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You may qualify for sales charge discounts in Class A if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Franklin Templeton funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under “Your Account” on page 26 in the Fund's Prospectus and under “Buying and Selling Shares” on page 42 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information.SHAREHOLDER FEES (fees paid directly from your investment)~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ShareholderFeesData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000030168Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~0.05750.000.000.000.01000.00<div>ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)</div>~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/OperatingExpensesData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000030168Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~0.01100.01100.01100.00250.01000.000.02170.02170.02170.03520.04270.0327-0.0185-0.0185-0.01850.01670.02420.0142ExampleThis Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of the period. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. The Example reflects adjustments made to the Fund's operating expenses due to the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement by the investment manager and/or administrator for the 1 Year numbers only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:735143121474034~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ExpenseExample column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000030168Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~34511282023431914583415473441If you do not sell your shares:~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ExpenseExampleNoRedemption column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000030168Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~245112820234319Portfolio Turnover<div>The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 13.05%of the average value of its portfolio.</div>Principal Investment StrategiesUnder normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies located in the Asia region (excluding Australia, New Zealand and Japan).<div>Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies located in the Asia region (excluding Australia, New Zealand and Japan).The Asia region includes, but is not limited to, the following countries: Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, People's Republic of China, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Thailand. Asian companies are defined as those:whose principal securities trading markets are in Asia region countries: orthat derive at least 50% of their total revenues or profits from either goods or services produced or sales made in Asia region countries; orthat have at least 50% of their assets in Asia region countries; orthat are linked to currencies of Asia region countries; orthat are organized under the laws of, or with principal offices in, Asia region countries.The Fund invests primarily in a portfolio of equity securities, which may include securities of smaller companies and American, Global and European Depositary Receipts. The equity securities in which the Fund invests are primarily common stock and related depositary receipts. In addition, the Fund may invest up to 20% if its net assets in securities of issuers in non-Asia region countries, including Australia, New Zealand or Japan.When choosing equity investments for the Fund, the investment manager applies a fundamental research, value-oriented, long-term approach, focusing on the market price of a companys securities relative to the investment managers evaluation of the companys long-term earnings, asset value and cash flow potential. The investment manager also considers a companys profit and loss outlook, balance sheet strength, cash flow trends and asset value in relation to the current price.</div>Principal Risks<div>You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Mutual fund shares are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank, and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other agency of the U.S. government.MarketThe market values of securities owned by the Fund will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. A securitys market value may be reduced by market activity or other results of supply and demand unrelated to the issuer. This is a basic risk associated with all securities. When there are more sellers than buyers, prices tend to fall. Likewise, when there are more buyers than sellers, prices tend to rise.Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of other types of investments. A slower-growth or recessionary economic environment could have an adverse effect on the prices of the various stocks held by the Fund.Foreign SecuritiesInvesting in foreign securities typically involves more risks than investing in U.S. securities, and includes risks associated with: political and economic developments - the political, economic and social structures of some foreign countries may be less stable and more volatile than those in the U.S.; trading practices - government supervision and regulation of foreign securities and currency markets, trading systems and brokers may be less than in the U.S.; availability of information - foreign issuers may not be subject to the same disclosure, accounting and financial reporting standards and practices as U.S. issuers; limited markets - the securities of certain foreign issuers may be less liquid (harder to sell) and more volatile; and currency exchange rate fluctuations and policies. The risks of foreign investments may be greater in developing or emerging market countries.Developing Market CountriesThe Funds investments in developing market countries are subject to all of the risks of foreign investing generally, and have additional heightened risks due to a lack of established legal, political, business and social frameworks to support securities markets, including: delays in settling portfolio securities transactions; currency and capital controls; greater sensitivity to interest rate changes; pervasiveness of corruption and crime; currency exchange rate volatility; and inflation, deflation or currency devaluation.Region FocusBecause the Fund invests its assets primarily in companies in a specific region, the Fund is subject to greater risks of adverse developments in that region and/or the surrounding regions than a fund that is more broadly diversified geographically. Political, social or economic disruptions in the region, even in countries in which the Fund is not invested, may adversely affect the value of securities values held by the Fund.Smaller and Midsize CompaniesSecurities issued by smaller and midsize companies may be more volatile in price than those of larger companies, involve substantial risks and should be considered speculative. Such risks may include greater sensitivity to economic conditions, less certain growth prospects, lack of depth of management and funds for growth and development and limited or less developed product lines and markets. In addition, smaller and midsize companies may be particularly affected by interest rate increases, as they may find it more difficult to borrow money to continue or expand operations, or may have difficulty in repaying any loans.Value Style InvestingA value stock may not increase in price as anticipated by the investment manager if other investors fail to recognize the company's value and bid up the price, the markets favor faster-growing companies, or the factors that the investment manager believes will increase the price of the security do not occur.LiquidityFrom time to time, the trading market for a particular security or type of security in which the Fund invests may become less liquid or even illiquid. Reduced liquidity will have an adverse impact on the Funds ability to sell such securities when necessary to meet the Funds liquidity needs or in response to a specific economic event and will also generally lower the value of a security. Market prices for such securities may be volatile.ManagementThe Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. The Fund's investment manager applies investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results.</div>PerformanceThe following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of an investment in the Fund by comparing the Fund's performance with a broad measure of market performance. The bar chart shows the Fund's performance for the most recent calendar year for Class A shares.The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.(800) DIAL BEN/342-5236franklintempleton.comSales charges are not reflected in the bar chart, and if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown.<div>The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of an investment in the Fund by comparing the Fund's performance with a broad measure of market performance. The bar chart shows the Fund's performance for the most recent calendar year for Class A shares. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. You can obtain updated performance information at franklintempleton.com or by calling (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart, and if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown.</div>CLASS A ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS-0.2214~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/BarChartData column period compact * column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * row dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000030168Member ~Best Quarter:2011-12-310.0471Worst Quarter:2011-09-30-0.2146As of March 31, 2012, the Fund's year-to-date return was 15.68%.<table style="font: 11px sans-serif; background-color:#DDDDDD" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" width="745"><tr><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="top">Best Quarter:</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">Q4'11</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">4.71%</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="top">Worst Quarter:</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">Q3'11</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">-21.46%</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="top" colspan="3">As of March 31, 2012, the Fund's year-to-date return was 15.68%.