To seek long-term investment growth, through growth of capital. The Fund mainly invests in equities of companies of any market capitalisation that are located in, or derive significant business from, frontier markets (emerging markets that are less developed and less accessible).

• Seeking capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies located in countries defined as Frontier Markets.
• Planning to hold their investment for the medium to long term.

Access to fast growing and under-researched markets. Frontier markets, the next emerging markets, are among the fastest growing and least tapped markets in the world, offering an opportunity to invest in companies that are poised for growth.

Portfolio Diversification. Frontier markets are uncorrelated with both developed and emerging markets, offering diversification for an investment portfolio.

An experienced emerging markets management team. The Templeton Emerging Markets Group has local presence that spans five continents. The team's regional presence and knowledge of local languages, regulations and accounting standards allows them to scour markets for rare investment opportunities inaccessible and under-researched by some peers, in a market space with attractive growth potential.

In-depth local research capabilities. Templeton's emerging markets team conducts comprehensive bottom-up research with analysts located locally in various emerging and frontier markets countries, which provides fund shareholders with access to unique investment opportunities.

The value of shares in the Fund and income received from it can go down as well as up and investors may not get back the full amount invested. Performance may also be affected by currency fluctuations. Currency fluctuations may affect the value of overseas investments.

• The Fund invests mainly in equity securities of frontier markets around the world that are subject to significant price movements, frequently to a greater extent than equity markets generally or emerging markets. As a result, the performance of the Fund can fluctuate over time.
• Other significant risks include: 
  Foreign Currency risk: the risk of loss arising from exchange-rate fluctuations or due to exchange control regulations. 
  Emerging markets risk: the risk related to investing in countries that have less developed political, economic, legal and regulatory systems, and that may be impacted by political/economic instability, lack of liquidity or transparency, or safekeeping issues. 
  Liquidity risk: the risk that arises when adverse market conditions affect the ability to sell assets when necessary. Such risk may be triggered by (but not limited to) unexpected events such as environmental disasters or pandemics. Reduced liquidity may have a negative impact on the price of the assets.

For full details of all of the risks applicable to this Fund, please refer to the “Risk Considerations” section of the Fund in the current prospectus of Franklin Templeton Investment Funds.