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 |
Union Pacific
UNP
|
+$575M |
| 2 |
Dollar Tree
DLTR
|
+$574M |
| 3 |
Honeywell
HON
|
+$506M |
| 4 |
Procter & Gamble
PG
|
+$503M |
| 5 |
Comcast
CMCSA
|
+$493M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Occidental Petroleum
OXY
|
+$906M |
| 2 |
3M
MMM
|
+$707M |
| 3 |
Citigroup
C
|
+$490M |
| 4 |
Xcel Energy
XEL
|
+$395M |
| 5 |
INXN
Interxion Holding N.V.
INXN
|
+$394M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 17.91% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 16.91% |
| 3 | Financials | 11.39% |
| 4 | Industrials | 8.89% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.22% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
476
Eagle Materials
EXP
$6.6B
| $43.3M | 0.03% |
740,711
-487,515
| -40% | -$38.9M |
|
477
Mattel
MAT
$4.17B
| $43.1M | 0.03% |
4,893,439
-16,009,283
| -77% | -$196M |
|
478
Zoetis
ZTS
$31.6B
| $43M | 0.03% |
365,476
+144,791
| +66% | +$19.1M |
|
479
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
$19.4B
| $42.8M | 0.03% |
419,526
+161
| +0% | +$20K |
|
480
Thor Industries
THO
$3.99B
| $42.8M | 0.03% |
1,014,222
+419,807
| +71% | +$29.1M |
|
481
Match Group
MTCH
$8.84B
| $42.7M | 0.03% |
646,567
-147,639
| -19% | -$10.9M |
|
482
Semtech
SMTC
$11.7B
| $42.5M | 0.03% |
1,132,172
+554,809
| +96% | +$25.1M |
|
483
Ball Corp
BALL
$17B
| $42.2M | 0.03% |
652,043
+8,065
| +1% | +$564K |
|
484
Selective Insurance
SIGI
$5.74B
| $42M | 0.03% |
845,280
+194,480
| +30% | +$11.8M |
|
485
IDEX
IEX
$16.5B
| $41.7M | 0.03% |
301,731
-79,039
| -21% | -$12.4M |
|
486
iShares National Muni Bond ETF
MUB
$45.1B
| $41.6M | 0.03% |
367,823
+560
| +0.2% | +$63.9K |
|
487
Five Below
FIVE
$11.2B
| $41.4M | 0.03% |
588,137
+52,932
| +10% | +$5.39M |
|
|
488
3M
MMM
$89B
| $41.2M | 0.03% |
360,607
-5,377,111
| -94% | -$707M |
|
|
BDN
489
Brandywine Realty Trust
BDN
$551M
| $40.9M | 0.03% |
3,887,302
-16,730
| -0.4% | -$236K |
|
490
Guidewire Software
GWRE
$11.5B
| $40.5M | 0.03% |
510,175
-253,421
| -33% | -$26.5M |
|
491
Baker Hughes
BKR
$56.8B
| $40.4M | 0.03% |
3,849,100
-5,383,421
| -58% | -$101M |
|
492
Viasat
VSAT
$9.79B
| $40.3M | 0.03% |
1,122,565
-895,183
| -44% | -$51.7M |
|
493
Cheniere Energy
LNG
$56.5B
| $40.3M | 0.03% |
1,202,736
+176,916
| +17% | +$9.07M |
|
494
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
VCSH
$44.7B
| $40M | 0.03% |
506,129
-31,249
| -6% | -$2.51M |
|
495
Advanced Energy
AEIS
$12.2B
| $39.4M | 0.03% |
811,727
-187,261
| -19% | -$11.9M |
|
496
Jack in the Box
JACK
$278M
| $39M | 0.03% |
1,112,815
+217,692
| +24% | +$14.8M |
|
497
Domino's
DPZ
$11B
| $38.9M | 0.03% |
120,053
+2,608
| +2% | +$804K |
|
498
Floor & Decor
FND
$5.81B
| $38.8M | 0.03% |
1,209,768
-158,401
| -12% | -$7.4M |
|
499
IMAX
IMAX
$2.38B
| $38.5M | 0.03% |
4,258,263
-844,483
| -17% | -$13.4M |
|
500
Minerals Technologies
MTX
$2.31B
| $38.4M | 0.03% |
1,060,342
-425,711
| -29% | -$20.6M |
|
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Franklin Resources's Q1 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2020, Franklin Resources held 1,621 positions worth $150B, down 21% from $190B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
Franklin Resources's Q1 2020 filing shows 100 new, 636 increased, 581 reduced and 147 closed positions. Its largest new stake was NextEra Energy, Inc. 5.279% Corporate Units: 3,122,000 shares worth $138M. The largest sale was Occidental Petroleum, an estimated $906M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 18% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Franklin Resources's largest Q1 2020 buy was NextEra Energy, Inc. 5.279% Corporate Units: 3,122,000 shares worth $138M.
- Franklin Resources added most to Union Pacific in Q1 2020, an estimated $575M increase.
- Franklin Resources's biggest Q1 2020 reduction was Occidental Petroleum, cutting an estimated $906M.
- Franklin Resources fully exited Interxion Holding N.V. in Q1 2020, selling an estimated $394M.
- Franklin Resources's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $150B portfolio in Q1 2020.
- Franklin Resources opened 100 new positions and closed 147 in Q1 2020.
- Franklin Resources's portfolio value fell 21% quarter-over-quarter to $150B.
Based on Franklin Resources's 13F filing for Q1 2020, filed 13 May 2020.