</td></tr></table><div>AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (figures reflect sales charges)For the periods ended December 31, 2011</div>~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/PerformanceTableData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000030168Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * column rr_PerformanceMeasureAxis compact * row primary compact * ~Return Before Taxes-0.2662-0.2242-0.2676-0.1706-0.2349-0.1966-0.2194-0.1819-0.1707-0.11932010-11-012010-11-012010-11-012010-11-012010-11-01<div>The after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown only for Class A and after-tax returns for other classes will vary.</div>Investment GoalLong-term capital appreciation.Fees and Expenses of the FundYou may qualify for sales charge discounts in Class A if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Franklin Templeton funds.50000These tables describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts in Class A if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Franklin Templeton funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under “Your Account” on page 27 in the Fund's Prospectus and under “Buying and Selling Shares” on page 41 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information.SHAREHOLDER FEES (fees paid directly from your investment)~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ShareholderFeesData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000012524Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~0.05750.000.000.000.01000.00<div>ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)</div>~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/OperatingExpensesData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000012524Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~0.01100.01100.01100.00300.01000.000.00600.00600.00600.02000.02700.0170ExampleThis Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of the period. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. The Example reflects adjustments made to the Fund's operating expenses due to the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement by the investment manager and/or administrator for the 1 Year numbers only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:766116615912768~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ExpenseExample column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000012524Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~373838143030321735369232009If you do not sell your shares:~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ExpenseExampleNoRedemption column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000012524Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~27383814303032Portfolio Turnover0.1848<div>The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 18.48% of the average value of its portfolio.</div>Principal Investment Strategies<div>Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of "BRIC companies." The Fund invests primarily in the equity securities of BRIC companies, which are those that:are organized under the laws of, or with a principal office in, or for which the principal trading market is in Brazil, Russia, India or China (including the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan) (collectively referred to as "BRIC"); orderive 50% or more of their total revenue or profit from either goods or services produced or sales made in BRIC countries; orhave 50% or more of their assets in BRIC countries.The equity securities in which the Fund invests are primarily common stock, preferred stock, and related depositary receipts. The Fund invests in companies of all capitalization sizes, including small-cap and medium-cap companies. In addition to the Fund's main investments, the Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities that do not qualify as BRIC company securities, but whose issuers, in the judgment of the investment manager, are expected to benefit from developments in BRIC economies. The Fund is a "non-diversified" fund, which means it generally invests a greater portion of its assets in the securities of one or more issuers and invests overall in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.When choosing equity investments for the Fund, the investment manager applies a fundamental research, value-oriented, long-term approach, focusing on the market price of a companys securities relative to the investment managers evaluation of the companys long-term earnings, asset value and cash flow potential. The investment manager also considers a companys profit and loss outlook, balance sheet strength, cash flow trends and asset value in relation to the current price.The investment manager may consider selling an equity security when it believes the security has become overvalued due to either its price appreciation or changes in the company's fundamentals, or when the investment manager believes another security is a more attractive investment opportunity.</div>Principal RisksBecause the Fund is non-diversified, it may be more sensitive to economic, business, political or other changes affecting similar issuers or investments than a diversified fund, which may result in greater fluctuation in the value of the Fund’s shares and greater risk of loss<div>You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Mutual fund shares are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank, and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other agency of the U.S. government.MarketThe market values of securities owned by the Fund will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. A securitys market value may be reduced by market activity or other results of supply and demand unrelated to the issuer. This is a basic risk associated with all securities. When there are more sellers than buyers, prices tend to fall. Likewise, when there are more buyers than sellers, prices tend to rise.Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of other types of investments. A slower-growth or recessionary economic environment could have an adverse effect on the prices of the various stocks held by the Fund.Foreign SecuritiesInvesting in foreign securities typically involves more risks than investing in U.S. securities, and includes risks associated with: political and economic developments - the political, economic and social structures of some foreign countries may be less stable and more volatile than those in the U.S.; trading practices - government supervision and regulation of foreign securities and currency markets, trading systems and brokers may be less than in the U.S.; availability of information - foreign issuers may not be subject to the same disclosure, accounting and financial reporting standards and practices as U.S. issuers; limited markets - the securities of certain foreign issuers may be less liquid (harder to sell) and more volatile; and currency exchange rate fluctuations and policies. The risks of foreign investments may be greater in developing or emerging market countries.Developing Market CountriesThe Funds investments in developing market countries are subject to all of the risks of foreign investing generally, and have additional heightened risks due to a lack of established legal, political, business and social frameworks to support securities markets, including: delays in settling portfolio securities transactions; currency and capital controls; greater sensitivity to interest rate changes; pervasiveness of corruption and crime; currency exchange rate volatility; and inflation, deflation or currency devaluation.Country FocusBecause the Fund invests its assets primarily in companies in specific countries or regions, the Fund is subject to greater risks of adverse developments in those countries and/or the surrounding regions than a fund that is more broadly diversified geographically. Political, social or economic disruptions in the country or region, even in countries in which the Fund is not invested, may adversely affect security values in the country or region in which the Fund is invested.Depositary ReceiptsDepositary receipts are subject to many of the risks of the underlying securities. For some depositary receipts, the custodian or similar financial institution that holds the issuer's shares in a trust account is located in the issuer's home country. In these cases if the issuers home country does not have developed financial markets, the Fund could be exposed to the credit risk of the custodian or financial institution and greater market risk. In addition, the depository institution may not have physical custody of the underlying securities at all times and may charge fees for various services. The Fund may experience delays in receiving its dividend and interest payments or exercising rights as a shareholder. There may be an increased possibility of untimely responses to certain corporate actions of the issuer in an unsponsored depositary receipt program. Accordingly, there may be less information available regarding issuers of securities underlying unsponsored programs and there may not be a correlation between this information and the market value of the depositary receipts.Value Style InvestingA value stock may not increase in price as anticipated by the investment manager if other investors fail to recognize the company's value and bid up the price, the markets favor faster-growing companies, or the factors that the investment manager believes will increase the price of the security do not occur.Smaller and Midsize CompaniesSecurities issued by smaller and midsize companies may be more volatile in price than those of larger companies, involve substantial risks and should be considered speculative. Such risks may include greater sensitivity to economic conditions, less certain growth prospects, lack of depth of management and funds for growth and development and limited or less developed product lines and markets. In addition, smaller and midsize companies may be particularly affected by interest rate increases, as they may find it more difficult to borrow money to continue or expand operations, or may have difficulty in repaying any loans.LiquidityFrom time to time, the trading market for a particular security or type of security in which the Fund invests may become less liquid or even illiquid. Reduced liquidity will have an adverse impact on the Funds ability to sell such securities when necessary to meet the Funds liquidity needs or in response to a specific economic event and will also generally lower the value of a security. Market prices for such securities may be volatile.Non-DiversificationBecause the Fund is non-diversified, it may be more sensitive to economic, business, political or other changes affecting similar issuers or investments than a diversified fund, which may result in greater fluctuation in the value of the Funds shares and greater risk of loss.ManagementThe Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. The Fund's investment manager applies investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results.</div>PerformanceThe following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the Fund's performance from year to year for Class A shares. The table shows how the Fund's average annual returns for 1 year, 5 years, 10 years or since inception, as applicable, compared with those of a broad measure of market performance.The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.(800) DIAL BEN/342-5236franklintempleton.comSales charges are not reflected in the bar chart, and if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown.<div>The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the Fund's performance from year to year for Class A shares. The table shows how the Fund's average annual returns for 1 year, 5 years, 10 years or since inception, as applicable, compared with those of a broad measure of market performance. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. You can obtain updated performance information at franklintempleton.com or by calling (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart, and if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown.</div>CLASS A ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS0.5028-0.61390.90880.1287-0.2670~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/BarChartData column period compact * column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * row dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000012524Member ~Best Quarter:2009-06-300.4254Worst Quarter:2008-12-31-0.3535As of June 30, 2012, the Fund's year-to-date return was -3.55%.<table style="font: 11px sans-serif; background-color:#DDDDDD" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" width="745"><tr><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="top">Best Quarter:</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">Q2'09</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">42.54%</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="top">Worst Quarter:</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">Q4'08</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">-35.35%</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="top" colspan="3">As of June 30, 2012, the Fund's year-to-date return was -3.55%.</td></tr></table><div>AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (figures reflect sales charges)For the periods ended December 31, 2011</div>~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/PerformanceTableData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000012524Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * column rr_PerformanceMeasureAxis compact * row primary compact * ~Return Before Taxes-0.3093-0.02890.0196-0.3090-0.03110.0172-0.1975-0.02440.0165-0.2792-0.02390.0236-0.2646-0.01530.0324-0.22670.01220.06572006-06-012006-06-012006-06-012006-06-012006-06-01<div>Historical performance for Advisor Class shares prior to their inception is based on the performance of Class A shares. Advisor Class performance has been adjusted to reflect differences in sales charges between classes.The after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown only for Class A and after-tax returns for other classes will vary.</div>Investment GoalLong-term capital appreciation.Fees and Expenses of the FundYou may qualify for sales charge discounts in Class A if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Franklin Templeton funds.50000These tables describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts in Class A if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Franklin Templeton funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under “Your Account” on page 27 in the Fund's Prospectus and under “Buying and Selling Shares” on page 43 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information.SHAREHOLDER FEES (fees paid directly from your investment)~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ShareholderFeesData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000013684Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~0.05750.000.000.000.000.01000.000.00<div>ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)</div>~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/OperatingExpensesData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000013684Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~0.01250.01250.01250.01250.00300.01000.00500.000.00650.00650.00650.00650.00010.00010.00010.00010.02210.02910.02410.0191-0.0010-0.0010-0.0010-0.00100.02110.02810.02310.0181ExampleThis Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of the period. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. The Example reflects adjustments made to the Fund's operating expenses due to the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement by the investment manager and/or administrator for the 1 Year numbers only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:777121716832967~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ExpenseExample column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000013684Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~384891152432272347421277274018459010222226If you do not sell your shares:~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ExpenseExampleNoRedemption column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000013684Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~28489115243227Portfolio Turnover0.0652<div>The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 6.52% of the average value of its portfolio.</div>Principal Investment StrategiesUnder normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small cap companies located in “emerging market countries.”<div>Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small cap companies located in emerging market countries. Emerging market countries include those currently considered to be developing by the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation, the United Nations, or the countries authorities, or countries with a stock market capitalization of less than 3% of the MSCI World Index. These countries typically are located in the Asia-Pacific region (including Hong Kong), Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central and South America, and Africa.The Fund invests predominantly in equity securities, primarily common stock. The investment manager employs a strategy of investing in securities of companies with a market capitalization at the time of initial purchase within the range of the market capitalizations of companies included in the MSCI All Country World Small Cap Index. The Fund also invests in depositary receipts. The Fund is a "non-diversified" fund, which means it generally invests a greater portion of its assets in the securities of one or more issuers and invests overall in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.When choosing equity investments for the Fund, the investment manager applies a fundamental research, value-oriented, long-term approach, focusing on the market price of a companys securities relative to the investment managers evaluation of the companys long-term earnings, asset value and cash flow potential. The investment manager also considers a companys profit and loss outlook, balance sheet strength, cash flow trends and asset value in relation to the current price.</div>Principal RisksBecause the Fund is non-diversified, it may be more sensitive to economic, business, political or other changes affecting similar issuers or investments than a diversified fund, which may result in greater fluctuation in the value of the Fund’s shares and greater risk of loss<div>You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Mutual fund shares are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank, and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other agency of the U.S. government.MarketThe market values of securities owned by the Fund will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. A securitys market value may be reduced by market activity or other results of supply and demand unrelated to the issuer. This is a basic risk associated with all securities. When there are more sellers than buyers, prices tend to fall. Likewise, when there are more buyers than sellers, prices tend to rise.Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of other types of investments. A slower-growth or recessionary economic environment could have an adverse effect on the prices of the various stocks held by the Fund.Foreign SecuritiesInvesting in foreign securities typically involves more risks than investing in U.S. securities, and includes risks associated with: political and economic developments - the political, economic and social structures of some foreign countries may be less stable and more volatile than those in the U.S.; trading practices - government supervision and regulation of foreign securities and currency markets, trading systems and brokers may be less than in the U.S.; availability of information - foreign issuers may not be subject to the same disclosure, accounting and financial reporting standards and practices as U.S. issuers; limited markets - the securities of certain foreign issuers may be less liquid (harder to sell) and more volatile; and currency exchange rate fluctuations and policies. The risks of foreign investments may be greater in developing or emerging market countries.Emerging Market CountriesThe Funds investments in emerging market countries are subject to all of the risks of foreign investing generally, and have additional heightened risks due to a lack of established legal, political, business and social frameworks to support securities markets, including: delays in settling portfolio securities transactions; currency and capital controls; greater sensitivity to interest rate changes; pervasiveness of corruption and crime; currency exchange rate volatility; and inflation, deflation or currency devaluation.Smaller CompaniesSecurities issued by smaller companies may be more volatile in price than those of larger companies, involve substantial risks and should be considered speculative. Such risks may include greater sensitivity to economic conditions, less certain growth prospects, lack of depth of management and funds for growth and development and limited or less developed product lines and markets. In addition, smaller companies may be particularly affected by interest rate increases, as they may find it more difficult to borrow money to continue or expand operations, or may have difficulty in repaying any loans.LiquidityFrom time to time, the trading market for a particular security or type of security in which the Fund invests may become less liquid or even illiquid. Reduced liquidity will have an adverse impact on the Funds ability to sell such securities when necessary to meet the Funds liquidity needs or in response to a specific economic event and will also generally lower the value of a security. Market prices for such securities may be volatile.FocusTo the extent that the Fund focuses on particular countries, regions, industries, sectors or types of investment from time to time, the Fund may be subject to greater risks of adverse developments in such areas of focus than a fund that invests in a wider variety of countries, regions, industries, sectors or investments.Value Style InvestingA value stock may not increase in price as anticipated by the investment manager if other investors fail to recognize the company's value and bid up the price, the markets favor faster-growing companies, or the factors that the investment manager believes will increase the price of the security do not occur.Non-DiversificationBecause the Fund is non-diversified, it may be more sensitive to economic, business, political or other changes affecting similar issuers or investments than a diversified fund, which may result in greater fluctuation in the value of the Funds shares and greater risk of loss.ManagementThe Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. The Fund's investment manager applies investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results.