Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched by Franklin Resources, Inc. The fund is managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests in companies operating in utility sector. It employs fundamental analysis to invest in a diversified portfolio of corporate bonds and dividend paying utility stocks. The fund benchmarks the equity component of its balanced portfolio against the S&P 500 Electric Utilities Index and the fixed component against the Credit Suisse High Yield. Franklin Universal Trust was formed on September 23, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.
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3 - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (0000833040) (Issuer)
3 - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (0000833040) (Issuer)
3 - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (0000833040) (Issuer)
3 - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (0000833040) (Issuer)
3 - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (0000833040) (Issuer)
3 - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (0000833040) (Issuer)
3 - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (0000833040) (Issuer)
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Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on January 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on January 21, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: January 21, 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 based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribu
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-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0387 (91%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0038 (9%) Cumulative Estimated Allocation
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. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distr
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-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0180 (42%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0245 (58%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of
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. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distrib
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-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0260 (61%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0165 (39%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of September 30, 2024, for
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 may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distributi
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-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0338 (80%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0087 (20%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of August 31, 2024, for the fiscal year
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. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current dist
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 30, 2024 and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for August Monthly Distribution as of July 31, 2024: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0157 (37%) $0.0003 (1%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0265 (62%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fisca
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on January 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on January 21, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: January 21, 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 based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribu
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-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0387 (91%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0038 (9%) Cumulative Estimated Allocation
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. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distr
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-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0180 (42%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0245 (58%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of
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. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distrib
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-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0260 (61%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0165 (39%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of September 30, 2024, for
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 may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distributi
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-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0338 (80%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0087 (20%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of August 31, 2024, for the fiscal year
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 the New York Stock Exchange. Similar to stocks, Fund share prices will fluctuate with market conditions and, at the time of sale, may be worth more or less than the original investment. Shares of closed-end funds often trade at
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. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current dist
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