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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
626
Arista Networks
ANET
$219B
| $24.2M | 0.01% |
1,835,360
-42,832
| -2% | -$615K |
|
627
Franklin Resources
BEN
$16.9B
| $24.1M | 0.01% |
813,603
-53,795
| -6% | -$1.65M |
|
628
Washington Trust Bancorp
WASH
$732M
| $24.1M | 0.01% |
506,748
+83,200
| +20% | +$4.28M |
|
629
Welltower
WELL
$178B
| $24M | 0.01% |
345,917
+6,500
| +2% | +$442K |
|
|
KEYW
630
DELISTED
The KEYW Holding Corporation
KEYW
| $23.9M | 0.01% |
3,565,321
-320,566
| -8% | -$2.72M |
|
631
The Greenbrier Companies
GBX
$1.61B
| $23.8M | 0.01% |
601,000
+467,200
| +349% | +$23M |
|
|
HI
632
DELISTED
Hillenbrand
HI
| $23.7M | 0.01% |
626,012
-37,295
| -6% | -$1.7M |
|
|
GTHX
633
DELISTED
G1 Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock
GTHX
| $23.6M | 0.01% |
1,234,858
+70,900
| +6% | +$2.66M |
|
|
XLRN
634
DELISTED
Acceleron Pharma
XLRN
| $23.6M | 0.01% |
542,539
+106,962
| +25% | +$5.34M |
|
635
Boot Barn
BOOT
$4.55B
| $23.5M | 0.01% |
1,380,062
+195,342
| +16% | +$4.49M |
|
636
Dave & Buster's
PLAY
$343M
| $23.3M | 0.01% |
523,461
+80,616
| +18% | +$4.53M |
|
|
GOOS
637
Canada Goose Holdings
GOOS
$868M
| $23.3M | 0.01% |
533,000
-13,400
| -2% | -$746K |
|
638
MKS Inc
MKSI
$22.2B
| $23.2M | 0.01% |
359,674
-189,424
| -34% | -$13.7M |
|
639
SEI Investments
SEIC
$11.9B
| $23.1M | 0.01% |
501,004
+216,471
| +76% | +$11.4M |
|
640
Marriott International
MAR
$98.7B
| $23.1M | 0.01% |
213,197
+2,023
| +1% | +$232K |
|
641
Amdocs
DOX
$5.53B
| $23.1M | 0.01% |
394,895
-82,292
| -17% | -$5.16M |
|
642
IAMGOLD
IAG
$8.47B
| $23.1M | 0.01% |
6,267,000
| – | – |
|
643
Liberty Energy
LBRT
$2.83B
| $23M | 0.01% |
1,774,291
+26,657
| +2% | +$484K |
|
|
TVTY
644
DELISTED
Tivity Health, Inc. Common Stock
TVTY
| $22.8M | 0.01% |
920,459
+2,895
| +0.3% | +$96.3K |
|
645
Plains GP Holdings
PAGP
$5.23B
| $22.8M | 0.01% |
1,135,768
-78,406
| -6% | -$1.74M |
|
|
GHDX
646
DELISTED
Genomic Health, Inc.
GHDX
| $22.8M | 0.01% |
354,199
+252,639
| +249% | +$17.7M |
|
647
Terex
TEX
$7.98B
| $22.8M | 0.01% |
825,318
+495,518
| +150% | +$15.8M |
|
648
Paylocity
PCTY
$6.71B
| $22.7M | 0.01% |
376,845
-36,832
| -9% | -$2.36M |
|
|
SJIU
649
DELISTED
South Jersey Industries, Inc.
SJIU
| $22.6M | 0.01% |
485,000
+30,000
| +7% | +$1.55M |
|
|
ODT
650
DELISTED
Odonate Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock
ODT
| $22.5M | 0.01% |
1,601,213
-573
| -0% | -$8.92K |
|
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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.