</div>PerformanceThe following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the Fund's performance from year to year for Class A shares. The table shows how the Fund's average annual returns for 1 year, 5 years, 10 years or since inception, as applicable, compared with those of a broad measure of market performance.The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.(800) DIAL BEN/342-5236franklintempleton.comSales charges are not reflected in the bar chart, and if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown.<div>The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the Fund's performance from year to year for Class A shares. The table shows how the Fund's average annual returns for 1 year, 5 years, 10 years or since inception, as applicable, compared with those of a broad measure of market performance. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. You can obtain updated performance information at franklintempleton.com or by calling (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart, and if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown.</div>CLASS A ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS0.2919-0.60361.04530.3030-0.2759~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/BarChartData column period compact * column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * row dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000013684Member ~Best Quarter:2009-06-300.6036Worst Quarter:2008-12-31-0.2981As of June 30, 2012, the Fund's year-to-date return was 7.53%.<table style="font: 11px sans-serif; background-color:#DDDDDD" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" width="745"><tr><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="top">Best Quarter:</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">Q2'09</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">60.36%</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="top">Worst Quarter:</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">Q4'08</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">-29.81%</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="top" colspan="3">As of June 30, 2012, the Fund's year-to-date return was 7.53%.</td></tr></table><div>AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (figures reflect sales charges)For the periods ended December 31, 2011</div>~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/PerformanceTableData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000013684Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * column rr_PerformanceMeasureAxis compact * row primary compact * ~Return Before Taxes-0.3175-0.01420.0036-0.3175-0.0223-0.0044-0.2063-0.0160-0.0009-0.2870-0.00880.0084-0.2764-0.00420.0131-0.27270.00090.0182-0.26960.03580.07032006-10-022006-10-022006-10-022006-10-022006-10-022006-10-02<div>The after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown only for Class A and after-tax returns for other classes will vary.</div>Investment GoalLong-term capital appreciation.Fees and Expenses of the FundYou may qualify for sales charge discounts in Class A if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Franklin Templeton funds.50000These tables describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts in Class A if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Franklin Templeton funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under “Your Account” on page 32 in the Fund's Prospectus and under “Buying and Selling Shares” on page 42 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information.SHAREHOLDER FEES (fees paid directly from your investment)~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ShareholderFeesData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000023627Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~0.05750.000.000.000.000.01000.000.00<div>ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)</div>~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/OperatingExpensesData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000023627Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~0.01250.01250.01250.01250.00300.01000.00500.000.00650.00650.00650.00650.02200.02900.02400.0190-0.0005-0.0005-0.0005-0.00050.02150.02850.02350.0185ExampleThis Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of the period. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. The Example reflects adjustments made to the Fund's operating expenses due to the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement by the investment manager and/or administrator for the 1 Year numbers only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:781121916832960~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ExpenseExample column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000023627Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~388893152432202387441276273318859210222218If you do not sell your shares:~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ExpenseExampleNoRedemption column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000023627Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~28889315243220Portfolio Turnover0.2370<div>The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 23.70% of the average value of its portfolio.</div>Principal Investment StrategiesUnder normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies located in “frontier market countries.”<div>Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies located in frontier market countries. The Fund deems the following countries to be frontier markets:Central and Eastern Europe: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, UkraineAfrica: Botswana, Cote dIvoire, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, ZimbabweMiddle East: Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab EmiratesAsia: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, VietnamCentral and South America: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay, VenezuelaThe Fund may deem other countries to be frontier markets either currently or in the future. In general, frontier market countries are a sub-set of those currently considered to be developing by the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation, the United Nations, or the countries authorities, or countries with a stock market capitalization of less than 3% of the MSCI World Index. These countries typically are located in the Asia-Pacific region, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central and South America, and Africa.The Fund invests primarily in the equity securities of frontier market companies. The equity securities in which the Fund invests are principally common stock, including related depositary receipts and participatory notes. The Fund may invest in the equity securities of companies of any size. Because the securities of frontier market companies tend to be considered small and micro-cap, the Fund's investments in equity securities consist principally of these of small and micro-cap companies. Participatory notes are equity access products structured as debt obligations that are issued or backed by banks and broker-dealers and designed to replicate equity market exposure in frontier markets where direct investment is either impossible or difficult due to local investment restrictions. The Fund is a "non-diversified" fund, which means it generally invests a greater portion of its assets in the securities of one or more issuers and invests overall in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund.When choosing equity investments for the Fund, the investment manager applies a fundamental research, value-oriented, long-term approach, focusing on the market price of a companys securities relative to the investment managers evaluation of the companys long-term earnings, asset value and cash flow potential. The investment manager also considers a companys profit and loss outlook, balance sheet strength, cash flow trends and asset value in relation to the current price.The investment manager may consider selling an equity security when it believes the security has become overvalued due to either its price appreciation or changes in the company's fundamentals, or when the investment manager believes another security is a more attractive investment opportunity.</div>Principal RisksBecause the Fund is non-diversified, it may be more sensitive to economic, business, political or other changes affecting similar issuers or investments than a diversified fund, which may result in greater fluctuation in the value of the Fund’s shares and greater risk of loss<div>You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Mutual fund shares are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank, and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other agency of the U.S. government.MarketThe market values of securities owned by the Fund will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. A securitys market value may be reduced by market activity or other results of supply and demand unrelated to the issuer. This is a basic risk associated with all securities. When there are more sellers than buyers, prices tend to fall. Likewise, when there are more buyers than sellers, prices tend to rise.Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of other types of investments. A slower-growth or recessionary economic environment could have an adverse effect on the prices of the various stocks held by the Fund.Foreign SecuritiesInvesting in foreign securities typically involves more risks than investing in U.S. securities, and includes risks associated with: political and economic developments - the political, economic and social structures of some foreign countries may be less stable and more volatile than those in the U.S.; trading practices - government supervision and regulation of foreign securities and currency markets, trading systems and brokers may be less than in the U.S.; availability of information - foreign issuers may not be subject to the same disclosure, accounting and financial reporting standards and practices as U.S. issuers; limited markets - the securities of certain foreign issuers may be less liquid (harder to sell) and more volatile; and currency exchange rate fluctuations and policies. The risks of foreign investments may be greater in developing or emerging market countries.Developing Market CountriesThe Funds investments in developing market countries are subject to all of the risks of foreign investing generally, and have additional heightened risks due to a lack of established legal, political, business and social frameworks to support securities markets, including: delays in settling portfolio securities transactions; currency and capital controls; greater sensitivity to interest rate changes; pervasiveness of corruption and crime; currency exchange rate volatility; and inflation, deflation or currency devaluation.Frontier Market CountriesFrontier market countries generally have smaller economies and even less developed capital markets than traditional developing markets, and, as a result, the risks of investing in developing market countries are magnified in frontier market countries. The magnification of risks are the result of: potential for extreme price volatility and illiquidity in frontier markets; government ownership or control of parts of private sector and of certain companies; trade barriers, exchange controls, managed adjustments in relative currency values and other protectionist measures imposed or negotiated by the countries with which frontier market countries trade; and the relatively new and unsettled securities laws in many frontier market countries.LiquidityFrom time to time, the trading market for a particular security or type of security in which the Fund invests may become less liquid or even illiquid. Reduced liquidity will have an adverse impact on the Funds ability to sell such securities when necessary to meet the Funds liquidity needs or in response to a specific economic event and will also generally lower the value of a security. Market prices for such securities may be volatile.FocusTo the extent that the Fund focuses on particular countries, regions, industries, sectors or types of investment from time to time, the Fund may be subject to greater risks of adverse developments in such areas of focus than a fund that invests in a wider variety of countries, regions, industries, sectors or investments.Smaller and Midsize CompaniesSecurities issued by smaller and midsize companies may be more volatile in price than those of larger companies, involve substantial risks and should be considered speculative. Such risks may include greater sensitivity to economic conditions, less certain growth prospects, lack of depth of management and funds for growth and development and limited or less developed product lines and markets. In addition, smaller and midsize companies may be particularly affected by interest rate increases, as they may find it more difficult to borrow money to continue or expand operations, or may have difficulty in repaying any loans.Value Style InvestingA value stock may not increase in price as anticipated by the investment manager if other investors fail to recognize the company's value and bid up the price, the markets favor faster-growing companies, or the factors that the investment manager believes will increase the price of the security do not occur.Non-DiversificationBecause the Fund is non-diversified, it may be more sensitive to economic, business, political or other changes affecting similar issuers or investments than a diversified fund, which may result in greater fluctuation in the value of the Funds shares and greater risk of loss.ManagementThe Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. The Fund's investment manager applies investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results.</div>PerformanceThe following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the Fund's performance from year to year for Class A shares. The table shows how the Fund's average annual returns for 1 year, 5 years, 10 years or since inception, as applicable, compared with those of a broad measure of market performance.The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.(800) DIAL BEN/342-5236franklintempleton.comSales charges are not reflected in the bar chart, and if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown.<div>The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the Fund's performance from year to year for Class A shares. The table shows how the Fund's average annual returns for 1 year, 5 years, 10 years or since inception, as applicable, compared with those of a broad measure of market performance. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. You can obtain updated performance information at franklintempleton.com or by calling (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.The secondary index in the table below shows how the Fund's performance compares to an additional group of equity securities of frontier market companies.Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart, and if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown.</div>CLASS A ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS0.43990.1859-0.1887~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/BarChartData column period compact * column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * row dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000023627Member ~Best Quarter:2009-06-300.2903Worst Quarter:2011-09-30-0.1714As of June 30, 2012, the Fund's year-to-date return was 7.64%.<table style="font: 11px sans-serif; background-color:#DDDDDD" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" width="745"><tr><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="top">Best Quarter:</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">Q2'09</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">29.03%</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="top">Worst Quarter:</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">Q3'11</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">-17.14%</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="top" colspan="3">As of June 30, 2012, the Fund's year-to-date return was 7.64%.</td></tr></table><div>AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (figures reflect sales charges)For the periods ended December 31, 2011</div>~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/PerformanceTableData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000023627Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * column rr_PerformanceMeasureAxis compact * row primary compact * ~Return Before Taxes-0.23520.0808-0.24040.0769-0.15020.0681-0.20270.0928-0.19070.0983-0.18650.1038-0.1838-0.0777-0.1586-0.01652008-10-142008-10-142008-10-142008-10-142008-10-142008-10-14<div>The after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown only for Class A and after-tax returns for other classes will vary.</div>Investment GoalTo seek both income and capital appreciation.Fees and Expenses of the FundYou may qualify for sales charge discounts in Class A if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Franklin Templeton funds.50000These tables describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts in Class A if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Franklin Templeton funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under “Your Account” on page 36 in the Fund's Prospectus and under “Buying and Selling Shares” on page 65 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information.SHAREHOLDER FEES (fees paid directly from your investment)~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ShareholderFeesData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000033826Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~0.05750.000.000.000.000.01000.000.00<div>ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)</div>~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/OperatingExpensesData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000033826Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~0.00950.00950.00950.00950.00170.01000.00500.000.01320.01320.01320.01320.00010.00010.00010.00010.02450.03280.02780.0228-0.0104-0.0104-0.0104-0.01040.01410.02240.01740.0124ExampleThis Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of the period. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. The Example reflects adjustments made to the Fund's operating expenses due to the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement by the investment manager and/or administrator for the 1 Year numbers only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:7101201~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ExpenseExample column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000033826Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~327913177764126612If you do not sell your shares:~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ExpenseExampleNoRedemption column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000033826Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~227913Portfolio Turnover<div>The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. For the period October 3, 2011 (effective date) through March 31, 2012, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 0.00% of the average value of its portfolio.