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 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$5.27B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$2.81B |
| 3 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$2.22B |
| 4 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$1.66B |
| 5 |
UnitedHealth
UNH
|
+$1.41B |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dollar Tree
DLTR
|
+$345M |
| 2 |
Franklin Investment Grade Corporate ETF
FLCO
|
+$293M |
| 3 |
Atlassian
TEAM
|
+$256M |
| 4 |
Parker-Hannifin
PH
|
+$227M |
| 5 |
Schwab US TIPS ETF
SCHP
|
+$213M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 26.84% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 14.55% |
| 3 | Financials | 10.81% |
| 4 | Industrials | 9.95% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.14% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
201
Vontier
VNT
$4.33B
| $396M | 0.13% |
8,725,210
+7,140,392
| +451% | +$278M |
|
202
Southwest Airlines
LUV
$22B
| $395M | 0.13% |
13,528,650
+13,261,078
| +4,956% | +$411M |
|
203
Verizon
VZ
$194B
| $394M | 0.12% |
9,378,614
-244,877
| -3% | -$9.88M |
|
204
D.R. Horton
DHI
$41.2B
| $387M | 0.12% |
2,352,647
+7,249
| +0.3% | +$1.09M |
|
205
Starbucks
SBUX
$118B
| $381M | 0.12% |
4,167,273
-1,344,105
| -24% | -$125M |
|
206
Pinterest
PINS
$12.4B
| $376M | 0.12% |
10,845,585
+808,748
| +8% | +$29.4M |
|
207
McCormick & Company Non-Voting
MKC
$13.4B
| $375M | 0.12% |
4,885,484
-18,770
| -0.4% | -$1.28M |
|
208
Vistra
VST
$55.1B
| $371M | 0.12% |
5,321,612
+524,097
| +11% | +$25.9M |
|
209
Fastenal
FAST
$54B
| $363M | 0.11% |
9,409,740
+143,986
| +2% | +$5.09M |
|
210
JB Hunt Transport Services
JBHT
$27.1B
| $361M | 0.11% |
1,810,369
-3,084
| -0.2% | -$622K |
|
|
ANSS
211
DELISTED
Ansys
ANSS
| $343M | 0.11% |
988,705
-520,010
| -34% | -$176M |
|
212
DoorDash
DASH
$75.3B
| $333M | 0.11% |
2,415,810
+808,034
| +50% | +$95.2M |
|
213
TE Connectivity
TEL
$58.8B
| $333M | 0.11% |
2,290,563
+64,383
| +3% | +$9.02M |
|
214
Rio Tinto
RIO
$148B
| $330M | 0.1% |
5,183,829
+320,335
| +7% | +$21.4M |
|
215
Progressive
PGR
$124B
| $325M | 0.1% |
1,572,543
+94,412
| +6% | +$17.5M |
|
216
Martin Marietta Materials
MLM
$33.6B
| $322M | 0.1% |
524,090
+136,957
| +35% | +$74.7M |
|
217
Wingstop
WING
$3.68B
| $320M | 0.1% |
872,224
-1,161
| -0.1% | -$361K |
|
218
Roblox
RBLX
$34B
| $315M | 0.1% |
8,262,124
+452,795
| +6% | +$18.4M |
|
219
Lear
LEA
$7.19B
| $315M | 0.1% |
2,174,612
-4,563
| -0.2% | -$624K |
|
220
Manhattan Associates
MANH
$8.97B
| $312M | 0.1% |
1,246,648
+373,682
| +43% | +$89M |
|
221
Brixmor Property Group
BRX
$9.95B
| $312M | 0.1% |
13,283,784
+173,382
| +1% | +$3.93M |
|
222
Hyatt Hotels
H
$17.6B
| $311M | 0.1% |
1,945,914
-2,257
| -0.1% | -$318K |
|
223
Erie Indemnity
ERIE
$11.7B
| $310M | 0.1% |
772,849
-38,062
| -5% | -$14M |
|
224
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings
WSC
$4.8B
| $309M | 0.1% |
6,648,233
-102,839
| -2% | -$4.78M |
|
225
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
$80.9B
| $302M | 0.1% |
1,435,269
+31,417
| +2% | +$6.27M |
|
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Franklin Resources's Q1 2024 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2024, Franklin Resources held 2,997 positions worth $316B, up 48% from $214B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 20% of the portfolio.
Franklin Resources deployed $75B of net new capital in Q1 2024, opening 303 new positions and adding to 1,284 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF: 10,520,039 shares worth $510M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 27% of assets, down from 28% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Dollar Tree, an estimated $345M trimmed.
- Franklin Resources's largest Q1 2024 buy was Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF: 10,520,039 shares worth $510M.
- Franklin Resources added most to Microsoft in Q1 2024, an estimated $5.27B increase.
- Franklin Resources's biggest Q1 2024 reduction was Dollar Tree, cutting an estimated $345M.
- Franklin Resources fully exited Cymabay Therapeutics in Q1 2024, selling an estimated $77.2M.
- Franklin Resources's ten largest holdings make up 20% of its $316B portfolio in Q1 2024.
- Franklin Resources opened 303 new positions and closed 136 in Q1 2024.
- Franklin Resources's portfolio value rose 48% quarter-over-quarter to $316B.
Based on Franklin Resources's 13F filing for Q1 2024, filed 13 May 2024.