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Managed Fund Since 2006
Fixed Income
FT Franklin Universal Trust
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Overview
Fund Facts
Fund description
The fund seeks to provide high current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation.
- Fund Inception Date
- 09/23/1988
- Total Net Assets
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly) - $227.68 Million
- Dividend Frequency, if any
- Monthly
- Morningstar Category
4 - Tactical Allocation
- Asset Class
- Fixed Income
Identifiers
- Ticker
- FT
- NAV Symbol
- N/A
- CUSIP Code
- 355145103
Average Annual Total Returns As of 02/28/2026
- 15.76%1 Year
- 12.51%3 Years
- 10.01%5 Years
- 10.09%10 Years
- 8.21%Since Inception
09/23/1988
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown.
Top Sectors
As of 02/28/2026 % of Fixed Income (Updated Monthly)
Finance16.55% | |
Energy11.44% | |
Building7.32% | |
Health Care7.11% | |
Industrial6.59% |
Additional Fund Info
- Listing Exchange
- NYSE
- Fiscal Year End
- August 31
- Benchmark
8 - ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained Index
- Additional Benchmark
- S&P 500 Utilities Index
- Lipper Classification
- High Yield Funds (Leveraged)
- Investment Style
- High Yield
Trading Characteristics
- Shares Outstanding
- 25,131,894
- Daily Volume
- N/A
- Initial Offering (Shares of common stock /beneficial interest)
- 23,000,000.00
- Initial Offering Price
- $10.00
Manager
About the Team
Franklin Templeton Fixed Income
A global leader in fixed income, the team strives to provide consistent and resilient returns by combining deep fundamental research with rigorous portfolio construction. This solutions-driven approach means maintaining portfolio and risk exposures that align with client expectations.
Franklin Templeton Fixed Income
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Managed Fund Since 2020
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Managed Fund Since 2024
Latest Insights
March 23, 2026
March 12, 2026
March 9, 2026
Performance
Calendar Year Returns
As of 02/28/2026
Franklin Universal Trust - Market Price (%)
Franklin Universal Trust - NAV (%)
ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained Index (%)
S&P 500 Utilities Index (%)
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Returns based on Market Price or NAV, and assume the reinvestment of all distributions at the Dividend Reinvestment Plan Price or NAV, respectively. Returns include the deduction of management fees, operating expenses and all other fund expenses, and do not reflect the deduction of brokerage commissions or taxes that investors may pay on distributions or the sale of shares. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
Ratings 15
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Portfolio
Assets
As of02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Total Assets
- $287.68 Million
- Fixed Rate Loans
- 20.86%
- Total Net Assets
- $227.68 Million
Positions
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
Number of Holdings
- Fund
- 378
Asset Allocation
As of 02/28/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Holdings | Fund |
|---|---|
Fixed Income | 58.59% |
Equity | 37.90% |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | 3.51% |
Holdings
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
NextEra Energy Inc COM USD.01
Sempra COM USD NPV
Franklin Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund OEMF-SWEEP MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO
Entergy Corp COM USD0.01
EVERGY INC COM USD NPV
Alliant Energy Corp COM USD.01
CenterPoint Energy Inc COM USD1
Duke Energy Corp COM USD.001
Southern Co/The COM USD5
American Electric Power Co Inc COM USD6.5
Portfolio holdings are based on the total portfolio and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security.
Distributions & Tax
Federal ID Number 94-3077602
For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact usThese amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
Distributions per Share ($)
Jan 21
Feb 18
Mar 17
Apr 17
May 19
Jun 16
Jul 18
Aug 18
Sep 18
Oct 17
Nov 17
Dec 15
Supplemental Tax Information
- Foreign Source Income
- —
- Foreign Source Qualified Dividends
- —
- Direct U.S. Government Obligations
- —
- Specified Private Activity Bond Interest
- —
- Dividends Received Deduction
- 35.17%
- Section 163(j)
- 64.83%
- Indiana Resident Taxable Income
- —
- Utah Resident Taxable Income
- —
Franklin Templeton and its specialized investment managers and its employees are not in the business of providing tax or legal advice to taxpayers. These materials and any tax-related statements are not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used or relied upon, by any such taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties or complying with any applicable tax laws or regulations. Tax-related statements, if any, may have been written in connection with the promotion or marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed by these materials, to the extent allowed by applicable law. Each investor’s tax situation is different, and is based on an individual’s tax bracket, type of account used for investment and other factors. Any such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer's particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.
