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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM N-CSRS

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number 811-06336

 

Franklin Templeton International Trust

(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: 5/31

 

Date of reporting period: 11/30/14

 

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

 


 



 

Contents  
 
Shareholder Letter 1
Semiannual Report  
Franklin Global Allocation Fund 3
Performance Summary 8
Your Fund’s Expenses 11
Consolidated Financial Highlights  
and Consolidated Statement  
of Investments 13
Consolidated Financial Statements 35
Notes to  
Consolidated Financial Statements 39
Shareholder Information 53

 

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Semiannual Report

Franklin Global Allocation Fund

(formerly, Franklin Templeton Global Allocation Fund)

This semiannual report for Franklin Global Allocation Fund covers the period ended November 30, 2014.

Your Fund’s Goal and Main Investments

The Fund seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the Fund strategically invests in a diversified core portfolio of equity and fixed income investments, and tactically adjusts the Fund’s exposure to certain asset classes, regions, currencies and sectors independent of the investment processes of the core portfolio’s investment strategies.

Performance Overview

The Fund’s Class A shares had a -0.97% cumulative total return for the six months under review. In comparison, the Fund’s benchmark had a -1.10% total return.1 The benchmark is a combination of MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI),2 which measures stock performance in developed and emerging markets; Citigroup World Government Bond Index (WGBI),2 which measures performance of investment-grade world government bonds; Bloomberg Commodity Index,2,3 which measures performance of exchange-traded futures contracts on physical commodities; and Payden & Rygel (P&R) 90 Day U.S. Treasury Bill (T-Bill) Index,4 a proxy for short-term investments and other net assets. You can find more of the Fund’s performance data in the Performance Summary beginning on page 8.

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 figures shown reflect derivatives held in the portfolio. See footnote 5.

Economic and Market Overview

The global economy grew moderately during the six months under review as many developed markets continued to recover and many emerging markets continued to expand. U.S. economic growth trends were generally encouraging during the period. Economic activity improved in the third quarter of 2014, resulting largely from increased consumer spending, business investments, federal defense spending and a narrower trade deficit. The U.S. Federal Reserve Board (Fed) ended its

1. The Fund’s blended benchmark is currently weighted 50% for the MSCI ACWI, 35% for the Citigroup WGBI, 5% for the Bloomberg Commodity Index and 10% for
the P&R 90 Day U.S. T-Bill Index, rebalanced monthly. For the period from 5/31/14 through 11/30/14, the MSCI ACWI had a +2.13% total return, the Citigroup WGBI
had a -3.82% total return, the Bloomberg Commodity Index had a -15.60% total return, and the P&R 90 Day U.S. T-Bill Index had a +0.02% total return.
2. Source: Morningstar.
3. Prior to 7/1/14, the index was known as Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index.
4. Source: Payden & Rygel.
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.
5. Breakdown figures are intended to illustrate the Fund’s estimated exposure to various asset classes, countries, currencies, sectors, or other categories as a percentage
of the Fund’s total exposure, and reflect both direct and indirect (long and short) exposures through the Fund’s use of derivatives, such as swaps, forwards, futures and
options. The use of derivative instruments may allow tactical adjustments to be made quickly and efficiently, and the historical data provided may differ significantly from the
Fund’s current allocations.

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and names of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Consolidated Statement of Investments (SOI).
The Consolidated SOI begins on page 17.

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asset purchase program in October, after gradually reducing its purchases during the six-month period, based on its view that underlying economic strength could support ongoing progress in labor market conditions. The Fed reaffirmed it would maintain its near-zero interest rate policy for a “considerable time” and stated its actions to normalize monetary policy remained dependent on economic performance.

Outside the U.S., the U.K. economy grew relatively well, supported by the services and manufacturing sectors. U.K. gross domestic product (GDP) continued to expand in the third quarter. In the eurozone, economic growth remained subdued as concerns persisted about the potential negative impacts to growth from the crisis in Ukraine and tension in the Middle East. In June, the European Central Bank (ECB) reduced its main interest rate and for the first time set a negative deposit rate; the ECB reduced both rates again in September. The ECB broadened its monetary easing stance by implementing an asset purchase program to prevent deflation and stimulate the economy.

In Japan, second- and third-quarter GDP contractions indicated the economy was in a recession. However, private consumption and exports improved in the third quarter. In October, the Bank of Japan expanded its stimulus measures amid weak domestic demand following a sales tax hike and as substantially lower crude oil prices exerted further downward pressure on inflation. In November, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called an early parliamentary election and postponed a second sales tax increase scheduled for October 2015, as he sought to expand the mandate for his economic policies.

In several emerging markets, economic growth moderated in the third quarter. However, Brazil exited recession as government spending prior to presidential elections drove third-quarter GDP growth. Emerging market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, ended the six-month period relatively flat, amid headwinds such as soft domestic demand and weak exports in several countries, as well as concerns about the timing of U.S. interest rate increases and geopolitical tensions in certain regions. Many emerging market currencies depreciated against the U.S. dollar, leading central banks in several countries to raise interest rates in an effort to curb inflation and support their currencies. Several other central banks lowered interest rates to promote economic growth.

After implementing monetary stimulus measures to support specific sectors, China’s central bank increased its efforts to bolster the economy by cutting its benchmark interest rates for the first time since July 2012.

As measured by the MSCI World Index, stocks in global developed markets advanced overall during the six-month period amid a generally accommodative monetary policy environment, continued strength in corporate earnings and signs of an economic recovery. Global government and corporate bonds performed well in local currency terms as interest rates in many developed market countries remained at historical lows. However, the U.S. dollar’s appreciation against most currencies led these bonds to post losses in U.S. dollar terms. Commodity prices overall ended lower for the period, as measured by the Bloomberg Commodity Index, driven by steep declines in crude oil prices resulting from weak global demand growth and strong world supply. Gold prices declined amid benign global inflation and a strong U.S. dollar.

Investment Strategy

We manage the Fund using a multi-manager approach. While we are responsible for the Fund’s overall investments, we consult with various other investment managers within Franklin Templeton Investments (subadvisors) who independently manage separate portions of the Fund’s core equity and fixed income portfolio in accordance with the following strategies: all-cap U.S. growth equity, non-U.S. growth equity, deep value equity, non-U.S. value equity, emerging markets equity, global fixed income and global low duration fixed income. The allocations to each strategy may change from time to time and are subject to periodic rebalancing as market values of the portfolio’s securities change or at our discretion.

Under normal market conditions, the Fund’s baseline allocation between broad asset classes is 50% global equity (U.S./international/emerging), 35% global fixed income (U.S./international/emerging), 5% commodity-linked

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instruments, and 10% cash and derivative instruments. We manage the Fund’s allocation to commodities, as well as the Fund’s tactical allocation portion, and rebalance the Fund’s portfolio to maintain the baseline strategic allocation to various asset classes and investment strategies. We may change the baseline strategic allocation from time to time.

For purposes of its investment goal, the Fund regularly enters into various transactions involving derivative instruments. For the Fund’s tactical asset allocation, we primarily use stock index futures, government bond futures, equity total return swaps, and currency forwards and futures contracts. We make tactical investment decisions based on quantitative research and a systematic investment strategy driven by bottom-up fundamentals analysis, top-down macroeconomic analysis and short-term sentiment indicators. The tactical allocation portion of the Fund is intended to adjust the Fund’s equity, fixed income, commodity, country/regional and currency exposures. Although we do not attempt to time the entire market’s direction, we keep the flexibility to shift the Fund’s net exposure (the value of securities held long less the value of securities held short) depending on which market opportunities look more attractive.6 The Fund may, from time to time, have a net short position in certain asset classes, regions, currencies and sectors.

What is a futures contract?

A futures contract, or a future, is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty made through a U.S. or foreign futures exchange to buy or sell an asset at a specific price on a future date.

What is a currency forward contract?

A currency forward contract, or a currency forward, is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty to buy or sell a foreign currency at a specific exchange rate on a future date.

What is a swap agreement?

A swap agreement, such as an equity total return swap, is a contract between the Fund and a counterparty to exchange on a future date the returns, or differentials in rates of return, that would have been earned or realized if a notional amount were invested in specific instruments.

Manager’s Discussion

For the six-month period ended November 30, 2014, the Fund’s multi-asset portfolio’s Class A shares performed better than its blended benchmark. An overweighted allocation to global equities contributed, as did relative value positioning among specific countries. An underweighted allocation to sovereign developed fixed income markets also added value, as did selection across those markets. Currency positions overall, through the use of currency forwards, contributed significantly to relative performance. An underweighting in commodities, which declined during the period, also helped relative results.

Baseline Strategic Allocation

At period-end, the Fund’s largest asset class exposure was to global equities, which was consistent with the significant structural weight of these assets within our baseline strategic allocation. Regionally, the largest equity weightings were in North America and Europe, with the U.S., the U.K. and Germany making up the largest country exposures. The U.S. finished the period as the largest country overweighting relative to the blended benchmark’s equity portion, followed by Hong Kong and Germany. Conversely, the largest underweightings were in Australia, Taiwan and Canada. Within the fixed income allocation, the largest regional allocation at period-end was to Europe. At the country level, the largest fixed income exposures were to Italy, Australia and Canada. Relative to the blended benchmark’s fixed income portion, the largest country overweightings were in Italy and Australia, followed by South Korea, which is not part of the Citigroup WGBI. The largest fixed income underweightings were in Germany, the U.S. and Japan.

6. A long position may involve the purchase of a security, commodity or currency, or the use of derivatives, with the expectation that the asset or underlying asset will
subsequently rise in value. A short position may involve the sale of a borrowed security, commodity or currency, or the use of derivatives, with the expectation that the
asset or underlying asset will subsequently fall in value.
See franklintempletondatasources.com for additional data provider information.

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Portfolio Breakdown*    
11/30/14    
  % of Total  
  Exposure  
 
Stocks, Equity Index Futures & Total Return Swaps 63.1 %
Banks 5.4 %
Energy 5.3 %
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences 5.3 %
Software & Services 5.0 %
Capital Goods 4.1 %
Materials 4.0 %
Technology Hardware & Equipment 2.6 %
Health Care Equipment & Services 2.4 %
Diversified Financials 2.1 %
Equity Index Futures 7.4 %
Total Return Swaps 1.9 %
Other 17.6 %
 
Bonds, Interest Rate Futures & Interest Rate Swaps 24.4 %
Foreign Government & Agency Securities 22.2 %
U.S. Government & Agency Securities 7.5 %
Corporate Bonds 7.1 %
Interest Rate Swaps -2.0 %
Interest Rate Futures – Foreign Government -5.1 %
Interest Rate Futures – U.S. Government -5.3 %
 
Commodities 5.0 %
Exchange Traded Notes 5.0 %
 
Money Market Funds & Other Net Assets 7.5 %

 

*The figures shown reflect derivatives held in the portfolio. See footnote 5 on
page 3.

Tactical Asset Allocation

At period-end, the portfolio’s tactical asset allocation included allocations to developed and emerging market equities and developed market fixed income, in addition to currency positions. Equity allocations, through the use of index futures, included long positions in German, Spanish, Japanese, Hong Kong and U.S. stocks, as well as short positions in Australian, U.K., and Dutch stocks. Within fixed income, the Fund maintained, through the use of futures contracts, net long positions in Italian, Canadian and Australian government bonds, as well as net short positions in U.S. Treasuries, German Bunds and U.K. gilts. The currency component of the tactical asset allocation included net long positions in the U.S. dollar, British pound, Norwegian krone and Australian dollar and net short exposures to the Japanese yen, British pound, Swiss franc and euro, achieved through currency forwards.

Equity

For the overall portfolio, the Fund’s overweighting in equities relative to its blended benchmark added value. However, results from certain country selections limited gains. An overweighting in European markets was a major detractor, including overweighted allocations to Germany, Italy and the U.K. Security selection in Germany helped offset some of the negative effects of an overweighting in the region. In Asia, security selection more than offset the small negative effect of an overweighting, particularly in South Korea, which weakened over the period. The Fund’s positioning in Japanese stocks contributed to relative results. In North America, stock selection in the U.S. hurt relative performance, as did stock selection in Canada, particularly in energy stocks.

Fixed Income

For the overall portfolio, an underweighted allocation to sovereign developed market fixed income generally supported relative performance, as bond market returns were generally negative across the countries included in the Citigroup WGBI. Selection across fixed income markets generally contributed to relative performance. Avoidance of Japanese government bonds aided relative returns. Additionally, a preference for Italian bonds over German Bunds helped relative results, as the yield spread between these bonds narrowed over the period. In contrast, overweighted positions in several emerging markets, including South Korea, Poland and Mexico, detracted from relative performance.

Currencies

Overall, currency positions were major contributors to the Fund’s performance relative to the blended benchmark. The euro and Japanese yen depreciated against the U.S. dollar during the period, leading net short positions in these currencies, achieved through currency forward contracts, to enhance relative performance. The Swiss franc and Swedish krona also weakened against the U.S. dollar, and net short positions in these currencies aided relative performance. Somewhat offsetting these gains were long positions in the British pound, established in the latter half of the period, and the Norwegian krone.

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Thank you for your continued participation in Franklin Global Allocation Fund. We look forward to serving your future investment needs.


The foregoing information reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of November 30, 2014, 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 November 30, 2014

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.

Net Asset Value      
Share Class (Symbol) 11/30/14 5/31/14 Change
A (FGAAX) $11.27 $11.38 -$0.11
C (n/a) $11.13 $11.27 -$0.14
R (n/a) $11.22 $11.35 -$0.13
Advisor (FGAZX) $11.31 $11.41 -$0.10

 

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PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

Performance as of 11/30/141

Cumulative total return excludes sales charges. Average annual total returns 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.

