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 |
Teva Pharmaceuticals
TEVA
|
+$861M |
| 2 |
Eli Lilly
LLY
|
+$711M |
| 3 |
PARA
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
|
+$611M |
| 4 |
Ford
F
|
+$490M |
| 5 |
iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
IGIB
|
+$405M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ELN
ELAN CORP ADS(RP1 ORD4IRISH PN
ELN
|
+$504M |
| 2 |
DELL
DELL INC
DELL
|
+$374M |
| 3 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$369M |
| 4 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$357M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$286M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 15.21% |
| 2 | Financials | 13.26% |
| 3 | Energy | 12.32% |
| 4 | Technology | 10.55% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.04% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
Murphy Oil
MUR
$5.64B
| $270M | 0.13% |
4,158,511
-13,034
| -0.3% | -$817K |
|
177
Turkcell
TKC
$4.76B
| $270M | 0.13% |
20,187,407
+218,406
| +1% | +$3.3M |
|
|
B
178
Barrick Mining
B
$62.3B
| $269M | 0.13% |
15,278,515
+5,440,891
| +55% | +$95.9M |
|
179
Booking.com
BKNG
$136B
| $268M | 0.13% |
5,773,175
+785,075
| +16% | +$34.9M |
|
180
Stanley Black & Decker
SWK
$14.2B
| $267M | 0.13% |
3,313,798
+580,255
| +21% | +$47.5M |
|
181
Keurig Dr Pepper
KDP
$40.6B
| $261M | 0.13% |
5,352,871
-307,494
| -5% | -$14.5M |
|
182
American Tower
AMT
$78.7B
| $260M | 0.13% |
3,254,096
+55,601
| +2% | +$4.32M |
|
183
Telus
TU
$15.9B
| $259M | 0.13% |
15,052,362
-712,924
| -5% | -$12.3M |
|
184
SBA Communications
SBAC
$19B
| $259M | 0.13% |
2,878,500
-150,270
| -5% | -$12.9M |
|
|
ESV
185
DELISTED
Ensco Rowan plc
ESV
| $255M | 0.12% |
1,116,621
+23,609
| +2% | +$5.45M |
|
186
News Corp Class A
NWSA
$14.5B
| $253M | 0.12% |
14,015,167
+10,957,028
| +358% | +$189M |
|
|
PRE
187
DELISTED
PARTNERRE LTD
PRE
| $251M | 0.12% |
2,382,234
-4,288
| -0.2% | -$422K |
|
188
BorgWarner
BWA
$13.2B
| $248M | 0.12% |
5,045,631
-196,864
| -4% | -$9.12M |
|
|
EMC
189
DELISTED
EMC CORPORATION
EMC
| $247M | 0.12% |
9,823,763
-5,170,066
| -34% | -$125M |
|
|
CYT
190
DELISTED
CYTEC INDS INC
CYT
| $247M | 0.12% |
5,292,764
+1,659,834
| +46% | +$72M |
|
191
Boeing
BA
$165B
| $242M | 0.12% |
1,775,706
-2,605
| -0.1% | -$339K |
|
192
Monster Beverage
MNST
$91.7B
| $240M | 0.12% |
21,282,576
-1,597,500
| -7% | -$15.7M |
|
193
Danaher
DHR
$135B
| $238M | 0.12% |
4,578,174
-288,124
| -6% | -$14.2M |
|
194
Verizon
VZ
$188B
| $238M | 0.12% |
4,833,625
+2,024,039
| +72% | +$99.5M |
|
195
Aflac
AFL
$63.6B
| $236M | 0.12% |
7,065,716
-64,434
| -0.9% | -$2.11M |
|
196
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$81B
| $236M | 0.12% |
5,240,640
+211,075
| +4% | +$8.69M |
|
197
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
$98.5B
| $235M | 0.12% |
14,379,136
-174,392
| -1% | -$2.71M |
|
198
Hudbay
HBM
$9.88B
| $233M | 0.11% |
28,311,113
+1,487,976
| +6% | +$11.5M |
|
|
MDVN
199
DELISTED
MEDIVATION, INC.
MDVN
| $232M | 0.11% |
7,255,220
+661,480
| +10% | +$20M |
|
200
Rockwell Automation
ROK
$51.3B
| $231M | 0.11% |
1,953,602
-92,011
| -4% | -$10.2M |
|
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Franklin Resources's Q4 2013 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2013, Franklin Resources held 1,570 positions worth $205B, up 8.9% from $188B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
Franklin Resources's Q4 2013 filing shows 104 new, 491 increased, 638 reduced and 72 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Paramount Global Class B: 10,381,550 shares worth $662M. The largest sale was ELAN CORP ADS(RP1 ORD4IRISH PN, an estimated $504M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 15% of assets, down from 15% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Energy.
- Franklin Resources's largest Q4 2013 buy was Paramount Global Class B: 10,381,550 shares worth $662M.
- Franklin Resources added most to Teva Pharmaceuticals in Q4 2013, an estimated $861M increase.
- Franklin Resources's biggest Q4 2013 reduction was iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, cutting an estimated $369M.
- Franklin Resources fully exited ELAN CORP ADS(RP1 ORD4IRISH PN in Q4 2013, selling an estimated $504M.
- Franklin Resources's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $205B portfolio in Q4 2013.
- Franklin Resources opened 104 new positions and closed 72 in Q4 2013.
- Franklin Resources's portfolio value rose 8.9% quarter-over-quarter to $205B.
Based on Franklin Resources's 13F filing for Q4 2013, filed 12 Feb 2014.