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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
201
Coca-Cola
KO
$350B
| $240M | 0.12% |
3,815,686
-27,287
| -0.7% | -$1.73M |
|
202
Suncor Energy
SU
$78.4B
| $240M | 0.12% |
6,837,063
-799,514
| -10% | -$29.1M |
|
203
Illumina
ILMN
$29.3B
| $240M | 0.12% |
1,336,636
-137,380
| -9% | -$35.1M |
|
204
American Tower
AMT
$78.9B
| $240M | 0.12% |
937,448
-3,663
| -0.4% | -$919K |
|
205
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
$859B
| $239M | 0.12% |
3,123,341
-371,664
| -11% | -$34.8M |
|
206
TE Connectivity
TEL
$58.3B
| $235M | 0.12% |
2,073,467
-18,550
| -0.9% | -$2.3M |
|
|
DQ
207
Daqo New Energy
DQ
$784M
| $233M | 0.12% |
3,270,277
-134,046
| -4% | -$6.65M |
|
208
Sensata Technologies
ST
$6.6B
| $233M | 0.12% |
5,649,340
+476,320
| +9% | +$21.9M |
|
|
AVLR
209
DELISTED
Avalara, Inc.
AVLR
| $232M | 0.12% |
3,285,590
-934,218
| -22% | -$76.8M |
|
210
Amphenol
APH
$191B
| $231M | 0.11% |
7,184,018
-3,175,050
| -31% | -$110M |
|
211
Alliant Energy
LNT
$19.4B
| $230M | 0.11% |
3,922,607
-74,897
| -2% | -$4.52M |
|
212
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$41.1B
| $230M | 0.11% |
8,787,800
-115,050
| -1% | -$3.21M |
|
213
ConocoPhillips
COP
$147B
| $226M | 0.11% |
2,511,305
+199,416
| +9% | +$20.5M |
|
214
Vornado Realty Trust
VNO
$7.38B
| $225M | 0.11% |
7,854,642
+773,547
| +11% | +$27.6M |
|
215
Steris
STE
$20.8B
| $224M | 0.11% |
1,084,593
+2,497
| +0.2% | +$563K |
|
|
KKR.PRC
216
DELISTED
KKR & Co. Inc. 6.00% Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
KKR.PRC
| $223M | 0.11% |
3,813,820
+95,050
| +3% | +$6.32M |
|
217
Scotiabank
BNS
$106B
| $223M | 0.11% |
3,765,347
+852
| +0% | +$55.3K |
|
218
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
$98.3B
| $222M | 0.11% |
8,442,469
-4,453,506
| -35% | -$135M |
|
219
Pentair
PNR
$10.2B
| $222M | 0.11% |
4,840,764
-160,152
| -3% | -$8.02M |
|
|
PARA
220
DELISTED
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
| $221M | 0.11% |
8,960,673
+489,227
| +6% | +$14.9M |
|
221
MetLife
MET
$59.7B
| $219M | 0.11% |
3,492,606
-4,524,317
| -56% | -$300M |
|
|
ANSS
222
DELISTED
Ansys
ANSS
| $219M | 0.11% |
916,148
-25,492
| -3% | -$6.75M |
|
223
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$80.7B
| $216M | 0.11% |
1,184,682
-14,624
| -1% | -$2.93M |
|
224
Agnico Eagle Mines
AEM
$72.4B
| $214M | 0.11% |
4,679,386
+30,688
| +0.7% | +$1.71M |
|
225
Flex
FLEX
$44.5B
| $214M | 0.11% |
19,630,044
+2,430,070
| +14% | +$30.1M |
|
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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.