Mutual Global Discovery A (TEDIX) was incepted in December 1992 and seeks capital appreciation. It may invest all its assets in foreign equity and debt securities, including sovereign debt and participations in foreign government debt, of companies that are trading below their intrinsic value.

The fund invests the equity portion of its portfolio primarily to predominantly in mid- and large cap companies, with the remaining portion of its equity portfolio in smaller companies. As of December 2008, its portfolio turnover was 25.23%.

The fund’s top holdings include British American Tobacco Plc (BTI), Wyeth (WYE) and Groupe Danone.

Franklin Strategic Income A (FRSTX) seeks high current income with capital appreciation as a secondary consideration. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in U.S. and foreign debt securities.

The fund may invest substantially all of its assets in high-yield, lower-quality debt securities. It may invest a portion of assets in bank loans and loan participations. The fund has outperformed the annual return of its benchmark index in the last 1-, 3- and 5-year periods.

Christopher J. Molumphy has been the lead manager at the fund since its inception in May 1994. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.91%.

Franklin Gold and Precious Metals A (FKRCX) seeks capital appreciation. Its secondary objective is to provide shareholders with current income through dividends or interest received from its investments.

Unit holders have to make a minimum initial investment of $1,000 to enter the fund that enjoys a Zacks#1 Rank (”Strong Buy”). It distributes dividends and capital gains, if any,annually.

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. (AU), Newcrest Mining Ltd. and Randgold Resources Ltd. (GOLD) are key holdings at the fund.

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