Diversify globally to gain in all markets

As a leader in global investing, Franklin Templeton Investments has always believed that diversification is one of the keys to successful investing. More importantly, global diversification is essential for reducing portfolio risk and uncovering new opportunities. As highlighted by our investment experts:

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  Three-quarters of the MSCI Canada Index comprise of just three sectors: financials, materials, and energy.

• Since 1998, the Canadian economy has been one of the most robust markets in the world. In addition, the Canadian dollar has appreciated to levels not reached since the mid-90s.
• As global markets present abundant value opportunities, investors should look to broadening their geographic scope and reallocate their Canadian profits worldwide.

Being globally diversified can better position investments for the long term to face all market conditions. For instance, Templeton Growth Fund and Templeton International Stock Fund have been investing across regions and sectors with proven performance gains of more than 50%* since market bottom of March 2003.

Now is the time for your clients to diversify by investing abroad with Templeton’s value disciplined process and successful track record spanning over 50 years.

For more information on the benefits of global investing, please contact your Franklin Templeton Investments sales manager at 1.800.897.7286 or visit advisorsource at www.franklintempleton.ca.

* Source: Globe Hysales, March 31, 2003 to July 31, 2005

October 2005

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