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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
151
Williams Companies
WMB
$92B
| $347M | 0.17% |
11,124,486
-5,751,814
| -34% | -$199M |
|
152
TSMC
TSM
$2.16T
| $345M | 0.17% |
4,226,000
+645,282
| +18% | +$59.7M |
|
153
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
$290B
| $341M | 0.17% |
3,519,602
-173,845
| -5% | -$17.8M |
|
154
HubSpot
HUBS
$9.73B
| $340M | 0.17% |
1,130,305
-126,139
| -10% | -$46.1M |
|
155
Ashland
ASH
$3.05B
| $336M | 0.17% |
3,260,878
-708,809
| -18% | -$72.5M |
|
156
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.1B
| $333M | 0.17% |
1,430,031
-29,114
| -2% | -$7.09M |
|
157
Mercado Libre
MELI
$91.2B
| $333M | 0.16% |
522,169
-300
| -0.1% | -$262K |
|
158
S&P Global
SPGI
$124B
| $332M | 0.16% |
985,914
-125,118
| -11% | -$44.6M |
|
159
CMS Energy
CMS
$22.9B
| $332M | 0.16% |
4,917,760
+6,733
| +0.1% | +$465K |
|
|
160
Parker-Hannifin
PH
$124B
| $330M | 0.16% |
1,340,617
+1,315,875
| +5,318% | +$352M |
|
161
Marathon Petroleum
MPC
$91.2B
| $329M | 0.16% |
4,007,297
-4,181,332
| -51% | -$391M |
|
162
Toronto Dominion Bank
TD
$197B
| $325M | 0.16% |
4,956,134
+472,044
| +11% | +$34.3M |
|
|
SCHW
163
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$177B
| $321M | 0.16% |
5,084,606
-186,262
| -4% | -$12.8M |
|
164
Ross Stores
ROST
$74.5B
| $314M | 0.16% |
4,473,509
-26,716
| -0.6% | -$2.38M |
|
165
W.W. Grainger
GWW
$64.6B
| $314M | 0.16% |
691,001
+6,189
| +0.9% | +$3.01M |
|
166
Nasdaq
NDAQ
$51.1B
| $312M | 0.15% |
6,144,300
+271,770
| +5% | +$14.4M |
|
167
Costco
COST
$411B
| $312M | 0.15% |
650,062
+23,097
| +4% | +$11.7M |
|
168
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
$68.3B
| $310M | 0.15% |
524,686
-39,074
| -7% | -$25.4M |
|
169
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
$1.54T
| $301M | 0.15% |
1,868,272
-293,614
| -14% | -$56.6M |
|
170
Tyler Technologies
TYL
$11.9B
| $301M | 0.15% |
904,456
-2,032
| -0.2% | -$744K |
|
171
Baker Hughes
BKR
$55.6B
| $300M | 0.15% |
10,398,098
+7,092,424
| +215% | +$240M |
|
172
Tapestry
TPR
$28.1B
| $300M | 0.15% |
9,825,853
+390,491
| +4% | +$12.8M |
|
|
DTP
173
DELISTED
DTE Energy Company 2019 Corporate Units
DTP
| $300M | 0.15% |
5,831,056
-24,925
| -0.4% | -$1.3M |
|
174
Elanco Animal Health
ELAN
$12.4B
| $300M | 0.15% |
15,258,393
+639,879
| +4% | +$15.1M |
|
175
Cognizant
CTSH
$20.3B
| $292M | 0.14% |
4,330,200
-971,824
| -18% | -$74.4M |
|
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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.