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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
401
Ametek
AME
$55.5B
| $73.2M | 0.04% |
1,081,409
-17,918
| -2% | -$1.29M |
|
402
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
$19.5B
| $72.4M | 0.04% |
870,746
+116,188
| +15% | +$10.6M |
|
403
LCI Industries
LCII
$2.51B
| $72.3M | 0.04% |
1,082,074
+28,239
| +3% | +$2.06M |
|
404
AngloGold Ashanti
AU
$40.3B
| $72M | 0.04% |
5,735,443
-592,000
| -9% | -$6.07M |
|
|
KSU
405
DELISTED
Kansas City Southern
KSU
| $71.8M | 0.04% |
752,732
-678
| -0.1% | -$68.8K |
|
406
Expedia Group
EXPE
$31.2B
| $71.5M | 0.04% |
634,962
-4,671
| -0.7% | -$559K |
|
|
RPAI
407
DELISTED
RETAIL PROPERTIES OF AMERICA, INC.
RPAI
| $71.2M | 0.04% |
6,561,493
+297,806
| +5% | +$3.56M |
|
408
Sun Life Financial
SLF
$45.6B
| $71M | 0.04% |
2,147,220
-75,959
| -3% | -$2.75M |
|
409
Synopsys
SNPS
$71.5B
| $70.2M | 0.04% |
833,101
+95,238
| +13% | +$8.46M |
|
410
Liberty Broadband Class C
LBRDK
$4.15B
| $70.2M | 0.04% |
974,060
-28,217
| -3% | -$2.26M |
|
|
WUBA
411
DELISTED
58.com Inc
WUBA
| $68.9M | 0.04% |
1,270,166
-207,746
| -14% | -$12.7M |
|
412
Goodyear
GT
$2.07B
| $68.2M | 0.04% |
3,342,216
-102,934
| -3% | -$2.23M |
|
413
iRhythm Holdings
IRTC
$3.59B
| $67.9M | 0.04% |
977,022
-14,484
| -1% | -$1.1M |
|
414
HEICO Corp
HEI
$48.9B
| $67.9M | 0.04% |
876,076
+209,506
| +31% | +$17.5M |
|
415
Q2 Holdings
QTWO
$3.42B
| $67.8M | 0.04% |
1,367,322
+79,979
| +6% | +$4.08M |
|
416
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
$1.07T
| $67.6M | 0.04% |
331,033
-17,193
| -5% | -$3.59M |
|
417
IBM
IBM
$202B
| $67.6M | 0.04% |
621,796
+63,055
| +11% | +$7.57M |
|
418
Lakeland Financial Corp
LKFN
$1.52B
| $67.4M | 0.04% |
1,678,560
-128,037
| -7% | -$5.57M |
|
419
Cognex
CGNX
$10.3B
| $67.1M | 0.04% |
1,735,888
-1,346,950
| -44% | -$58.4M |
|
420
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
IJH
$123B
| $67M | 0.04% |
2,018,640
-1,218,600
| -38% | -$44.5M |
|
421
Franklin FTSE Europe ETF
FLEE
$116M
| $66.6M | 0.04% |
3,178,522
-151,600
| -5% | -$3.38M |
|
422
Minerals Technologies
MTX
$2.31B
| $66.4M | 0.04% |
1,293,308
+185,600
| +17% | +$10.4M |
|
423
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF
IWN
$14.4B
| $66.3M | 0.04% |
616,338
-613,607
| -50% | -$73.8M |
|
424
Carpenter Technology
CRS
$30B
| $66.1M | 0.04% |
1,855,219
+341,500
| +23% | +$15.4M |
|
425
Cable One
CABO
$213M
| $65.9M | 0.04% |
80,380
+170
| +0.2% | +$147K |
|
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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.