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Canadian Balanced January 31, 2014Franklin Bissett Strategic Income FundEffective July 29, 2013, Bissett Strategic Income Fund and Bissett Strategic Income Corporate Class were renamed Franklin Bissett Strategic Income Fundand Franklin Bissett Strategic Income Corporate Class, respectively.Franklin BissettINVESTMENT OBJECTIVE & STRATEGYHigh current income and long-term capital appreciationby investing primarily, directly or indirectly throughinvesting in mutual funds managed by the Manager, ina diversified mix of income-generating equity and fixedincome securities from Canada and around the world.MORNINGSTAR CATEGORYCanadian Neutral BalancedPORTFOLIO MANAGERSLeslie A. LundquistThomas O'Gorman22 Years, Calgary, AB Canada24 Years, Calgary, AB CanadaFUND FACTSPrice per Unit $10.97Weighted Yield 1 5.96%Assets of the Fund $137,122,886 4Distributions Income paid monthly 1,3Inception Date 12/29/2011Positions 180Portfolio Turnover Rate (06/30/2013) 18.27%MER (06/30/2013 incl. HST) 2.29%Benchmark 25% DEX Universe Bond Index, 25% BarclaysCapital US Aggregate Index (CAD), 50% S&P/TSX Equity Income Index1 Please see detailed definitions at www.franklintempleton.ca/define.2 Exposure to these sectors is through the Fund’s investments in Series O of FranklinStrategic Income Fund and Franklin Bissett Bond Fund.3 The Fund may also pay capital gains in December if required.4 Inclusive of trust and corporate class versions where applicable.RISK CLASSIFICATIONLowLow toMediumMediumMedium toHighHighFUND CODESSERIES CDN$ US$Series A Front 3542Series A DSC 3544Series A Low Load 3543Series F 3545Series I 3546Series O 3547CORPORATE CLASS CDN$ US$Series A Front 3548Series A DSC 3550Series A Low Load 3549Series F 3551Series I 3552Series O 3553Series R 3554Series S 3555Series T Front 3556Series T DSC 3558Series T Low Load 3557REASONS TO INVEST IN THIS FUND:• A unique approach to asset allocation to pursue the best Canadian and global yield opportunities.• High monthly income, mainly comprising tax-efficient Canadian dividends.• An investment solution aiming at generating equity-like returns with reduced risk.Calendar Year Returns in Canadian Dollars (%)2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004Series A 9.20 8.40 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/aCategory Average Return 11.08 6.26 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/aSource: Morningstar Research Inc.12.00%10.00%8.00%6.00%4.00%2.00%0.00%2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004• Series ACompounded Returns and Category Returns in Canadian Dollars (%)• Category Average ReturnYTD 1 Mo 3 Mo 6 Mo 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 years Since Inc^Series A -0.30 -0.30 0.52 4.53 6.80 n/a n/a n/a 8.29Category Average Return 0.56 0.56 2.61 6.80 9.77 n/a n/a n/a 8.67Source: Morningstar Research Inc.HOLDINGSTop Country Weightings (% of Total)^ Fund inception dateCanada 68.15United States 17.83South Korea 1.12United Kingdom 0.89Mexico 0.72Malaysia 0.66Poland 0.60Luxembourg 0.56Sweden 0.55Hungary 0.53Top Holdings (%)Franklin Strategic Income Fund, Series O 28.52Veresen Inc. 2.73Medical Facilities Corp. 2.64Crescent Point Energy Corp. 2.58Twin Butte Energy Ltd. 2.51New Flyer Industries Inc. 2.18Canexus Corp. 2.16Cominar REIT 2.14Morneau Shepell Inc. 2.06Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 2.00Series A Distribution HistoryDate Price Distr. Date Price Distr.02/28/2013 $10.86 $0.03 08/30/2013 $10.80 $0.0303/28/2013 $10.95 $0.03 09/30/2013 $11.03 $0.0304/30/2013 $11.05 $0.03 10/31/2013 $11.26 $0.0305/31/2013 $11.01 $0.03 11/29/2013 $11.17 $0.0306/28/2013 $10.84 $0.03 12/23/2013 $10.97 $0.2907/31/2013 $10.91 $0.03 01/31/2014 $10.97 $0.03Asset Class Weightings (%)Top Sector Weightings (% of Equity)• Equity 52.56• Fixed Income 44.44• Cash & Cash Equivalents 3.01Energy 41.02Financials 22.16Industrials 15.64Materials 7.09Health Care 5.02Consumer Discretionary 3.66Telecommunication Services 2.97Utilities 1.65Consumer Staples 0.79Top Sector Weightings (% of Fixed Income) 2Global Government 24.38High Yield 18.57Canadian Corporate 18.47Canadian Provincial 14.10Floating Rate 8.23Global Corporate 4.00Canadian Federal 3.72MBS/ABS 3.71CMBS 2.48Canadian Municipal 2.10Bank Loans 0.18Equity 0.05Fund available in Corporate Class-Series T. Within the Corporate Class structure, you can switch between Corporate Class-Series A—to maximize tax-deferredcompound growth—and Corporate Class-Series T, to meet cash flow requirements. 6% targeted Series T Return of Capital payout rate may change at the discretion of FranklinTempleton Investments.3542 FFE 011442 advisormonthly FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS For Dealer Use Only. Not For Distribution to the Public.