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 |
General Motors
GM
|
+$661M |
| 2 |
DTV
DIRECTV COM STK (DE)
DTV
|
+$547M |
| 3 |
iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGIB
|
+$525M |
| 4 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$515M |
| 5 |
Itaú Unibanco
ITUB
|
+$480M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BHI
Baker Hughes
BHI
|
+$443M |
| 2 |
Elevance Health
ELV
|
+$297M |
| 3 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$262M |
| 4 |
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
|
+$246M |
| 5 |
Halliburton
HAL
|
+$242M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 16.55% |
| 2 | Financials | 12.77% |
| 3 | Energy | 11.97% |
| 4 | Technology | 10.25% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.41% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
376
Martin Marietta Materials
MLM
$33.6B
| $106M | 0.05% |
798,991
+303,945
| +61% | +$38.2M |
|
377
MDU Resources
MDU
$4.44B
| $105M | 0.05% |
7,901,884
| – | – |
|
378
AAR Corp
AIR
$5.15B
| $105M | 0.05% |
3,817,300
+5,300
| +0.1% | +$137K |
|
379
KBR
KBR
$4.68B
| $105M | 0.05% |
4,390,896
+1,009,824
| +30% | +$25.3M |
|
|
ATHN
380
DELISTED
Athenahealth, Inc.
ATHN
| $104M | 0.05% |
832,444
+204,992
| +33% | +$26.5M |
|
|
ATW
381
DELISTED
Atwood Oceanics
ATW
| $103M | 0.05% |
1,968,900
+594,686
| +43% | +$29.3M |
|
382
Caleres
CAL
$396M
| $103M | 0.05% |
3,583,398
+142,800
| +4% | +$3.74M |
|
383
Manulife Financial
MFC
$72.6B
| $102M | 0.05% |
5,153,128
+73,359
| +1% | +$1.39M |
|
384
UFP Industries
UFPI
$4.97B
| $102M | 0.05% |
6,348,846
+278,700
| +5% | +$4.7M |
|
385
Ternium
TX
$9.29B
| $102M | 0.04% |
3,639,124
-26,400
| -0.7% | -$763K |
|
386
Genesco
GCO
$396M
| $101M | 0.04% |
1,234,358
+180,100
| +17% | +$13.8M |
|
|
FCH.PRA
387
DELISTED
Felcor Lodging Tr Ser A Cum Cv
FCH.PRA
| $101M | 0.04% |
3,867,500
| – | – |
|
|
SNDK
388
DELISTED
SANDISK CORP
SNDK
| $100M | 0.04% |
959,664
-14,296
| -1% | -$1.3M |
|
389
Astec Industries
ASTE
$1.3B
| $100M | 0.04% |
2,281,198
+655,100
| +40% | +$27M |
|
390
Knowles
KN
$3.22B
| $99.6M | 0.04% |
3,241,611
+153,090
| +5% | +$4.63M |
|
|
EVHC
391
DELISTED
Envision Healthcare Holdings Inc
EVHC
| $99.6M | 0.04% |
926,032
+112,685
| +14% | +$11.6M |
|
392
Corpay
CPAY
$24.2B
| $98.1M | 0.04% |
744,330
+170,750
| +30% | +$20.9M |
|
393
Wabash National
WNC
$543M
| $98M | 0.04% |
6,873,700
+315,200
| +5% | +$4.32M |
|
394
Emcor
EME
$33.1B
| $97.7M | 0.04% |
2,193,372
+128,000
| +6% | +$5.81M |
|
395
Nucor
NUE
$56.4B
| $97.5M | 0.04% |
1,979,752
+207,385
| +12% | +$10.6M |
|
396
Simpson Manufacturing
SSD
$7.98B
| $95.9M | 0.04% |
2,638,290
-62,440
| -2% | -$2.12M |
|
397
Boston Beer
SAM
$1.88B
| $95.7M | 0.04% |
428,342
+14,699
| +4% | +$3.35M |
|
|
HAR
398
DELISTED
Harman International Industries
HAR
| $95M | 0.04% |
884,443
-569,991
| -39% | -$60.5M |
|
399
Alliant Energy
LNT
$19.4B
| $94.3M | 0.04% |
3,098,200
| – | – |
|
400
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$81.4B
| $93.7M | 0.04% |
1,070,568
-859
| -0.1% | -$73.8K |
|
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Franklin Resources's Q2 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2014, Franklin Resources held 1,668 positions worth $227B, up 7.2% from $212B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
Franklin Resources's Q2 2014 filing shows 140 new, 539 increased, 570 reduced and 113 closed positions. Its largest new stake was iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF: 9,571,616 shares worth $527M. The largest sale was Baker Hughes, an estimated $443M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Energy.
- Franklin Resources's largest Q2 2014 buy was iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF: 9,571,616 shares worth $527M.
- Franklin Resources added most to General Motors in Q2 2014, an estimated $661M increase.
- Franklin Resources's biggest Q2 2014 reduction was Baker Hughes, cutting an estimated $443M.
- Franklin Resources fully exited PEPCO HOLDINGS, INC. in Q2 2014, selling an estimated $223M.
- Franklin Resources's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $227B portfolio in Q2 2014.
- Franklin Resources opened 140 new positions and closed 113 in Q2 2014.
- Franklin Resources's portfolio value rose 7.2% quarter-over-quarter to $227B.
Based on Franklin Resources's 13F filing for Q2 2014, filed 12 Aug 2014.