | % |
Templeton Foreign Fund, Advisor Class | 136,474 | 41,796 | 57,124 | 121,146 | | 684,473 | | — | | (231,305 | ) | 0.01 | % |
Total | | | | | $ | 10,536,829 | $ | 6,709 | $ | (344,014 | ) | | |
aAs of June 30, 2010, no longer held by the fund. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
bRounds to less than 0.01%. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
7. SPECIAL SERVICING AGREEMENT
The Funds participate in a Special Servicing Agreement (SSA) with the Underlying Funds and certain service providers of the Funds and of the Underlying Funds. Under the SSA, each Underlying Fund may pay a portion of the Funds’ expenses (other than any asset allocation, administrative, and distribution fees) to the extent such payments are less than the amount of the benefits realized or expected to be realized by the Underlying Fund (e.g., due to reduced costs associated with servicing accounts) from the investment in the Underlying Fund by the Funds. The amount of expenses allocated during the period ended June 30, 2010 is noted in the Statements of Operations.
8. CREDIT FACILITY
The Funds, together with other U.S. registered and foreign investment funds (collectively “Borrowers”), managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, are borrowers in a joint syndicated senior unsecured credit facility totaling $750 million (Global Credit Facility) which matures on January 21, 2011. This Global Credit Facility provides a source of funds to the Borrowers for temporary and emergency purposes, including the ability to meet future unanticipated or unusually large redemption requests.
Under the terms of the Global Credit Facility, the Funds shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Funds and other costs incurred by the Funds, pay their share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon their relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.10% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility, which is reflected in other expenses on the Statements of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2010, the Funds did not use the Global Credit Facility.
9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Funds follow a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and the Funds’ own market assumptions (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:
- Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
- Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)
- Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)
For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Funds have adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.
At June 30, 2010, all of the Funds’ investments in Underlying Funds carried at fair value were in Level 1 inputs. For detailed Underlying Fund categories, see the accompanying Statements of Investments.
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Funds have evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.
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Shareholder Information
Board Review of Investment Management Agreement
At a meeting held February 23, 2010, the Board of Trustees (Board), including a majority of non-interested or independent Trustees, approved renewal of the investment management agreement for each of the separate funds comprising Franklin Templeton Fund Allocator Series (Fund(s)). In reaching its decision to approve renewal of the investment management agreements, the Board took into account information furnished throughout the year at regular Board meetings, as well as information prepared specifically in connection with the annual renewal review process. Information furnished and discussed throughout the year included investment performance reports and related financial information for each Fund, as well as periodic reports on shareholder services, legal, compliance, pricing, brokerage commissions and execution and other services provided by the Investment Manager (Manager) and its affiliates. Information furnished specifically in connection with the renewal process included a report for each Fund prepared by Lipper, Inc. (Lipper), an independent organization, as well as additional material, including a Fund profitability analysis report prepared by management. The Lipper reports compared each Fund’s investment performance and expenses with those of other mutual funds deemed comparable to the Fund as selected by Lipper. The Fund profitability analysis report discussed the profitability to Franklin Templeton Investments from its overall U.S. fund operations, as well as on an individual fund-by-fund basis. Included with such profitability analysis report was information on a fund-by-fund basis listing portfolio managers and other accounts they manage, as well as information on management fees charged by the Manager and its affiliates to U.S. mutual funds and other accounts, including management’s explanation of differences where relevant and a three-year expense analysis with an explanation for any increase in expense ratios. Additional material accompanying such report was a memorandum prepared by management describing project initiatives and capital investments relating to the services provided to the Funds by the Franklin Templeton Investments organization, as well as a memorandum relating to economies of scale and a comparative analysis concerning transfer agent fees charged each Fund.
In considering such materials, the independent Trustees received assistance and advice from and met separately with independent counsel. While the investment management agreements for all Funds were considered at the same Board meeting, the Board dealt with each Fund separately. In approving continuance of the investment management agreement for each Fund, the Board, including a majority of independent Trustees, determined that the existing management fee structure was fair and reasonable and that continuance of the investment management agreement was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses some primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision.
NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICE. The Board was satisfied with the nature and quality of the overall services provided by the Manager and its affiliates to the Funds and their shareholders. In addition to investment performance and expenses discussed later, the Board’s opinion was based, in part, upon periodic reports furnished it showing that the investment policies
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and restrictions for each Fund were consistently complied with as well as other reports periodically furnished the Board covering matters such as the compliance of portfolio managers and other management personnel with the code of ethics adopted throughout the Franklin Templeton fund complex, the adherence to fair value pricing procedures established by the Board, and the accuracy of net asset value calculations. The Board also noted the extent of benefits provided Fund shareholders from being part of the Franklin Templeton family of funds, including the right to exchange investments between the same class of funds without a sales charge, the ability to reinvest Fund dividends into other funds and the right to combine holdings in other funds to obtain a reduced sales charge. Favorable consideration was given to management’s continuous efforts and expenditures in establishing back-up systems and recovery procedures to function in the event of a natural disaster, it being noted that such systems and procedures had functioned smoothly during the Florida hurricanes and blackouts experienced in recent years. Among other factors taken into account by the Board were the Manager’s best execution trading policies, including a favorable report by an independent portfolio trading analytical firm. Consideration was also given to the experience of each Fund’s portfolio management team, the number of accounts managed and general method of compensation. In this latter respect, the Board noted that a primary factor in management’s determination of a portfolio manager’s bonus compensation was the relative investment performance of the funds he or she managed and that a portion of such bonus was required to be invested in a predesignated list of funds within such person’s fund management area so as to be aligned with the interests of Fund shareholders. The Board also took into account the quality of transfer agent and shareh older services provided Fund shareholders by an affiliate of the Manager, noting continuing expenditures by management to increase and improve the scope of such services, periodic favorable reports on such service conducted by third parties, and the continuous enhancements to and high industry ranking given the Franklin Templeton website. Particular attention was given to management’s conservative approach and diligent risk management procedures, including continuous monitoring of counterparty credit risk and attention given to derivatives and other complex instruments. The Board also took into account, among other things, management’s efforts in establishing a global credit facility for the benefit of the Funds and other accounts managed by Franklin Templeton Investments to provide a source of cash for temporary and emergency purposes or to meet unusual redemption requests as well as the strong financial position of the Manager’s parent company and its commitment to the mutual fund business a s evidenced by its subsidization of money market funds. The Board also noted management’s efforts to minimize any negative impact on the nature and quality of services provided the Funds arising from Franklin Templeton Investments’ implementation of a hiring freeze and employee reductions in response to market conditions during the latter part of 2008 and early 2009.
INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE. The Board placed significant emphasis on the investment performance of each Fund in view of its importance to shareholders. While consideration was given to performance reports and discussions with portfolio managers at Board meetings throughout the
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year, particular attention in assessing performance was given to the Lipper reports furnished for the agreement renewals. The Lipper reports prepared for each individual Fund showed the investment performance of its Class A shares, in comparison to a performance universe selected by Lipper. Comparative performance for each Fund was shown for the one-year period ended December 31, 2009, and for additional periods ended that date depending on when a particular Fund commenced operations. The following summarizes the performance results for each of the Funds and the Board’s view of such performance.
Franklin Templeton 2015 Retirement Target Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional mixed-asset target 2015 funds as selected by Lipper. The Fund has been in operation for only three full years at the date of the Lipper report, which showed its income return to be in the middle quintile of its performance universe for the one-year period and in the second-lowest quintile of such universe for the two- and three-year periods on an annualized basis. The Lipper report, however, showed the Fund’s total return to be in the highest quintile of its performance universe during such years. While believing that the Fund’s brief period of existence limited the meaningfulness of such performance record, the Board was satisfied with such performance, noting the Fund’s objective of s eeking a high level of long-term total return consistent with its investment strategy.
Franklin Templeton 2025 Retirement Target Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional mixed-asset target 2025 funds as selected by Lipper. The Fund has been in operation for only three full years at the date of the Lipper report, which showed its income return for the one-year period, as well as the previous two- and three-year periods on an annualized basis to be in the second-lowest quintile of its performance universe. The Lipper report, however, showed the Fund’s total return to be in either the highest or second-highest quintile of its performance universe during such years. While believing that the Fund’s brief period of existence limited the meaningfulness of such performance record, the Board was satisfied with such performance, noting the Fund’s objective of see king a high level of long-term total return consistent with its investment strategy.
