FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST
About this Fund
FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST is a renowned mutual fund company that has been at the forefront of asset management and investment solutions for decades, providing a wide range of mutual fund options to cater to the diverse needs of investors. With a strong focus on wealth management, the company offers an array of funds across various asset classes, including equity, debt, hybrid, and money market funds, enabling investors to create a well-diversified portfolio that aligns with their financial goals and risk tolerance. For investors seeking long-term growth, FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST's equity funds provide exposure to a broad spectrum of stocks, while its debt funds offer a stable source of income and relatively lower risk. Additionally, the company's hybrid funds combine the benefits of equity and debt, allowing investors to balance their portfolio and navigate various market conditions. The company also promotes disciplined investing through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), which enable investors to invest a fixed amount of money at regular intervals, regardless of market fluctuations, thereby reducing timing risks and averaging out costs. At FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST, the investor is at the center of everything, with a dedicated team of experienced professionals who work tirelessly to deliver exceptional investment experiences and build lasting relationships. The company's key strengths lie in its robust research capabilities, rigorous risk management framework, and commitment to transparency, which have earned the trust of investors and established it as a trusted partner in the world of mutual funds. By leveraging its extensive expertise and global resources, FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST empowers investors to make informed decisions and achieve their financial objectives, whether it is wealth creation, income generation, or capital preservation. With a legacy of delivering strong investment performance and a customer-centric approach, FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST has become a preferred choice for investors seeking reliable and efficient asset management and wealth management solutions, and its mutual funds are widely regarded as a cornerstone of a well-diversified investment portfolio. As a testament to its unwavering commitment to investors, FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST continues to innovate and expand its product offerings, ensuring that investors have access to a broad range of investment opportunities and can navigate the complexities of the financial markets with confidence. By choosing FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST, investors can rest assured that their investments are in the hands of a seasoned and dedicated team that prioritizes their needs and strives to deliver exceptional results, making it an ideal partner for those seeking to achieve their long-term financial goals through mutual fund investments.
Holdings
From latest SEC N-PORT filing · US-listed stocks only
| # | Security Name | CUSIP | Asset Type | Weight % | Value ($M) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WMS Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 00790RAB0 | Debt |
0.22%
|
$0.51 | 500,000 |
| 2 | ATI ATI, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 01741RAN2 | Debt |
0.32%
|
$0.73 | 700,000 |
| 3 | GNL Global Net Lease, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 02608AAA7 | Debt |
0.39%
|
$0.89 | 900,000 |
| 4 | AMPY Amplify Energy Corp. Since 2026-05-10 | 03212B103 | Equity (Common) |
0.00%
|
$0.00 | 245 |
| 5 | ACA Arcosa, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 039653AA8 | Debt |
0.13%
|
$0.30 | 300,000 |
| 6 | ACA Arcosa, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 039653AC4 | Debt |
0.05%
|
$0.10 | 100,000 |
| 7 | AXON Axon Enterprise, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 05464CAD3 | Debt |
0.11%
|
$0.26 | 250,000 |
| 8 | CACI CACI International, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 127190AE6 | Debt |
0.19%
|
$0.44 | 425,000 |
| 9 | CNP CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 15189T107 | Equity (Common) |
2.35%
|
$5.34 | 122,800 |
| 10 | CLF Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 185899AP6 | Debt |
0.15%
|
$0.35 | 340,000 |
| 11 | CLF Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 18589GAA3 | Debt |
0.25%
|
$0.58 | 565,000 |
| 12 | ED Consolidated Edison, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 209115104 | Equity (Common) |
0.74%
|
$1.69 | 15,000 |
| 13 | CSTM Constellium SE Since 2026-05-10 | 21039CAB0 | Debt |
0.26%
|
$0.58 | 600,000 |
| 14 | CSTM Constellium SE Since 2026-05-10 | 21039CAD6 | Debt |
0.18%
|
$0.42 | 400,000 |
| 15 | DTM DT Midstream, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 23345M107 | Equity (Common) |
0.61%
|
$1.39 | 10,000 |
| 16 | DTM DT Midstream, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 23345MAA5 | Debt |
0.13%
|
$0.30 | 300,000 |
| 17 | DAR Darling Ingredients, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 237266AJ0 | Debt |
0.09%
|
$0.20 | 200,000 |
| 18 | DVA DaVita, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 23918KAS7 | Debt |
0.52%
|
$1.18 | 1,200,000 |
| 19 | DVA DaVita, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 23918KAW8 | Debt |
0.09%
|
$0.21 | 200,000 |
| 20 | DHC Diversified Healthcare Trust Since 2026-05-10 | 25525PAE7 | Debt |
0.54%
|
$1.24 | 1,190,000 |
| 21 | D Dominion Energy, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 25746U109 | Equity (Common) |
1.80%
|
$4.10 | 65,000 |
