Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class R (FGBRX)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class R, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class R (FGBRX) has returned -2.04% so far this year and 8.14% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FGBRX has returned -0.64% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 2, 2009, FGBRX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.15%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 38.5 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2011 at -8.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, FGBRX closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was May 10, 2010 with a return of +2.8%, while the worst single day was Dec 15, 2014 at -4.2%.

Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class R has an annualized alpha of -0.57%, beta of 0.17, and R² of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 03, 2009.

• This fund participated in 49.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 25.54% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.17 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.17 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
• R² of 0.17 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

FGBRX has a high expense ratio of 1.24%, indicating above-average management fees.

FGBRX ranks 57 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class R (FGBRX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class R provided a 5.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.35 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class R. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class R. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class R was 27.46%, occurring on Jan 13, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class R drawdown is 17.91%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.