                Value of   Average Annual          
     Cumulative      Average Annual   $   10,000    Total Return   Total Annual Operating Expenses6  
Share Class   Total Return2     Total Return3     Investment4   (12/31/14 )5 (with waiver)   (without waiver)  
A                       1.31 % 2.04 %
6-Month   -0.97 %   -6.63 % $ 9,337              
1-Year + 2.82 %   -3.12 % $ 9,688   -6.78 %        
3-Year + 21.00 % + 4.47 % $ 11,402 + 4.11 %        
Since Inception (9/1/11) + 18.58 % + 3.49 % $ 11,176 + 2.70 %        
C                       2.01 % 2.74 %
6-Month   -1.24 %   -2.23 % $ 9,777              
1-Year + 2.18 % + 1.18 % $ 10,118   -2.72 %        
3-Year + 18.38 % + 5.79 % $ 11,838 + 5.46 %        
Since Inception (9/1/11) + 15.78 % + 4.62 % $ 11,578 + 3.76 %        
R                       1.51 % 2.24 %
6-Month   -1.15 %   -1.15 % $ 9,885              
1-Year + 2.53 % + 2.53 % $ 10,253   -1.29 %        
3-Year + 19.83 % + 6.21 % $ 11,983 + 5.89 %        
Since Inception (9/1/11) + 17.31 % + 5.04 % $ 11,731 + 4.22 %        
Advisor                       1.01 % 1.74 %
6-Month   -0.88 %   -0.88 % $ 9,912              
1-Year + 3.08 % + 3.08 % $ 10,308   -0.86 %        
3-Year + 21.67 % + 6.76 % $ 12,167 + 6.41 %        
Since Inception (9/1/11) + 19.24 % + 5.57 % $ 11,924 + 4.73 %        

 

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.

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PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Generally, investors should be comfortable with fluctuation in the value of their investments, especially over the short term. The market values of securities owned by the Fund will go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting individual issuers, securities markets generally or sectors within the securities markets. 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. Changes in the financial strength of a bond issuer or in a bond’s credit rating may affect its value. Foreign investing carries additional risks such as currency and market volatility and political or social instability, risks that are heightened in less developed or emerging market countries. Derivatives, including currency management strategies, involve costs and can create economic leverage in the portfolio, which may result in significant volatility and cause the Fund to participate in losses (as well as gains) in an amount that significantly exceeds the Fund’s initial investment. The Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits, and may realize losses when a counterparty fails to perform as promised. Because the Fund allocates assets to a variety of investment strategies involving certain risks, it is subject to those same risks. These and other risks are described more fully in the Fund’s prospectus. The Fund is actively managed but there is no guarantee that the manager’s investment decisions will produce the desired results.

Class C: 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. The Fund has an expense reduction contractually guaranteed through at least 9/30/15, a fee waiver related to the management fee paid by a subsidiary and a fee waiver
associated with its investments in a Franklin Templeton money fund, contractually guaranteed through at least its current fiscal year-end. Fund investment results reflect the
expense reduction and fee waivers, to the extent applicable; without these reductions, the results 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. In accordance with SEC rules, we provide standardized average annual total return information through the latest calendar quarter.
6. Figures are as stated in the Fund’s current prospectus. 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

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, distribu- tion 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.

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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YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES

    Beginning Account   Ending Account   Expenses Paid During
Share Class   Value 6/1/14   Value 11/30/14   Period* 6/1/14–11/30/14
A            
Actual $ 1,000 $ 990.30 $ 6.39
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $ 1,000 $ 1,018.65 $ 6.48
C            
Actual $ 1,000 $ 987.60 $ 9.77
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $ 1,000 $ 1,015.24 $ 9.90
R            
Actual $ 1,000 $ 988.50 $ 7.48
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $ 1,000 $ 1,017.55 $ 7.59
Advisor            
Actual $ 1,000 $ 991.20 $ 4.99
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) $ 1,000 $ 1,020.05 $ 5.06

 

*Expenses are calculated using the most recent six-month expense ratio, net of expense waivers, annualized for each class (A: 1.28%;
C: 1.96%; R: 1.50%; and Advisor: 1.00%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 to reflect the
one-half year period.

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Consolidated Financial Highlights

Franklin Global Allocation Fund

    Six Months Ended                    
    November 30, 2014             Year Ended May 31,  
    (unaudited)     2014     2013     2012 a
Class A                        
Per share operating performance                        
(for a share outstanding throughout the period)                        
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 11.38   $ 10.78   $ 9.53   $ 10.00  
Income from investment operationsb:                        
Net investment incomec   0.03     0.10 d   0.08     0.06  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)   (0.14 )   0.79     1.36     (0.47 )
Total from investment operations   (0.11 )   0.89     1.44     (0.41 )
Less distributions from net investment income and net foreign                        
currency gains       (0.29 )   (0.19 )   (0.06 )
Net asset value, end of period $ 11.27   $ 11.38   $ 10.78   $ 9.53  
 
Total returne   (0.97 )%   8.35 %   15.22 %   (4.09 )%
 
Ratios to average net assetsf                        
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliates   2.03 %   1.89 %   2.10 %   2.85 %
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliates   1.28 %g   1.20 %g   1.16 %   1.08 %
Net investment income   0.51 %   0.92 %d   0.76 %   0.79 %
 
Supplemental data                        
Net assets, end of period (000’s) $ 20,328   $ 23,509   $ 23,472   $ 18,055  
Portfolio turnover rate   25.46 %   39.58 %   47.73 %   15.34 %

 

aFor the period September 1, 2011 (commencement of operations) to May 31, 2012.
bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Consolidated 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 fair value of the investments of the Fund.
cBased on average daily shares outstanding.
dNet investment income per share includes approximately $0.03 per share received in the form of a special dividend paid in connection with certain Fund holdings.
Excluding this amount, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 0.68%.
eTotal return does not reflect sales commissions or contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable, and is not annualized for periods less than one year.
fRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.
gBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)                        
    Six Months Ended                    
    November 30, 2014           Year Ended May 31,  
    (unaudited)     2014     2013     2012 a
Class C                        
Per share operating performance                        
(for a share outstanding throughout the period)                        
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 11.27   $ 10.72   $ 9.49   $ 10.00  
Income from investment operationsb:                        
Net investment income (loss)c   (0.01 )   0.02 d   e     e  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)   (0.13 )   0.78     1.36     (0.48 )
Total from investment operations   (0.14 )   0.80     1.36     (0.48 )
Less distributions from net investment income and net foreign                        
currency gains       (0.25 )   (0.13 )   (0.03 )
Net asset value, end of period $ 11.13   $ 11.27   $ 10.72   $ 9.49  
 
Total returnf   (1.24 )%   7.62 %   14.40 %   (4.77 )%
 
Ratios to average net assetsg                        
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliates   2.71 %   2.62 %   2.86 %   3.69 %
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliates   1.96 %h   1.93 %h   1.92 %   1.92 %
Net investment income (loss)   (0.17 )%   0.19 %d   —%i     (0.05 )%
 
Supplemental data                        
Net assets, end of period (000’s) $ 5,557   $ 5,557   $ 6,315   $ 3,639  
Portfolio turnover rate   25.46 %   39.58 %   47.73 %   15.34 %

 

aFor the period September 1, 2011 (commencement of operations) to May 31, 2012.
bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Consolidated 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 fair value of the investments of the Fund.
cBased on average daily shares outstanding.
dNet investment income per share includes approximately $0.03 per share received in the form of a special dividend paid in connection with certain Fund holdings.
Excluding this amount, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been (0.05)%.
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.
hBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.
iRounds to less than 0.01%.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)                        
    Six Months Ended                    
    November 30, 2014           Year Ended May 31,  
    (unaudited)     2014     2013     2012 a
Class R                        
Per share operating performance                        
(for a share outstanding throughout the period)                        
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 11.35   $ 10.76   $ 9.51   $ 10.00  
Income from investment operationsb:                        
Net investment incomec   0.02     0.07 d   0.04     0.02  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)   (0.15 )   0.79     1.37     (0.47 )
Total from investment operations   (0.13 )   0.86     1.41     (0.45 )
Less distributions from net investment income and net foreign                        
currency gains       (0.27 )   (0.16 )   (0.04 )
Net asset value, end of period $ 11.22   $ 11.35   $ 10.76   $ 9.51  
 
Total returne   (1.15 )%   8.16 %   14.84 %   (4.45 )%
 
Ratios to average net assetsf                        
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliates   2.25 %   2.19 %   2.44 %   3.27 %
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliates   1.50 %g   1.50 %g   1.50 %   1.50 %
Net investment income   0.29 %   0.62 %d   0.42 %   0.37 %
 
Supplemental data                        
Net assets, end of period (000’s) $ 2,273   $ 2,297   $ 2,155   $ 1,903  
Portfolio turnover rate   25.46 %   39.58 %   47.73 %   15.34 %

 

aFor the period September 1, 2011 (commencement of operations) to May 31, 2012.
bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Consolidated 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 fair value of the investments of the Fund.
cBased on average daily shares outstanding.
dNet investment income per share includes approximately $0.03 per share received in the form of a special dividend paid in connection with certain Fund holdings.
Excluding this amount, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 0.38%.
eTotal return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
fRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.
gBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)                        
    Six Months Ended                    
    November 30, 2014           Year Ended May 31,  
    (unaudited)     2014     2013     2012 a
Advisor Class                        
Per share operating performance                        
(for a share outstanding throughout the period)                        
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 11.41   $ 10.79   $ 9.53   $ 10.00  
Income from investment operationsb:                        
Net investment incomec   0.04     0.12 d   0.09     0.06  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)   (0.14 )   0.80     1.38     (0.47 )
Total from investment operations   (0.10 )   0.92     1.47     (0.41 )
Less distributions from net investment income and net foreign                        
currency gains       (0.30 )   (0.21 )   (0.06 )
Net asset value, end of period $ 11.31   $ 11.41   $ 10.79   $ 9.53  
 
Total returne   (0.88 )%   8.62 %   15.47 %   (4.09 )%
 
Ratios to average net assetsf                        
Expenses before waiver and payments by affiliates   1.75 %   1.69 %   1.94 %   2.77 %
Expenses net of waiver and payments by affiliates   1.00 %g   1.00 %g   1.00 %   1.00 %
Net investment income   0.79 %   1.12 %d   0.92 %   0.87 %
 
Supplemental data                        
Net assets, end of period (000’s) $ 11,627   $ 12,441   $ 14,511   $ 12,654  
Portfolio turnover rate   25.46 %   39.58 %   47.73 %   15.34 %

 

aFor the period September 1, 2011 (commencement of operations) to May 31, 2012.
bThe amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Consolidated 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 fair value of the investments of the Fund.
cBased on average daily shares outstanding.
dNet investment income per share includes approximately $0.03 per share received in the form of a special dividend paid in connection with certain Fund holdings.
Excluding this amount, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 0.88%.
eTotal return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
fRatios are annualized for periods less than one year.
gBenefit of expense reduction rounds to less than 0.01%.

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Consolidated Statement of Investments, November 30, 2014 (unaudited)      
 
Franklin Global Allocation Fund        
    Shares/    
  Country Warrants   Value
Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 51.2%        
Automobiles & Components 1.7%        
BorgWarner Inc. United States 990 $ 55,995
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. China 114,000   194,339
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, B France 500   46,015
General Motors Co. United States 2,175   72,710
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd., H China 54,000   51,041
Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd. South Korea 206   45,712
Hyundai Motor Co. South Korea 157   25,248
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. Japan 7,300   68,178
aTesla Motors Inc. United States 140   34,233
Toyota Motor Corp. Japan 1,100   67,785
        661,256
Banks 5.0%        
Bangkok Bank PCL, fgn. Thailand 3,400   20,900
Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk PT Indonesia 244,500   84,145
Bank of Nova Scotia Canada 1,400   86,329
Barclays PLC United Kingdom 9,910   37,998
BNP Paribas SA France 1,780   114,216
China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., H China 72,201   149,525
CIT Group Inc. United States 778   37,966
Citigroup Inc. United States 1,184   63,900
Citizens Financial Group Inc. United States 659   16,231
Columbia Banking System Inc. United States 512   14,065
Hana Financial Group Inc. South Korea 3,220   97,777
HSBC Holdings PLC United Kingdom 5,600   55,793
aING Groep NV, IDR Netherlands 5,580   81,804
Itau Unibanco Holding SA, ADR Brazil 6,776   102,047
JPMorgan Chase & Co. United States 1,251   75,260
KB Financial Group Inc. South Korea 3,158   110,364
PNC Financial Services Group Inc. United States 1,216   106,364
Siam Commercial Bank PCL, fgn. Thailand 5,700   34,085
aSignature Bank United States 680   82,464
Societe Generale SA France 706   35,048
Standard Chartered PLC United Kingdom 2,290   33,564
SunTrust Banks Inc. United States 1,066   41,883
aSVB Financial Group United States 570   59,935
UniCredit SpA Italy 10,369   76,716
United Bank Ltd. Pakistan 101,700   177,326
United Overseas Bank Ltd. Singapore 7,500   138,111
Wells Fargo & Co. United States 738   40,206
        1,974,022
Capital Goods 3.9%        
AMETEK Inc. United States 710   36,182
aB/E Aerospace Inc. United States 508   39,558
BAE Systems PLC United Kingdom 6,480   48,760
The Boeing Co. United States 470   63,149
Carillion PLC United Kingdom 6,740   36,643
Caterpillar Inc. United States 344   34,606
CNH Industrial NV United Kingdom 1,280   10,028

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)        
    Shares/    
  Country Warrants   Value
Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (continued)        
Capital Goods (continued)        
CNH Industrial NV (Qualifying Common Shares) United Kingdom 1,929 $ 15,112
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain France 870   39,995
Daewoo International Corp. South Korea 834   25,625
GEA Group AG Germany 2,700   129,130
aHD Supply Holdings Inc. United States 2,174   63,220
Honeywell International Inc. United States 660   65,386
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. United States 544   59,280
ITOCHU Corp. Japan 5,300   60,997
aKloeckner & Co. SE Germany 1,770   20,964
aMeyer Burger Technology AG Switzerland 2,010   15,922
MTU Aero Engines AG Germany 1,250   111,492
Noble Group Ltd. Hong Kong 135,000   126,889
Pall Corp. United States 660   63,433
Precision Castparts Corp. United States 330   78,507
Rockwell Automation Inc. United States 110   12,695
Roper Industries Inc. United States 470   74,175
SembCorp Marine Ltd. Singapore 25,000   60,040
Siemens AG Germany 350   41,449
Sinopec Engineering Group Co. Ltd. China 31,000   27,183
aUnited Rentals Inc. United States 640   72,518
Weir Group PLC United Kingdom 4,300   126,169
        1,559,107
Commercial & Professional Services 1.2%        
Experian PLC United Kingdom 8,200   129,919
aIHS Inc., A United States 620   75,925
aRecruit Holdings Co. Ltd. Japan 1,700   55,860
Serco Group PLC United Kingdom 2,230   6,114
SGS SA Switzerland 60   129,847
aStericycle Inc. United States 630   81,220
        478,885
Consumer Durables & Apparel 1.2%        
Burberry Group PLC United Kingdom 4,900   126,454
Ekornes ASA Norway 4,350   53,188
Grendene SA Brazil 3,700   24,875
Luxottica Group SpA Italy 2,000   107,027
aMichael Kors Holdings Ltd. United States 410   31,451
NIKE Inc., B United States 600   59,574
aTRI Pointe Homes Inc. United States 2,320   35,403
aUnder Armour Inc., A United States 760   55,092
        493,064
Consumer Services 0.9%        
aChipotle Mexican Grill Inc. United States 70   46,454
aChuy’s Holdings Inc. United States 1,230   26,334
Starbucks Corp. United States 520   42,229
aTAL Education Group, ADR China 3,300   101,376
Whitbread PLC United Kingdom 1,600   114,789
Wynn Resorts Ltd. United States 230   41,080
        372,262

 

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  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)        
    Shares/    
  Country Warrants   Value
Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (continued)      
Diversified Financials 2.0%        
Aberdeen Asset Management PLC United Kingdom 24,490 $ 172,328
aAlly Financial Inc. United States 1,200   28,536
Azimut Holding SpA Italy 5,700   131,233
BM&F BOVESPA SA Brazil 7,200   29,576
Credit Suisse Group AG Switzerland 3,735   99,858
Deutsche Boerse AG Germany 2,040   149,153
GAM Holding Ltd. Switzerland 930   16,467
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. United States 210   47,458
KIWOOM Securities Co. Ltd. South Korea 335   15,048
Korea Investment Holdings Co. Ltd. South Korea 642   33,106
MLP AG Germany 3,060   14,852
T. Rowe Price Group Inc. United States 760   63,437
        801,052
Energy 4.9%        
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. United States 202   15,988
Apache Corp. United States 1,001   64,154
Baker Hughes Inc. United States 1,006   57,342
BG Group PLC United Kingdom 1,918   27,005
BP PLC United Kingdom 12,004   78,892
Cenovus Energy Inc. Canada 2,300   51,641
CNOOC Ltd. China 55,000   80,427
CONSOL Energy Inc. United States 891   34,865
Dragon Oil PLC Turkmenistan 2,110   16,517
Eni SpA Italy 2,567   51,338
Ensco PLC, A United States 217   7,335
Ensign Energy Services Inc. Canada 5,100   48,533
Gazprom OAO, ADR Russia 23,800   139,111
Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co. Ltd., B China 58,200   87,533
Kunlun Energy Co. Ltd. China 14,000   15,128
bLUKOIL Holdings, ADR (London Stock Exchange) Russia 2,278   106,018
Marathon Oil Corp. United States 2,064   59,691
Murphy Oil Corp. United States 584   28,277
Noble Corp. PLC United States 2,160   38,858
Oceaneering International Inc. United States 890   55,812
Paragon Offshore PLC United States 390   1,416
PetroChina Co. Ltd., H China 78,000   84,489
Petrofac Ltd. United Kingdom 2,920   37,678
aRice Energy Inc. United States 1,230   30,627
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, A United Kingdom 2,371   79,212
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, B United Kingdom 1,560   54,239
Saipem SpA Italy 1,537   22,016
aSBM Offshore NV Netherlands 3,941   53,264
Schlumberger Ltd. United States 660   56,727
Suncor Energy Inc. Canada 2,000   63,168
Talisman Energy Inc. (CAD Traded) Canada 6,911   32,944
Talisman Energy Inc. (USD Traded) Canada 3,096   14,582
Technip SA France 920   59,880
cTMK OAO, GDR, Reg S Russia 12,200   61,610
Total SA, B France 1,640   91,824

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)        
    Shares/    
  Country Warrants   Value
Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (continued)        
Energy (continued)        
Transocean Ltd. United States 1,160 $ 24,372
Trican Well Service Ltd. Canada 5,100   34,526
WorleyParsons Ltd. Australia 9,800   92,771
        1,959,810
Food & Staples Retailing 1.0%        
CVS Health Corp. United States 585   53,446
Dairy Farm International Holdings Ltd. Hong Kong 8,100   74,682
The Kroger Co. United States 1,417   84,793
Metro AG Germany 882   29,977
Tesco PLC United Kingdom 27,030   78,824
Walgreen Co. United States 847   58,113
Whole Foods Market Inc. United States 350   17,160
        396,995
Food, Beverage & Tobacco 1.6%        
Altria Group Inc. United States 1,407   70,716
British American Tobacco PLC United Kingdom 1,582   93,888
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. United States 185   8,129
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC United Kingdom 1,231   56,990
Lorillard Inc. United States 1,305   82,398
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., A United States 360   37,382
aMonster Beverage Corp. United States 570   63,926
PepsiCo Inc. United States 665   66,566
Philip Morris International Inc. United States 353   30,686
Unilever PLC United Kingdom 2,381   100,772
Univanich Palm Oil PCL, fgn. Thailand 41,100   12,758
        624,211
Health Care Equipment & Services 2.4%        
      aCerner Corp. United States 780   50,232
Cigna Corp. United States 643   66,158
Cochlear Ltd. Australia 1,500   88,812
Elekta AB, B Sweden 13,500   137,593
Envision Healthcare Holdings Inc. United States 400   14,144
Getinge AB, B Sweden 1,467   33,956
GN Store Nord AS Denmark 5,600   119,655
      aInsulet Corp. United States 1,000   46,590
McKesson Corp. United States 420   88,519
Medtronic Inc. United States 2,398   177,140
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd., H China 15,600   37,336
Sinopharm Group Co. China 5,600   20,869
Stryker Corp. United States 672   62,436
        943,440
Household & Personal Products 0.4%        
Avon Products Inc. United States 3,457   33,810
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC United Kingdom 1,300   106,848
        140,658

 

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  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)        
    Shares/    
  Country Warrants   Value
Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (continued)      
Insurance 1.6%        
ACE Ltd. United States 685 $ 78,323
Aegon NV Netherlands 8,393   65,940
aAlleghany Corp. United States 133   60,720
The Allstate Corp. United States 789   53,770
American International Group Inc. United States 1,793   98,257
Aviva PLC United Kingdom 5,710   45,368
AXA SA France 2,680   64,754
China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., H China 9,000   31,161
MetLife Inc. United States 1,020   56,722
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG Germany 180   37,107
Swiss Re AG Switzerland 280   23,948
Zurich Insurance Group AG Switzerland 113   35,430
        651,500
Materials 3.5%        
Akzo Nobel NV Netherlands 390   26,966
Anglo American PLC United Kingdom 1,071   22,136
Arab Potash Co. PLC Jordan 2,244   63,196
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SA, ADR Peru 4,520   41,810
CRH PLC Ireland 1,860   43,981
Cytec Industries Inc. United States 1,750   84,175
Ecolab Inc. United States 1,120   122,024
Freeport-McMoRan Inc., B United States 2,102   56,439
HudBay Minerals Inc. Canada 5,200   39,206
aImpala Platinum Holdings Ltd. South Africa 11,650   84,816
International Paper Co. United States 1,365   73,464
Kumba Iron Ore Ltd. South Africa 1,486   34,561
MeadWestvaco Corp. United States 1,219   54,611
Mining and Metallurgical Co. Norilsk Nickel OJSC, ADR Russia 1,285   22,822
POSCO South Korea 242   65,767
Praxair Inc. United States 380   48,784
Sika AG Switzerland 28   106,636
Symrise AG Germany 1,500   89,725
Syngenta AG Switzerland 430   141,723
aThyssenKrupp AG Germany 1,486   39,345
Umicore SA Belgium 3,300   134,294
        1,396,481
Media 1.8%        
CBS Corp., B United States 1,176   64,539
aCharter Communications Inc., A United States 350   59,395
Comcast Corp., Special A United States 323   18,350
ITV PLC United Kingdom 31,000   103,856
Reed Elsevier PLC United Kingdom 4,105   71,459
aSirius XM Holdings Inc. United States 9,500   34,485
Time Warner Cable Inc. United States 625   93,300
Time Warner Inc. United States 1,123   95,590
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., B United States 3,006   106,292
The Walt Disney Co. United States 810   74,933
        722,199

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)        
    Shares/    
  Country Warrants   Value
Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (continued)        
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences 5.1%        
aActavis PLC United States 590 $ 159,660
aAlkermes PLC United States 2,000   110,040
Bayer AG Germany 350   52,683
aBiogen Idec Inc. United States 300   92,307
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. United States 1,330   78,537
aCelgene Corp. United States 1,180   134,154
CSL Ltd. Australia 1,400   98,409
Eli Lilly & Co. United States 851   57,970
Gerresheimer AG Germany 440   24,332
aGilead Sciences Inc. United States 710   71,227
GlaxoSmithKline PLC United Kingdom 2,710   62,943
aHospira Inc. United States 913   54,451
aIllumina Inc. United States 490   93,536
aJazz Pharmaceuticals PLC United States 270   47,814
Lonza Group AG Switzerland 240   28,231
Merck & Co. Inc. United States 2,629   158,792
aMorphoSys AG Germany 200   19,705
Perrigo Co. PLC United States 510   81,697
aQIAGEN NV Netherlands 1,870   44,717
aQuintiles Transnational Holdings Inc. United States 710   41,052
aRegeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. United States 111   46,188
Roche Holding AG Switzerland 690   206,768
Sanofi France 590   57,169
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., ADR Israel 3,228   183,932
UCB SA Belgium 300   23,551
        2,029,865
Real Estate 0.5%        
American Tower Corp. United States 940   98,709
Land and Houses PCL, fgn. Thailand 282,800   86,062
aLand and Houses PCL, fgn., wts., 5/05/17 Thailand 56,560   10,844
        195,615
Retailing 1.8%        
Advance Auto Parts Inc. United States 220   32,358
aAmazon.com Inc. United States 260   88,046
Dollarama Inc. Canada 2,000   93,729
Kingfisher PLC United Kingdom 10,800   52,702
Kohl’s Corp. United States 439   26,173
aLKQ Corp. United States 1,890   54,905
Marks & Spencer Group PLC United Kingdom 8,010   61,199
aThe Priceline Group Inc. United States 90   104,417
Springland International Holdings Ltd. China 37,700   14,390
Start Today Co. Ltd. Japan 5,000   107,970
Tractor Supply Co. United States 750   57,698
Truworths International Ltd. South Africa 683   4,900
        698,487
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 1.2%        
Applied Materials Inc. United States 2,650   63,732
ARM Holdings PLC United Kingdom 7,500   107,274
ASML Holding NV Netherlands 600   63,417

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)        
    Shares/    
  Country Warrants   Value
Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (continued)        
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (continued)        
aCavium Inc. United States 1,200 $ 67,920
aGCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. Hong Kong 241,700   65,452
Microchip Technology Inc. United States 1,500   67,725
aTrina Solar Ltd., ADR China 5,561   55,777
        491,297
Software & Services 4.9%        
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR China 320   35,725
aANSYS Inc. United States 330   27,562
CA Inc. United States 1,052   32,770
Capcom Co. Ltd. Japan 1,800   26,767
aCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd. Israel 1,300   100,503
aCognizant Technology Solutions Corp., A United States 1,110   59,929
aCoStar Group Inc. United States 270   45,970
Dassault Systemes SA France 1,600   104,677
aElectronic Arts Inc. United States 1,230   54,034
aFacebook Inc., A United States 1,420   110,334
aFleetCor Technologies Inc. United States 350   53,162
aGoogle Inc., A United States 360   197,669
Infosys Ltd., ADR India 700   48,888
aLinkedIn Corp., A United States 100   22,627
MasterCard Inc., A United States 1,890   164,978
MercadoLibre Inc. Argentina 650   91,611
Microsoft Corp. United States 3,466   165,709
aMobileye NV United States 330   14,546
aNetSuite Inc. United States 530   56,048
The Sage Group PLC United Kingdom 22,000   140,079
aSalesforce.com Inc. United States 1,350   80,824
Symantec Corp. United States 3,576   93,298
Visa Inc., A United States 540   139,423
Xerox Corp. United States 5,695   79,502
        1,946,635
Technology Hardware & Equipment 2.5%        
Apple Inc. United States 3,095   368,088
CANON Inc. Japan 500   16,014
Cisco Systems Inc. United States 2,872   79,382
Digital China Holdings Ltd. China 18,000   16,759
aFlextronics International Ltd. Singapore 1,510   16,746
Hewlett-Packard Co. United States 1,238   48,356
Kingboard Chemical Holdings Ltd. Hong Kong 20,700   38,705
QUALCOMM Inc. United States 760   55,404
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. South Korea 192   221,996
SanDisk Corp. United States 430   44,488
YASKAWA Electric Corp. Japan 7,500   97,312
        1,003,250
Telecommunication Services 0.9%        
China Mobile Ltd. China 4,000   49,259
China Telecom Corp. Ltd., H China 102,000   61,556
Koninklijke KPN NV Netherlands 9,940   33,029
Mobile TeleSystems, ADR Russia 593   7,247

