FT

Franklin Universal Trust
FT

$7.50

0.81%

Market Cap: $188M

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of 6,728 funds

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Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

300% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 8 | Existing positions closed: 2

27% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 14 | Existing positions reduced: 11

18% more funds holding

Funds holding: 34 [Q1] → 40 (+6) [Q2]

12% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $27.3M [Q1] → $30.7M (+$3.38M) [Q2]

1.58% more ownership

Funds ownership: 16.36% [Q1] → 17.94% (+1.58%) [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, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: September 19, 2024). 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 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 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: August 19, 2024). 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

FT: Deep Discount Doesn't Always Mean Bargain

Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-end fund with the approach of investing in a high-yield bond and utility equity portfolio. The fund trades at a deep discount, but it isn't necessarily looking like a bargain based on historical levels. The fund pays a monthly distribution, with 70% net investment income coverage, thanks to its higher fixed-income sleeve, but that means it will still require some capital gains.

FT: Deep Discount Doesn't Always Mean Bargain

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, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for July Monthly Distribution as of June 30, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital.

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 July 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on July 18, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: July 18, 2024). 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 28, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for June Monthly Distribution as of May 31, 2024: 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

Stella Zhang, COO of American Lending Center, Delivers Inspiring Commencement Speech to UCI Business School Graduates

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stella Zhang, COO of American Lending Center, delivered the commencement address Monday, June 17, for the Paul Merage School of Business masters graduates at the University of California, Irvine. Zhang is an alumna of the FEMBA program, receiving her degree in 2005. She urged the 2024 graduates to continue a life of learning as they go forward in the business world, while cultivating responsibility and gratitude – the guiding stars of her life. “As business scho.

Stella Zhang, COO of American Lending Center, Delivers Inspiring Commencement Speech to UCI Business School Graduates

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 28, 2024, to shareholders of record on June 18, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: June 18, 2024). 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

American Lending Center Celebrates 15 Years Of Growth

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Lending Center, a private non-bank lending institution nationally recognized for both small business lending and operation of the EB-5 immigration and investment program, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this week. John Shen co-founded American Lending Center (ALC) in 2009 in Long Beach. “We started with three employees in a small office in Long Beach,” Shen recalled at a celebration Friday, May 31. “Today we have 60 employees on the payroll. When we.

American Lending Center Celebrates 15 Years Of Growth

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 31, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for May Monthly Distribution as of April 30, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital.

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

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