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 |
Halliburton
HAL
|
+$535M |
| 2 |
Ford
F
|
+$413M |
| 3 |
Liberty Global Class C
LBTYK
|
+$389M |
| 4 |
NXP Semiconductors
NXPI
|
+$344M |
| 5 |
Lam Research
LRCX
|
+$342M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Medtronic
MDT
|
+$744M |
| 2 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$733M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$719M |
| 4 |
GE Aerospace
GE
|
+$609M |
| 5 |
Eli Lilly
LLY
|
+$586M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 17.42% |
| 2 | Technology | 15.54% |
| 3 | Financials | 15.04% |
| 4 | Industrials | 8.99% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.21% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
201
Pentair
PNR
$10.2B
| $267M | 0.13% |
6,160,685
-16,563
| -0.3% | -$718K |
|
202
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
$69.6B
| $264M | 0.13% |
652,885
-37,070
| -5% | -$14.1M |
|
203
Evergy
EVRG
$20.1B
| $263M | 0.13% |
4,787,765
-99,130
| -2% | -$5.61M |
|
|
TIF
204
DELISTED
Tiffany & Co.
TIF
| $262M | 0.13% |
2,030,096
-19,191
| -0.9% | -$2.51M |
|
205
Microchip Technology
MCHP
$43B
| $261M | 0.13% |
6,626,706
+1,878,670
| +40% | +$83M |
|
206
CMS Energy
CMS
$23.1B
| $258M | 0.13% |
5,275,048
-6,894
| -0.1% | -$336K |
|
207
Vornado Realty Trust
VNO
$7.54B
| $257M | 0.13% |
3,523,863
-906,391
| -20% | -$67.2M |
|
208
Cardinal Health
CAH
$53.3B
| $255M | 0.13% |
4,724,762
-42,221
| -0.9% | -$2.16M |
|
209
Tyler Technologies
TYL
$12.2B
| $244M | 0.12% |
997,507
+10,662
| +1% | +$2.54M |
|
210
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
$97.3B
| $241M | 0.12% |
15,087,246
+6,629,402
| +78% | +$112M |
|
211
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$121B
| $238M | 0.12% |
1,235,935
-54,820
| -4% | -$9.76M |
|
212
TSMC
TSM
$2.11T
| $238M | 0.12% |
5,381,205
+219,902
| +4% | +$9.11M |
|
213
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLF
$55.4B
| $233M | 0.12% |
8,444,868
-1,510,773
| -15% | -$42.3M |
|
214
Lockheed Martin
LMT
$133B
| $232M | 0.12% |
669,911
+4,211
| +0.6% | +$1.36M |
|
215
Newell Brands
NWL
$2.15B
| $230M | 0.11% |
11,308,700
+11,078,567
| +4,814% | +$260M |
|
216
W.W. Grainger
GWW
$65.1B
| $227M | 0.11% |
636,303
-18,409
| -3% | -$6.34M |
|
217
Neurocrine Biosciences
NBIX
$17.7B
| $226M | 0.11% |
1,840,523
+15,137
| +0.8% | +$1.72M |
|
218
Edison International
EIX
$30.7B
| $226M | 0.11% |
3,340,226
-300,000
| -8% | -$20.1M |
|
219
Western Digital
WDC
$182B
| $226M | 0.11% |
5,105,167
+4,963,066
| +3,493% | +$251M |
|
220
MSCI
MSCI
$40.6B
| $225M | 0.11% |
1,265,588
+382,115
| +43% | +$66.4M |
|
221
British American Tobacco
BTI
$132B
| $224M | 0.11% |
4,811,219
+45,384
| +1% | +$2.31M |
|
222
Alaska Air
ALK
$5.19B
| $222M | 0.11% |
3,225,576
+10,502
| +0.3% | +$681K |
|
223
Mercado Libre
MELI
$91.9B
| $219M | 0.11% |
644,601
-23,475
| -4% | -$7.95M |
|
224
NetEase
NTES
$76.7B
| $219M | 0.11% |
4,805,020
-232,655
| -5% | -$10.7M |
|
225
Brighthouse Financial
BHF
$3.61B
| $216M | 0.11% |
4,890,582
+1,104,460
| +29% | +$46.5M |
|
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Franklin Resources's Q3 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2018, Franklin Resources held 1,575 positions worth $201B, up 3% from $195B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
Franklin Resources's Q3 2018 filing shows 112 new, 581 increased, 601 reduced and 62 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Lennar Class A: 4,393,671 shares worth $199M. The largest sale was Medtronic, an estimated $744M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
- Franklin Resources's largest Q3 2018 buy was Lennar Class A: 4,393,671 shares worth $199M.
- Franklin Resources added most to Halliburton in Q3 2018, an estimated $535M increase.
- Franklin Resources's biggest Q3 2018 reduction was Medtronic, cutting an estimated $744M.
- Franklin Resources fully exited NextEra Energy, Inc. in Q3 2018, selling an estimated $324M.
- Franklin Resources's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $201B portfolio in Q3 2018.
- Franklin Resources opened 112 new positions and closed 62 in Q3 2018.
- Franklin Resources's portfolio value rose 3% quarter-over-quarter to $201B.
Based on Franklin Resources's 13F filing for Q3 2018, filed 13 Nov 2018.