Franklin Templeton Launched New Global Equity Fund
The firm has introduced a new investment fund for international investors that draws on Putnam research strategies.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Investing
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Franklin Templeton has launched the FTGF Putnam Global Research fund, an Ireland-domiciled sub-fund comprising 150 to 200 stocks. The new offering provides international investors with access to Putnam investment strategies previously centered in the US.
Why it matters
This fund aims to generate investment returns by selecting high-conviction stock ideas where the firm's earnings expectations differ from broader market consensus. It follows Franklin Templeton's acquisition of Putnam Investments in 2024 and its recent push to distribute these strategies to UK and international markets.
The new portfolio maintains 150 to 200 individual stock holdings spread across 11 distinct investment sleeves. These assets are managed using a sector and region-neutral approach relative to the MSCI World index.
The players
Franklin Templeton
A global investment management firm that provides mutual funds, ETFs, and institutional investment strategies to households and organizations.
Putnam Investments
An asset management firm now owned by Franklin Templeton, known for its active research-based stock selection strategies.
Kate Lakin
A portfolio manager for the new FTGF Putnam Global Research fund.
Matt LaPlant
A portfolio manager for the new FTGF Putnam Global Research fund.
Vivek Gandhi
A portfolio manager for the new FTGF Putnam Global Research fund.
The details
The fund operates by tasking Putnam's research team with managing specific investment sleeves, seeking companies with earnings outlooks that deviate from the market consensus. By utilizing a sector and region-neutral strategy, the fund aims to maintain a balance against the MSCI World index while focusing on high-conviction ideas. This expansion allows international investors to tap into specific US strategies that Franklin Templeton began integrating following their 2024 acquisition of Putnam Investments.
Timeline
2024: Franklin Templeton acquired Putnam Investments.
2025: The firm expanded Putnam US strategy access to UK investors.
September 30, 2026: Franklin Templeton launched the FTGF Putnam Global Research fund.
Money Landscape
The launch of this fund follows the standard regulatory pathway for Ireland-domiciled investment products designed for cross-border distribution. It reflects the ongoing trend of global asset managers consolidating research teams following major corporate acquisitions.
Investors considering this fund should review their current exposure to global equity markets to ensure their portfolio remains properly diversified. Because this is an active investment strategy, discuss the potential tax implications and fees with a qualified financial or tax professional.
The takeaway
This fund represents a new way to access active, research-driven stock picking on a global scale. If you are interested in this strategy, review the fund's official prospectus regarding costs and risk profile before speaking with your financial professional.
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