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 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$561M |
| 2 |
T-Mobile US
TMUS
|
+$391M |
| 3 |
Marathon Petroleum
MPC
|
+$382M |
| 4 |
Air Products & Chemicals
APD
|
+$354M |
| 5 |
Merck
MRK
|
+$332M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$980M |
| 2 |
Bank of America Series L
BAC.PRL
|
+$453M |
| 3 |
Oracle
ORCL
|
+$386M |
| 4 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$358M |
| 5 |
International Paper
IP
|
+$332M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 20.66% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 15.45% |
| 3 | Financials | 11.9% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 8.7% |
| 5 | Industrials | 8.59% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TIF
251
DELISTED
Tiffany & Co.
TIF
| $209M | 0.09% |
1,590,481
-210,851
| -12% | -$27M |
|
252
Guardant Health
GH
$19.5B
| $209M | 0.09% |
1,619,719
+293,670
| +22% | +$33.8M |
|
253
Franklin High Yield Corporate ETF
FLHY
$1.21B
| $208M | 0.09% |
7,815,689
+1,884,505
| +32% | +$49.1M |
|
254
Alliant Energy
LNT
$19.4B
| $207M | 0.09% |
4,026,593
+5,602
| +0.1% | +$301K |
|
255
Keysight
KEYS
$54.5B
| $206M | 0.09% |
1,561,083
-399,068
| -20% | -$46M |
|
256
Teladoc Health
TDOC
$1.58B
| $206M | 0.09% |
1,031,196
+671,988
| +187% | +$137M |
|
257
Scotiabank
BNS
$106B
| $205M | 0.09% |
3,789,086
+110,444
| +3% | +$5.24M |
|
|
DCPH
258
DELISTED
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Common Stock
DCPH
| $205M | 0.09% |
3,586,839
+204,288
| +6% | +$12.1M |
|
259
Inspire Medical Systems
INSP
$1.42B
| $203M | 0.09% |
1,079,177
-27,794
| -3% | -$4.54M |
|
260
Fortive
FTV
$19B
| $203M | 0.09% |
3,801,586
-1,221,926
| -24% | -$62.8M |
|
|
KSU
261
DELISTED
Kansas City Southern
KSU
| $202M | 0.09% |
990,208
+90,001
| +10% | +$16.9M |
|
262
Fiverr
FVRR
$376M
| $200M | 0.08% |
1,025,990
+5,194
| +0.5% | +$940K |
|
263
iRhythm Holdings
IRTC
$3.59B
| $200M | 0.08% |
841,656
+167,002
| +25% | +$38.1M |
|
264
Newell Brands
NWL
$2.16B
| $198M | 0.08% |
9,326,294
+269,230
| +3% | +$5.25M |
|
265
F5
FFIV
$22.1B
| $197M | 0.08% |
1,120,793
-23,570
| -2% | -$3.58M |
|
|
INFO
266
DELISTED
IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares
INFO
| $196M | 0.08% |
2,178,926
-1,811,046
| -45% | -$157M |
|
|
DTP
267
DELISTED
DTE Energy Company 2019 Corporate Units
DTP
| $194M | 0.08% |
4,031,198
+931,598
| +30% | +$44.6M |
|
268
Perrigo
PRGO
$1.4B
| $193M | 0.08% |
4,317,213
-48,297
| -1% | -$2.24M |
|
269
Telus
TU
$16B
| $192M | 0.08% |
9,684,413
+80,548
| +0.8% | +$1.52M |
|
270
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$40.8B
| $191M | 0.08% |
6,898,750
+351,250
| +5% | +$9.21M |
|
271
Aflac
AFL
$63.9B
| $190M | 0.08% |
4,277,468
+266,176
| +7% | +$10.9M |
|
272
Franklin Short Duration US Government ETF
FTSD
$300M
| $189M | 0.08% |
1,978,659
-49,807
| -2% | -$4.77M |
|
273
Applied Materials
AMAT
$426B
| $188M | 0.08% |
2,175,121
+60,116
| +3% | +$4.44M |
|
274
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
$778B
| $187M | 0.08% |
501,190
-3,948
| -0.8% | -$1.4M |
|
275
Alcon
ALC
$33.1B
| $187M | 0.08% |
2,821,802
+336,396
| +14% | +$21M |
|
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Franklin Resources's Q4 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2020, Franklin Resources held 1,998 positions worth $236B, up 14% from $207B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Franklin Resources's Q4 2020 filing shows 139 new, 838 increased, 683 reduced and 94 closed positions. Its largest new stake was State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF: 3,810,875 shares worth $131M. The largest sale was Alibaba, an estimated $980M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 21% of assets, up from 20% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Franklin Resources's largest Q4 2020 buy was State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF: 3,810,875 shares worth $131M.
- Franklin Resources added most to Bank of America in Q4 2020, an estimated $561M increase.
- Franklin Resources's biggest Q4 2020 reduction was Alibaba, cutting an estimated $980M.
- Franklin Resources fully exited Bank of America Series L in Q4 2020, selling an estimated $453M.
- Franklin Resources's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $236B portfolio in Q4 2020.
- Franklin Resources opened 139 new positions and closed 94 in Q4 2020.
- Franklin Resources's portfolio value rose 14% quarter-over-quarter to $236B.
Based on Franklin Resources's 13F filing for Q4 2020, filed 10 Feb 2021.