Investment objective & strategy
As of April 28, 2025 · prospectusObjective. High total return.
Strategy. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in investments of companies located anywhere in the world that operate in the real estate sector. These companies include real estate investment trusts (REITs) and similar REIT-like entities domiciled outside the U.S.; companies qualifying under U.S. federal tax law as REITs; and companies that derive at least half of their assets or revenues from the ownership, management, development or sale of residential or commercial real estate (such as real estate operating or service companies). Under normal market conditions the Fund expects to invest in foreign securities (including emerging markets securities) in an amount equal to at least the lesser of: (a) 40% of its net assets, … Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in investments of companies located anywhere in the world that operate in the real estate sector. These companies include real estate investment trusts (REITs) and similar REIT-like entities domiciled outside the U.S.; companies qualifying under U.S. federal tax law as REITs; and companies that derive at least half of their assets or revenues from the ownership, management, development or sale of residential or commercial real estate (such as real estate operating or service companies). Under normal market conditions the Fund expects to invest in foreign securities (including emerging markets securities) in an amount equal to at least the lesser of: (a) 40% of its net assets, unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the investment manager, in which case 30% of its net assets; or (b) the percentage of foreign issuers represented in the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Index minus 5%. A REIT is a type of real estate company that is dedicated to owning and usually operating income-producing real estate such as apartments, hotels, industrial properties, office building or shopping centers. REITs typically concentrate on a specific geographic region or property type. The Fund may also invest in issuers engaged in businesses whose products and services are related to the real estate sector. The Fund currently expects to be invested predominantly in equity securities, primarily common stocks. Although the Fund generally does not hedge its foreign currency exposure, currency-related derivative instruments such as forward currency exchange contracts may be used from time-to-time to help manage currency risks and manage local currency exposure. The investment manager seeks to limit price volatility by investing across markets and property types. When selecting investments for the Funds portfolio, the investment manager applies a bottom-up" stock selection process that incorporates macro-level views in the evaluation process. The investment managers portfolio construction process combines: bottom-up analysis of individual stock and real estate market fundamentals; and top-down macro overlays to provide country/regional, property type, and company size perspectives in identifying international/local cyclical and thematic trends that highlight investment opportunities.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLTOWER INC | — | $8.69M | 8.56% |
| EQUINIX INC | — | $6.40M | 6.31% |
| PROLOGIS INC REIT | — | $5.21M | 5.14% |
| REALTY INCOME CORP REIT | — | $4.60M | 4.53% |
| DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC | — | $3.97M | 3.91% |
| VENTAS INC REIT | — | $2.92M | 2.87% |
| AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC REIT | — | $2.91M | 2.87% |
| MITSUI FUDOSAN | — | $2.65M | 2.61% |
| GOODMAN GROUP | — | $2.64M | 2.60% |
| CAMDEN PROP TR | — | $2.34M | 2.31% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Real Estate Securities Fund · FREEX, FRRSX, FRLAX, FSERX | 63% | 0.66% |
| VY(R) CBRE Global Real Estate Portfolio · ICRNX, IRGIX, IRGTX, IRGSX | 59% | 0.90% |
| CBRE Global Real Estate Portfolio | 58% | 0.65% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Franklin Advisers, Inc. | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
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