Franklin Resources Portfolio holdings
Franklin Resources, Inc., commonly known as Franklin Templeton, was founded in 1947 by Rupert H. Johnson, Sr., and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, operating as a global investment management firm managing hundreds of billions in assets. The company offers a wide range of investment products, including mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income portfolios, and alternative investments, serving individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions across over 150 countries. Known for its acquisition-driven growth—such as the 1992 purchase of Templeton Investments and the 2020 addition of Legg Mason—Franklin Templeton combines diverse strategies under a single brand, emphasizing both active management and income-focused solutions like its flagship Franklin Income Fund. With a reputation for adaptability and a client-centric approach, it remains a major player in the global asset management industry.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AT&T
T
|
+$636M |
| 2 |
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
|
+$428M |
| 3 |
T-Mobile US
TMUS
|
+$292M |
| 4 |
3M
MMM
|
+$271M |
| 5 |
K
Kellanova
K
|
+$264M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
TWX
Time Warner Inc
TWX
|
+$1.24B |
| 2 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$868M |
| 3 |
RDS.A
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADS Class A
RDS.A
|
+$725M |
| 4 |
Sanofi
SNY
|
+$713M |
| 5 |
MON
Monsanto Co
MON
|
+$586M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 17.14% |
| 2 | Financials | 15.13% |
| 3 | Technology | 14.69% |
| 4 | Industrials | 9.08% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.49% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AET
251
DELISTED
Aetna Inc
AET
| $168M | 0.09% |
917,185
-152,866
| -14% | -$27.2M |
|
252
Alkermes
ALKS
$8.82B
| $167M | 0.09% |
4,059,500
+1,050,170
| +35% | +$47.8M |
|
253
Itaú Unibanco
ITUB
$91.3B
| $167M | 0.09% |
33,179,373
-1,469,639
| -4% | -$9.13M |
|
254
Fluor
FLR
$7.29B
| $166M | 0.09% |
3,408,654
+613,532
| +22% | +$32.1M |
|
255
Knowles
KN
$3.22B
| $165M | 0.08% |
10,790,751
-677,816
| -6% | -$9.36M |
|
256
Alliant Energy
LNT
$19.4B
| $165M | 0.08% |
3,895,956
+1,907
| +0% | +$78.5K |
|
257
DXC Technology
DXC
$1.63B
| $163M | 0.08% |
2,024,863
-2,543,472
| -56% | -$219M |
|
258
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF
IWN
$14.4B
| $163M | 0.08% |
1,231,875
+41,822
| +4% | +$5.39M |
|
259
Energizer
ENR
$1.44B
| $161M | 0.08% |
2,556,711
+71,596
| +3% | +$4.21M |
|
260
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BMRN
$11.5B
| $160M | 0.08% |
1,694,067
+323,051
| +24% | +$28.3M |
|
261
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
$39.8B
| $159M | 0.08% |
2,937,511
-106,292
| -3% | -$5.46M |
|
262
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$81.4B
| $159M | 0.08% |
1,146,407
-57,084
| -5% | -$8.45M |
|
263
nVent Electric
NVT
$24.5B
| $156M | 0.08% |
+6,210,353
| New | +$162M |
|
|
ZEN
264
DELISTED
ZENDESK INC
ZEN
| $155M | 0.08% |
2,841,020
-101,918
| -3% | -$5.42M |
|
265
Banco Bradesco
BBD
$38.1B
| $155M | 0.08% |
36,011,327
+375,012
| +1% | +$2.04M |
|
266
Teleflex
TFX
$5.85B
| $154M | 0.08% |
573,510
+71,150
| +14% | +$19.1M |
|
267
MarketAxess Holdings
MKTX
$4.15B
| $153M | 0.08% |
774,570
-4,798
| -0.6% | -$995K |
|
268
Donaldson
DCI
$10.8B
| $152M | 0.08% |
3,365,091
-10,458
| -0.3% | -$483K |
|
269
Brighthouse Financial
BHF
$3.63B
| $152M | 0.08% |
3,786,122
+3,763,728
| +16,807% | +$181M |
|
270
Nutrien
NTR
$32.7B
| $151M | 0.08% |
2,780,055
+67,587
| +2% | +$3.35M |
|
271
Viasat
VSAT
$9.79B
| $151M | 0.08% |
2,292,447
+107,324
| +5% | +$6.85M |
|
272
TE Connectivity
TEL
$58.8B
| $150M | 0.08% |
1,663,588
+6,787
| +0.4% | +$650K |
|
273
Tapestry
TPR
$28.8B
| $150M | 0.08% |
3,205,099
+23,399
| +0.7% | +$1.13M |
|
274
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
$96.9B
| $150M | 0.08% |
8,457,844
+727,216
| +9% | +$12.3M |
|
275
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF
HEWJ
$728M
| $149M | 0.08% |
4,612,597
+123,827
| +3% | +$4.05M |
|
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Franklin Resources's Q2 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2018, Franklin Resources held 1,586 positions worth $195B, down 1.2% from $197B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Franklin Resources withdrew a net $9.43B in Q2 2018, closing 123 positions and reducing 589 holdings. Its most notable exit was Time Warner Inc, an estimated $1.24B position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
Against the trend, Franklin Resources opened a new position in Evergy worth $274M.
- Franklin Resources's largest Q2 2018 buy was Evergy: 4,886,895 shares worth $274M.
- Franklin Resources added most to AT&T in Q2 2018, an estimated $636M increase.
- Franklin Resources's biggest Q2 2018 reduction was Microsoft, cutting an estimated $868M.
- Franklin Resources fully exited Time Warner Inc in Q2 2018, selling an estimated $1.24B.
- Franklin Resources's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $195B portfolio in Q2 2018.
- Franklin Resources opened 92 new positions and closed 123 in Q2 2018.
- Franklin Resources's portfolio value fell 1.2% quarter-over-quarter to $195B.
Based on Franklin Resources's 13F filing for Q2 2018, filed 14 Aug 2018.