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)          
    Shares/      
  Country Warrants     Value
Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (continued)          
Telecommunication Services (continued)          
Telefonica SA Spain 3,037   $ 48,681
Telenor ASA Norway 2,020     42,533
Vodafone Group PLC United Kingdom 27,467     100,504
          342,809
Transportation 1.1%          
A.P. Moeller-Maersk AS, B Denmark 33     68,856
Deutsche Lufthansa AG Germany 2,190     39,124
DSV AS, B Denmark 4,800     150,391
aHub Group Inc., A United States 1,340     50,411
Kansas City Southern United States 290     34,492
Union Pacific Corp. United States 760     88,745
          432,019
Utilities 0.1%          
NRG Energy Inc. United States 1,551     48,484
Total Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests          
(Cost $16,555,789)         20,363,403
Preferred Stocks 0.9%          
Automobiles & Components 0.1%          
Volkswagen AG, pfd. Germany 146     33,650
Banks 0.3%          
Banco Bradesco SA, ADR, pfd. Brazil 6,900     106,812
Energy 0.2%          
Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR, pfd. Brazil 8,603     87,837
Materials 0.3%          
Vale SA, ADR, pfd., A Brazil 16,750     130,147
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $604,686)         358,446
 
    Principal      
    Amount*      
Corporate Bonds 6.4%          
Automobiles & Components 0.6%          
     dBMW Finance NV, senior note, FRN, 0.37%, 9/05/16 Germany 130,000 EUR   162,072
BMW US Capital LLC, senior note, 1.25%, 7/20/16 Germany 65,000 EUR   82,219
          244,291
Banks 2.2%          
cAbbey National Treasury Services PLC, senior note, Reg S, 2.00%,          
1/14/19 United Kingdom 100,000 EUR   130,740
Bank of Montreal, senior note, 1.45%, 4/09/18 Canada 100,000     99,447
HSBC USA Inc., senior note, 2.375%, 2/13/15 United States 120,000     120,473
Royal Bank of Canada, senior note, 1.20%, 1/23/17 Canada 65,000     65,260
c,dSociete Generale SA, senior note, Reg S, FRN, 0.431%, 4/17/15 France 100,000 EUR   124,590
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., senior note,          
2.10%, 1/17/19 Japan 65,000     65,711
cReg S, 1.25%, 8/01/17 Japan 125,000 EUR   159,636
c,dVolkswagen Bank GmbH, senior note, Reg S, FRN, 0.481%, 5/09/16 Germany 100,000 EUR   124,885
          890,742

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)          
    Principal      
  Country Amount*     Value
Corporate Bonds (continued)          
Capital Goods 0.2%          
John Deere Capital Corp., 0.70%, 9/04/15 United States 90,000 $   90,285
Diversified Financials 0.3%          
Caterpillar International Finance Ltd., senior note, 1.375%, 5/18/15 United States       100,000 EUR 125,146
Energy 0.5%          
Chevron Corp., senior note, 0.889%, 6/24/16 United States 150,000     150,886
eNGPL PipeCo LLC,          
secured note, 144A, 7.119%, 12/15/17 United States 6,000     6,240
senior secured note, 144A, 9.625%, 6/01/19 United States 25,000     26,938
          184,064
Food & Staples Retailing 0.4%          
Costco Wholesale Corp., senior note, 1.125%, 12/15/17 United States 150,000     149,729
Food, Beverage & Tobacco 0.8%          
Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, senior note, 0.80%, 1/15/16 Belgium 150,000     150,504
cAnheuser-Busch InBev NV, senior note, Reg S, 1.25%, 3/24/17 Belgium       130,000 EUR 165,169
          315,673
Materials 0.0%          
eWalter Energy Inc.,          
first lien, 144A, 9.50%, 10/15/19 United States 15,000     12,825
fsecond lien, 144A, PIK, 11.50%, 4/01/20 United States 6,000     2,625
          15,450
Media 0.4%          
iHeartCommunications Inc., senior secured note, first lien, 9.00%,          
12/15/19 United States 65,000     64,106
The Walt Disney Co., senior note, 1.10%, 12/01/17 United States 110,000     109,820
          173,926
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences 0.2%          
Johnson & Johnson, senior note, 1.65%, 12/05/18 United States 65,000     65,834
Software & Services 0.1%          
First Data Corp.,          
senior bond, 12.625%, 1/15/21 United States 8,000     9,540
senior note, 11.75%, 8/15/21 United States 12,000     13,950
e,fFirst Data Holdings Inc., 144A, PIK, 14.50%, 9/24/19 United States 6,658     6,867
          30,357
Technology Hardware & Equipment 0.3%          
eAvaya Inc.,          
senior note, 144A, 10.50%, 3/01/21 United States 42,000     36,855
senior secured note, 144A, 7.00%, 4/01/19 United States 17,000     16,702
Hewlett-Packard Co., senior note, 2.35%, 3/15/15 United States 50,000     50,222
          103,779
Utilities 0.4%          
cSnam SpA, senior note, Reg S, 2.375%, 6/30/17 Italy       125,000 EUR 162,690
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $2,651,818)         2,551,966

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)          
    Principal      
  Country Amount*     Value
d,gSenior Floating Rate Interests 0.1%          
Retailing 0.0%          
hToys R US-Delaware Inc.,          
Filo Term Loan, 8.75%, 10/24/19 United States 2,000   $ 1,961
Term Loan B4, 9.75%, 4/24/20 United States 14,700     13,582
          15,543
Technology Hardware & Equipment 0.1%          
Avaya Inc.,          
Tranche B-3 Term Loan, 4.654%, 10/26/17 United States 20,647     20,105
Tranche B6 Term Loan, 6.50%, 3/31/18 United States 4,913     4,903
          25,008
Total Senior Floating Rate Interests (Cost $39,446)         40,551
 
    Units      
 
iExchange Traded Notes (Cost $2,213,147) 4.9%          
Energy 4.9%          
a,j,kiPATH Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return ETN, 6/12/36 United States 59,600     1,944,152
 
    Principal      
    Amount*      
 
Foreign Government and Agency Securities 17.5%          
Deutsche Bahn Finance BV, senior note, 4.00%, 1/16/17 Germany 100,000 EUR   134,543
France Treasury Note, 2.25%, 2/25/16 France 65,000 EUR   83,141
eGovernment of Austria, senior note, 144A, 1.15%, 10/19/18 Austria 60,000 EUR   77,842
Government of Canada,          
2.00%, 12/01/14 Canada 48,000 CAD   41,988
1.00%, 2/01/15 Canada 132,000 CAD   115,461
1.25%, 9/01/18 Canada 130,000 CAD   113,879
eGovernment of Finland, 144A, 1.125%, 9/15/18 Finland 60,000 EUR   77,693
Government of France,          
3.25%, 4/25/16 France 125,000 EUR   162,625
1.00%, 5/25/19 France 60,000 EUR   77,329
esenior note, 144A, 1.375%, 1/29/18 France 152,000     153,284
Government of Germany, 0.50%, 4/12/19 Germany 60,000 EUR   76,079
Government of Hungary,          
5.50%, 12/22/16 Hungary 350,000 HUF   1,526
4.125%, 2/19/18 Hungary 50,000     52,131
4.00%, 4/25/18 Hungary 1,060,000 HUF   4,503
5.375%, 2/21/23 Hungary 80,000     87,560
A, 6.75%, 11/24/17 Hungary 5,540,000 HUF   25,344
A, 7.00%, 6/24/22 Hungary 9,950,000 HUF   50,185
A, 6.00%, 11/24/23 Hungary 5,760,000 HUF   28,071
B, 6.75%, 2/24/17 Hungary 3,260,000 HUF   14,611
B, 5.50%, 6/24/25 Hungary 29,850,000 HUF   142,200
senior note, 6.25%, 1/29/20 Hungary 32,000     36,270
senior note, 6.375%, 3/29/21 Hungary 6,000     6,926
csenior note, Reg S, 4.375%, 7/04/17 Hungary 95,000 EUR   127,310
csenior note, Reg S, 5.75%, 6/11/18 Hungary 10,000 EUR   14,215
Government of Ireland,          
5.90%, 10/18/19 Ireland 26,000 EUR   40,945
4.50%, 4/18/20 Ireland 40,000 EUR   60,149

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)        
    Principal    
  Country Amount*   Value
Foreign Government and Agency Securities (continued)        
Government of Ireland, (continued)        
5.00%, 10/18/20 Ireland 123,000 EUR $ 192,004
senior bond, 5.40%, 3/13/25 Ireland 131,670 EUR 223,449
Government of Malaysia,        
3.741%, 2/27/15 Malaysia 120,000 MYR 35,520
3.835%, 8/12/15 Malaysia 70,000 MYR 20,765
4.72%, 9/30/15 Malaysia 507,000 MYR 151,523
3.197%, 10/15/15 Malaysia 40,000 MYR 11,806
Government of Mexico,        
9.50%, 12/18/14 Mexico 23,700 l MXN 170,898
6.00%, 6/18/15 Mexico 6,620 l MXN 48,315
8.00%, 12/17/15 Mexico 12,570 l MXN 94,809
6.25%, 6/16/16 Mexico 290 l MXN 2,172
Government of the Netherlands,        
e144A, Strip, 4/15/16 Netherlands 120,000 EUR 149,354
cReg S, 1.25%, 1/15/19 Netherlands 60,000 EUR 78,219
Government of Poland,        
5.50%, 4/25/15 Poland 235,000 PLN 70,909
6.25%, 10/24/15 Poland 6,000 PLN 1,854
5.00%, 4/25/16 Poland 335,000 PLN 104,014
4.75%, 10/25/16 Poland 1,185,000 PLN 371,898
4.75%, 4/25/17 Poland 10,000 PLN 3,180
Strip, 7/25/15 Poland 491,000 PLN 144,418
Strip, 1/25/16 Poland 555,000 PLN 161,729
Government of Portugal,        
e144A, 5.125%, 10/15/24 Portugal 80,000   83,976
cReg S, 3.875%, 2/15/30 Portugal 90,000 EUR 114,638
csenior bond, Reg S, 4.95%, 10/25/23 Portugal 500 EUR 727
csenior note, Reg S, 5.65%, 2/15/24 Portugal 1,200 EUR 1,827
eGovernment of Slovenia, senior note, 144A, 5.85%, 5/10/23 Slovenia 200,000   229,529
eGovernment of Ukraine, 144A, 7.75%, 9/23/20 Ukraine 280,000   216,367
     Inter-American Development Bank, 0.875%, 11/15/16 Supranationalm 65,000   65,383
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 0.75%,        
12/15/16 Supranationalm 135,000   135,468
Korea Monetary Stabilization Bond,        
senior bond, 2.47%, 4/02/15 South Korea 38,900,000 KRW 35,003
senior bond, 2.80%, 8/02/15 South Korea 181,710,000 KRW 164,107
senior note, 2.84%, 12/02/14 South Korea 14,730,000 KRW 13,233
senior note, 2.74%, 2/02/15 South Korea 40,790,000 KRW 36,691
senior note, 2.76%, 6/02/15 South Korea 50,000,000 KRW 45,091
senior note, 2.90%, 12/02/15 South Korea 225,900,000 KRW 204,749
senior note, 2.80%, 4/02/16 South Korea 34,800,000 KRW 31,583
senior note, 2.79%, 6/02/16 South Korea 90,700,000 KRW 82,399
senior note, 2.46%, 8/02/16 South Korea 31,600,000 KRW 28,587
senior note, 2.22%, 10/02/16 South Korea 8,700,000 KRW 7,841
Korea Treasury Bond, senior note,        
3.25%, 12/10/14 South Korea 92,800,000 KRW 83,390
3.25%, 6/10/15 South Korea 80,160,000 KRW 72,475
2.75%, 12/10/15 South Korea 216,120,000 KRW 195,604
2.75%, 6/10/16 South Korea 80,900,000 KRW 73,473
3.00%, 12/10/16 South Korea 68,400,000 KRW 62,605

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)          
    Principal      
  Country Amount*     Value
Foreign Government and Agency Securities (continued)          
Letra Tesouro Nacional, Strip,          
10/01/15 Brazil 40 n BRL $ 14,144
1/01/16 Brazil 110 n BRL   37,746
7/01/16 Brazil 10 n BRL   3,241
10/01/16 Brazil 40 n BRL   12,589
oMexican Udibonos, Index Linked,          
4.50%, 12/18/14 Mexico 581 p MXN   4,169
5.00%, 6/16/16 Mexico 60,350 p MXN   465,189
3.50%, 12/14/17 Mexico 1,884 p MXN   14,610
4.00%, 6/13/19 Mexico 1,780 p MXN   14,160
2.50%, 12/10/20 Mexico 366 p MXN   2,712
qNota Do Tesouro Nacional, Index Linked, 6.00%,          
5/15/19 Brazil 40 n BRL   39,410
8/15/20 Brazil 20 n BRL   19,764
8/15/22 Brazil 40 n BRL   39,708
5/15/23 Brazil 360 n BRL   356,933
8/15/24 Brazil 10 n BRL   9,939
dProvince of Ontario, FRN, 1.423%, 12/03/18 Canada 130,000   CAD   114,221
Total Foreign Government and Agency Securities          
(Cost $7,072,592)         6,975,927
U.S. Government and Agency Securities 3.7%          
FHLB,          
0.25%, 2/20/15 United States 375,000     375,119
0.375%, 6/24/16 United States 190,000     190,063
U.S. Treasury Note,          
0.375%, 3/15/15 United States 150,000     150,138
dFRN, 0.065%, 1/31/16 United States 665,000     664,941
oIndex Linked, 0.125%, 4/15/18 United States 64,871     65,575
Total U.S. Government and Agency Securities          
(Cost $1,445,092)         1,445,836
Total Investments before Short Term Investments          
(Cost $30,582,570)         33,680,281
Short Term Investments 11.4%          
Corporate Bonds (Cost $169,966) 0.4%          
cGE Capital European Funding, senior note, Reg S, 2.00%, 2/27/15 United States 125,000   EUR   156,292
Foreign Government and Agency Securities 4.0%          
rBank of Negara Monetary Notes, 12/16/14 - 11/03/15 Malaysia 2,300,000   MYR   669,719
rCanada Treasury Bill, 2/12/15 Canada 80,000   CAD   69,843
Korea Monetary Stabilization Bond,          
r1/13/15 South Korea 25,000,000   KRW   22,410
senior note, 2.13%, 10/08/15 South Korea 17,300,000   KRW   15,557
Mexico Treasury Bills,          
r12/11/14 - 10/01/15 Mexico 484,680 s MXN   345,282
Strip, 5/28/15 Mexico 3,460 s MXN   2,450
rMonetary Authority of Singapore Treasury Bills, 1/02/15 - 1/30/15 Singapore 597,000   SGD   457,876
Total Foreign Government and Agency Securities          
(Cost $1,646,809)         1,583,137

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)        
    Principal    
  Country Amount*   Value
Short Term Investments (continued)        
U.S. Government and Agency Securities 3.6%        
    r,tU.S. Treasury Bill, 3/19/15 United States 1,250,000 $ 1,249,906
U.S. Treasury Note, 0.25%, 5/15/15 United States 200,000   200,141
Total U.S. Government and Agency Securities        
     (Cost $1,450,019)       1,450,047
Total Investments before Money Market Funds        
(Cost $33,849,364)       36,869,757
 
    Shares    
Money Market Funds (Cost $1,352,790) 3.4%        
a,uInstitutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio United States 1,352,790   1,352,790
Total Investments (Cost $35,202,154) 96.1%       38,222,547
Other Assets, less Liabilities 3.9%       1,562,976
Net Assets 100.0%     $ 39,785,523

 

Rounds to less than 0.1% of net assets.
*The principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
aNon-income producing.
bAt November 30, 2014, pursuant to the Fund’s policies and the requirements of applicable securities law, the Fund may be restricted from trading this security for a limited or
extended period of time.
cSecurity was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States.
Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption
from registration. These securities have been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At November 30, 2014, the aggregate value of these
securities was $1,422,548, representing 3.58% of net assets.
dThe coupon rate shown represents the rate at period end.
eSecurity was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration only to qualified institutional buyers
or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities have has been deemed liquid under guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.
At November 30, 2014, the aggregate value of these securities was $1,097,097, representing 2.76% of net assets.
fIncome may be received in additional securities and/or cash.
gSee Note 1(h) regarding senior floating rate interests.
hA portion or all of the security purchased on a when-issued basis. See Note 1(c).
iSee Note 1(f) regarding exchange traded notes.
jThe security is owned by the GAF Holdings Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund. See Note 1(g).
kSecurity does not guarantee any return of principal at maturity, upon redemption or otherwise. Cash payment at maturity or upon early redemption is based on the
performance of the indicated index less an investor fee.
lPrincipal amount is stated in 100 Mexican Peso Units.
mA supranational organization is an entity formed by two or more central governments through international treaties.
nPrincipal amount is stated in 1,000 Brazilian Real Units.
oPrincipal amount of security is adjusted for inflation. See Note 1(j).
pPrincipal amount is stated in 100 Unidad de Inversion Units.
qRedemption price at maturity is adjusted for inflation. See Note 1(j).
rThe security is traded on a discount basis with no stated coupon rate.
sPrincipal amount is stated in 10 Mexican Peso Units.
tSecurity or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral for open futures contracts. At November 30, 2014, the value of this security was $1,249,906,
representing 3.14% of net assets.
uSee Note 3(f) regarding investments in Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)

At November 30, 2014, the Fund had the following financial futures contracts outstanding. See Note 1(d).

Financial Futures Contracts                        
      Number of   Notional Expiration   Unrealized   Unrealized  
Description        Type Contracts Value Date   Appreciation   Depreciation  
Equity Contracts                          
Amsterdam Index     Short 1 $ 106,031 12/19/14   $ $ (1,969 )
DAX Index     Long 2   620,663 12/19/14     71,154    
FTSE 100 Index     Short 4   421,105 12/19/14     1,365    
Hang Seng Index     Long 6   927,672 12/30/14     2,563    
IBEX 35 Index     Long 6   803,472 12/19/14     36,966    
Mini MSCI Emerging Markets Index   Short 16   798,640 12/19/14       (16,625 )
S&P 500 E-Mini Index     Long 25   2,582,875 12/19/14   262,249    
SPI 200 Index     Short 15   1,704,090 12/18/14       (13,192 )
TOPIX Index     Long 8   950,712 12/11/14     80,654    
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on equity contracts             454,951   (31,786 )
 
Interest Rate Contracts                          
Australian 10 Yr. Bond     Long 25   2,665,877 12/15/14   125,609    
Canadian 10 Yr. Bond     Long 7   843,269 3/20/15     10,757    
Euro-BTP Italian Government Bond   Long 34   5,670,788 12/08/14   164,486    
Euro-Bund     Short 18   3,423,993 12/08/14       (82,046 )
Long Gilt     Short 42   7,721,215 3/27/15       (76,313 )
U.S. Treasury 10 Yr. Note     Short 16   2,032,750 3/20/15       (15,354 )
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on interest rate contracts             300,852   (173,713 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on financial futures contracts     $ 550,304      
 
 
 
At November 30, 2014, the Fund had the following forward exchange contracts outstanding. See Note 1(d).      
 
Forward Exchange Contracts                        
          Contract Settlement   Unrealized   Unrealized  
Currency Counterpartya          Type Quantity   Amount* Date   Appreciation   Depreciation  
Australian Dollar DBAB Buy 500,000   449,250 12/17/14   $ $ (24,182 )
British Pound DBAB Buy 1,700,000 2,750,042 12/17/14       (91,431 )
Euro DBAB Buy 2,940,000 3,763,606 12/17/14       (104,400 )
Euro DBAB Sell 5,340,000 6,908,667 12/17/14     262,354    
Japanese Yen DBAB Buy 360,340,000 3,323,975 12/17/14       (286,832 )
Japanese Yen DBAB Sell 561,840,000 5,249,226 12/17/14     513,731    
New Zealand Dollar DBAB Buy 525,000   424,331 12/17/14       (13,597 )
New Zealand Dollar DBAB Sell 525,000   405,274 12/17/14       (5,460 )
Norwegian Krone DBAB Buy 18,000,000 2,815,954 12/17/14       (258,571 )
Swedish Krona DBAB Sell 11,163,000 1,564,179 12/17/14     67,083    
Swiss Franc DBAB Sell 3,950,000 4,188,093 12/17/14     96,840    
Euro RBS Sell 745,000   967,010 12/23/14     39,732    
Euro RBS Sell 24,773   33,789 1/07/15     2,951    
Indian Rupee JPHQ Buy 3,794,000   61,195 1/14/15       (638 )
Japanese Yen DBAB Sell 3,820,000   36,956 1/16/15     4,747    
Euro BOFA Sell 44,486   60,188 1/20/15     4,805    
Euro BZWS Sell 443     556 1/20/15     4    
Euro FBCO Sell 2,171   2,747 1/20/15     44   (1 )
Euro DBAB Sell 2,240   2,840 1/20/15     52   (1 )
Euro HSBC Sell 2,643   3,377 1/20/15     87    
 
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Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)                
 
 
Forward Exchange Contracts (continued)                  
        Contract Settlement   Unrealized   Unrealized  
Currency Counterpartya                        Type Quantity Amount* Date   Appreciation   Depreciation  
Euro SSBT Buy 5,900 7,386 1/20/15 $ $ (40 )
Euro SSBT Sell 2,754 3,509 1/20/15   80    
Indian Rupee JPHQ Buy 3,794,000 61,024 1/20/15     (522 )
Japanese Yen JPHQ Sell 3,465,000 33,375 1/20/15   4,159    
Euro DBAB Sell 64,000 87,516 1/30/15   7,833    
Polish Zloty RBS Buy 400,000 120,337 1/30/15     (1,754 )
Japanese Yen JPHQ Sell 3,300,000 32,683 2/06/15   4,854    
Japanese Yen SCNY Sell 3,280,000 32,476 2/06/15   4,816    
Euro DBAB Sell 113,000 152,855 2/09/15   12,153    
Japanese Yen BZWS Sell 3,280,000 32,472 2/09/15   4,811    
Japanese Yen JPHQ Sell 3,290,000 32,500 2/09/15   4,755    
Japanese Yen HSBC Sell 4,290,000 42,091 2/12/15   5,911    
Japanese Yen JPHQ Sell 4,287,000 42,111 2/12/15   5,956    
South Korean Won BOFA Buy 1,510,712 1,410 2/12/15     (57 )
South Korean Won BOFA Sell 16,684,781 16,086 2/12/15   1,146    
South Korean Won FBCO Sell 26,187,726 25,232 2/12/15   1,783    
South Korean Won HSBC Buy 1,890,115 1,741 2/12/15     (49 )
South Korean Won HSBC Sell 24,650,213 23,921 2/12/15   1,849    
Swiss Franc BOFA Sell 13,053 14,440 2/12/15   911    
Swiss Franc FBCO Buy 949 1,004 2/12/15     (20 )
Swiss Franc FBCO Sell 470 499 2/12/15   12    
Swiss Franc DBAB Buy 1,393 1,456 2/12/15     (13 )
Swiss Franc DBAB Sell 528 572 2/12/15   25    
Swiss Franc SSBT Buy 963 999 2/12/15     (1 )
Swiss Franc SSBT Sell 1,059 1,115 2/12/15   17    
Japanese Yen CITI Sell 5,680,000 55,730 2/13/15   7,827    
Japanese Yen JPHQ Sell 2,850,000 27,902 2/13/15   3,866    
Japanese Yen CITI Sell 2,840,000 27,832 2/17/15   3,880    
Japanese Yen GSFX Sell 2,850,000 28,076 2/18/15   4,040    
Japanese Yen JPHQ Sell 2,850,000 28,067 2/18/15   4,030    
Malaysian Ringgit HSBC Buy 49,054 14,516 2/18/15     (111 )
British Pound BOFA Buy 1,190 1,893 2/19/15     (33 )
British Pound BOFA Sell 83,755 139,203 2/19/15   8,284    
British Pound BZWS Buy 2,534 4,082 2/19/15     (121 )
British Pound FBCO Buy 10,176 16,372 2/19/15     (466 )
British Pound FBCO Sell 80,018 133,083 2/19/15   8,005    
British Pound DBAB Buy 24,867 39,624 2/19/15     (754 )
British Pound DBAB Sell 3,635 5,685 2/19/15   3    
British Pound HSBC Buy 8,291 13,328 2/19/15     (367 )
British Pound HSBC Sell 4,625 7,310 2/19/15   83   (4 )
British Pound SSBT Buy 18,221 29,640 2/19/15     (1,158 )
British Pound SSBT Sell 84,355 139,935 2/19/15   8,078    
Euro DBAB Sell 140,000 192,444 2/23/15   18,104    
Japanese Yen BZWS Sell 1,420,000 13,864 2/25/15   1,887    
Euro BZWS Sell 70,528 96,810 2/26/15   8,981    
Japanese Yen BZWS Sell 2,840,000 27,770 2/26/15   3,817    
Euro DBAB Sell 83,517 114,477 2/27/15   10,471    
Japanese Yen DBAB Sell 915,000 8,977 2/27/15   1,259    
Euro BZWS Sell 20,444 28,088 3/09/15   2,626    
Euro DBAB Sell 40,000 54,918 3/09/15   5,101    

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)                  
 
