John templeton, the founder of Templeton Group, has always been regarded as one of the smartest and most respected investors in the world. Money magazine praised him as "the greatest stock picker in the world in the 20th century". Forbes called him "the father of global investment" and "one of the most successful fund managers in history". In 2006, he was selected as The New York Times's "Top Ten Global Fund Managers in the 20th Century". As a financial legend, he is also a pioneer in global investment. Templeton Fund has brought billions of dollars to investors all over the world. Although Sir Templeton has retired and no longer participates in the investment decision of the fund, his investment philosophy has become the eternal wealth of the investment team and many investors of Templeton Fund Group.