Eric Webster, CFA

Eric Webster is a Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst with Franklin Equity Group. He serves as Co-Manager of the Franklin Convertible Securities Fund (FISCX) and the Franklin Global Convertible Fund, where he focuses on constructing portfolios of balanced convertible securities issued by high-quality growth companies operating in attractive industries.

Mr. Webster specializes in research coverage of the global travel and housing sectors. His travel-related coverage includes the airline, gaming, lodging, leisure/cruise, and online travel agency industries. His housing-related coverage spans home improvement retail, homebuilding, building products, construction materials, and environmental services.

Prior to joining Franklin Templeton in 2012, Mr. Webster worked at LitiNomics and Charles River Associates, where he conducted economic damages and valuation analyses for high-profile clients involved in patent infringement, M&A disputes, and class-action securities litigation.

Mr. Webster holds a B.S. in Physics and a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego, and an M.B.A. in Analytic Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder.