F.Shariah Techno.Fd.W USD/  LU2432581036  /

The primary characteristic of a Shariah fund is its compliance with Shariah guidelines based on the principles of Islamic finance. A Shariah fund is required to appoint a Shariah supervisory board which independently ensures that the fund also meets such Shariah guidelines in the management of all of its assets. Franklin Shariah Technology Fund (the "Fund") aims to increase the value of its investments from Shariah-compliant securities over the medium to long term. The Fund pursues an actively managed investment strategy and invests mainly in: · Shariah-compliant equity securities issued by technology companies of any size located anywhere in the world The Fund can invest to a lesser extent in: · Shariah-compliant debt securities of corporate issuers · Chinese A-Shares (equity securities of Chinese companies listed in Mainland China) and China B-Shares (limited to 15% of assets) The companies in which the Fund invests can be in a variety of industries such as computers, hardware, telecommunications, electronics, media and information services, and precision instruments that are expected to benefit from the development, advancement and use of technology and communication services and equipment.

The primary characteristic of a Shariah fund is its compliance with Shariah guidelines based on the principles of Islamic finance. A Shariah fund is required to appoint a Shariah supervisory board which independently ensures that the fund also meets such Shariah guidelines in the management of all of its assets. Franklin Shariah Technology Fund (the "Fund") aims to increase the value of its investments from Shariah-compliant securities over the medium to long term.