 
Forward Exchange Contracts (continued)                    
        Contract   Settlement   Unrealized   Unrealized  
Currency Counterpartya                    Type Quantity Amount*   Date   Appreciation   Depreciation  
Japanese Yen BZWS Sell 3,863,800 37,785   3/09/15 $ 5,192 $  
Euro CITI Sell 25,814 35,727   3/10/15   3,577    
Mexican Peso HSBC Buy 753,430 56,897   3/10/15     (3,101 )
Malaysian Ringgit HSBC Buy 113,809 34,291   3/11/15     (914 )
Malaysian Ringgit JPHQ Buy 30,630 9,159   3/12/15     (177 )
Indian Rupee JPHQ Buy 3,794,000 60,404   3/13/15     (328 )
Euro BZWS Sell 4,551 6,346   3/17/15   678    
Euro CITI Sell 2,661 3,713   3/17/15   399    
Hungarian Forint DBAB Buy 8,203,000 25,707 EUR 3/19/15   1,178    
Hungarian Forint JPHQ Buy 2,458,480 7,706 EUR 3/19/15   352    
Japanese Yen CITI Sell 3,100,000 30,538   3/19/15   4,385    
Hungarian Forint JPHQ Buy 8,204,000 25,801 EUR 3/20/15   1,064    
Euro BZWS Sell 4,538 6,319   3/23/15   667    
Japanese Yen DBAB Sell 1,542,000 15,100   3/24/15   2,091    
Japanese Yen BZWS Sell 1,580,000 15,467   3/25/15   2,137    
Euro BZWS Sell 4,483 6,180   4/02/15   595    
Euro DBAB Sell 2,665 3,679   4/07/15   359    
Euro DBAB Sell 5,365 7,405   4/13/15   721    
Euro HSBC Sell 5,386 7,479   4/16/15   769    
Japanese Yen BZWS Sell 1,270,000 12,499   4/17/15   1,781    
Japanese Yen JPHQ Sell 760,000 7,454   4/21/15   1,040    
Euro BZWS Sell 4,457 6,151   4/22/15   598    
Euro JPHQ Sell 865 1,197   4/22/15   119    
Japanese Yen JPHQ Sell 880,000 8,632   4/22/15   1,205    
Euro BZWS Sell 3,615 5,012   4/30/15   508    
Euro SCNY Sell 16,000 22,142   4/30/15   2,206    
Euro BZWS Sell 9,004 12,478   5/05/15   1,259    
Euro GSFX Sell 4,537 6,298   5/07/15   645    
Euro CITI Sell 9,840 13,557   5/13/15   1,295    
Euro BOFA Sell 29,409 36,723   5/18/15   74    
Euro BZWS Sell 3,672 5,041   5/18/15   465    
Euro FBCO Sell 31,155 38,904   5/18/15   81   (3 )
Euro DBAB Sell 31,384 39,190   5/18/15   82   (2 )
Euro HSBC Sell 951 1,184   5/18/15     (1 )
Euro SSBT Sell 569 715   5/18/15   6    
Japanese Yen BOFA Sell 507,650 5,000   5/18/15   714    
Japanese Yen BZWS Sell 507,500 5,000   5/19/15   716    
Japanese Yen HSBC Sell 304,700 3,000   5/19/15   427    
Euro JPHQ Sell 21,301 26,735   5/20/15   189    
Euro BZWS Sell 19,084 26,167   5/22/15   2,384    
Euro JPHQ Sell 11,547 15,785   5/26/15   1,394    
Euro BZWS Sell 5,324 7,249   5/29/15   613    
Euro BZWS Sell 13,300 18,114   6/05/15   1,537    
Euro HSBC Sell 44,523 57,984   6/08/15   2,488    
Japanese Yen CITI Sell 3,100,000 30,353   6/09/15   4,175    
Japanese Yen HSBC Sell 4,600,000 45,035   6/09/15   6,190    
Japanese Yen BZWS Sell 4,130,000 40,448   6/10/15   5,571    
Japanese Yen CITI Sell 6,080,000 59,455   6/10/15   8,112    
Japanese Yen HSBC Sell 4,400,000 43,108   6/10/15   5,951    
Japanese Yen DBAB Sell 1,500,000 14,686   6/11/15   2,019    
Japanese Yen JPHQ Sell 4,080,000 39,937   6/11/15   5,482    

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)                  
 
 
Forward Exchange Contracts (continued)                    
        Contract   Settlement   Unrealized   Unrealized  
Currency Counterpartya                       Type Quantity Amount*   Date   Appreciation   Depreciation  
Japanese Yen JPHQ Sell 1,700,000 16,712   6/17/15 $ 2,355 $  
Euro BZWS Sell 1,929 2,624   6/22/15   219    
Euro DBAB Sell 12,000 16,183   7/27/15   1,216    
Euro GSFX Sell 12,000 16,190   7/27/15   1,223    
Euro JPHQ Sell 16,000 21,511   7/31/15   1,555    
Euro HSBC Sell 16,000 21,472   8/04/15   1,515    
Euro UBSW Sell 17,000 22,814   8/04/15   1,609    
Euro BZWS Sell 8,000 10,754   8/05/15   775    
Philippine Peso JPHQ Buy 10,959,000 249,266   8/28/15     (7,713 )
Japanese Yen CITI Sell 34,544,250 333,864   8/31/15   41,783    
Japanese Yen JPHQ Sell 33,831,600 327,073   8/31/15   41,017    
Euro DBAB Sell 620,000 819,318   9/02/15   45,653    
Chilean Peso DBAB Buy 114,700,000 189,399   9/08/15     (5,630 )
Euro JPHQ Sell 45,000 58,550   9/08/15   2,391    
Malaysian Ringgit DBAB Buy 38,299 11,673   9/18/15     (577 )
Hungarian Forint JPHQ Buy 4,038,000 12,834 EUR 9/23/15   237    
Hungarian Forint JPHQ Buy 3,232,000 10,261 EUR 9/25/15   202    
Euro CITI Sell 9,009 11,619   9/28/15   372    
Euro DBAB Sell 32,000 41,211   9/28/15   1,262    
Japanese Yen JPHQ Sell 14,600,000 134,780   10/07/15   11,240    
Japanese Yen HSBC Sell 7,200,000 66,823   10/09/15   5,897    
Japanese Yen BZWS Sell 3,700,000 34,363   10/13/15   3,051    
Japanese Yen DBAB Sell 3,600,000 33,454   10/13/15   2,989    
Euro BZWS Sell 92,000 117,516   10/14/15   2,634    
Euro JPHQ Sell 173,000 221,047   10/14/15   5,019    
Mexican Peso DBAB Buy 1,296,000 94,765   10/14/15     (3,512 )
Euro BZWS Sell 64,000 81,632   10/16/15   1,710    
Japanese Yen JPHQ Sell 3,465,000 32,782   10/19/15   3,455    
Japanese Yen JPHQ Sell 6,550,000 61,953   10/20/15   6,514    
Euro BZWS Sell 174,000 222,931   10/22/15   5,624    
Japanese Yen BZWS Sell 840,000 7,894   10/22/15   784    
Euro JPHQ Sell 17,084 21,407   11/12/15   64    
Japanese Yen JPHQ Sell 1,300,000 11,422   11/12/15   414    
Euro BZWS Sell 52,000 64,906   11/13/15     (60 )
Euro DBAB Sell 346,573 433,930   11/16/15   919    
Japanese Yen DBAB Sell 1,634,000 14,246   11/16/15   409    
Brazilian Real HSBC Buy 110,000 38,540   11/20/15   102    
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)             1,431,542   (812,601 )
         Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)           $ 618,941      
aMay be comprised of multiple contracts with the same counterparty, currency and settlement date.              
*In U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.                    

 

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Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)

At November 30, 2014, the Fund had the following total return swap contracts outstanding. See Note 1(d).

Total Return Swap Contracts                      
  Counterparty/ Notional   Number of   Expiration   Unrealized   Unrealized  
Description Exchange Amount   Contracts   Date   Appreciation   Depreciation  
OTC Swaps                      
Traded Index                      
Swiss Market Index Bullet Swap                              MSCO 752,750 CHF 9   12/19/14 $ 72,666 $  
 
At November 30, 2014, the Fund had the following interest rate swap contracts outstanding. See Note 1(d).      
Interest Rate Swap Contracts                      
    Counterparty/   Expiration   Notional   Unrealized   Unrealized  
Description   Exchange   Date   Amount   Appreciation   Depreciation  
Centrally Cleared Swaps                      
Receive Floating rate 3-month USD BBA LIBOR                    
Pay Fixed rate semiannual 0.9255%   LCH   10/17/17 $ 380,000 $ 1,020 $  
Receive Floating rate 3-month USD BBA LIBOR                    
Pay Fixed rate semiannual 3.018%   CME   8/22/23   190,000     (13,977 )
Receive Floating rate 3-month USD BBA LIBOR                    
Pay Fixed rate semiannual 2.7305%   LCH   7/07/24   80,000     (3,891 )
Receive Floating rate 3-month USD BBA LIBOR                    
Pay Fixed rate semiannual 3.848%   CME   8/22/43   110,000     (22,579 )
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)             1,020   (40,447 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)               $ (39,427 )

 

See Abbreviations on page 52.

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Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities
November 30, 2014 (unaudited)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund      
 
Assets:      
Investments in securities:      
Cost - Unaffiliated issuers $ 33,849,364  
Cost - Sweep Money Fund (Note 3f)   1,352,790  
Total cost of investments $ 35,202,154  
Value - Unaffiliated issuers $ 36,869,757  
Value - Sweep Money Fund (Note 3f)   1,352,790  
Total value of investments   38,222,547  
Cash   282,435  
Restricted Cash (Note 1e)   349,400  
Foreign currency, at value (cost $5,824)   5,752  
Receivables:      
Investment securities sold   444,024  
Capital shares sold   257,183  
Dividends and interest   151,615  
Due from brokers   24,760  
Variation margin   71,750  
Unrealized appreciation on forward exchange contracts   1,431,542  
Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap contracts   72,666  
Other assets   6  
         Total assets   41,313,680  
Liabilities:      
Payables:      
Investment securities purchased   275,978  
Capital shares redeemed   2,656  
Management fees   4,801  
Distribution fees   10,251  
Transfer agent fees   5,154  
Variation margin   2,445  
Due to brokers   349,400  
Unrealized depreciation on forward exchange contracts   812,601  
Deferred tax   2,220  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   62,651  
           Total liabilities   1,528,157  
                Net assets, at value $ 39,785,523  
Net assets consist of:      
Paid-in capital $ 33,928,430  
Distributions in excess of net investment income   (37,285 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   4,215,288  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)   1,679,090  
               Net assets, at value $ 39,785,523  

 

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)    
November 30, 2014 (unaudited)    
 
Class A:    
Net assets, at value $ 20,327,580
Shares outstanding   1,803,537
Net asset value per sharea $ 11.27
Maximum offering price per share (net asset value per share ÷ 94.25%) $ 11.96
Class C:    
Net assets, at value $ 5,557,069
Shares outstanding   499,445
Net asset value and maximum offering price per sharea $ 11.13
Class R:    
Net assets, at value $ 2,273,375
Shares outstanding   202,564
Net asset value and maximum offering price per share $ 11.22
Advisor Class:    
Net assets, at value $ 11,627,499
Shares outstanding   1,027,744
Net asset value and maximum offering price per share $ 11.31

 

aRedemption price is equal to net asset value less contingent deferred sales charges, if applicable.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Statement of Operations
for the six months ended November 30, 2014 (unaudited)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund      
 
Investment income:      
Dividends (net of foreign taxes of $12,357) $ 212,595  
Interest (net of foreign taxes of $2,445)   160,929  
Total investment income   373,524  
Expenses:      
Management fees (Note 3a)   198,861  
Distribution fees: (Note 3c)      
Class A   31,741  
Class C   26,953  
Class R   5,730  
Transfer agent fees: (Note 3e)      
Class A   10,810  
Class C   2,713  
Class R   1,107  
Advisor Class   5,588  
Custodian fees (Note 4)   4,362  
Reports to shareholders   14,202  
Registration and filing fees   30,922  
Professional fees   64,012  
Other   34,476  
Total expenses   431,477  
Expense reductions (Note 4)   (11 )
Expenses waived/paid by affiliates (Note 3f and 3g)   (152,837 )
               Net expenses   278,629  
Net investment income   94,895  
Realized and unrealized gains (losses):      
Net realized gain (loss) from:      
Investments   1,324,994  
Foreign currency transactions   290,900  
Futures contracts   (437,697 )
Swap contracts   71,982  
Net realized gain (loss)   1,250,179  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:      
Investments   (2,397,970 )
Translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies   667,305  
Change in deferred taxes on unrealized appreciation   (247 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (1,730,912 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (480,733 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ (385,838 )

 

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Franklin Global Allocation Fund

    Six Months Ended        
    November 30, 2014     Year Ended  
    (unaudited)     May 31, 2014  
Increase (decrease) in net assets:            
Operations:            
Net investment income $ 94,895   $ 385,492  
Net realized gain (loss) from investments, foreign currency transactions, futures contracts            
and swap contracts   1,250,179     611,780  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, translation of other            
assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies and deferred taxes   (1,730,912 )   2,455,361  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (385,838 )   3,452,633  
Distributions to shareholders from:            
Net investment income and net foreign currency gains:            
Class A       (592,943 )
Class C       (138,311 )
Class R       (55,502 )
Advisor Class       (346,721 )
Total distributions to shareholders       (1,133,477 )
Capital share transactions: (Note 2)            
Class A   (2,978,211 )   (1,107,999 )
Class C   72,893     (1,048,184 )
Class R   1,579     24,507  
Advisor Class   (727,155 )   (2,837,941 )
Total capital share transactions   (3,630,894 )   (4,969,617 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets   (4,016,732 )   (2,650,461 )
Net assets:            
Beginning of period   43,802,255     46,452,716  
End of period $ 39,785,523   $ 43,802,255  
Undistributed net investment income (distributions in excess of net investment income)            
included in net assets:            
End of period $ (37,285 ) $ (132,180 )

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Franklin Templeton International Trust (Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (1940 Act) as an open-end management investment company, consisting of four separate funds and applies the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP). Franklin Global Allocation Fund (Fund) is included in this report. The financial statements of the remaining funds in the Trust are presented separately. The Fund offers 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, voting rights on matters affecting a single class, its exchange privilege and fees primarily due to differing arrangements for distribution and transfer agent fees.