Franklin Templeton 2035 Retirement Target Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional mixed-asset target 2035 funds as selected by Lipper. The Fund has been in operation for only three full years at the date of the Lipper report, which showed its income return to be in the middle quintile of its performance universe for the one-year period, and to be in the second-lowest quintile of its performance universe for the previous two- and three-year periods on an annualized basis. The Lipper report, however, showed the Fund’s total return during each such period to be in the highest quintile of such performance universe. While believing that the Fund’s brief period of existence limited the meaningfulness of such performance record, the Board was satisfied with such performance, not ing the Fund’s objective of seeking a high level of long-term total return consistent with its investment strategy.
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Franklin Templeton 2045 Retirement Target Fund – The performance universe for this Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional mixed-asset target 2045 funds as selected by Lipper. The Fund has been in operation for only three full years at the date of the Lipper report, which showed its income return to be in the second-lowest quintile of its performance universe for the one-year period, and to be in the lowest and second-lowest quintiles of such universe during the previous two- and three-year periods, respectively, on an annualized basis. The Lipper report, however, showed the Fund’s total return to be in the highest quintile of its Lipper performance universe during such periods. While believing that the Fund’s brief period of existence limited the meaningfulness of its performance record, the Board was satisfied with such performance, noting the Fund’s objective of seeking a high level of long-term total return consistent with its investment strategy.
COMPARATIVE EXPENSES. Consideration was given to the management fee and total expense ratios of each Fund compared with those of a group of retail front-end load fund of funds selected by Lipper as its appropriate Lipper expense group. Lipper expense data is based upon information taken from each fund’s most recent annual report, which reflects historical asset levels that may be quite different from those currently existing, particularly in a period of market volatility. While recognizing such inherent limitation and the fact that expense ratios generally increase as assets decline and decrease as assets grow, the Board believed the independent analysis conducted by Lipper to be an appropriate measure of comparative expenses. In reviewing comparative costs, Lipper provides information on each Fund’s contractual investment management fe e in comparison with the contractual investment management fee that would have been charged by other funds within its Lipper expense group assuming they were similar in size to the Fund, as well as the actual total expenses of the Fund including expenses of the underlying funds they invest in. The Lipper reports for Franklin Templeton 2025 Target Retirement Fund, Franklin Templeton 2035 Target Retirement Fund and Franklin Templeton 2045 Target Retirement Fund showed in each case that their contractual management fee rates were the highest in their respective Lipper expense group, and their ratio of expenses charged directly to such Funds were in the middle quintile of such expense group, but that their actual total expense ratios (including expenses of their underlying funds), were in either the least expensive or second least expensive quintile of such expense group. The Lipper report for Franklin Templeton 2015 Target Retirement Fund showed its contractual expense rate to be in the second most expensive qu intile of its Lipper expense group, its ratio of expenses charged directly to the Fund to be in the middle quintile of its Lipper expense group, and its actual total expense ratio (including expenses of its underlying funds) to be in the second most expensive quin-tile of its Lipper expense group, but within four basis points of the median of such group. The Board found the comparative expenses of these Funds as shown in the Lipper reports to be acceptable, noting in each case that Fund expenses were subsidized by management.
MANAGEMENT PROFITABILITY. The Board also considered the level of profits realized by the Manager and its affiliates in connection with the operation of each Fund. In this respect, the Board reviewed the Fund profitability analysis that addresses the overall profitability of Franklin
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Templeton’s U.S. fund business, as well as its profits in providing management and other services to each of the individual Funds during the 12-month period ended September 30, 2009, being the most recent fiscal year-end for Franklin Resources, Inc., the Manager’s parent. In reviewing the analysis, attention was given to the methodology followed in allocating costs to each Fund, it being recognized that allocation methodologies are inherently subjective and various allocation methodologies may each be reasonable while producing different results. In this respect, the Board noted that, while being continuously refined and reflecting changes in the Manager’s own cost accounting, the allocation methodology was consistent with that followed in profitability report presentations for the Funds made in prior years and that the Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm had been engaged by the Manager to review the reasonableness of the allocation methodologies solely for use by the Funds’ Board in reference to the profitability analysis. In reviewing and discussing such analysis, management discussed with the Board its belief that costs incurred in establishing the infrastructure necessary for the type of mutual fund operations conducted by the Manager and its affiliates may not be fully reflected in the expenses allocated to each Fund in determining its profitability, as well as the fact that the level of profits, to a certain extent, reflected operational cost savings and efficiencies initiated by management. The Board also took into account management’s expenditures in improving shareholder services provided the Funds, as well as the need to meet additional regulatory and compliance requirements resulting from the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and recent SEC and other regulatory requirements. In addition, the Board considered a third-party study comparing the profitability of the Manager’s parent on an over all basis to other publicly held managers broken down to show profitability from management operations exclusive of distribution expenses, as well as profitability including distribution expenses. The Board also considered the extent to which the Manager and its affiliates might derive ancillary benefits from fund operations, including its interest in a joint venture entity that financed up-front commissions paid to brokers/dealers who sold fund Class B shares prior to February 2005 when the offering of such shares was discontinued, as well as potential benefits resulting from allocation of fund brokerage and the use of commission dollars to pay for research. Based upon its consideration of all these factors, and taking into account the fact that Fund expenses were being subsidized through fee waivers, the Board determined that the level of profits realized by the Manager and its affiliates from providing services to each Fund was not excessive in view of the nature, quality and extent of services provided.
