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 |
Sempra
SRE
|
+$808M |
| 2 |
Southern Company
SO
|
+$780M |
| 3 |
Dominion Energy
D
|
+$546M |
| 4 |
Procter & Gamble
PG
|
+$360M |
| 5 |
Mattel
MAT
|
+$354M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Union Pacific
UNP
|
+$652M |
| 2 |
Target
TGT
|
+$630M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$586M |
| 4 |
XL
XL Group Ltd.
XL
|
+$560M |
| 5 |
Coca-Cola
KO
|
+$555M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 16.46% |
| 2 | Financials | 15.6% |
| 3 | Technology | 14.77% |
| 4 | Industrials | 9.28% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.11% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
726
iShares MSCI India ETF
INDA
$6.71B
| $21.9M | 0.01% |
641,774
-31,760
| -5% | -$1.13M |
|
727
Valero Energy
VLO
$89.8B
| $21.8M | 0.01% |
235,266
-8,317
| -3% | -$776K |
|
728
VICI Properties
VICI
$29.4B
| $21.7M | 0.01% |
+1,184,806
| New | +$23.2M |
|
|
SPN
729
DELISTED
Superior Energy Services, Inc.
SPN
| $21.7M | 0.01% |
257,199
-92,976
| -27% | -$9.16M |
|
730
AnaptysBio
ANAB
$1.6B
| $21.7M | 0.01% |
208,300
-117,300
| -36% | -$13.2M |
|
731
Tenaris
TS
$29.1B
| $21.7M | 0.01% |
625,309
+123,105
| +25% | +$4.23M |
|
732
Grupo Cibest SA
CIB
$20.4B
| $21.6M | 0.01% |
514,200
-182,781
| -26% | -$7.96M |
|
733
Copa Holdings
CPA
$5.56B
| $21.5M | 0.01% |
167,251
+23,889
| +17% | +$3.2M |
|
734
Banco Macro
BMA
$5.7B
| $21.3M | 0.01% |
197,004
-301
| -0.2% | -$32.7K |
|
735
Taylor Morrison
TMHC
| $21.3M | 0.01% |
912,883
+314,583
| +53% | +$7.84M |
|
|
BBL
736
DELISTED
BHP Group Plc American Depositary Shares (Each representing two Ordinary Shares)
BBL
| $21.2M | 0.01% |
533,995
-90,090
| -14% | -$3.79M |
|
737
Galicia Financial Group
GGAL
$7.92B
| $21.2M | 0.01% |
321,773
-700
| -0.2% | -$46K |
|
738
Sabre
SABR
$656M
| $21.2M | 0.01% |
986,040
| – | – |
|
|
TPC
739
Tutor Perini Cor
TPC
$4.57B
| $20.9M | 0.01% |
945,984
-3,800
| -0.4% | -$89.9K |
|
740
Newell Brands
NWL
$2.16B
| $20.8M | 0.01% |
814,474
-6,901,598
| -89% | -$195M |
|
741
Cadence Design Systems
CDNS
$90B
| $20.7M | 0.01% |
563,243
+116,837
| +26% | +$4.76M |
|
742
Winnebago Industries
WGO
$870M
| $20.7M | 0.01% |
549,579
-41,200
| -7% | -$1.9M |
|
743
RPC Inc
RES
$1.24B
| $20.6M | 0.01% |
1,142,500
+206,100
| +22% | +$4.32M |
|
744
MACOM Technology Solutions
MTSI
$20.4B
| $20.5M | 0.01% |
1,236,068
+114,299
| +10% | +$2.95M |
|
745
Magna International
MGA
$17.9B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
363,458
+10,086
| +3% | +$563K |
|
746
Houlihan Lokey
HLI
$9.68B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
457,528
-30,514
| -6% | -$1.44M |
|
747
Welltower
WELL
$178B
| $20.4M | 0.01% |
374,217
-38,008
| -9% | -$2.15M |
|
748
Norwegian Cruise Line
NCLH
$8.89B
| $20M | 0.01% |
377,578
-35,000
| -8% | -$1.99M |
|
|
LTXB
749
DELISTED
LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc
LTXB
| $19.8M | 0.01% |
462,266
+149
| +0% | +$6.53K |
|
750
Arq
ARQ
$86.7M
| $19.7M | 0.01% |
1,724,209
| – | – |
|
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Franklin Resources's Q1 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2018, Franklin Resources held 1,595 positions worth $197B, down 5.3% from $208B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Franklin Resources withdrew a net $8.63B in Q1 2018, closing 98 positions and reducing 728 holdings. Its most notable exit was Allergan plc, an estimated $186M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 16% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
Against the trend, Franklin Resources opened a new position in Nutrien worth $128M.
- Franklin Resources's largest Q1 2018 buy was Nutrien: 2,712,468 shares worth $128M.
- Franklin Resources added most to Sempra in Q1 2018, an estimated $808M increase.
- Franklin Resources's biggest Q1 2018 reduction was Union Pacific, cutting an estimated $652M.
- Franklin Resources fully exited Allergan plc in Q1 2018, selling an estimated $186M.
- Franklin Resources's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $197B portfolio in Q1 2018.
- Franklin Resources opened 91 new positions and closed 98 in Q1 2018.
- Franklin Resources's portfolio value fell 5.3% quarter-over-quarter to $197B.
Based on Franklin Resources's 13F filing for Q1 2018, filed 10 May 2018.