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 |
APC
Anadarko Petroleum
APC
|
+$529M |
| 2 |
SLB Ltd
SLB
|
+$409M |
| 3 |
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
DXJ
|
+$311M |
| 4 |
Halliburton
HAL
|
+$276M |
| 5 |
Stryker
SYK
|
+$260M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Merck
MRK
|
+$537M |
| 2 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$492M |
| 3 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$426M |
| 4 |
Cigna
CI
|
+$374M |
| 5 |
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
|
+$365M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 17.27% |
| 2 | Financials | 12.52% |
| 3 | Technology | 10.78% |
| 4 | Industrials | 10.23% |
| 5 | Energy | 9.35% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
301
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
$2.62B
| $138M | 0.06% |
2,581,683
+2,060
| +0.1% | +$105K |
|
|
DGI
302
DELISTED
DigitalGlobe Inc.
DGI
| $137M | 0.06% |
4,414,760
-416,836
| -9% | -$11.7M |
|
303
Liberty Global Class C
LBTYK
$3.17B
| $136M | 0.06% |
3,480,616
+3,415,795
| +5,270% | +$125M |
|
304
Diageo
DEO
$46.3B
| $136M | 0.06% |
1,188,639
-25,919
| -2% | -$3.01M |
|
305
Matthews International
MATW
$869M
| $136M | 0.06% |
2,786,169
+178,000
| +7% | +$8.13M |
|
306
Allegiant Air
ALGT
$2.65B
| $135M | 0.06% |
900,120
-122,675
| -12% | -$16.1M |
|
307
Regal Rexnord
RRX
$14.3B
| $135M | 0.06% |
1,795,000
+23,100
| +1% | +$1.62M |
|
|
GXP
308
DELISTED
Great Plains Energy Incorporated
GXP
| $134M | 0.06% |
4,718,615
+82,948
| +2% | +$2.19M |
|
309
Mercado Libre
MELI
$92.1B
| $134M | 0.06% |
1,047,162
-251,795
| -19% | -$31.8M |
|
|
PLL
310
DELISTED
PALL CORP
PLL
| $132M | 0.06% |
1,308,235
-97,250
| -7% | -$8.97M |
|
311
Arch Capital
ACGL
$35.8B
| $131M | 0.06% |
6,673,560
-444,600
| -6% | -$8.43M |
|
312
Devon Energy
DVN
$51.8B
| $131M | 0.06% |
2,134,802
+820,705
| +62% | +$49.7M |
|
313
Diamondback Energy
FANG
$57.8B
| $129M | 0.06% |
2,160,351
+458,620
| +27% | +$29.2M |
|
|
TSL
314
DELISTED
Trina Solar Limited
TSL
| $129M | 0.06% |
13,936,700
+4,894,160
| +54% | +$48.2M |
|
315
Granite Construction
GVA
$5.5B
| $129M | 0.06% |
3,386,470
+3,800
| +0.1% | +$134K |
|
|
DCUB
316
DELISTED
DOMINION RESOURCES INC CORP UNIT 2013 SER B (VA)
DCUB
| $128M | 0.06% |
2,125,000
| – | – |
|
317
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
IONS
$9.39B
| $128M | 0.06% |
2,067,949
-16,018
| -0.8% | -$790K |
|
|
VRN
318
DELISTED
Veren
VRN
| $127M | 0.06% |
5,799,706
+46,244
| +0.8% | +$1.26M |
|
319
Boston Beer
SAM
$1.88B
| $127M | 0.06% |
439,325
+3,610
| +0.8% | +$914K |
|
320
Martin Marietta Materials
MLM
$33.7B
| $127M | 0.06% |
1,151,924
+370,616
| +47% | +$43.8M |
|
|
HAR
321
DELISTED
Harman International Industries
HAR
| $125M | 0.06% |
1,173,115
-17,287
| -1% | -$1.78M |
|
322
Corpay
CPAY
$24.2B
| $125M | 0.06% |
840,069
+262,441
| +45% | +$37.8M |
|
|
SCHW
323
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$176B
| $124M | 0.06% |
4,111,788
+3,214,941
| +358% | +$91.3M |
|
324
CenterPoint Energy
CNP
$29.1B
| $123M | 0.06% |
5,270,800
+681,890
| +15% | +$16.3M |
|
|
DWRE
325
DELISTED
DEMANDWARE INC COM STK (DE)
DWRE
| $123M | 0.06% |
2,133,587
+177,581
| +9% | +$9.99M |
|
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Franklin Resources's Q4 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2014, Franklin Resources held 1,655 positions worth $220B, up 0.56% from $219B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
Franklin Resources's Q4 2014 filing shows 99 new, 524 increased, 661 reduced and 87 closed positions. Its largest new stake was TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY CLASS A: 3,174,130 shares worth $190M. The largest sale was Merck, an estimated $537M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Franklin Resources's largest Q4 2014 buy was TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY CLASS A: 3,174,130 shares worth $190M.
- Franklin Resources added most to Anadarko Petroleum in Q4 2014, an estimated $529M increase.
- Franklin Resources's biggest Q4 2014 reduction was Merck, cutting an estimated $537M.
- Franklin Resources fully exited iShares MSCI Japan ETF in Q4 2014, selling an estimated $301M.
- Franklin Resources's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $220B portfolio in Q4 2014.
- Franklin Resources opened 99 new positions and closed 87 in Q4 2014.
- Franklin Resources's portfolio value rose 0.56% quarter-over-quarter to $220B.
Based on Franklin Resources's 13F filing for Q4 2014, filed 10 Feb 2015.