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 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$1.62B |
| 2 |
Broadcom
AVGO
|
+$598M |
| 3 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$510M |
| 4 |
PepsiCo
PEP
|
+$389M |
| 5 |
Oracle
ORCL
|
+$349M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lam Research
LRCX
|
+$1.11B |
| 2 |
Constellation Energy
CEG
|
+$460M |
| 3 |
AbbVie
ABBV
|
+$388M |
| 4 |
Norfolk Southern
NSC
|
+$347M |
| 5 |
Williams Companies
WMB
|
+$297M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 27.04% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 13.68% |
| 3 | Financials | 11.6% |
| 4 | Industrials | 10.35% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 8.76% |
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Franklin Resources's Q3 2024 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2024, Franklin Resources held 3,065 positions worth $356B, up 9.5% from $325B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 21% of the portfolio.
Franklin Resources's Q3 2024 filing shows 208 new, 1,428 increased, 960 reduced and 150 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Smurfit Westrock: 4,272,935 shares worth $198M. The largest sale was Lam Research, an estimated $1.11B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 27% of assets, down from 28% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Franklin Resources's largest Q3 2024 buy was Smurfit Westrock: 4,272,935 shares worth $198M.
- Franklin Resources added most to Apple in Q3 2024, an estimated $1.62B increase.
- Franklin Resources's biggest Q3 2024 reduction was Constellation Energy, cutting an estimated $460M.
- Franklin Resources fully exited Lam Research in Q3 2024, selling an estimated $1.11B.
- Franklin Resources's ten largest holdings make up 21% of its $356B portfolio in Q3 2024.
- Franklin Resources opened 208 new positions and closed 150 in Q3 2024.
- Franklin Resources's portfolio value rose 9.5% quarter-over-quarter to $356B.
Based on Franklin Resources's 13F filing for Q3 2024, filed 12 Nov 2024.