</div>Principal Investment Strategies<div>Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, and fixed and floating rate debt obligations issued by governments, government-related entities and corporate entities which are located, incorporated or have significant business activities in or are impacted by economic developments in developing or emerging market countries. The Fund normally invests at least 25% of its net assets in equity securities and at least 25% of its net assets in fixed income senior securities. The equity portion of the Fund may invest in equity securities of companies from a variety of industries, but from time to time, based on economic conditions, the Fund may have significant investments in particular sectors. The equity securities in which the Fund invests are primarily common and preferred stocks, which may include equity securities of smaller companies, as well as American, Global and European depositary receipts. The fixed income portion of the Fund may invest in bonds (including inflation-indexed securities) of any maturity and of any rating category or in unrated bonds, a significant number of which may be considered high-yield bonds. High yield bonds are rated below investment grade and are sometimes referred to as "junk bonds." The Fund may purchase equity and fixed income securities denominated in any currency.The developing or "emerging market" countries in which the Fund may invest include those currently considered to be developing or emerging by the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation, the United Nations, or the countries' authorities, or countries with a stock market capitalization of less than 3% of the MSCI World Index. Emerging market countries typically are located in the Asia-Pacific region, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central and South America, and Africa.The fixed income portion of the Fund regularly uses various currency related transactions involving derivative instruments, principally currency and cross currency forwards, but may also use currency and currency index futures contracts. The Fund maintains significant positions in currency related derivative instruments as a hedging technique with respect to its fixed income securities or to implement a currency investment strategy, which could expose a large amount of the Fund's assets to obligations under the instruments. The use of these derivative transactions may allow the Fund to obtain net long or net negative (short) exposure to selected currencies. The results of such transactions may represent, from time to time, a significant component of the Funds fixed income investment returns. The Fund may also enter into various other transactions involving derivatives from time to time, including interest rate and bond futures contracts (including those on government securities) and swap agreements (which may include credit default swaps and interest rate swaps). The use of these derivative transactions may allow the Fund to obtain net long or net short exposures to selected interest rates, countries, duration or credit risks, or may be used for hedging purposes.When choosing equity investments for the Fund, the investment manager applies a fundamental research, value-oriented, long-term approach, focusing on the market price of a companys securities relative to the investment managers evaluation of the companys long-term earnings, asset value and cash flow potential. The investment manager also considers a companys profit and loss outlook, balance sheet strength, cash flow trends and asset value in relation to the current price.When choosing fixed income investments for the Fund, the investment manager allocates the Fund's assets based upon its assessment of changing market, political and economic conditions. It will consider various factors, including evaluation of interest and currency exchange rate changes and credit risks.The investment manager may consider selling a security when it believes the security has become fully valued due to either its price appreciation or changes in the issuer's fundamentals, or when the investment manager believes another security is a more attractive investment opportunity.</div>Principal Risks<div>You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Mutual fund shares are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank, and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other agency of the U.S. government.MarketThe market values of securities owned by the Fund will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. A securitys market value may be reduced by market activity or other results of supply and demand unrelated to the issuer. This is a basic risk associated with all securities. When there are more sellers than buyers, prices tend to fall. Likewise, when there are more buyers than sellers, prices tend to rise.Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of other types of investments. A slower-growth or recessionary economic environment could have an adverse effect on the prices of the various stocks held by the Fund.Foreign SecuritiesInvesting in foreign securities typically involves more risks than investing in U.S. securities, and includes risks associated with: political and economic developments - the political, economic and social structures of some foreign countries may be less stable and more volatile than those in the U.S.; trading practices - government supervision and regulation of foreign securities and currency markets, trading systems and brokers may be less than in the U.S.; availability of information - foreign issuers may not be subject to the same disclosure, accounting and financial reporting standards and practices as U.S. issuers; limited markets - the securities of certain foreign issuers may be less liquid (harder to sell) and more volatile; and currency exchange rate fluctuations and policies. The risks of foreign investments may be greater in developing or emerging market countries.Currency Management StrategiesCurrency management strategies may substantially change the Funds exposure to currency exchange rates and could result in losses to the Fund if currencies do not perform as the investment manager expects. In addition, currency management strategies, to the extent that they reduce the Funds exposure to currency risks, may also reduce the Funds ability to benefit from favorable changes in currency exchange rates. Using currency management strategies for purposes other than hedging further increases the Funds exposure to foreign investment losses. Currency markets generally are not as regulated as securities markets. In addition, currency rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time, and can reduce returns.Emerging Market CountriesThe Funds investments in emerging market countries are subject to all of the risks of foreign investing generally, and have additional heightened risks due to a lack of established legal, political, business and social frameworks to support securities markets, including: delays in settling portfolio securities transactions; currency and capital controls; greater sensitivity to interest rate changes; pervasiveness of corruption and crime; currency exchange rate volatility; and inflation, deflation or currency devaluation.Smaller CompaniesSecurities issued by smaller companies may be more volatile in price than those of larger companies, involve substantial risks and should be considered speculative. Such risks may include greater sensitivity to economic conditions, less certain growth prospects, lack of depth of management and funds for growth and development and limited or less developed product lines and markets. In addition, smaller companies may be particularly affected by interest rate increases, as they may find it more difficult to borrow money to continue or expand operations, or may have difficulty in repaying any loans.Interest RateWhen interest rates rise, debt security prices generally fall. The opposite is also generally true: debt security prices rise when interest rates fall. In general, securities with longer maturities are more sensitive to these interest rate changes.CreditAn issuer of debt securities may fail to make interest payments and repay principal when due, in whole or in part. Changes in an issuer's financial strength or in a security's credit rating may affect a security's value.High-Yield Debt SecuritiesIssuers of lower-rated or "high-yield" debt securities are not as strong financially as those issuing higher credit quality debt securities. These issuers are more likely to encounter financial difficulties and are more vulnerable to changes in the relevant economy, such as a recession or a sustained period of rising interest rates, that could affect their ability to make interest and principal payments when due. The prices of high-yield debt securities generally fluctuate more than those of higher credit quality. High-yield debt securities are generally more illiquid (harder to sell) and harder to value.IncomeBecause the Fund can only distribute what it earns, the Fund's distributions to shareholders may decline when prevailing interest rates fall or when the Fund experiences defaults on debt securities it holds.FocusTo the extent that the Fund focuses on particular countries, regions, industries, sectors or types of investment from time to time, the Fund may be subject to greater risks of adverse developments in such areas of focus than a fund that invests in a wider variety of countries, regions, industries, sectors or investments.Inflation-Indexed SecuritiesInflation-indexed securities have a tendency to react to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates represent nominal (stated) interest rates lowered by the anticipated effect of inflation. In general, the price of an inflation-indexed security can decrease when real interest rates increase, and can increase when real interest rates decrease. Interest payments on inflation-indexed securities will fluctuate as the principal and/or interest is adjusted for inflation and can be unpredictable.Derivative InstrumentsThe performance of derivative instruments (including currency-related derivatives) depends largely on the performance of an underlying currency, security or index, and such instruments often have risks similar to their underlying instrument, in addition to other risks. Derivatives involve costs and can create economic leverage in the Fund's portfolio which may result in significant volatility and cause the Fund to participate in losses (as well as gains) in an amount that exceeds the Fund's initial investment. Other risks include illiquidity, mispricing or improper valuation of the derivative instrument, and imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative and the underlying instrument so that the Fund may not realize the intended benefits. When used for hedging, the change in value of the derivative may also not correlate specifically with the currency, security or other risk being hedged. With over-the-counter derivatives, there is the risk that the other party to the transaction will fail to perform.ManagementThe Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. The Fund's investment manager applies investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results.