With a strong international presence, fixed income sales and capital position, these bullish firms believe that Franklin is well positioned relative to its asset management peers. According to these firms, Franklin Templeton is one of the stronger international equity and international fixed income players in the asset management business. As these businesses continue to benefit from the US investors’ diversifying to gain more global exposure, Franklin will also be a major beneficiary. With the acquisition of Balanced Equity Management in Australia closed in July following several other deals recently, shows string capital position of Franklin. As economies around the world begin to recover, leading to a continued improvement in market levels, Franklin will capitalize its strong equity and fixed income business. These firms remain positive on the stock based on Franklin’s healthy flows regardless of investor preferences, favorable lead indicators around performance and positioning, above-average margins, and accretive capital management options.