FRANKLIN TEMPLETON
ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
SAN MATEO, CA 94403-1906
October 22, 2021
VIA EDGAR SUBMISSION
Filing Desk
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549
Re: Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds (“Trust”)
On behalf of Franklin K2 Alternative Strategies Fund (the “Fund”)
File Nos. 333- 189667 and 811- 22641
Information Statement _____
Dear Sir/Madam:
Pursuant to the requirements of Rule 14c-5(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, submitted electronically via the EDGAR system, please find attached the definitive Information Statement to be furnished to shareholders of the Fund in describing recent changes involving the investment management of the Fund.
Please direct any questions and comments relating to this filing to Alex Kymn, Esq. at 650/312-8051.
FRANKLIN ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES FUNDS
/s/STEVEN J. GRAY
Steven J. Gray
Vice President and Secretary
SJG/sg