</div>PerformanceBecause the Fund is new, it does not have a full calendar year of performance.<div>Because the Fund is new, it does not have a full calendar year of performance.</div>Investment GoalTo seek both income and capital appreciation.Fees and Expenses of the FundYou may qualify for sales charge discounts in Class A if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Franklin Templeton funds.50000These tables describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts in Class A if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Franklin Templeton funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under “Your Account” on page 39 in the Fund's Prospectus and under “Buying and Selling Shares” on page 65 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information.SHAREHOLDER FEES (fees paid directly from your investment)~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ShareholderFeesData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000008749Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~0.05750.04250.000.000.000.000.000.000.01000.01000.000.00<div>ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)</div>~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/OperatingExpensesData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000008749Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~0.00560.00560.00560.00560.00560.00560.00250.00250.01000.00650.00500.000.00430.00430.00430.00430.00430.00430.01240.01240.01990.01640.01490.0099-0.0004-0.0004-0.0004-0.0004-0.0004-0.00040.01200.01200.01950.01600.01450.0095ExampleThis Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of the period. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. The Example reflects adjustments made to the Fund's operating expenses due to the fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement by the investment manager and/or administrator for the 1 Year numbers only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:69094212131985~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ExpenseExample column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000008749Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~542798107318582986211069231426351388819401484678091776973115431209If you do not sell your shares:~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/ExpenseExampleNoRedemption column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000008749Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * ~198621106923141635138881940Portfolio Turnover0.1902<div>The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 19.02% of the average value of its portfolio.</div>Principal Investment StrategiesUnder normal market conditions, the Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of debt and equity securities worldwide.<div>Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of debt and equity securities worldwide. The Fund normally invests at least 25% of its assets in fixed income senior securities and at least 25% of its assets in equity securities. The Fund seeks income by investing in a combination of corporate, agency and government bonds and other debt securities (including inflation-indexed securities) of any maturity issued in numerous countries, including developing markets countries, as well as stocks that offer or could offer attractive dividend yields. The Fund may invest in high-yield bonds. These bonds are rated below investment grade and are sometimes referred to as junk bonds. The Fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in equity securities of companies from a variety of industries located anywhere in the world, including developing markets, but from time to time, based on economic conditions, the Fund may have significant investments in particular sectors. The equity securities in which the Fund invests are primarily common stock. The Funds investment manager searches for undervalued or out-of-favor debt and equity securities and equity securities offering current income.In addition, under normal market conditions, at least 40% of the Fund's net assets are invested in non-U.S. investments and in at least three different countries.For purposes of pursuing its investment goals, the fixed income portion of the Fund regularly uses various currency related transactions involving derivative instruments, principally currency and cross currency forwards, but may also use currency and currency index futures contracts. The Fund maintains significant positions in currency related derivative instruments as a hedging technique with respect to its fixed income securities or to implement a currency investment strategy, which could expose a large amount of the Fund's assets to obligations under the instruments. The use of these derivative transactions may allow the Fund to obtain net long or net negative (short) exposure to selected currencies.The results of such transactions may represent, from time to time, a significant component of the Funds fixed income investment returns. The Fund may also enter into various other transactions involving derivatives from time to time, including interest rate bond futures contracts and swap agreements (which may include interest rate and credit default swaps). The use of these derivative transactions may allow the Fund to obtain net long exposures to selected interest rates, countries, duration or credit risks, and may be used for hedging purposes.When searching for debt securities, the investment manager performs an independent analysis of the securities being considered for the Funds portfolio, rather than relying principally on their ratings assigned by rating agencies. In its analysis of corporate debt securities, the investment manager considers a variety of factors, including the experience and managerial strength of the company; responsiveness to changes in interest rates and business conditions; debt maturity schedules and borrowing requirements; the companys changing financial condition and market recognition of the change; and a securitys relative value based on such factors as anticipated cash flow, interest or dividend coverage, asset coverage, and earnings prospects. With respect to sovereign debt securities, the investment manager considers market, political and economic conditions and evaluates interest and currency exchange rate changes and credit risks.When searching for equity securities, the investment manager uses a bottom up, value-oriented, long-term approach, focusing on the market price of a security relative to the investment managers evaluation of the companys long-term earnings, asset value and cash flow potential, as reflected by various metrics, including the companys price/earnings ratio, price/earnings flow ratio, price/book value and discounted cash flow. The investment manager also analyzes global economic trends to identify global macro trends (for example, regions with strong economic growth), and evaluates market inefficiencies to identify investment opportunities stemming from market mispricings.The investment manager may consider selling a security when it believes the security has become fully valued due to either its price appreciation or changes in the issuer's fundamentals, or when the investment manager believes another security is a more attractive investment opportunity.</div>Principal Risks<div>You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Mutual fund shares are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank, and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other agency of the U.S. government.MarketThe market values of securities owned by the Fund will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. A securitys market value may be reduced by market activity or other results of supply and demand unrelated to the issuer. This is a basic risk associated with all securities. When there are more sellers than buyers, prices tend to fall. Likewise, when there are more buyers than sellers, prices tend to rise.Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of other types of investments. A slower-growth or recessionary economic environment could have an adverse effect on the prices of the various stocks held by the Fund.Foreign SecuritiesInvesting in foreign securities typically involves more risks than investing in U.S. securities, and includes risks associated with: political and economic developments - the political, economic and social structures of some foreign countries may be less stable and more volatile than those in the U.S.; trading practices - government supervision and regulation of foreign securities and currency markets, trading systems and brokers may be less than in the U.S.; availability of information - foreign issuers may not be subject to the same disclosure, accounting and financial reporting standards and practices as U.S. issuers; limited markets - the securities of certain foreign issuers may be less liquid (harder to sell) and more volatile; and currency exchange rate fluctuations and policies. The risks of foreign investments may be greater in developing or emerging market countries.Currency Management StrategiesCurrency management strategies may substantially change the Funds exposure to currency exchange rates and could result in losses to the Fund if currencies do not perform as the investment manager expects. In addition, currency management strategies, to the extent that they reduce the Funds exposure to currency risks, may also reduce the Funds ability to benefit from favorable changes in currency exchange rates. Using currency management strategies for purposes other than hedging further increases the Funds exposure to foreign investment losses. Currency markets generally are not as regulated as securities markets. In addition, currency rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time, and can reduce returns.Developing Market CountriesThe Funds investments in developing market countries are subject to all of the risks of foreign investing generally, and have additional heightened risks due to a lack of established legal, political, business and social frameworks to support securities markets, including: delays in settling portfolio securities transactions; currency and capital controls; greater sensitivity to interest rate changes; pervasiveness of corruption and crime; currency exchange rate volatility; and inflation, deflation or currency devaluation.Interest RateWhen interest rates rise, debt security prices generally fall. The opposite is also generally true: debt security prices rise when interest rates fall. In general, securities with longer maturities are more sensitive to these interest rate changes.CreditAn issuer of debt securities may fail to make interest payments and repay principal when due, in whole or in part. Changes in an issuer's financial strength or in a security's credit rating may affect a security's value.FocusTo the extent that the Fund focuses on particular countries, regions, industries, sectors or types of investment from time to time, the Fund may be subject to greater risks of adverse developments in such areas of focus than a fund that invests in a wider variety of countries, regions, industries, sectors or investments.Derivative InstrumentsThe performance of derivative instruments (including currency-related derivatives) depends largely on the performance of an underlying currency, security or index, and such instruments often have risks similar to their underlying instrument, in addition to other risks. Derivatives involve costs and can create economic leverage in the Fund's portfolio which may result in significant volatility and cause the Fund to participate in losses (as well as gains) in an amount that exceeds the Fund's initial investment. Other risks include illiquidity, mispricing or improper valuation of the derivative instrument, and imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative and the underlying instrument so that the Fund may not realize the intended benefits. When used for hedging, the change in value of the derivative may also not correlate specifically with the currency, security or other risk being hedged. With over-the-counter derivatives, there is the risk that the other party to the transaction will fail to perform.Value Style InvestingA value stock may not increase in price as anticipated by the investment manager if other investors fail to recognize the company's value and bid up the price, the markets favor faster-growing companies, or the factors that the investment manager believes will increase the price of the security do not occur.IncomeBecause the Fund can only distribute what it earns, the Fund's distributions to shareholders may decline when prevailing interest rates fall or when the Fund experiences defaults on debt securities it holds.Inflation-Indexed SecuritiesInflation-indexed securities have a tendency to react to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates represent nominal (stated) interest rates lowered by the anticipated effect of inflation. In general, the price of an inflation-indexed security can decrease when real interest rates increase, and can increase when real interest rates decrease. Interest payments on inflation-indexed securities will fluctuate as the principal and/or interest is adjusted for inflation and can be unpredictable.ManagementThe Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment portfolio. The Fund's investment manager applies investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but there can be no guarantee that these decisions will produce the desired results.</div>PerformanceThe following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the Fund's performance from year to year for Class A shares. The table shows how the Fund's average annual returns for 1 year, 5 years, 10 years or since inception, as applicable, compared with those of a broad measure of market performance.The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.(800) DIAL BEN/342-5236franklintempleton.comSales charges are not reflected in the bar chart, and if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown.<div>The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the Fund's performance from year to year for Class A shares. The table shows how the Fund's average annual returns for 1 year, 5 years, 10 years or since inception, as applicable, compared with those of a broad measure of market performance. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. You can obtain updated performance information at franklintempleton.com or by calling (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.The Fund's secondary index, Barclays Multiverse Index, shows in the table below how the Fund's performance compares to a group of securities that aligns with the fixed income portion of the Fund's portfolio. The investment manager compares the Fund's performance to an equally weighted combination of the Barclays Multiverse Index and the MSCI All Country World Index.Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart, and if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown.</div>CLASS A ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS0.21300.1042-0.24710.28180.1215-0.0556~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/BarChartData column period compact * column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * row primary compact * row dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000008749Member ~Best Quarter:2009-09-300.1384Worst Quarter:2011-09-30-0.1535As of June 30, 2012, the Fund's year-to-date return was 5.48%.<table style="font: 11px sans-serif; background-color:#DDDDDD" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" width="745"><tr><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="top">Best Quarter:</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">Q3'09</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">13.84%</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="top">Worst Quarter:</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">Q3'11</td><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="bottom" align="right">-15.35%</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff;" valign="top" colspan="3">As of June 30, 2012, the Fund's year-to-date return was 5.48%.</td></tr></table><div>AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (figures reflect sales charges)For the periods ended December 31, 2011</div>~ http://xbrl.sec.gov/rr/role/PerformanceTableData column dei_LegalEntityAxis compact tgit_S000008749Member column rr_ProspectusShareClassAxis compact * column rr_PerformanceMeasureAxis compact * row primary compact * ~Return Before Taxes-0.10930.01240.0448-0.1221-0.00600.0270-0.0692-0.00030.0279-0.09750.01560.0472-0.07180.01000.0396-0.07260.01960.0496-0.06170.02110.0514-0.05690.02620.0565-0.0686-0.01410.03640.05550.06470.05672005-07-012005-07-012005-07-012005-07-012005-07-012005-07-012005-07-012005-07-01<div>Performance for Class A shares prior to September 27, 2011, is based on the performance of Class A1 shares.Prior to July 1, 2011, performance for Class C shares is based on the performance of Class C1 shares. Effective July 1, 2011, Class C performance was adjusted to reflect differences in sales charges and 12b-1 expenses between classes.The after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown only for Class A and after-tax returns for other classes will vary.</div>The investment manager and administrator have contractually agreed to waive or assume certain expenses so that common expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Fund do not exceed 0.95% (other than certain non-routine expenses), until July 31, 2013. Contractual fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement agreements may not be terminated during the terms set forth above.The performance of Class A shares shown in the bar chart above is based upon the performance of Class A1 shares (formerly, Class A shares), which are no longer available to new investors. However, because the expenses, other than sales charges, for Class A and Class A1 shares are the same, the returns for Class A shares would have been the same as those for Class A1 shares.The Fund began offering new Class C shares on July 1, 2011. Total annual Fund operating expenses are annualized.The Fund began offering new Class A shares on September 27, 2011. Total annual Fund operating expenses are annualized.Restated to reflect the decrease in the investment management fee effective May 1, 2011. The investment manager and/or administrator have contractually agreed to waive or assume certain expenses so that common expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees) for each class of the Fund do not exceed 1.42% (other than certain non-routine expenses) until July 31, 2013. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement agreements may not be terminated during the term set forth above.Total annual Fund operating expenses differ from the ratio of expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights, which reflect the operating expenses of the Fund and do not include acquired fund fees and expenses.The average annual total return since inception is for the period 11/1/08 to 12/31/11.The investment manager has contractually agreed in advance to reduce its fee as a result of the Fund's investment in a Franklin Templeton money fund (acquired fund) for at least the next 12-month period. Contractual fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement agreements may not be terminated during the term set forth above.The Fund began offering shares on October 3, 2011. The investment manager and administrator have contractually agreed to waive or assume certain expenses so that common expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Fund do not exceed 1.23% (other than certain non-routine expenses), until July 31, 2013. Total annual Fund operating expenses are annualized. The investment manager also has contractually agreed in advance to reduce its fees as a result of the Fund's investment in a Franklin Templeton money fund (acquired fund) for at least the next 12-month period. Contractual fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement agreements may not be terminated during the terms set forth above.The investment manager and administrator have contractually agreed to waive or assume certain expenses so that common expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Fund do not exceed 1.80% (other than certain non-routine expenses) until July 31, 2013. The investment manager also has contractually agreed in advance to reduce its fees as a result of the Fund's investment in a Franklin Templeton money fund (acquired fund) for at least the next 12-month period. Contractual fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement agreements may not be terminated during the terms set forth above.The investment manager and/or administrator have contractually agreed to waive or assume certain expenses so that common expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees and acquired fund fees and expenses) for each class of the Fund do not exceed 1.85% (other than certain non-routine expenses) until July 31, 2013. Contractual fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement agreements may not be terminated during the terms set forth above.