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
| 1 |
Verizon
VZ
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$613M |
| 2 |
TWX
Time Warner Inc
TWX
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$455M |
| 3 |
Target
TGT
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$423M |
| 4 |
AGN
Allergan plc
AGN
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$421M |
| 5 |
DD
Du Pont De Nemours E I
DD
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$364M |
Top Sells
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FRX
FOREST LABORATORIES INC
FRX
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$686M |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
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$672M |
| 3 |
BHI
Baker Hughes
BHI
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$518M |
| 4 |
Merck
MRK
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$495M |
| 5 |
Halliburton
HAL
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$466M |
Sector Composition
| 1 | Healthcare | 16.76% |
| 2 | Financials | 12.4% |
| 3 | Technology | 11% |
| 4 | Energy | 10.72% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.45% |