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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1551
VanEck Agribusiness ETF
MOO
$989M
| $705K | ﹤0.01% |
8,150
| – | – |
|
1552
Commault Systems
CVLT
$5.89B
| $704K | ﹤0.01% |
11,198
-4,279
| -28% | -$266K |
|
1553
iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF
EFG
$16.3B
| $704K | ﹤0.01% |
8,743
| – | – |
|
1554
HF Sinclair
DINO
$15.9B
| $702K | ﹤0.01% |
15,530
-2,198
| -12% | -$98.4K |
|
1555
iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF
SUB
$11.3B
| $702K | ﹤0.01% |
6,710
-1,965
| -23% | -$204K |
|
|
ABB
1556
DELISTED
ABB Ltd
ABB
| $702K | ﹤0.01% |
26,254
+3,804
| +17% | +$113K |
|
1557
BlueLinx
BXC
$455M
| $700K | ﹤0.01% |
10,465
-4,953
| -32% | -$372K |
|
1558
Sonoco
SON
$5.76B
| $698K | ﹤0.01% |
12,218
-726
| -6% | -$43.2K |
|
|
EFC
1559
Ellington Financial
EFC
$1.68B
| $696K | ﹤0.01% |
47,476
-2,596
| -5% | -$40.7K |
|
1560
Alcoa
AA
$11.7B
| $692K | ﹤0.01% |
15,185
-11,008
| -42% | -$714K |
|
1561
Golar LNG
GLNG
$4.95B
| $689K | ﹤0.01% |
30,275
-9,625
| -24% | -$230K |
|
|
ABMD
1562
DELISTED
Abiomed Inc
ABMD
| $686K | ﹤0.01% |
2,775
-339
| -11% | -$91.5K |
|
1563
Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF
IQM
$98.5M
| $684K | ﹤0.01% |
20,000
| – | – |
|
|
ROCC
1564
DELISTED
Ranger Oil Corporation Class A Common Stock
ROCC
| $683K | ﹤0.01% |
20,777
-9,818
| -32% | -$370K |
|
1565
British American Tobacco
BTI
$132B
| $679K | ﹤0.01% |
15,827
-256
| -2% | -$11K |
|
|
HT
1566
DELISTED
Hersha Hospitality Trust Priority Class A Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
HT
| $678K | ﹤0.01% |
69,091
-33,235
| -32% | -$333K |
|
1567
Element Solutions
ESI
$9.12B
| $677K | ﹤0.01% |
38,031
-4,116
| -10% | -$83.5K |
|
1568
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
OLLI
$4.01B
| $677K | ﹤0.01% |
11,525
+155
| +1% | +$7.84K |
|
1569
Tenable Holdings
TENB
$3.56B
| $677K | ﹤0.01% |
14,914
-6,525
| -30% | -$336K |
|
|
VTLE
1570
DELISTED
Vital Energy
VTLE
| $677K | ﹤0.01% |
9,836
-3,954
| -29% | -$317K |
|
1571
DNOW Inc
DNOW
$2.63B
| $675K | ﹤0.01% |
69,020
-33,152
| -32% | -$352K |
|
1572
Star Bulk Carriers
SBLK
$3.14B
| $675K | ﹤0.01% |
27,000
| – | – |
|
1573
Harrow
HROW
$1.43B
| $674K | ﹤0.01% |
92,555
+36,455
| +65% | +$246K |
|
1574
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF
GDXJ
$7.06B
| $669K | ﹤0.01% |
20,900
| – | – |
|
1575
Colliers International
CIGI
$4.98B
| $657K | ﹤0.01% |
5,992
+122
| +2% | +$13.9K |
|
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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.