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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000225375-15-000022
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	40-17G
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		21
FILED AS OF DATE:		20151104
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20151103
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20151104

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001535538
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22641
		FILM NUMBER:		151194973

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TEMPLETON GLOBAL SMALLER COMPANIES FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000350900
		IRS NUMBER:				592098933
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-03143
		FILM NUMBER:		151194978

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9545277500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TEMPLETON GLOBAL SMALLER COMPANIES FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19961112

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TEMPLETON SMALLER COMPANIES GROWTH FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TEMPLETON GLOBAL FUNDS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19910115

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN TEMPLETON GLOBAL TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000780379
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0430

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04450
		FILM NUMBER:		151194990

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	HUNTINGTON FUNDS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930923

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	HUNTINGTON INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY PORTFOLIOS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19921030

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY PORTFOLIOS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN NEW YORK TAX FREE TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000798523
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04787
		FILM NUMBER:		151194995

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN NEW YORK TAX EXEMPT MONEY FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19910304

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000881309
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06481
		FILM NUMBER:		151194998

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN FUND ALLOCATOR SERIES
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001022804
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07851
		FILM NUMBER:		151195008

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-4018

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		FRANKLIN FUND ALLOCATOR SERIES
		STREET 2:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FUND ALLOCATOR SERIES
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19960912

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIOS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000890089
		IRS NUMBER:				943166246
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07038
		FILM NUMBER:		151194984

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INTERNATIONAL TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000876441
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06336
		FILM NUMBER:		151194989

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN INTERNATIONAL TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920929

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN TAX FREE TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000757010
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0228

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04149
		FILM NUMBER:		151194991

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN REAL ESTATE SECURITIES TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000912291
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-08034
		FILM NUMBER:		151194994

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN CUSTODIAN FUNDS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000038721
		IRS NUMBER:				132573775
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-00537
		FILM NUMBER:		151194999

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN CUSTODIAN FUNDS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000038778
		IRS NUMBER:				942312649
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02605
		FILM NUMBER:		151195002

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-570-3000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN MONEY FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN RESOURCES LIQUID ASSETS FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19800402

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN GOLD & PRECIOUS METALS FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000083293
		IRS NUMBER:				941682682
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-01700
		FILM NUMBER:		151195006

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN GOLD FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	RESEARCH CAPITAL FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19831025

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	WINCAP FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19730726

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN GLOBAL TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001124459
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-10157
		FILM NUMBER:		151195007

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TEMPLETON INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000865722
		IRS NUMBER:				593020895
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06135
		FILM NUMBER:		151194974

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9545277500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TEMPLETON INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19940602

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TEMPLETON INSTITUTIONAL TRUST INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930326

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TEMPLETON GLOBAL INVESTMENT TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000916488
		IRS NUMBER:				650568935
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0331

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-08226
		FILM NUMBER:		151194980

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9545727591

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000765485
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04267
		FILM NUMBER:		151194985

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN CALIFORNIA TAX FREE INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000225375
		IRS NUMBER:				942450603
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0331

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02790
		FILM NUMBER:		151195001

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN CALIFORNIA TAX FREE INCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN TAX FREE INCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19820809

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN HIGH INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000002768
		IRS NUMBER:				941693697
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-01608
		FILM NUMBER:		151195005

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AGE HIGH INCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AGE FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19810128

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TEMPLETON GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000856138
		IRS NUMBER:				596937496
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05914
		FILM NUMBER:		151194979

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9545277500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TEMPLETON OPPORTUNITY TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19900920

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000878087
		IRS NUMBER:				593078238
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06378
		FILM NUMBER:		151194982

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 300 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9545277500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 300 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000837274
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05583
		FILM NUMBER:		151194987

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN VALUEMARK FUNDS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN VALUEMARK ANNUITY FUNDS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19881129

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN NEW YORK TAX FREE INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000703112
		IRS NUMBER:				942832429
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-03479
		FILM NUMBER:		151194996

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN NEW YORK TAX FREE INCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TEMPLETON CHINA WORLD FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000909226
		IRS NUMBER:				593192206
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07876
		FILM NUMBER:		151194983

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9545277500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TEMPLETON CHINA WORLD FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930716

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN TEMPLETON MONEY FUND TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000936373
		IRS NUMBER:				943219213
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-08962
		FILM NUMBER:		151194988

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-4018

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Franklin ETF Trust
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001551895
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22801
		FILM NUMBER:		151195011

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Franklin Templeton ETF Trust
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20120608

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN VALUE INVESTORS TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000856119
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05878
		FILM NUMBER:		151194986

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN BALANCE SHEET INVESTMENT FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN FLOATING RATE MASTER TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001109441
		IRS NUMBER:				943356217
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-09869
		FILM NUMBER:		151195009

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TEMPLETON INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000795402
		IRS NUMBER:				596865210
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04706
		FILM NUMBER:		151194975

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9545277500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TEMPLETON INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19871006

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN CALIFORNIA TAX FREE TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000773478
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04356
		FILM NUMBER:		151195000

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN MANAGED TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000805650
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04894
		FILM NUMBER:		151195003

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-3000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ROTHSCHILD L F MANAGED TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19880831

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ROTHSCHILD L F UNTERBERG TOWBIN INVESTMENT TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19870111

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TEMPLETON GROWTH FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000805664
		IRS NUMBER:				592745039
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04892
		FILM NUMBER:		151194976

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9545277500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN INVESTORS SECURITIES TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000809707
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04986
		FILM NUMBER:		151195004

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN STRATEGIC MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000893226
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07288
		FILM NUMBER:		151194993

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN STRATEGIC SERIES
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000872625
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0430

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06243
		FILM NUMBER:		151194992

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-570-3000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN CALIFORNIA 250 GROWTH FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19911216

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN CALIFORNIA 250 GROWTH INDEX FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19910917

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN FEDERAL TAX FREE INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000357310
		IRS NUMBER:				942821264
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0430

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-03395
		FILM NUMBER:		151195010

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-570-3000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN CASH MANAGEMENT FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19831016

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TEMPLETON FUNDS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000225930
		IRS NUMBER:				222169185
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02781
		FILM NUMBER:		151194981

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9545277500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 S.E. 2ND STREET
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33301-1923

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TEMPLETON FUNDS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TEMPLETON WORLD FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19821115

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUNDS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000825063
		IRS NUMBER:				222894171
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		40-17G
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05387
		FILM NUMBER:		151194997

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		101 JOHN F KENNEDY PARKWAY
		CITY:			SHORT HILLS
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07078
		BUSINESS PHONE:		973-912-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		101 JOHN F KENNEDY PARKWAY
		CITY:			SHORT HILLS
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07078

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FRANKLIN MUTUAL SERIES FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970227

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUTUAL SERIES FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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