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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
676
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
KTOS
$8.88B
| $26.8M | 0.01% |
1,930,891
+492,083
| +34% | +$7.65M |
|
677
Dollar General
DG
$25.9B
| $26.4M | 0.01% |
107,687
-4,549
| -4% | -$1.06M |
|
678
CS Disco
LAW
$226M
| $26.4M | 0.01% |
1,463,441
+296,722
| +25% | +$7.65M |
|
679
Granite Construction
GVA
$5.45B
| $26M | 0.01% |
891,419
-75,117
| -8% | -$2.33M |
|
680
Trimble
TRMB
$12.3B
| $25.8M | 0.01% |
443,459
+102,705
| +30% | +$6.74M |
|
681
Viavi Solutions
VIAV
$9.75B
| $25.8M | 0.01% |
1,951,184
-3,837
| -0.2% | -$55.3K |
|
682
Tyson Foods
TSN
$20.2B
| $25.8M | 0.01% |
299,281
-25,817
| -8% | -$2.31M |
|
683
IMAX
IMAX
$2.38B
| $25.7M | 0.01% |
1,520,867
+1,200
| +0.1% | +$19.5K |
|
684
Bumble
BMBL
$367M
| $25.5M | 0.01% |
907,574
-3
| -0% | -$81 |
|
685
Logitech
LOGI
$15.2B
| $25.4M | 0.01% |
488,167
-40,091
| -8% | -$2.47M |
|
686
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$73.7B
| $25.3M | 0.01% |
194,710
+47,716
| +32% | +$6.59M |
|
687
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
VEA
$226B
| $25M | 0.01% |
613,159
+2,296
| +0.4% | +$102K |
|
688
Nucor
NUE
$56.4B
| $25M | 0.01% |
239,371
-116,453
| -33% | -$15.8M |
|
|
HES
689
DELISTED
Hess
HES
| $24.9M | 0.01% |
234,863
+63,848
| +37% | +$7.22M |
|
690
Boot Barn
BOOT
$4.55B
| $24.9M | 0.01% |
360,683
+51,619
| +17% | +$4.42M |
|
691
Jones Lang LaSalle
JLL
$15.1B
| $24.8M | 0.01% |
141,967
-23,601
| -14% | -$4.7M |
|
692
Legend Biotech
LEGN
$4.3B
| $24.7M | 0.01% |
448,631
+415
| +0.1% | +$17.5K |
|
693
Shoals Technologies Group
SHLS
$1.58B
| $24.6M | 0.01% |
1,490,184
+555,100
| +59% | +$8.19M |
|
694
Mirum Pharmaceuticals
MIRM
$6.89B
| $24.3M | 0.01% |
1,249,122
+578
| +0% | +$13.6K |
|
695
CF Industries
CF
$19.2B
| $24.2M | 0.01% |
282,816
+84,017
| +42% | +$8.16M |
|
696
Aon
AON
$77.3B
| $24.2M | 0.01% |
89,893
-8,700
| -9% | -$2.5M |
|
697
Intellia Therapeutics
NTLA
$1.5B
| $24.2M | 0.01% |
466,673
-499,965
| -52% | -$25.4M |
|
698
VanEck JP Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF
EMLC
$4.74B
| $24.1M | 0.01% |
985,000
| – | – |
|
699
Deckers Outdoor
DECK
$13.3B
| $24M | 0.01% |
563,754
-51,912
| -8% | -$2.27M |
|
700
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
$41.4B
| $23.9M | 0.01% |
307,339
-1,502,367
| -83% | -$131M |
|
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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.