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 |
Linde
LIN
|
+$872M |
| 2 |
Western Digital
WDC
|
+$304M |
| 3 |
DISCK
Discovery, Inc. Series C Common Stock
DISCK
|
+$295M |
| 4 |
K
Kellanova
K
|
+$245M |
| 5 |
RHT
Red Hat Inc
RHT
|
+$243M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eli Lilly
LLY
|
+$1.17B |
| 2 |
PX
Praxair Inc
PX
|
+$894M |
| 3 |
Merck
MRK
|
+$833M |
| 4 |
GE Aerospace
GE
|
+$700M |
| 5 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$675M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 17.07% |
| 2 | Technology | 15.24% |
| 3 | Financials | 15.2% |
| 4 | Industrials | 8.39% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.19% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PPL
376
PPL Corp
PPL
$27.3B
| $79.1M | 0.05% |
2,791,396
+35,019
| +1% | +$1.06M |
|
377
Simon Property Group
SPG
$74.5B
| $78.8M | 0.05% |
468,928
-27,229
| -5% | -$4.87M |
|
378
KLA
KLAC
$275B
| $78.8M | 0.05% |
8,800,590
+180,360
| +2% | +$1.68M |
|
379
Synaptics
SYNA
$4.41B
| $78.8M | 0.05% |
2,116,501
+360,100
| +21% | +$13.5M |
|
|
CHX
380
DELISTED
ChampionX
CHX
| $78.6M | 0.05% |
2,903,428
-23,790
| -0.8% | -$875K |
|
381
Caterpillar
CAT
$409B
| $78.1M | 0.05% |
614,916
-3,608
| -0.6% | -$469K |
|
382
Sarepta Therapeutics
SRPT
$1.66B
| $77.6M | 0.05% |
711,305
+132,005
| +23% | +$16.5M |
|
383
Horace Mann Educators
HMN
$2.1B
| $77M | 0.05% |
2,057,175
+73,095
| +4% | +$2.89M |
|
384
DXC Technology
DXC
$1.63B
| $76.9M | 0.05% |
1,446,965
+1,583
| +0.1% | +$109K |
|
|
FNSR
385
DELISTED
Finisar Corp
FNSR
| $76.9M | 0.05% |
3,561,148
+35,600
| +1% | +$708K |
|
386
Jones Lang LaSalle
JLL
$15.1B
| $76.9M | 0.05% |
607,423
-2,895
| -0.5% | -$391K |
|
387
Carlisle Companies
CSL
$13.6B
| $76.5M | 0.05% |
761,524
-6,401
| -0.8% | -$659K |
|
388
Warrior Met Coal
HCC
$4.23B
| $76.4M | 0.05% |
3,167,453
+257
| +0% | +$6.57K |
|
389
Mondelez International
MDLZ
$77.7B
| $76.4M | 0.05% |
1,907,567
-10,781
| -0.6% | -$460K |
|
390
Quest Diagnostics
DGX
$25.1B
| $76.3M | 0.05% |
916,723
-3,679
| -0.4% | -$345K |
|
391
iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGIB
$18.3B
| $75.8M | 0.05% |
1,445,101
-165,838
| -10% | -$8.68M |
|
392
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
JAZZ
$15.9B
| $75.6M | 0.05% |
609,831
+146,200
| +32% | +$21.7M |
|
393
Talos Energy
TALO
$2.49B
| $75.5M | 0.05% |
4,626,180
-983,387
| -18% | -$23.2M |
|
394
John Wiley & Sons Class A
WLY
$2.52B
| $75.2M | 0.05% |
1,600,416
-25,663
| -2% | -$1.38M |
|
395
JB Hunt Transport Services
JBHT
$27.1B
| $73.9M | 0.04% |
794,812
-41,262
| -5% | -$4.37M |
|
396
Mercury Systems
MRCY
$6.2B
| $73.9M | 0.04% |
1,561,672
-9,623
| -0.6% | -$469K |
|
397
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
$16.3B
| $73.7M | 0.04% |
908,873
+844,984
| +1,323% | +$70.7M |
|
398
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
$2.59B
| $73.4M | 0.04% |
1,971,511
-600
| -0% | -$21.8K |
|
399
Iovance Biotherapeutics
IOVA
$2.23B
| $73.3M | 0.04% |
8,283,464
+3,099,311
| +60% | +$29.9M |
|
400
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
IEFA
$186B
| $73.2M | 0.04% |
1,331,626
-293,802
| -18% | -$17.2M |
|
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Franklin Resources's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, Franklin Resources held 1,581 positions worth $166B, down 18% from $201B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 12% of the portfolio.
Franklin Resources withdrew a net $9.32B in Q4 2018, closing 110 positions and reducing 645 holdings. Its most notable exit was Praxair Inc, an estimated $894M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
Against the trend, Franklin Resources opened a new position in Linde worth $861M.
- Franklin Resources's largest Q4 2018 buy was Linde: 5,516,284 shares worth $861M.
- Franklin Resources added most to Western Digital in Q4 2018, an estimated $304M increase.
- Franklin Resources's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was Eli Lilly, cutting an estimated $1.17B.
- Franklin Resources fully exited Praxair Inc in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $894M.
- Franklin Resources's ten largest holdings make up 12% of its $166B portfolio in Q4 2018.
- Franklin Resources opened 69 new positions and closed 110 in Q4 2018.
- Franklin Resources's portfolio value fell 18% quarter-over-quarter to $166B.
Based on Franklin Resources's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 12 Feb 2019.