
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
1 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
$594M |
2 |
STJ
St Jude Medical
STJ
|
$519M |
3 |
AB InBev
BUD
|
$406M |
4 |
Host Hotels & Resorts
HST
|
$394M |
5 |
UBS Group
UBS
|
$368M |
Top Sells
1 |
TWC
TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK
TWC
|
$1.07B |
2 |
Merck
MRK
|
$912M |
3 |
Lockheed Martin
LMT
|
$647M |
4 |
Chevron
CVX
|
$552M |
5 |
Boeing
BA
|
$443M |
Sector Composition
1 | Healthcare | 16.78% |
2 | Financials | 14.19% |
3 | Technology | 13.28% |
4 | Industrials | 9.76% |
5 | Energy | 9.72% |