Effective June 30, 2014, Franklin Templeton Global Allocation Fund was renamed Franklin Global Allocation Fund.

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

a. Financial Instrument Valuation

The Fund’s investments in financial instruments are carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Fund calculates the net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), generally at 4 p.m. Eastern time (NYSE close) on each day the NYSE is open for trading. Under compliance policies and procedures approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the Board), the Fund’s administrator has responsibility for oversight of valuation, including leading the cross-functional Valuation and Liquidity Oversight Committee (VLOC). The VLOC provides administration and oversight of the Fund’s valuation policies and procedures, which are approved annually by the Board. Among other things, these procedures allow the Fund to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value.

Equity securities, exchange traded notes and derivative financial instruments (derivatives) listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price of the day, respectively. Foreign equity securities are valued as of the close of trading on the foreign stock exchange on which the security is primarily traded or as of the NYSE close, whichever is earlier. The value is then converted into its U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the NYSE close on the day that the value of the security is determined. Over-the-counter (OTC) securities are valued within the range of the most recent quoted bid and ask prices. Securities that trade in multiple markets or on multiple exchanges are valued according to the broadest and most representative market. Certain equity securities are valued based upon fundamental characteristics or relationships to similar securities. Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the closing NAV.

Debt securities generally trade in the OTC market rather than on a securities exchange. The Fund’s pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, credit spreads, estimated default rates, anticipated market interest rate volatility, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Securities denominated in a foreign currency are converted into their U.S. dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the NYSE close on the date that the values of the foreign debt securities are determined.

Certain derivatives trade in the OTC market. The Fund’s pricing services use various techniques including industry standard option pricing models and proprietary discounted cash flow models to determine the fair value of those instruments. The Fund’s net benefit or obligation under the derivative contract, as measured by the fair value of the contract, is included in net assets.

The Fund has procedures to determine the fair value of financial instruments for which market prices are not reliable or readily available. Under these procedures, the VLOC convenes on a regular basis to review such financial instruments and considers a number of factors, including significant unobservable valuation inputs, when arriving at fair value. The VLOC

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)

1. Organization and Significant Accounting

Policies (continued)

a. Financial Instrument Valuation (continued)

primarily employs a market-based approach which may use related or comparable assets or liabilities, recent transactions, market multiples, book values, and other relevant information for the investment to determine the fair value of the investment. An income-based valuation approach may also be used in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed. The VLOC employs various methods for calibrating these valuation approaches including a regular review of key inputs and assumptions, transactional back-testing or disposition analysis, and reviews of any related market activity.

Trading in securities on foreign securities stock exchanges and OTC markets may be completed before the daily NYSE close. In addition, trading in certain foreign markets may not take place on every NYSE business day. Occasionally, events occur between the time at which trading in a foreign security is completed and the close of the NYSE that might call into question the reliability of the value of a portfolio security held by the Fund. As a result, differences may arise between the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities as determined at the foreign market close and the latest indications of value at the close of the NYSE. In order to minimize the potential for these differences, the VLOC monitors price movements following the close of trading in foreign stock markets through a series of country specific market proxies (such as baskets of American Depositary Receipts, futures contracts and exchange traded funds). These price movements are measured against established trigger thresholds for each specific market proxy to assist in determining if an event has occurred that may call into question the reliability of the values of the foreign securities held by the Fund. If such an event occurs, the securities may be valued using fair value procedures, which may include the use of independent pricing services.

Also, when the last day of the reporting period is a non-business day, certain foreign markets may be open on those days that the NYSE is closed, which could result in differences between the value of the Fund’s portfolio securities on the last business day and the last calendar day of the reporting period. Any significant security valuation changes due to an open foreign market are adjusted and reflected by the Fund for financial reporting purposes.

b. Foreign Currency Translation

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. The Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. Portfolio securities and assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies contain risks that those currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar. Occasionally, events may impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Board.

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

c. Securities Purchased on a When-Issued Basis

The Fund purchases securities on a when-issued basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally

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purchase these securities with the intention of holding the securities, it may sell the securities before the settlement date. Sufficient assets have been segregated for these securities.

d. Derivative Financial Instruments

The Fund invested in derivatives in order to manage risk or gain exposure to various other investments or markets. Derivatives are financial contracts based on an underlying or notional amount, require no initial investment or an initial net investment that is smaller than would normally be required to have a similar response to changes in market factors, and require or permit net settlement. Derivatives contain various risks including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill their obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market, and/or the potential for market movements which expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amounts shown on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized gain and loss and unrealized appreciation and depreciation on these contracts for the period are included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Derivative counterparty credit risk is managed through a formal evaluation of the creditworthiness of all potential counterpar-ties. The Fund attempts to reduce its exposure to counterparty credit risk on OTC derivatives, whenever possible, by entering into International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) master agreements with certain counterparties. These agreements contain various provisions, including but not limited to collateral requirements, events of default, or early termination. Termination events applicable to the counterparty include certain deteriorations in the credit quality of the counterparty. Termination events applicable to the Fund include failure of the Fund to maintain certain net asset levels and/or limit the decline in net assets over various periods of time. In the event of default or early termination, the ISDA master agreement gives the non-defaulting party the right to net and close-out all transactions traded, whether or not arising under the ISDA agreement, to one net amount payable by one counterparty to the other. However, absent an event of default or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross and not offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Early termination by the counterparty may result in an immediate payment by the Fund of any net liability owed to that counterparty under the ISDA agreement.

Collateral requirements differ by type of derivative. Collateral or initial margin requirements are set by the broker or exchange clearing house for exchange traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Initial margin deposited is held at the exchange and can be in the form of cash and/or securities. For OTC derivatives traded under an ISDA master agreement, posting of collateral is required by either the fund or the applicable counterparty if the total net exposure of all OTC derivatives with the applicable counterparty exceeds the minimum transfer amount, which typically ranges from $100,000 to $250,000, and can vary depending on the counterparty and the type of the agreement. Generally, collateral is determined at the close of fund business each day and any additional collateral required due to changes in derivative values may be delivered by the fund or the coun-terparty within a few business days. Collateral pledged and/or received by the fund for OTC derivatives, if any, is held in segregated accounts with the fund’s custodian/counterparty broker and can be in the form of cash and/or securities. Unrestricted cash may be invested according to the Fund’s investment objectives.

The Fund entered into exchange traded financial futures contracts primarily to manage and/or gain exposure to interest rate or equity price risk, and certain foreign currencies. A futures contract is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty to buy or sell an asset for a specified price on a future date. Required initial margins are pledged by the Fund, and the daily change in fair value is accounted for as a variation margin payable or receivable on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund entered into OTC forward exchange contracts primarily to manage and/or gain exposure to certain foreign currencies. A forward exchange contract is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty to buy or sell a foreign currency at a specific exchange rate on a future date.

The Fund entered into interest rate swap contracts primarily to manage interest rate risk. An interest rate swap is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty to exchange cash flows based on the difference between two interest rates, applied to a notional amount. These agreements may be privately negotiated in the over-the-counter market (“OTC interest rate swaps”) or may be executed on a registered exchange (“centrally cleared interest rate swaps”). For centrally cleared interest rate swaps, required initial margins are pledged by the Fund, and the daily change in fair value is accounted for as a variation margin payable or receivable on the Consolidated Statement

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Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)

1. Organization and Significant Accounting

Policies (continued)

d. Derivative Financial Instruments (continued)

of Assets and Liabilities. Over the term of the contract, contractually required payments to be paid and to be received are accrued daily and recorded as unrealized depreciation and appreciation until the payments are made, at which time they are realized.

The Fund entered into OTC total return swap contracts primarily to manage and/or gain exposure to equity price risk of an underlying instrument. A total return swap is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty to exchange a return linked to an underlying instrument for a floating or fixed rate payment, both based upon a notional amount. The underlying instrument can be a stock or bond, a basket of stocks or bonds, a stock index, or credit index. Over the term of the contract, contractually required payments to be paid or received are accrued daily and recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the payments are made, at which time they are recognized as realized gain or loss.

See Note 8 regarding other derivative information.

e. Restricted Cash

At November 30, 2014, the Fund received restricted cash in connection with investments in certain derivative securities. Restricted cash is held in a segregated account with the Fund’s custodian and is reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

f. Exchange Traded Notes

The Fund purchases exchange traded notes. Exchange traded notes are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities issued by an underwriting bank. Exchange traded notes are designed to provide investors access to the returns of various market benchmarks and intended to replicate the economic effects that would apply had the Fund directly purchased the underlying referenced asset or basket of assets. The risks of exchange traded notes include the credit risk of the issuer, counterparty risk, and the potential inability of the Fund to dispose of the exchange traded note in the normal course of business.

g. Investments in GAF Holdings Corp. (GAF Subsidiary)

The Fund invests in certain financial instruments through its investment in the GAF Subsidiary. The GAF Subsidiary is a Cayman Islands exempted company with limited liability, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund, and is able to invest in certain financial instruments consistent with the investment objective of the Fund. At November 30, 2014, the GAF Subsidiary’s investment as well as any other assets and liabilities of the GAF Subsidiary are reflected in the Fund’s Consolidated Statement of Investments and Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The financial statements have been consolidated and include the accounts of the Fund and the GAF Subsidiary. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. At November 30, 2014, the net assets of the GAF Subsidiary were $2,219,866, representing 5.58% of the Fund’s consolidated net assets. The Fund’s investment in the GAF Subsidiary is limited to 25% of consolidated assets.

h. Senior Floating Rate Interests

The Fund invests in senior secured corporate loans that pay interest at rates which are periodically reset by reference to a base lending rate plus a spread. These base lending rates are generally the prime rate offered by a designated U.S. bank or the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR). Senior secured corporate loans often require prepayment of principal from excess cash flows or at the discretion of the borrower. As a result, actual maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturity. Senior secured corporate loans in which the Fund invests are generally readily marketable, but may be subject to certain restrictions on resale.

i. Income and Deferred Taxes

It is the Fund’s policy to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code. The Fund intends to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains to relieve it from federal income and excise taxes. As a result, no provision for U.S. federal income taxes is required.

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxation related to income received, capital gains on the sale of securities and certain foreign currency transactions in the foreign jurisdictions in which it invests. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax

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Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)

regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests. When a capital gain tax is determined to apply the Fund records an estimated deferred tax liability in an amount that would be payable if the securities were disposed of on the valuation date.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities based on the technical merits of the tax position. As of November 30, 2014, and for all open tax years, the Fund has determined that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits is required in the Fund’s consolidated financial statements related to uncertain tax positions taken on a tax return (or expected to be taken on future tax returns). Open tax years are those that remain subject to examination and are based on each tax jurisdiction statute of limitation.

j. 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. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities are included in interest income. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recognized as soon as the Fund is notified of 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 U.S. GAAP. 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.

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.

Inflation-indexed bonds are adjusted for inflation through periodic increases or decreases in the security’s interest accruals, face amount, or principal redemption value, by amounts corresponding to the rate of inflation as measured by an index. Any increase or decrease in the face amount or principal redemption value will be included as interest income on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

k. Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP 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.

l. 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 Fund, 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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Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)

2. Shares of Beneficial Interest

At November 30, 2014, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized (without par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

  Six Months Ended   Year Ended    
  November 30, 2014                  May 31, 2014    
  Shares       Amount   Shares     Amount  
 
Class A Shares:                        
Shares sold 157,022   $ 1,781,829   649,165   $ 7,140,140  
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions         30,002       325,524  
Shares redeemed (418,604 )   (4,760,040 ) (791,858 )   (8,573,663 )
Net increase (decrease) (261,582 ) $ (2,978,211 ) (112,691 ) $ (1,107,999 )
Class C Shares:                        
Shares sold 59,780     $ 674,412   182,498   $ 1,981,247  
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions         10,240       110,391  
Shares redeemed (53,231 )     (601,519 ) (288,840 )   (3,139,822 )
Net increase (decrease) 6,549     $ 72,893   (96,102 ) $ (1,048,184 )
Class R Shares:                        
Shares sold 139     $ 1,579   2,345     $ 26,119  
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions         57       622  
Shares redeemed         (200 )     (2,234 )
Net increase (decrease) 139     $ 1,579   2,202     $ 24,507  
Advisor Class Shares:                        
Shares sold 36,549     $ 415,759   26,842     $ 291,477  
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions         1,459       15,860  
Shares redeemed (99,258 )   (1,142,914 ) (283,012 )   (3,145,278 )
Net increase (decrease) (62,709 )   $ (727,155 ) (254,711 ) $ (2,837,941 )

 

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 Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following subsidiaries:

Subsidiary Affiliation
Franklin Alternative Strategies Advisers, LLC (FASA) Investment manager
Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers) Investment manager
Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC (Franklin Mutual) Investment manager
Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC (FT Institutional) Investment manager
Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited (FTIML) Investment manager
Templeton Asset Management Ltd. (TAML) Investment manager
Templeton Global Advisors Limited (TGAL) Investment manager
Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services) Administrative manager
Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors) Principal underwriter
Franklin Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services) Transfer agent

 

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Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)

a. Management Fees

The Fund and the GAF Subsidiary pay an investment management fee to FASA based on the average daily net assets of each of the funds as follows:

Annualized Fee Rate Net Assets
0.950% Up to and including $1 billion
0.930% Over $1 billion, up to and including $5 billion
0.910% Over $5 billion, up to and including $10 billion
0.890% Over $10 billion, up to and including $15 billion
0.870% Over $15 billion, up to and including $20 billion
0.850% In excess of $20 billion

 

Management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the GAF Subsidiary, in an amount not to exceed the management fees paid by the GAF Subsidiary.

