GOF P21 12/23
SUPPLEMENT DATED DECEMBER 21, 2023
TO THE PROSPECTUS OF EACH
For each of the funds listed in Schedule A, the following disclosure replaces and supersedes the corresponding disclosure in each fund’s Prospectus in the appendix titled “Appendix A – Intermediary Sales Charge Discounts and Waivers”:
Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. ("Edward Jones")
Policies Regarding Transactions Through Edward Jones
Effective on or after January 1st, 2024, the following information supersedes prior information with respect to transactions and positions held in fund shares through an Edward Jones system. Clients of Edward Jones (also referred to as "shareholders") purchasing fund shares on the Edward Jones commission and fee-based platforms are eligible only for the following sales charge discounts (also referred to as "breakpoints") and waivers, which can differ from discounts and waivers described elsewhere in the mutual fund Prospectus or statement of additional information ("SAI") or through another broker-dealer. In all instances, it is the shareholder's responsibility to inform Edward Jones at the time of purchase of any relationship, holdings of Franklin Templeton and Legg Mason Funds (including holdings of 529 Plans where Franklin Templeton or Legg Mason serve as the primary distributor), or other facts qualifying the purchaser for discounts or waivers. Edward Jones can ask for documentation of such circumstance. Shareholders should contact Edward Jones if they have questions regarding their eligibility for these discounts and waivers.
Breakpoints
· Breakpoint pricing, otherwise known as volume pricing, at dollar thresholds as described in the Prospectus.
Rights of Accumulation ("ROA")
· The applicable sales charge on a purchase of Class A shares is determined by taking into account all share classes (except certain money market funds and any assets held in group retirement plans) of the Franklin Templeton and Legg Mason Funds held by the shareholder or in an account grouped by Edward Jones with other accounts for the purpose of providing certain pricing considerations ("pricing groups"). If grouping assets as a shareholder, this includes all share classes held on the Edward Jones platform and/or held on another platform. The inclusion of eligible fund family assets in the ROA calculation is dependent on the shareholder notifying Edward Jones of such assets at the time of calculation. Money market funds are included only if such shares were sold with a sales charge at the time of purchase or acquired in exchange for shares purchased with a sales charge.
· The employer maintaining a SEP IRA plan and/or SIMPLE IRA plan may elect to establish or change ROA for the IRA accounts associated with the plan to a plan-level grouping as opposed to including all share classes at a shareholder or pricing group level.
· ROA is determined by calculating the higher of cost minus redemptions or market value (current shares x NAV).
Letter of Intent ("LOI")
· Through a LOI, shareholders can receive the sales charge and breakpoint discounts for purchases shareholders intend to make over a 13-month period from the date Edward Jones receives the LOI. The LOI is determined by calculating the higher of cost or market value of qualifying holdings at LOI initiation in combination with the value that the shareholder intends to buy over a 13-month period to calculate the front-end sales charge and any breakpoint discounts. Each purchase the shareholder makes during that 13-month period will receive the sales charge and breakpoint discount that applies to the total amount. The inclusion of eligible fund family assets in the LOI calculation is dependent on the shareholder notifying Edward Jones of such assets at the time of calculation. Purchases made before the LOI is received by Edward Jones are not adjusted under the LOI and will not reduce the sales charge previously paid. Sales charges will be adjusted if LOI is not met.
· If the employer maintaining a SEP IRA plan and/or SIMPLE IRA plan has elected to establish or change ROA for the IRA accounts associated with the plan to a plan-level grouping, LOIs will also be at the plan-level and may only be established by the employer.
Sales Charge Waivers
Sales charges are waived for the following shareholders and in the following situations:
· Associates of Edward Jones and its affiliates and other accounts in the same pricing group (as determined by Edward Jones under its policies and procedures) as the associate. This waiver will continue for the remainder of the associate's life if the associate retires from Edward Jones in good-standing and remains in good standing pursuant to Edward Jones' policies and procedures.
· Shares purchased in an Edward Jones fee-based program.
· Shares purchased through reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment.
· Shares purchased from the proceeds of redeemed shares of the same fund family so long as the following conditions are met: the proceeds are from the sale of shares within 60 days of the purchase, the sale and purchase are made from a share class that charges a front load and one of the following:
o The redemption and repurchase occur in the same account.
o The redemption proceeds are used to process an: IRA contribution, excess contributions, conversion, recharacterizing of contributions, or distribution, and the repurchase is done in an account within the same Edward Jones grouping for ROA.
· Shares exchanged into Class A shares from another share class so long as the exchange is into the same fund and was initiated at the discretion of Edward Jones. Edward Jones is responsible for any remaining CDSC due to the fund company, if applicable. Any future purchases are subject to the applicable sales charge as disclosed in the Prospectus.
· Exchanges from Class C shares to Class A shares of the same fund, generally, in the 84th month following the anniversary of the purchase date or earlier at the discretion of Edward Jones.
· Purchases of Class 529-A shares through a rollover from either another education savings plan or a security used for qualified distributions.
