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 |
Blackrock
BLK
|
+$449M |
| 2 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$426M |
| 3 |
Parker-Hannifin
PH
|
+$352M |
| 4 |
Texas Instruments
TXN
|
+$339M |
| 5 |
Rio Tinto
RIO
|
+$298M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Verizon
VZ
|
+$672M |
| 2 |
Merck
MRK
|
+$596M |
| 3 |
Southern Company
SO
|
+$534M |
| 4 |
Sempra
SRE
|
+$523M |
| 5 |
DTE Energy
DTE
|
+$491M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 22.2% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 17.28% |
| 3 | Financials | 10.36% |
| 4 | Industrials | 9.21% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 8.02% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
501
GFL Environmental
GFL
$14.3B
| $55.3M | 0.03% |
2,142,174
+1,046,144
| +95% | +$31M |
|
502
Moderna
MRNA
$21.5B
| $55M | 0.03% |
385,371
+6,042
| +2% | +$864K |
|
503
CME Group
CME
$92.2B
| $54.4M | 0.03% |
265,521
-19,221
| -7% | -$4.07M |
|
|
SEE
504
DELISTED
Sealed Air
SEE
| $54M | 0.03% |
934,736
+20,559
| +2% | +$1.3M |
|
505
Equity Lifestyle Properties
ELS
$12.8B
| $53.2M | 0.03% |
755,344
+51,951
| +7% | +$3.88M |
|
506
Blackstone
BX
$104B
| $52.4M | 0.03% |
574,417
+379,758
| +195% | +$41M |
|
507
M/I Homes
MHO
$3.83B
| $52.1M | 0.03% |
1,314,854
+22
| +0% | +$956 |
|
508
NVR
NVR
$17.2B
| $52.1M | 0.03% |
13,009
+1,478
| +13% | +$6.3M |
|
509
Petco
WOOF
$745M
| $52M | 0.03% |
3,530,233
-9,686
| -0.3% | -$176K |
|
510
Coherent
COHR
$55.2B
| $51.8M | 0.03% |
1,017,025
+315,902
| +45% | +$19.3M |
|
511
Kroger
KR
$34.8B
| $51.8M | 0.03% |
1,094,684
-23,103
| -2% | -$1.23M |
|
512
Apogee Enterprises
APOG
$850M
| $51.6M | 0.03% |
1,316,084
-266,895
| -17% | -$11.4M |
|
513
Generac Holdings
GNRC
$11.9B
| $51.5M | 0.03% |
244,546
+45,350
| +23% | +$11.2M |
|
514
Procore
PCOR
$6.46B
| $51.2M | 0.03% |
1,127,483
-218,405
| -16% | -$10.7M |
|
515
Quest Diagnostics
DGX
$25.1B
| $51.2M | 0.03% |
384,762
-91,751
| -19% | -$12.5M |
|
516
Children's Place
PLCE
$53.6M
| $50.9M | 0.03% |
1,307,167
+253,484
| +24% | +$11.9M |
|
517
Paychex
PAYX
$40.4B
| $50.8M | 0.03% |
446,336
+157,822
| +55% | +$19.8M |
|
518
Sun Life Financial
SLF
$45.6B
| $50.5M | 0.03% |
1,102,528
+46,568
| +4% | +$2.32M |
|
519
Cohu
COHU
$2.39B
| $50.1M | 0.02% |
1,803,851
+465,777
| +35% | +$12.9M |
|
|
BECN
520
DELISTED
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
BECN
| $50M | 0.02% |
973,747
-116,437
| -11% | -$6.83M |
|
521
Cushman & Wakefield Ltd
CWK
$2.98B
| $49.9M | 0.02% |
3,275,579
+219,180
| +7% | +$3.85M |
|
522
Allegion
ALLE
$13B
| $49.6M | 0.02% |
506,826
-208,664
| -29% | -$22.6M |
|
523
Waste Management
WM
$95.9B
| $49.5M | 0.02% |
323,749
+41,939
| +15% | +$6.57M |
|
524
Baidu
BIDU
$35.8B
| $49.5M | 0.02% |
332,784
-10,302
| -3% | -$1.36M |
|
525
Brinker International
EAT
$8.02B
| $49.3M | 0.02% |
2,238,343
+1,319,424
| +144% | +$41.7M |
|
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Franklin Resources's Q2 2022 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2022, Franklin Resources held 2,536 positions worth $202B, down 19% from $250B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Franklin Resources withdrew a net $13.3B in Q2 2022, closing 177 positions and reducing 1,212 holdings. Its most notable exit was Dominion Energy, Inc. 2019 Series A Corporate Units, an estimated $377M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 22% of assets, down from 23% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
Against the trend, Franklin Resources opened a new position in Aspen Technology Inc worth $115M.
- Franklin Resources's largest Q2 2022 buy was Aspen Technology Inc: 627,495 shares worth $115M.
- Franklin Resources added most to Blackrock in Q2 2022, an estimated $449M increase.
- Franklin Resources's biggest Q2 2022 reduction was Verizon, cutting an estimated $672M.
- Franklin Resources fully exited Dominion Energy, Inc. 2019 Series A Corporate Units in Q2 2022, selling an estimated $377M.
- Franklin Resources's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $202B portfolio in Q2 2022.
- Franklin Resources opened 99 new positions and closed 177 in Q2 2022.
- Franklin Resources's portfolio value fell 19% quarter-over-quarter to $202B.
Based on Franklin Resources's 13F filing for Q2 2022, filed 11 Aug 2022.