Announced details
Gold mining-related companies worldwide; gold mining, processing and trading; exploration; mine ownership and operation; and precious metals-related businesses, including silver, platinum and palladium
Number of issuers held in the principal investment fund: 171 (as of the end of June 2026)
Receives investment advice from SBI Franklin Templeton Co., Ltd. SBI Franklin Templeton Co., Ltd. is a joint venture between the SBI Group and Franklin Templeton. SBI Asset Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of our company, will establish and manage this fund.
Franklin Templeton is an asset management group headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA. SBI Franklin Templeton Co., Ltd. is a joint venture between the SBI Group and Franklin Templeton, established in July 2025.
Financial instruments business operator registration numbers: Kanto Local Finance Bureau Director (Kinsho) Nos. 311 and 3532. Expiry: Not disclosed
San Mateo, California, USA (Franklin Templeton headquarters)
Effective expense ratio: approximately 1.817% per annum, inclusive of tax
The company does not address Contract Value / Impact on Business Performance.
FTSE Gold Mines Index. Descriptions of investment performance and other results are based on Franklin Templeton's investment performance.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | SBI Franklin Templeton Gold Mining Equity Fund (nickname: Gold Frontier), Principal investment fund: Franklin Templeton Investment Funds—Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund, Class I (acc), USD-denominated |
| Counterparty | SBI Franklin Templeton Co., Ltd., Franklin Templeton |
| Counterparty overview | Franklin Templeton is an asset management group headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA. SBI Franklin Templeton Co., Ltd. is a joint venture between the SBI Group and Franklin Templeton, established in July 2025. |
| Relationship with the Company | Receives investment advice from SBI Franklin Templeton Co., Ltd. SBI Franklin Templeton Co., Ltd. is a joint venture between the SBI Group and Franklin Templeton. SBI Asset Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of our company, will establish and manage this fund. |
| Offering price | Effective expense ratio: approximately 1.817% per annum, inclusive of tax |
| Launch date | 8 October 2026 (Thursday) (scheduled) |
| Applicable area | Gold mining-related companies worldwide; gold mining, processing and trading; exploration; mine ownership and operation; and precious metals-related businesses, including silver, platinum and palladium |
| Registration number and expiry date | Financial instruments business operator registration numbers: Kanto Local Finance Bureau Director (Kinsho) Nos. 311 and 3532. Expiry: Not disclosed |
| Location | San Mateo, California, USA (Franklin Templeton headquarters) |
| Usage history | Number of issuers held in the principal investment fund: 171 (as of the end of June 2026) |
| Source | FTSE Gold Mines Index. Descriptions of investment performance and other results are based on Franklin Templeton's investment performance. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To pursue medium- to long-term return opportunities through investments in gold mining-related companies worldwide, including opportunities arising from rising gold prices, mine development, production expansion, M&A, earnings growth and dividends.