· Purchases of Class 529 shares made for recontribution of refunded amounts.
Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC") Waivers
If the shareholder purchases shares that are subject to a CDSC and those shares are redeemed before the CDSC is expired, the shareholder is responsible to pay the CDSC except in the following conditions:
· The death or disability of the shareholder.
· Systematic withdrawals with up to 10% per year of the account value.
· Return of excess contributions from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).
· Shares redeemed as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts if the redemption is taken in or after the year the shareholder reaches qualified age based on applicable IRS regulations.
· Shares redeemed to pay Edward Jones fees or costs in such cases where the transaction is initiated by Edward Jones.
· Shares exchanged in an Edward Jones fee-based program.
· Shares acquired through NAV reinstatement.
· Shares redeemed at the discretion of Edward Jones for Minimum Balances, as described below.
Other Important Information Regarding Transactions Through Edward Jones
Minimum Purchase Amounts
· Initial purchase minimum: $250
· Subsequent purchase minimum: none
Minimum Balances
· Edward Jones has the right to redeem at its discretion fund holdings with a balance of $250 or less. The following are examples of accounts that are not included in this policy:
o A fee-based account held on an Edward Jones platform
o A 529 account held on an Edward Jones platform
o An account with an active systematic investment plan or LOI
Exchanging Share Classes
· At any time it deems necessary, Edward Jones has the authority to exchange at NAV a shareholder's holdings in a fund to Class A shares of the same fund.
SCHEDULE A
Fund
| Date of Prospectus
|
FRANKLIN ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES FUNDS |
|
K2 Alternative Strategies Fund……...................................................................................................... | October 1, 2023 |
FRANKLIN CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE INCOME FUND | |
Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund…….................................................................................... | July 1, 2023 |
| |
FRANKLIN CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE TRUST |
|
Franklin California Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Income Fund............................................................. | November 1, 2023 |
FRANKLIN CUSTODIAN FUNDS |
|
Franklin DynaTech Fund...................................................................................................................... | February 1, 2023, as amended August 16, 2023 |
Franklin Growth Fund........................................................................................................................... | February 1, 2023, as amended August 16, 2023 |
Franklin Income Fund…....................................................................................................................... | February 1, 2023, as amended August 16, 2023 |
Franklin U.S. Government Securities Fund.......................................................................................... | February 1, 2023, as amended August 16, 2023 |
Franklin Utilities Fund........................................................................................................................... | February 1, 2023, as amended August 16, 2023 |
FRANKLIN FEDERAL TAX-FREE INCOME FUND | |
Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income Fund……………………………………………………………………. | September 1, 2023 |
FRANKLIN FUND ALLOCATOR SERIES |
|
Franklin Conservative Allocation Fund................................................................................................. | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin Corefolio Allocation Fund........................................................................................................ | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin Global Allocation Fund............................................................................................................ | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin Growth Allocation Fund........................................................................................................... | May 1, 2023 |
Fund
| Date of Prospectus
|
Franklin LifeSmart™ Retirement Income Fund.................................................................................... | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin LifeSmart™ 2020 Retirement Target Fund............................................................................. | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin LifeSmart™ 2025 Retirement Target Fund............................................................................. | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin LifeSmart™ 2030 Retirement Target Fund……….................................................................. | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin LifeSmart™ 2035 Retirement Target Fund............................................................................. | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin LifeSmart™ 2040 Retirement Target Fund……….................................................................. | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin LifeSmart™ 2045 Retirement Target Fund............................................................................. | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin LifeSmart™ 2050 Retirement Target Fund............................................................................. | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin LifeSmart™ 2055 Retirement Target Fund............................................................................. | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin LifeSmart™ 2060 Retirement Target Fund............................................................................. | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin Moderate Allocation Fund....................................................................................................... | May 1, 2023 |
FRANKLIN GLOBAL TRUST | |
Franklin International Growth Fund...................................................................................................... | December 1, 2023 |
FRANKLIN GOLD AND PRECIOUS METALS FUND | |
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund…………………………………………………………………… | December 1, 2023 |
FRANKLIN HIGH INCOME TRUST | |
Franklin High Income Fund…………………………………………………………………………………... | February 1, 2023 |
FRANKLIN INVESTORS SECURITIES TRUST | |
