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 |
Teva Pharmaceuticals
TEVA
|
+$861M |
| 2 |
Eli Lilly
LLY
|
+$711M |
| 3 |
PARA
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
|
+$611M |
| 4 |
Ford
F
|
+$490M |
| 5 |
iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGIB
|
+$405M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ELN
ELAN CORP ADS(RP1 ORD4IRISH PN
ELN
|
+$504M |
| 2 |
DELL
DELL INC
DELL
|
+$374M |
| 3 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$369M |
| 4 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$357M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$286M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 15.21% |
| 2 | Financials | 13.26% |
| 3 | Energy | 12.32% |
| 4 | Technology | 10.55% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.04% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
276
Stratasys
SSYS
$700M
| $151M | 0.07% |
1,117,449
+412,228
| +58% | +$47.7M |
|
|
HAR
277
DELISTED
Harman International Industries
HAR
| $150M | 0.07% |
1,833,680
-69,960
| -4% | -$5.4M |
|
278
Mettler-Toledo International
MTD
$26.8B
| $149M | 0.07% |
615,599
-1,360
| -0.2% | -$332K |
|
|
BPO
279
DELISTED
BROOKFIELD OFFICE PROPERTIES. INC
BPO
| $148M | 0.07% |
7,711,967
+7,341,869
| +1,984% | +$140M |
|
|
ALXN
280
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $148M | 0.07% |
1,113,244
+111,424
| +11% | +$13.4M |
|
281
Northrop Grumman
NOC
$77B
| $148M | 0.07% |
1,290,353
+15,272
| +1% | +$1.64M |
|
|
GWR
282
DELISTED
Genesee & Wyoming Inc.
GWR
| $148M | 0.07% |
1,538,129
-44,800
| -3% | -$4.32M |
|
|
N
283
DELISTED
Netsuite Inc
N
| $146M | 0.07% |
1,415,220
-179,010
| -11% | -$17.9M |
|
284
Infosys
INFY
$44.8B
| $145M | 0.07% |
20,486,672
+467,200
| +2% | +$3.15M |
|
|
VIAB
285
DELISTED
Viacom Inc. Class B
VIAB
| $143M | 0.07% |
1,638,952
-225,342
| -12% | -$18.6M |
|
|
SBNY
286
DELISTED
Signature Bank
SBNY
| $143M | 0.07% |
1,330,760
-81,220
| -6% | -$8.31M |
|
287
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
$874B
| $142M | 0.07% |
765,291
+3,224
| +0.4% | +$574K |
|
288
TSMC
TSM
$2.08T
| $142M | 0.07% |
8,122,351
-157,759
| -2% | -$2.8M |
|
289
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
$69.2B
| $142M | 0.07% |
514,492
+149,155
| +41% | +$42.9M |
|
290
Tidewater
TDW
$3.89B
| $141M | 0.07% |
73,920
+3,250
| +5% | +$6.18M |
|
291
NOV
NOV
$7.41B
| $141M | 0.07% |
1,969,829
-315,239
| -14% | -$22.9M |
|
292
Under Armour
UAA
$2.97B
| $141M | 0.07% |
6,501,212
-961,364
| -13% | -$19.6M |
|
293
Kinder Morgan
KMI
$73.2B
| $140M | 0.07% |
3,892,097
+52,120
| +1% | +$1.83M |
|
|
SRC
294
DELISTED
SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
SRC
| $140M | 0.07% |
3,176,594
+285,797
| +10% | +$12.6M |
|
|
KSU
295
DELISTED
Kansas City Southern
KSU
| $139M | 0.07% |
1,122,313
+65,700
| +6% | +$7.86M |
|
296
Arch Capital
ACGL
$36B
| $139M | 0.07% |
6,970,011
+360,450
| +5% | +$6.92M |
|
|
FWLT
297
DELISTED
FOSTER WHEELER AG (SWITZERLAND)
FWLT
| $139M | 0.07% |
4,199,087
-409,389
| -9% | -$12M |
|
|
ALX
298
Alexander's
ALX
$1.39B
| $138M | 0.07% |
418,020
| – | – |
|
299
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
ALNY
$36.3B
| $138M | 0.07% |
2,144,110
+100,470
| +5% | +$5.99M |
|
300
POSCO
PKX
$15.9B
| $138M | 0.07% |
1,767,997
+28,141
| +2% | +$2.14M |
|
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Franklin Resources's Q4 2013 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2013, Franklin Resources held 1,570 positions worth $205B, up 8.9% from $188B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
Franklin Resources's Q4 2013 filing shows 104 new, 491 increased, 638 reduced and 72 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Paramount Global Class B: 10,381,550 shares worth $662M. The largest sale was ELAN CORP ADS(RP1 ORD4IRISH PN, an estimated $504M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 15% of assets, down from 15% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Energy.
- Franklin Resources's largest Q4 2013 buy was Paramount Global Class B: 10,381,550 shares worth $662M.
- Franklin Resources added most to Teva Pharmaceuticals in Q4 2013, an estimated $861M increase.
- Franklin Resources's biggest Q4 2013 reduction was iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, cutting an estimated $369M.
- Franklin Resources fully exited ELAN CORP ADS(RP1 ORD4IRISH PN in Q4 2013, selling an estimated $504M.
- Franklin Resources's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $205B portfolio in Q4 2013.
- Franklin Resources opened 104 new positions and closed 72 in Q4 2013.
- Franklin Resources's portfolio value rose 8.9% quarter-over-quarter to $205B.
Based on Franklin Resources's 13F filing for Q4 2013, filed 12 Feb 2014.