With a single relationship, Franklin Templeton offers clients access to a diversified platform of alternative asset capabilities backed by specialist investment managers with deep expertise in their domain.
US$283 bn
Alternative assets under management
40+ years
Private markets investing experience
490
Private markets investment professionals
Data as of 31/03/2026.
Private markets has traditionally been confined by high minimum investment levels, operational complexities, and strict asset and income threshold requirements, limiting access to institutions and high net-worth individuals.
Franklin Templeton created this platform to bring down barriers to private markets investments as an important source of returns for more investors.
The broad asset class coverage available with Franklin Templeton means we have both the flexibility and expertise to follow the conversation wherever the client needs lead us.
Private equity involves investing in privately held companies outside of the
stock market covering various company growth stages, from startups to established businesses.
Private credit encompasses various forms of debt investments extended to
companies or individuals, bypassing traditional banking systems.
Venture capital targets early-stage, high-growth companies, investing for equity
ownership. This fosters rapid growth, aiming for profitable exits via acquisitions or initial public offerings, harnessing innovation and substantial expansion potential.
The real estate asset class involves strategic investment in diverse properties
like residential homes, commercial buildings, land, and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), offering investors seeking stability, income, and potential long-term growth in the dynamic property market.
At Franklin Templeton, we continue to expand our alternative investment capabilities and build innovative products through the acquisition and utilisation of independent specialist investment managers, each of whom has deep expertise in a specific asset class and long-term experience managing assets for some of the largest institutions in the world.
Learn more about the managers within our six major alternative investment capabilities.
Established
1982Acquired by FT
2021Clarion Partners is one of the largest pure-play real estate investment managers offering a broad range of real estate strategies across the risk-return spectrum for global investors.
Established
1984Franklin Real Asset Advisors provides global expertise in private real estate funds, including core, non-core and impact investing strategies.
Established
2008Acquired by FT
2019An alternative credit pioneer that seeks to deliver attractive returns through its relationships, specialist expertise and global reach
Established
1994Acquired by FT
2022Lexington Partners is one of the world's largest managers of secondary private equity and co-investment funds.
Team formally established
2015Franklin Venture Partners is the private investing platform within the Franklin Equity Group focused on mid-and late-stage private companies with access to early-stage ideas sourced through industry, academic and venture capital networks.
Private market investments have attractive features as standalone investments, but the real potential power of private marketts can be best understood in a total portfolio perspective. Below the performance and volatility reducing benefits are demonstrated by starting with a hypothetical 60/40 portfolio, then adding a mix of private markets investments for different desired outcomes.
Choose an allocation to alternative investments and compare the results of the hypothetical portfolio.
Risk and Return
12/31/2005 - 09/30/2025
11.3%
Annualised risk1
6.7%
Annualised return
261.9%
Cumulative
return2
64% Global Stocks
26% Global Bonds
10% Private Markets:
Risk and Return
12/31/2005 - 09/30/2025
12.1%
Annualised risk1
7.6%
Annualised return
325.1%
Cumulative
return2
NOTE:
Hypothetical 18-year portfolio return with or without private markets investments as of 30/09/2025. For illustrative purposes only. Hypothetical portfolio results shown do not represent the performance of an actual investment. Stocks, bonds, private equity, private credit, private real estate and hedge funds are respectively represented by the MSCI World NR USD Index, Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index, MSCI Global Private Equity Closed-End Fund Index (Unfrozen; USD), MSCI Global Private Credit Closed-End Fund Index (Unfrozen; USD), MSCI Global Private Real Estate Closed-End Fund Index (Unfrozen; USD), MSCI Global Venture Capital Closed-End Fund Index (Unfrozen; USD) and HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index USD. Please note that an investor cannot invest directly in an index. Unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against market loss. All investments involve risk, including loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Innovative strategies from independent investment specialists are available across a number of liquid and semi-liquid vehicles.
The Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation with lower volatility relative to the broader equity markets and substantially less correlation to traditional asset classes over a full market cycle by pursuing various risk premia strategies, which seek to profit from persistent behavioural and/or structural anomalies or other factors.
The Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by providing access to a diversified portfolio of private equity assets, with a focus on secondaries private equity investments. Designed for long-term growth, the Fund offers accessible entry into private equity markets.
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Effective liquidity management is crucial for evergreen funds, and this paper delves into the strategic design and dynamic adjusting of liquidity sleeves to balance accessibility of capital and optimal investment performance.
Private equity is at a turning point, with investors and advisors exploring the best ways to allocate across sub-strategies. There is a compelling case for private equity secondaries serving as the cornerstone of a core/satellite evergreen model.
Evergreen and closed-ended funds offer different paths to private markets - understanding their strengths can help investors optimise allocations.
The Franklin Templeton Academy Alternatives program empowers partners to navigate alternative investments confidently. Visit our Franklin Templeton Academy section to find out more information on our alternatives training programs for financial professionals.
Alternative Allocations with Tony Davidow is a monthly podcast designed to help wealth advisors allocate effectively to alternative investments. We share practical, relatable advice and discuss new investment ideas with leaders in the field.
Private debt funds typically invest in non-listed debt issues, including bonds, notes and loans issued by private companies. Private debt has the potential to provide greater returns, control and reduced liquidity, than public markets.
Alternative credit invests in below-investment-grade fixed income sectors that are relatively illiquid. Alternative credit may not be available to investors for direct investment as individuals but can be accessed through professionally managed traditional mutual funds.
Unconstrained strategies trades securities with few restrictions on when and how they buy and sell. Many unconstrained strategies do set a formal or informal a target for volatility that provides a limitation on the level of risks incurred.
Hedged strategies (also referred to as alternative strategies) use both long and short positions in markets. Some of the most common strategies are long and short equity, global macro, relative value and credit. Hedged strategies appeal to investors who are looking to diversify their investment, in an attempt to minimise market beta returns while seeking alpha and risk-adjusted returns.
Real assets typically invest in tangible assets that derive value from their substance and physical presence. These include real estate, public and private infrastructure, natural resources, precious metals and commodities.
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