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Franklin Universal Trust
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.
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Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
600% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 7 | Existing positions closed: 1
64% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 18 | Existing positions reduced: 11
15% more funds holding
Funds holding: 40 [Q2] → 46 (+6) [Q3]
6% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $33M [Q2] → $35.1M (+$2.1M) [Q3]
0.83% less ownership
Funds ownership: 19.3% [Q2] → 18.47% (-0.83%) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FT.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
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 December 31, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for December Monthly Distribution as of November 30, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
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 December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on December 16, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: December 16, 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. Distributi.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
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 November 29, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for November Monthly Distribution as of October 31, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-T.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
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 November 29, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 18, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: November 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. Distributi.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
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 October 31, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for October Monthly Distribution as of September 30, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 months ago
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 October 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on October 17, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: October 17, 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.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 months ago
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 September 30, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for September Monthly Distribution as of August 31, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 months ago
Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Portfolio Management Team Update
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a Portfolio Management Team update. Effective September 30, 2024, the named portfolio management team responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Fund is as follows: Glenn Voyles Jon Belk Tricia O'Connor Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Franklin Resources and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Fund. The Fund's shares are traded on.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 months ago
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.
Neutral
Business Wire
5 months ago
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.
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