Under a subadvisory agreement, Advisers, Franklin Mutual, FT Institutional, FTIML, TAML, and TGAL, affiliates of FASA, provide subadvisory services to the Fund. The subadvisory fee is paid by FASA based on the Fund’s average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

b. Administrative Fees

Under an agreement with FASA, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund and the GAF Subsidiary. The fee is paid by FASA based on each of the funds’ average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the funds.

c. Distribution Fees

The Board has adopted distribution plans for each share class, with the exception of Advisor Class shares, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Distribution fees are not charged on shares held by affiliates. Under the Fund’s Class A reimbursement distribution plan, the Fund reimburses Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to the maximum annual plan rate. Under the Class A reimbursement distribution plan, costs exceeding the maximum for the current plan year cannot be reimbursed in subsequent periods. In addition, under the Fund’s Class C and R compensation distribution plans, the Fund pays Distributors for costs incurred in connection with the servicing, sale and distribution of the Fund’s shares up to the maximum annual plan rate for each class. The plan year, for purposes of monitoring compliance with the maximum annual plan rates, is February 1 through January 31.

The maximum annual plan rates, based on the average daily net assets, for each class, are as follows:

Class A 0.30 %
Class C 1.00 %
Class R 0.50 %

 

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3. Transactions with Affiliates (continued)

d. Sales Charges/Underwriting Agreements

Front-end sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) do not represent expenses of the Fund. These charges are deducted from the proceeds of sales of Fund shares prior to investment or from redemption proceeds prior to remittance, as applicable. Distributors has advised the Fund of the following commission transactions related to the sales and redemptions of the Fund’s shares for the period:

Sales charges retained net of commissions paid to unaffiliated broker/dealers $ 6,036
CDSC retained $ 447

 

e. Transfer Agent Fees

Each class of shares pays transfer agent fees to Investor Services for its performance of shareholder servicing obligations and reimburses Investor Services for out of pocket expenses incurred, including shareholding servicing fees paid to third parties. These fees are allocated daily based upon their relative proportion of such classes’ aggregate net assets.

For the period ended November 30, 2014, the Fund paid transfer agent fees of $20,218, of which $11,706 was retained by Investor Services.

f. Investments in Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio

The Fund invests in Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (Sweep Money Fund), an affiliated open-end management investment company. Management fees paid by the Fund are waived on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, as noted on the Consolidated Statement of Operations, in an amount not to exceed the management and administrative fees paid directly or indirectly by the Sweep Money Fund. Prior to June 1, 2013, the waiver was accounted for as a reduction to management fees.

g. Waiver and Expense Reimbursements

FASA has contractually agreed in advance to waive or limit its fees and to assume as its own expense certain expenses otherwise payable by the Fund so that the expenses (excluding distribution fees and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Fund do not exceed 1.00% based on the average net assets of each class (other than certain non-routine expenses or costs, including those relating to litigation, indemnification, reorganizations, and liquidations) until September 30, 2015.

h. Other Affiliated Transactions

At November 30, 2014, Advisers owned 48.51% of the Fund’s outstanding shares. Investment activities of this investment company could have a material impact on the Fund.

4. Expense Offset Arrangement

The Fund and the GAF Subsidiary have entered into an arrangement with their custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the funds’ custodian expenses. During the period ended November 30, 2014, the custodian fees were reduced as noted in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

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Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)

5. Income Taxes

At November 30, 2014, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

Cost of investments $ 35,425,067  
 
Unrealized appreciation $ 5,294,125  
Unrealized depreciation   (2,496,645 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) $ 2,797,480  

 

Differences between income and/or capital gains as determined on a book basis and a tax basis are primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions, wash sales and financial futures transactions.

6. Investment Transactions

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short term securities) for the period ended November 30, 2014, aggregated $9,155,947 and $10,882,106, respectively.

7. Concentration of Risk

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities.

8. Other Derivative Information

At November 30, 2014, the Fund’s investments in derivative contracts are reflected on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities as follows:

  Asset Derivatives       Liability Derivatives  
Derivative Contracts                
Not Accounted for as Consolidated Statement of       Consolidated Statement of      
Hedging Instruments Assets and Liabilities Location   Fair Value   Assets and Liabilities Location   Fair Value  
Interest rate contracts Variation margin / Net assets $ 301,872 a Variation margin / Net assets $ 214,160 a
  consist of – net unrealized       consist of – net unrealized      
  appreciation (depreciation)       appreciation (depreciation)      
 
Foreign exchange contracts Unrealized appreciation on   1,431,542   Unrealized depreciation on   812,601  
  forward exchange contracts /       forward exchange contracts / Net      
  Net assets consist of – net       assets consist of – net unrealized      
  unrealized appreciation       appreciation (depreciation)      
  (depreciation)              
 
Equity contracts Unrealized appreciation on OTC   527,617 a Net assets consist of – Net   31,786 a
  swap contracts / Variation margin /       unrealized appreciation      
  Net assets consist of – net       (depreciation)      
  unrealized appreciation              
  (depreciation)              

 

aIncludes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts and centrally cleared swaps as reported in the Consolidated Statement of Investments. Only current
day's variation margin is separately reported within the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

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Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)

8. Other Derivative Information (continued)

For the period ended November 30, 2014, the effect of derivative contracts on the Fund’s Consolidated Statement of Operations was as follows:

            Change in
            Unrealized
Derivative Contracts     Realized     Appreciation
Not Accounted for as     Gain (Loss)     (Depreciation)
Hedging Instruments Consolidated Statement of Operations Locations   for the Period     for the Period
Interest rate contracts Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts / swap $ (413,882 ) $ 111,083
                                                       contracts / Net change in unrealized appreciation
  (depreciation) on investments          
 
Foreign exchange contracts Net realized gain (loss) from foreign currency   310,943     673,580
                                                       transactions / Net change in unrealized appreciation
  (depreciation) on translation of other assets and liabilities          
  denominated in foreign currencies          
 
Equity contracts Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and swap   48,167     351,722
                                                       contracts / Net change in unrealized appreciation
  (depreciation) on investments          

 

For the period ended November 30, 2014, the average month end fair value of derivatives represented 4.16% of average month end net assets. The average month end number of open derivative contracts for the period was 319.

See Note 1(d) regarding derivative financial instruments.

At November 30, 2014, the Fund’s OTC derivative assets and liabilities, are as follows:

    Gross and Net Amounts of Assets and Liabilities
    Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities
    Assetsa   Liabilitiesa
Derivatives        
Forward exchange contracts $ 1,431,542 $ 812,601
Swap contracts   72,666  
Total $ 1,504,208 $ 812,601

 

aAbsent an event of default or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross and not offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and
Liabilities.

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Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)

At November 30, 2014, the Fund’s OTC derivative assets which may be offset against the Fund’s OTC derivative liabilities and collateral received from the counterparty, is as follows:

        Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated      
        Statement of Assets and Liabilities      
    Gross and                    
    Net Amounts of   Financial     Financial          
    Assets Presented in the   Instruments     Instruments   Cash     Net Amount
    Consolidated Statement of   Available for     Collateral   Collateral     (Not less
    Assets and Liabilities   Offset     Received   Receiveda     than zero)
Counterparty                        
BOFA $ 15,934 $ (90 ) $ $   $ 15,844
BZWS   61,624   (181 )         61,443
CITI   75,805             75,805
DBAB   1,058,654   (794,962 )     (263,692 )  
FBCO   9,925   (490 )         9,435
GSFX   5,908             5,908
HSBC   31,269   (4,547 )         26,722
JPHQ   112,928   (9,378 )         103,550
MSCO   72,666         (59,400 )   13,266
RBS   42,683   (1,754 )         40,929
SCNY   7,022             7,022
SSBT   8,181   (1,199 )         6,982
UBSW   1,609             1,609
Total $ 1,504,208 $ (812,601 ) $ $ (323,092 ) $ 368,515

 

aIn some instances, the collateral amounts disclosed in the table above were adjusted due to the requirement to limit the collateral amounts to avoid the effect of
overcollateralization. Actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amounts disclosed herein.

At November 30, 2014, the Fund’s OTC derivative liabilities which may be offset against the Fund’s OTC derivative assets and collateral pledged to the counterparty, is as follows:

        Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated    
        Statement of Assets and Liabilities    
    Gross and                  
    Net Amounts of   Financial     Financial        
    Liabilities Presented in the   Instruments     Instruments   Cash   Net Amount
    Consolidated Statement of   Available for     Collateral   Collateral   (Not less
    Assets and Liabilities   Offset     Pledged   Pledged   than zero)
Counterparty                      
BOFA $ 90 $ (90 ) $ $ $
BZWS   181   (181 )      
DBAB   794,962   (794,962 )      
FBCO   490   (490 )      
HSBC   4,547   (4,547 )      
JPHQ   9,378   (9,378 )      
RBS   1,754   (1,754 )      
SSBT   1,199   (1,199 )      
Total $ 812,601 $ (812,601 ) $ $ $

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)

9. Credit Facility

The Fund, 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 $1.5 billion (Global Credit Facility) which matures on February 13, 2015. 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 Fund shall, in addition to interest charged on any borrowings made by the Fund and other costs incurred by the Fund, pay its share of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the Global Credit Facility, based upon its relative share of the aggregate net assets of all of the Borrowers, including an annual commitment fee of 0.07% based upon the unused portion of the Global Credit Facility. These fees are reflected in other expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. During the period ended November 30, 2014, the Fund did not use the Global Credit Facility.

10. Fair Value Measurements

The Fund follows 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 Fund’s financial instruments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

  • Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical financial instruments
  • Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar financial instruments, interest rates, prepayment speed, credit risk, etc.)
  • Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of financial instruments)

The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with financial instruments at that level.

For movements between the levels within the fair value hierarchy, the Fund has adopted a policy of recognizing the transfers as of the date of the underlying event which caused the movement.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)

A summary of inputs used as of November 30, 2014, in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities carried at fair value, is as follows:

    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Assets:                
Investments in Securities:                
Equity Investments:a                
         Capital Goods $ 1,543,995 $ 15,112 $ $ 1,559,107
Energy   1,908,536   139,111     2,047,647
         Other Equity Investmentsb   17,115,095       17,115,095
Corporate Bonds     2,551,966     2,551,966
Senior Floating Rate Interests     40,551     40,551
Exchange Traded Notes   1,944,152       1,944,152
Foreign Government and Agency Securities     6,975,927     6,975,927
U.S. Government and Agency Securities     1,445,836     1,445,836
Short Term Investments   2,602,696   1,939,570     4,542,266
Total Investments in Securities $ 25,114,474 $ 13,108,073 $ $ 38,222,547
    Other Financial Instruments                
Futures Contracts $ 755,803 $ $ $ 755,803
Forward Exchange Contracts     1,431,542     1,431,542
Swap Contracts     73,686     73,686
Total Other Financial Instruments $ 755,803 $ 1,505,228 $ $ 2,261,031
 
Liabilities:                
    Other Financial Instruments                
Futures Contracts $ 205,499 $ $ $ 205,499
Forward Exchange Contracts     812,601     812,601
Swap Contracts     40,447     40,447
Total Other Financial Instruments $ 205,499 $ 853,048 $ $ 1,058,547

 

alncludes common and preferred stocks as well as other equity investments.
bFor detailed categories, see the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Investments.

11. New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-11, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860), Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The ASU changes the accounting for certain repurchase agreements and expands disclosure requirements related to repurchase agreements, securities lending, repurchase-to-maturity and similar transactions. The ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management is currently evaluating the impact, if any, of applying this provision.

12. Subsequent Events

The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the consolidated financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.

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Franklin Global Allocation Fund (continued)        
 
Abbreviations        
Counterparty/Exchange Currency Selected Portfolio
BOFA Bank of America Corp BRL Brazilian Real ADR American Depositary Receipt
BZWS Barclays Bank PLC CAD Canadian Dollar ETN Exchange Traded Note
CITI Citigroup, Inc. CHF Swiss Franc FHLB Federal Home Loan Bank
CME Chicago Mercantile Exchange EUR Euro FRN Floating Rate Note
DBAB Deutsche Bank AG HUF Hungarian Forint GDR Global Depositary Receipt
FBCO Credit Suisse Group AG KRW South Korean Won IDR International Depositary Receipt
GSFX Goldman Sachs Bank MXN Mexican Peso PIK Payment-In-Kind
HSBC HSBC Bank USA, N.A. MYR Malaysian Ringgit    
JPHQ JP Morgan Chase & Co. PLN Polish Zloty    
MSCO Morgan Stanley SGD Singapore Dollar    
LCH London Clearing House        
RBS The Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC        
SCNY Standard Chartered Bank        
SSBT State Street Bank Corp.        
UBSW UBS AG        

 

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Shareholder Information

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

The Fund’s investment manager has established Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures (Policies) that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities. Shareholders may view the Fund’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, 300 S.E. 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, Attention: Proxy Group. Copies of the Fund’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 Fund 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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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 changes in the Registrant’s internal controls or in other factors that could materially affect the internal controls over financial reporting 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.

 

 


 

 

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By /s/Laura F. Fergerson

      Laura F. Fergerson

      Chief Executive Officer –

 Finance and Administration

Date  January 27, 2015

 

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  January 27, 2015

 

 

By /s/Gaston Gardey

      Gaston Gardey

      Chief Financial Officer and

 Chief Accounting Officer

Date  January 27, 2015