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 |
Teva Pharmaceuticals
TEVA
|
+$861M |
| 2 |
Eli Lilly
LLY
|
+$711M |
| 3 |
PARA
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
|
+$611M |
| 4 |
Ford
F
|
+$490M |
| 5 |
iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGIB
|
+$405M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ELN
ELAN CORP ADS(RP1 ORD4IRISH PN
ELN
|
+$504M |
| 2 |
DELL
DELL INC
DELL
|
+$374M |
| 3 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$369M |
| 4 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$357M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$286M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 15.21% |
| 2 | Financials | 13.26% |
| 3 | Energy | 12.32% |
| 4 | Technology | 10.55% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.04% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
626
Leidos
LDOS
$14.1B
| $38.6M | 0.02% |
831,207
+2,878
| +0.3% | +$133K |
|
|
SPN
627
DELISTED
Superior Energy Services, Inc.
SPN
| $38.5M | 0.02% |
144,824
-58,539
| -29% | -$15.3M |
|
628
ArcBest
ARCB
$3.44B
| $38.3M | 0.02% |
1,137,150
-184,940
| -14% | -$5.51M |
|
|
SWFT
629
DELISTED
Swift Transportation Company
SWFT
| $38.3M | 0.02% |
+1,722,529
| New | +$37.5M |
|
|
TSL
630
DELISTED
Trina Solar Limited
TSL
| $38.2M | 0.02% |
2,797,431
-2,464,425
| -47% | -$36.9M |
|
631
Viavi Solutions
VIAV
$9.75B
| $38.2M | 0.02% |
5,170,225
+155,178
| +3% | +$1.18M |
|
|
VAR
632
DELISTED
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
VAR
| $38.1M | 0.02% |
558,578
-9,676
| -2% | -$645K |
|
633
Enterprise Products Partners
EPD
$83.8B
| $37.9M | 0.02% |
1,143,966
+102,050
| +10% | +$3.18M |
|
634
Vornado Realty Trust
VNO
$7.47B
| $37.8M | 0.02% |
582,262
-19,013
| -3% | -$1.23M |
|
|
JOSB
635
DELISTED
JOS A BANK CLOTHIERS INC
JOSB
| $37.8M | 0.02% |
690,600
-411,563
| -37% | -$21.1M |
|
636
Kaiser Aluminum
KALU
$2.67B
| $37.5M | 0.02% |
534,000
-18,000
| -3% | -$1.23M |
|
637
Genesco
GCO
$396M
| $37.2M | 0.02% |
508,700
+88,500
| +21% | +$6.18M |
|
|
TPC
638
Tutor Perini Cor
TPC
$4.57B
| $37.1M | 0.02% |
1,410,060
-140,620
| -9% | -$3.3M |
|
|
STBZ
639
DELISTED
State Bank Financial Corporation. Common Stock
STBZ
| $37.1M | 0.02% |
2,037,860
-62,140
| -3% | -$1.05M |
|
640
Insperity
NSP
$1.85B
| $37M | 0.02% |
2,049,580
-137,600
| -6% | -$2.47M |
|
641
CBRE Group
CBRE
$40.8B
| $37M | 0.02% |
1,407,618
+90,440
| +7% | +$2.15M |
|
642
Palo Alto Networks
PANW
$264B
| $36.8M | 0.02% |
3,840,780
-552,420
| -13% | -$4.38M |
|
|
CTRX
643
DELISTED
CATAMARAN CORP COM STK (CDA)
CTRX
| $36.7M | 0.02% |
772,751
-29,480
| -4% | -$1.39M |
|
|
SWH
644
DELISTED
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
SWH
| $36.6M | 0.02% |
+354,450
| New | +$36.3M |
|
645
TripAdvisor
TRIP
$1.59B
| $36.4M | 0.02% |
439,750
+239,750
| +120% | +$19.6M |
|
|
KRFT
646
DELISTED
KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC COM STK (VA)
KRFT
| $36.3M | 0.02% |
672,886
-204,714
| -23% | -$10.9M |
|
647
Selective Insurance
SIGI
$5.74B
| $36.1M | 0.02% |
1,335,000
-55,000
| -4% | -$1.44M |
|
648
Winnebago Industries
WGO
$870M
| $36M | 0.02% |
1,312,810
-128,700
| -9% | -$3.74M |
|
649
Lattice Semiconductor
LSCC
$17.6B
| $35.8M | 0.02% |
6,495,908
+838,980
| +15% | +$4.34M |
|
650
Ventas
VTR
$48.9B
| $35.8M | 0.02% |
546,666
-18,304
| -3% | -$1.27M |
|
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Franklin Resources's Q4 2013 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2013, Franklin Resources held 1,570 positions worth $205B, up 8.9% from $188B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
Franklin Resources's Q4 2013 filing shows 104 new, 491 increased, 638 reduced and 72 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Paramount Global Class B: 10,381,550 shares worth $662M. The largest sale was ELAN CORP ADS(RP1 ORD4IRISH PN, an estimated $504M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 15% of assets, down from 15% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Energy.
- Franklin Resources's largest Q4 2013 buy was Paramount Global Class B: 10,381,550 shares worth $662M.
- Franklin Resources added most to Teva Pharmaceuticals in Q4 2013, an estimated $861M increase.
- Franklin Resources's biggest Q4 2013 reduction was iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, cutting an estimated $369M.
- Franklin Resources fully exited ELAN CORP ADS(RP1 ORD4IRISH PN in Q4 2013, selling an estimated $504M.
- Franklin Resources's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $205B portfolio in Q4 2013.
- Franklin Resources opened 104 new positions and closed 72 in Q4 2013.
- Franklin Resources's portfolio value rose 8.9% quarter-over-quarter to $205B.
Based on Franklin Resources's 13F filing for Q4 2013, filed 12 Feb 2014.