FT

Franklin Universal Trust

FT

Market cap $198M

Overview Fund Activity

7.86 USD

-0.08

1.01%

At close Updated Sep 17, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-1.01%

5 days

-1.38%

1 month

-1.26%

3 months

5.22%

6 months

3.42%

Year to date

7.08%

1 year

4.52%

5 years

12.13%

10 years

30.35%

About: Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with the preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is the growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. The fund invests in two asset classes being the high yield bonds and utility stocks.

Financials Asset Management

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

300% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 4 | Existing positions closed: 1

133% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 21 | Existing positions reduced: 9

7% more funds holding

Funds holding: 43 [Q1] → 46 (+3) [Q2]

2% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $33.3M [Q1] → $33.8M (+$508K) [Q2]

0.06% more ownership

Funds ownership: 17.59% [Q1] → 17.65% (+0.06%) [Q2]

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Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 18, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: September 18, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distrib.

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT]: Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on August 29, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for August Monthly Distribution as of July 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Ca.

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on August 29, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 18, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: August 18, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions ma.

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT]: Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on July 31, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for July Monthly Distribution as of June 30, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capita.

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

FT: Income Plus Inflation Protection

Franklin Universal Trust offers a blend of junk bonds and utility stocks, aiming for high income and some inflation protection versus pure bond funds. The fund's yield is comparable to junk bond indices, but it has lagged its peers in terms of total return over the past decade. Despite underperformance, FT has outpaced inflation and bond indices over the past decade, making it a reasonable choice for retirees seeking purchasing power preservation.

FT: Income Plus Inflation Protection

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on July 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on July 18, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: July 18, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary.

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT]: Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on June 30, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for June Monthly Distribution as of May 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capita.

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 16, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: June 16, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary.

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT]: Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on May 30, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for May Monthly Distribution as of April 30, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capita.

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on May 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 19, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: May 19, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary ba.

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution

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