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Franklin Balanced A (FBLAX)On Oct 13: 7.20  Up 0.38 (5.57%)  
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Franklin Balanced A
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Moderate Allocation
Fund Family:Franklin Templeton Investments
Net Assets:44.32M
Year-to-Date Return:-20.33%
Yield:4.60%
Morningstar Rating:N/A
Fund Inception Date:03-Jul-06
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Moderate Allocation
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Edward D. Perks
Lead Manager since 03-Jul-06
Perks is a senior vice president and portfolio manager with Franklin Advisers. He joined Franklin Templeton Investments in 1992. Perks holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$250
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$50
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$0
FBLAX can be purchased from 39 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks both income and capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of stocks, convertible securities and fixed-income securities. It normally invests at least 25% of total assets in fixed-income securities, including money market securities, and invests at least 25% of total assets in equity securities. The fund may generally invest in investment-grade fixed-income securities, but may invest up to 10% of total assets in non-convertible bonds rated below investment-grade.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (15-Sep-08): 0.03
Last Cap Gain (17-Dec-07): 0.24
Annual Holdings Turnover 78.00%
Average for Category: 71.15%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseFBLAXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:1.04% 1.09%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.33% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:5.75% 5.27%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.75%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,005$623
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $N/A$950
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $N/A$1,859
* Per $10,000 invested


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