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Karen Skidmore
Corporate Officer/Principal at
Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
Profile
Karen L.
Skidmore currently works at Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds, as Vice President from 2011.
Ms. Skidmore also formerly worked at Franklin Resources, Inc., as Senior Associate General Counsel, Franklin Universal Trust, as Secretary & Vice President, Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc., as Vice President & Assistant Secretary, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund, as Vice President from 2013 to 2014, Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund, as Vice President & Assistant Secretary, Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II, as Vice President & Assistant Secretary from 2009 to 2013, Templeton Russia & East European Fund, Inc., as Vice President & Assistant Secretary, and Franklin Ltd. Duration Income Trust, as Secretary & Vice President.
Karen Skidmore active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
 Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds is an open-end investment fund/unit trust. Its investment objective is to seek capital appreciation with lower volatility relative to the broad equity markets. The company may invest in a wide range of securities and other investments including, but not limited to: equity securities, including common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, rights and warrants, private and registered investment vehicles and exchange-traded funds; debt securities including bonds, notes, debentures, banker's acceptances and commercial paper; loans and loan participations; and mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities, including collateralized debt obligations. It may also invest in securities of U.S. and foreign companies, including those located in emerging markets, of any capitalization size. The company was founded on July 21, 2011 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-07-20 |
Former positions of Karen Skidmore
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Templeton Russia & East European Fund
 Templeton Russia & East European Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a closed-end investment fund or Investment trust | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| FRANKLIN LIMITED DURATION INCOME TRUST | Corporate Secretary | - |
| TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| SABA CAPITAL INCOME & OPPORTUNITIES FUND II | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Franklin Resources, Inc.
 Franklin Resources, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as a holding company which provides investment management services | Finance |
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II
 Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds
Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds is an open-end investment fund/unit trust. Its investment objective is to seek capital appreciation with lower volatility relative to the broad equity markets. The company may invest in a wide range of securities and other investments including, but not limited to: equity securities, including common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, rights and warrants, private and registered investment vehicles and exchange-traded funds; debt securities including bonds, notes, debentures, banker's acceptances and commercial paper; loans and loan participations; and mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities, including collateralized debt obligations. It may also invest in securities of U.S. and foreign companies, including those located in emerging markets, of any capitalization size. The company was founded on July 21, 2011 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | |
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc.
 Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund
 Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Templeton Russia & East European Fund
Templeton Russia & East European Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a closed-end investment fund or Investment trust | Miscellaneous |
Franklin Universal Trust
 Franklin Universal Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust
 Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc.
 Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
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