| 22 | DFH Dream Finders Homes, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 26154DAA8 | Debt |
0.23%
|
$0.52 | 500,000 |
| 23 | EIX Edison International Since 2026-05-10 | 281020107 | Equity (Common) |
0.66%
|
$1.50 | 20,000 |
| 24 | ESI Element Solutions, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 28618MAA4 | Debt |
0.09%
|
$0.20 | 200,000 |
| 25 | EBS Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 29089QAC9 | Debt |
0.35%
|
$0.79 | 900,000 |
| 26 | ENB Enbridge, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 29250N105 | Equity (Common) |
0.92%
|
$2.09 | 39,360 |
| 27 | ECPG Encore Capital Group, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 292554AQ5 | Debt |
0.28%
|
$0.63 | 600,000 |
| 28 | ECPG Encore Capital Group, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 292554AR3 | Debt |
0.19%
|
$0.43 | 400,000 |
| 29 | ENR Energizer Holdings, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 29272WAD1 | Debt |
0.09%
|
$0.19 | 200,000 |
| 30 | EVRG Evergy, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 30034W106 | Equity (Common) |
2.65%
|
$6.02 | 72,000 |
| 31 | FE FirstEnergy Corp. Since 2026-05-10 | 337932107 | Equity (Common) |
1.12%
|
$2.56 | 50,000 |
| 32 | FOR Forestar Group, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 346232AG6 | Debt |
0.32%
|
$0.72 | 700,000 |
| 33 | GTN-A Gray Media, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 389286AA3 | Debt |
0.10%
|
$0.24 | 300,000 |
| 34 | GTN-A Gray Media, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 389375AN6 | Debt |
0.18%
|
$0.41 | 390,000 |
| 35 | GTN-A Gray Media, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 389375AP1 | Debt |
0.16%
|
$0.37 | 355,000 |
| 36 | KGS Kodiak Gas Services LLC Since 2026-05-10 | 50012LAC8 | Debt |
0.32%
|
$0.73 | 700,000 |
| 37 | KGS Kodiak Gas Services LLC Since 2026-05-10 | 50012LAD6 | Debt |
0.10%
|
$0.23 | 225,000 |
| 38 | KGS Kodiak Gas Services LLC Since 2026-05-10 | 50012LAE4 | Debt |
0.06%
|
$0.14 | 130,000 |
| 39 | LGIH LGI Homes, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 50187TAH9 | Debt |
0.37%
|
$0.83 | 800,000 |
| 40 | MHO M/I Homes, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 55305BAV3 | Debt |
0.25%
|
$0.58 | 600,000 |
| 41 | MRP Millrose Properties, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 601137AA0 | Debt |
0.51%
|
$1.16 | 1,125,000 |
| 42 | MRP Millrose Properties, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 601137AB8 | Debt |
0.17%
|
$0.38 | 375,000 |
| 43 | NRG NRG Energy, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 629377CY6 | Debt |
0.35%
|
$0.80 | 800,000 |
| 44 | NRG NRG Energy, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 629377DD1 | Debt |
0.30%
|
$0.68 | 665,000 |
| 45 | NBR Nabors Industries, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 62957HAP0 | Debt |
0.14%
|
$0.32 | 300,000 |
| 46 | NBR Nabors Industries, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 62957HAQ8 | Debt |
0.12%
|
$0.26 | 255,000 |
| 47 | NWL Newell Brands, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 651229BE5 | Debt |
0.02%
|
$0.05 | 50,000 |
| 48 | NWL Newell Brands, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 651229BF2 | Debt |
0.03%
|
$0.07 | 75,000 |
| 49 | NWL Newell Brands, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 651229BG0 | Debt |
0.14%
|
$0.32 | 300,000 |
| 50 | NEE NextEra Energy, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 65339F101 | Equity (Common) |
4.74%
|
$10.78 | 115,000 |
| 51 | NI NiSource, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 65473P105 | Equity (Common) |
1.25%
|
$2.84 | 60,000 |
| 52 | GEN Gen Digital, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 668771AM0 | Debt |
0.11%
|
$0.25 | 250,000 |
| 53 | OII Oceaneering International, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 675232AD4 | Debt |
0.13%
|
$0.30 | 300,000 |
| 54 | PRAA PRA Group, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 69354NAD8 | Debt |
0.12%
|
$0.28 | 300,000 |
| 55 | PRAA PRA Group, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 69354NAE6 | Debt |
0.27%
|
$0.60 | 600,000 |
| 56 | PRAA PRA Group, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 69354NAF3 | Debt |
0.18%
|
$0.41 | 400,000 |
| 57 | POST Post Holdings, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 737446AQ7 | Debt |
0.17%
|
$0.39 | 400,000 |
| 58 | RCL Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Since 2026-05-10 | 780153BU5 | Debt |
0.14%
|
$0.31 | 300,000 |
| 59 | SRE Sempra, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 816851109 | Equity (Common) |
3.81%
|
$8.66 | 90,000 |
| 60 | STWD Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 85571BBG9 | Debt |
0.20%
|
$0.45 | 445,000 |
| 61 | SNEX StoneX Group, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 861896AA6 | Debt |
0.23%
|
$0.53 | 500,000 |
| 62 | TTMI TTM Technologies, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 87305RAK5 | Debt |
0.21%
|
$0.49 | 500,000 |
| 63 | VSAT Viasat, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 92552VAR1 | Debt |
0.23%
|
$0.52 | 525,000 |
| 64 | WEC WEC Energy Group, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 92939U106 | Equity (Common) |
1.03%
|
$2.34 | 20,000 |
| 65 | W Wayfair LLC Since 2026-05-10 | 94419NAA5 | Debt |
0.32%
|
$0.72 | 700,000 |
| 66 | W Wayfair LLC Since 2026-05-10 | 94419NAB3 | Debt |
0.37%
|
$0.84 | 800,000 |
| 67 | WFRD Weatherford International Ltd. Since 2026-05-10 | 947075AU1 | Debt |
0.08%
|
$0.19 | 184,000 |
| 68 | WFRD Weatherford International Ltd. Since 2026-05-10 | 947075AW7 | Debt |
0.27%
|
$0.62 | 590,000 |
| 69 | XEL Xcel Energy, Inc. Since 2026-05-10 | 98389B100 | Equity (Common) |
2.01%
|
$4.58 | 55,000 |
| 70 | RCL Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Since 2026-05-10 | 780153BV3 | Debt |
0.14%
|
$0.31 | 300,000 |