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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NLSN
1226
DELISTED
Nielsen Holdings plc
NLSN
| $675K | ﹤0.01% |
28,923
+3,719
| +15% | +$96.3K |
|
1227
Dell
DELL
$283B
| $673K | ﹤0.01% |
27,170
-10,533,651
| -100% | -$288M |
|
1228
Wendy's
WEN
$1.33B
| $669K | ﹤0.01% |
42,841
+3,645
| +9% | +$62.1K |
|
1229
Philips
PHG
$25.4B
| $665K | ﹤0.01% |
24,386
| – | – |
|
|
CDK
1230
DELISTED
CDK Global, Inc.
CDK
| $659K | ﹤0.01% |
13,774
-233,176
| -94% | -$12.3M |
|
1231
McKesson
MCK
$98.5B
| $657K | ﹤0.01% |
5,943
-1,710
| -22% | -$213K |
|
1232
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$40.8B
| $650K | ﹤0.01% |
75,250
+8,950
| +13% | +$80.9K |
|
1233
Waste Management
WM
$95.9B
| $650K | ﹤0.01% |
7,300
-190
| -3% | -$17.1K |
|
|
NFX
1234
DELISTED
Newfield Exploration
NFX
| $650K | ﹤0.01% |
44,286
-4,778
| -10% | -$96.1K |
|
1235
Kimco Realty
KIM
$17.6B
| $649K | ﹤0.01% |
44,317
+12,283
| +38% | +$193K |
|
1236
iShares Core S&P Total US Stock Market ETF
ITOT
$93.2B
| $644K | ﹤0.01% |
11,350
-220
| -2% | -$13.5K |
|
1237
Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF
FLSW
$81.5M
| $640K | ﹤0.01% |
+30,000
| New | +$656K |
|
1238
EPR Properties
EPR
$4.86B
| $634K | ﹤0.01% |
9,898
+2,139
| +28% | +$147K |
|
|
ICBK
1239
DELISTED
County Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock
ICBK
| $628K | ﹤0.01% |
36,159
-8,841
| -20% | -$194K |
|
1240
Ralph Lauren
RL
$22.2B
| $626K | ﹤0.01% |
6,050
+1,200
| +25% | +$141K |
|
|
TRCO
1241
DELISTED
TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY CLASS A
TRCO
| $616K | ﹤0.01% |
+13,573
| New | +$549K |
|
1242
Peabody Energy
BTU
$2.78B
| $608K | ﹤0.01% |
19,947
+2,411
| +14% | +$80.8K |
|
1243
iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF
IEUR
$8.66B
| $600K | ﹤0.01% |
14,515
-2,160
| -13% | -$94.9K |
|
1244
Avista
AVA
$3.47B
| $598K | ﹤0.01% |
+14,092
| New | +$698K |
|
1245
MSC Industrial Direct
MSM
$7.02B
| $597K | ﹤0.01% |
7,766
+3,009
| +63% | +$250K |
|
1246
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
VNQ
$39.9B
| $597K | ﹤0.01% |
7,996
-600
| -7% | -$47.3K |
|
1247
Alto Ingredients
ALTO
$360M
| $591K | ﹤0.01% |
686,200
| – | – |
|
1248
Hancock Whitney
HWC
$6.13B
| $589K | ﹤0.01% |
17,000
| – | – |
|
|
TVPT
1249
DELISTED
Travelport Worldwide Limited
TVPT
| $582K | ﹤0.01% |
37,295
+6,396
| +21% | +$97.5K |
|
1250
State Street SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF
SPIB
$11.5B
| $581K | ﹤0.01% |
17,582
-455
| -3% | -$15K |
|
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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.