Franklin Convertible Securities Fund………………………………………………………………………... | March 1, 2023 |
Franklin Equity Income Fund………………………………………………...………………….…………… | March 1, 2023 |
Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund………………………………………………………………….. | March 1, 2023 |
Franklin Long Duration Credit Fund…………………………………………………………………………. | August 22, 2023 |
Franklin Low Duration Total Return Fund…………………………………………………………………... | March 1, 2023 |
Franklin Low Duration U.S. Government Securities Fund……………………………………….……….. | March 1, 2023 |
Franklin Managed Income Fund……………………………………………………………………………... | March 1, 2023 |
Franklin Total Return Fund………………………………………………....………………………………... | March 1, 2023 |
FRANKLIN MANAGED TRUST | |
Franklin Rising Dividends Fund……………………………………………………………………………… | February 1, 2023 |
FRANKLIN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRUST | |
Franklin California High Yield Municipal Fund……………………………………………………………… | July 1, 2023 |
FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUNDS | |
Franklin Mutual Beacon Fund………………………………………………………………………………... | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin Mutual Financial Services Fund…………………………………………………………………… | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund…………………………………………………………………….. | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin Mutual International Value Fund…………………………………………………………………... | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin Mutual Quest Fund………………………………………………………………………………….. | May 1, 2023 |
Franklin Mutual Shares Fund………………………………………………………………………………… | May 1, 2023 |
FRANKLIN NEW YORK TAX-FREE INCOME FUND | |
Franklin New York Tax-Free Income Fund…………………………………………………………………. | July 1, 2023 |
FRANKLIN NEW YORK TAX-FREE TRUST | |
Franklin New York Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Income Fund…………………………………………... | February 1, 2023 |
FRANKLIN REAL ESTATE SECURITIES TRUST | |
Franklin Real Estate Securities Fund……………………………………………………………………….. | September 1, 2023 |
Fund
| Date of Prospectus
|
FRANKLIN STRATEGIC MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO | |
Franklin Strategic Mortgage Portfolio……………………………………………………………………….. | February 1, 2023, as amended August 16, 2023 |
FRANKLIN STRATEGIC SERIES | |
Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund………………………………………………………………..…… | September 1, 2023 |
Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund………………………………………………………………………… | September 1, 2023 |
Franklin Natural Resources Fund…………………………….……………………………………………… | September 1, 2023 |
Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund…………………………….……………………………………………… | September 1, 2023 |
Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund……………………………………………………….……………… | September 1, 2023 |
Franklin Strategic Income Fund……………………………………………………………………………… | September 1, 2023 |
FRANKLIN TAX-FREE TRUST | |
Franklin Alabama Tax-Free Income Fund………………………………………………..………………… | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin Arizona Tax-Free Income Fund………………………………………………….………………… | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin Colorado Tax-Free Income Fund………………………………………………..………………… | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin Connecticut Tax-Free Income Fund…………………………………………….………………… | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin Federal Intermediate-Term Tax-Free Income Fund………………………………………..…… | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin Federal Limited-Term Tax-Free Income Fund…………………………………………………… | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin Georgia Tax-Free Income Fund…………………………………………………………………… | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin High Yield Tax-Free Income Fund………………………………………………………………… | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin Louisiana Tax-Free Income Fund…………………………………………………………………. | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin Maryland Tax-Free Income Fund………………………………………………………………….. | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin Massachusetts Tax-Free Income Fund…………………………………………………………… | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin Michigan Tax-Free Income Fund………………………………………………………………….. | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund………………………………………………………………… | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin Missouri Tax-Free Income Fund…………………………………………………………………... | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin New Jersey Tax-Free Income Fund………………………………………………………………. | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin North Carolina Tax-Free Income Fund………………………………………………………….… | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin Ohio Tax-Free Income Fund……………………………………………………………………….. | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin Oregon Tax-Free Income Fund……………………………………………………………………. | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin Pennsylvania Tax-Free Income Fund…………………………………………………………….. | July 1, 2023 |
Franklin Virginia Tax-Free Income Fund……………………………………………………………………. | July 1, 2023 |
FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST | |
Franklin MicroCap Value Fund………………………………………………………………………………. | March 1, 2023 |
Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund…………………………………………………………………. | March 1, 2023 |
Franklin Small Cap Value Fund……………………………………………………………………………… | March 1, 2023 |
TEMPLETON CHINA WORLD FUND | |
Templeton China World Fund………………………………………………………………………………... | January 1, 2023 |
TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS TRUST | |
Templeton Developing Markets Trust……………………………………………………………………….. | May 1, 2023 |
TEMPLETON FUNDS | |
Templeton Foreign Fund……………………………………………………………………………………… | January 1, 2023 |
Templeton World Fund……………………………………………………………………………………….. | January 1, 2023 |
Templeton International Climate Change Fund……………………………………………………………. | January 1, 2023 |
TEMPLETON GLOBAL INVESTMENT TRUST | |
Templeton Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund……………………………………………………………. | January 1, 2023 |
Templeton Global Balanced Fund…………………………………………………………………………… | May 1, 2023 |
TEMPLETON GLOBAL SMALLER COMPANIES FUND | |
Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund………………………………………………………………. | January 1, 2023 |
Fund
| Date of Prospectus
|
TEMPLETON GROWTH FUND, INC. | |
Templeton Growth Fund, Inc…………………………………………………………………………………. | January 1, 2023 |
TEMPLETON INCOME TRUST | |
Templeton Global Bond Fund………………………………………………………………………………... | May 1, 2023 |
Templeton Global Total Return Fund……………………………………………………………………….. | May 1, 2023 |
Templeton International Bond Fund…………………………………………………………………………. | May 1, 2023 |
Templeton Sustainable Emerging Markets Bond Fund…………………………………………………… | May 1, 2023 |
Please retain this supplement for future reference