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 |
Franklin US Large Cap Multifactor Index ETF
FLQL
|
+$514M |
| 2 |
Target
TGT
|
+$487M |
| 3 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$384M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$257M |
| 5 |
iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
AGG
|
+$247M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eli Lilly
LLY
|
+$597M |
| 2 |
Restaurant Brands International
QSR
|
+$349M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$318M |
| 4 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$310M |
| 5 |
Analog Devices
ADI
|
+$268M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 16.33% |
| 2 | Technology | 15.62% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.4% |
| 4 | Industrials | 9.04% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.09% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
826
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial
SMFG
$166B
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
1,484,314
-11,174
| -0.7% | -$79.9K |
|
|
SPTN
827
DELISTED
SpartanNash
SPTN
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
656,519
+81,600
| +14% | +$1.57M |
|
828
Fastenal
FAST
$54B
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
647,040
+233,500
| +56% | +$3.51M |
|
829
Zymeworks
ZYME
$1.68B
| $10.3M | 0.01% |
636,215
-15,600
| -2% | -$242K |
|
830
Franklin Investment Grade Corporate ETF
FLCO
$576M
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
423,386
+2,527
| +0.6% | +$59.7K |
|
|
MRNS
831
DELISTED
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc
MRNS
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
607,630
+28,250
| +5% | +$407K |
|
|
CERN
832
DELISTED
Cerner Corp
CERN
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
177,553
+19,808
| +13% | +$1.1M |
|
833
Progressive
PGR
$124B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
140,854
+50,901
| +57% | +$3.49M |
|
834
Under Armour
UAA
$3B
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
478,778
+33,288
| +7% | +$697K |
|
835
Marathon Petroleum
MPC
$90.3B
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
168,063
+24,633
| +17% | +$1.55M |
|
|
JAG
836
DELISTED
Jagged Peak Energy Inc.
JAG
| $10M | 0.01% |
958,116
+36,600
| +4% | +$378K |
|
837
CubeSmart
CUBE
$9.53B
| $10M | 0.01% |
312,468
-18,423
| -6% | -$560K |
|
838
Onto Innovation
ONTO
$13.6B
| $10M | 0.01% |
324,012
-173,262
| -35% | -$5.1M |
|
|
CMLS
839
DELISTED
Cumulus Media Inc. Class A Common Stock
CMLS
| $9.94M | 0.01% |
551,841
+8,551
| +2% | +$131K |
|
|
ALDR
840
DELISTED
Alder Biopharmaceuticals
ALDR
| $9.9M | 0.01% |
+725,000
| New | +$9.39M |
|
|
STOR
841
DELISTED
STORE Capital Corporation
STOR
| $9.88M | 0.01% |
294,770
-210,607
| -42% | -$6.64M |
|
842
Franklin US Equity Index ETF
USPX
$1.97B
| $9.87M | 0.01% |
319,285
+137,300
| +75% | +$4.08M |
|
843
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
VGSH
$29.3B
| $9.86M | 0.01% |
163,167
+102,518
| +169% | +$6.17M |
|
|
FOMX
844
DELISTED
Foamix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Ordinary Shares
FOMX
| $9.84M | 0.01% |
2,624,445
| – | – |
|
845
iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGSB
$22.8B
| $9.74M | 0.01% |
184,430
-5,800
| -3% | -$303K |
|
846
AMN Healthcare
AMN
$1.28B
| $9.74M | 0.01% |
206,869
-362,408
| -64% | -$20.1M |
|
847
Delta Air Lines
DAL
$55.9B
| $9.68M | 0.01% |
187,456
+63,648
| +51% | +$3.16M |
|
848
Ryman Hospitality Properties
RHP
$8.4B
| $9.65M | 0.01% |
117,392
-6,065
| -5% | -$485K |
|
849
Agree Realty
ADC
$9.68B
| $9.58M | 0.01% |
138,101
+6,891
| +5% | +$446K |
|
850
Kraft Heinz
KHC
$30.4B
| $9.56M | 0.01% |
292,706
-150,917
| -34% | -$6.15M |
|
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Franklin Resources's Q1 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2019, Franklin Resources held 1,583 positions worth $187B, up 13% from $166B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 12% of the portfolio.
Franklin Resources's Q1 2019 filing shows 113 new, 618 increased, 562 reduced and 100 closed positions. Its largest new stake was GW Pharmaceuticals Plc American Depositary Shares: 1,189,251 shares worth $200M. The largest sale was Eli Lilly, an estimated $597M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 16% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
- Franklin Resources's largest Q1 2019 buy was GW Pharmaceuticals Plc American Depositary Shares: 1,189,251 shares worth $200M.
- Franklin Resources added most to Franklin US Large Cap Multifactor Index ETF in Q1 2019, an estimated $514M increase.
- Franklin Resources's biggest Q1 2019 reduction was Eli Lilly, cutting an estimated $597M.
- Franklin Resources fully exited FCB Financial Holdings, Inc. in Q1 2019, selling an estimated $79.2M.
- Franklin Resources's ten largest holdings make up 12% of its $187B portfolio in Q1 2019.
- Franklin Resources opened 113 new positions and closed 100 in Q1 2019.
- Franklin Resources's portfolio value rose 13% quarter-over-quarter to $187B.
Based on Franklin Resources's 13F filing for Q1 2019, filed 14 May 2019.