ECONOMIES OF SCALE. The Board also considered whether economies of scale are realized by the Managers as the Funds grow larger and the extent to which this is reflected in the level of management fees charged. While recognizing that any precise determination is inherently subjective, the Board noted that based upon the Fund profitability analysis, it appears that as some funds get larger, at some point economies of scale do result in the Managers realizing a larger profit margin on management services provided such a fund. The Board also noted that economies of scale are shared with a fund and its shareholders through management fee breakpoints so that as a fund grows in size, its effective management fee rate declines. The management fees charged all
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the underlying funds in which the Funds may invest provide for such management fee breakpoints. Consequently, to the extent economies of scale may be realized by the investment managers of these funds, the benefits are shared with each Fund and its shareholders through a reduction in actual total expense ratios.
Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
The Trust’s investment manager has established Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures (Policies) that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities. Shareholders may view the Trust’s complete Policies online at franklintempleton.com. Alternatively, shareholders may request copies of the Policies free of charge by calling the Proxy Group collect at (954) 527-7678 or by sending a written request to: Franklin Templeton Companies, LLC, 500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394, Attention: Proxy Group. Copies of the Trust’s proxy voting records are also made available online at franklintempleton.com and posted on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov and reflect the most recent 12-month period ended June 30.
Quarterly Statement of Investments
The Trust files a complete statement of investments with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters for each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Shareholders may view the filed Form N-Q by visiting the Commission’s website at sec.gov. The filed form may also be viewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operations of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
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© 2010 Franklin Templeton Investments. All rights reserved.
RTF S 08/10
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
(a) The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officers and principal financial and accounting officer.
(c) N/A
(d) N/A
(f) Pursuant to Item 12(a)(1), the Registrant is attaching as an exhibit a copy of its code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officers and principal financial and accounting officer.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
(a)(1) The Registrant has an audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee.
(2) The audit committee financial expert is John B. Wilson and he is "independent" as defined under the relevant Securities and Exchange Commission Rules and Releases.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services. N/A
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants. N/A
Item 6. Schedule of Investments. N/A
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. N/A
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. N/A
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers. N/A
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There have been no changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant's Board of Trustees that would require disclosure herein.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Registrant maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Registrant’s filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such information is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, recognizes that any set of controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.
Within 90 days prior to the filing date of this Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR, the Registrant had carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Registrant’s management, including the Registrant’s principal executive officer and the Registrant’s principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on such evaluation, the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
(b) Changes in Internal Controls. There have been no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect the internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation in connection with the preparation of this Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR.
Item 12. Exhibits.
(a)(1) Code of Ethics
(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Laura F. Fergerson, Chief Executive Officer - Finance and Administration, and Gaston Gardey, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
(b) Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Laura F. Fergerson, Chief Executive Officer - Finance and Administration, and Gaston Gardey, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FUND ALLOCATOR SERIES
By /s/LAURA F. FERGERSON
Laura F. Fergerson
Chief Executive Officer - Finance and Administration
Date August 26, 2010
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By /s/LAURA F. FERGERSON
Laura F. Fergerson
Chief Executive Officer - Finance and Administration
Date August 26, 2010
By /s/GASTON GARDEY
Gaston Gardey
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
Date August 26, 2010