Pricing
Pricing History
As of 03/31/2026 (Updated Daily)
Daily Fund Prices
As of 03/31/2026
Share Prices
As of 03/31/2026
52-Week Range
- Highest NAV
As of 02/27/2026 - $9.06
- Lowest NAV
As of 04/08/2025 - $7.71
- Highest Market Price
As of 02/27/2026 - $8.29
- Lowest Market Price
As of 04/08/2025 - $6.95
Documents
Fund Literature
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet - Franklin Universal Trust | |||
| Distribution Summary - Franklin Templeton Closed-End Fund | |||
| Product Guide - Closed-end funds |
Regulatory Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Report - Franklin Universal Trust | |||
| Semi-Annual Report - Franklin Universal Trust | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 01/31/23 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 01/31/24 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 02/28/23 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 02/29/24 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 03/28/24 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 03/31/23 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 04/28/23 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 04/30/24 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 05/31/23 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 05/31/24 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 06/28/24 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 06/30/23 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 07/31/23 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 07/31/24 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 08/30/24 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 08/31/23 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 09/29/23 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 09/30/24 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 1/30/26 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 1/31/25 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 10/31/23 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 10/31/24 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 10/31/25 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 11/28/25 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 11/29/24 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 11/30/23 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 12/29/23 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 12/31/24 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 12/31/25 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 2/28/25 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 3/31/25 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 4/30/25 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 5/30/25 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 6/30/25 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 7/31/25 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 8/29/25 | |||
| FT Section 19 Notice as of 9/30/25 | |||
| Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin Universal Trust | |||
| Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Franklin Universal Trust |
Risks
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Fixed income securities involve interest rate, credit, inflation and reinvestment risks, and possible loss of principal. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities falls. Low-rated, high-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. Equity securities are subject to price fluctuation and possible loss of principal. To the extent the portfolio invests in a concentration of certain securities, regions or industries, it is subject to increased volatility. Dividends may fluctuate and are not guaranteed, and a company may reduce or eliminate its dividend at any time. The manager may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in the research or investment process; however, ESG considerations may not be a determinative factor in security selection. In addition, the manager may not assess every investment for ESG criteria, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated.
Important Information
Franklin Distributors, LLC. Member FINRA, SIPC. All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.
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Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results.
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Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all fund expenses. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. All classes of shares may not be available to all investors or through all distribution channels. For current month-end performance, please call Franklin Templeton at (800) DIAL BEN/(800) 342-5236 or visit www.franklintempleton.com.
Investors should carefully consider the 529 plan’s investment goals, risks, charges and expenses before investing. To obtain the Program Description, which contains this and other information, talk to your financial professional or call Franklin Distributors, LLC, the manager and underwriter for the 529 plan at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236 or visit franklintempleton.com. You should read the Program Description carefully before investing and consider whether your, or the beneficiary’s, home state offers any state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in its qualified tuition program.
Franklin Templeton's 529 College Savings Plan is offered and administered by the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA); managed and distributed by Franklin Distributors, LLC, which is a Franklin Templeton company.
Investments in Franklin Templeton’s 529 College Savings Plan are not insured by the FDIC or any other government agency and are not deposits or other obligations of any depository institution. Investments are not guaranteed by the State of New Jersey, Franklin Templeton, or its affiliates and are subject to risks, including loss of principal amount invested. Investing in the plan does not guarantee admission to any particular primary, secondary school or college, or sufficient funds for primary, secondary school or college.
This material is being provided for general informational and should not be considered or relied upon as legal, tax or investment advice or an investment recommendation, or as a substitute for legal or tax counsel and provided for educational and informational purposes only. Franklin Templeton does not provide legal or tax advice. Federal and state laws and regulations are complex and subject to change, which can materially impact your results. Franklin Templeton cannot guarantee that such information is accurate, complete or timely; and disclaims any liability arising out of your use of, or any tax position taken in reliance on, such information.
Most 529 portfolios offer multiple share class options. Share classes are subject to different fees and expenses, which will affect their performance.
Certain share classes are only offered to eligible investors as stated in the Program Description. Different minimums may apply to clients of certain service agents. All classes of shares are not available through all distribution channels. See the Program Description for additional information.
Effective November 18, 2024, there were investment-related enhancements. Please see Program Description for detailed information.
The S&P 500 Utilities Index comprises those companies included in the S&P 500 that are classified as members of the GICS utilities sector.
Source: © S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. All rights reserved.
The ICE BofA US High Yield Constrained Index measures the performance of USD-denominated, noninvestment grade, fixed rate and taxable corporate bonds.
Source: The index data referenced herein is the property of Intercontinental Exchange ("ICE") and/or its licensors and has been licensed for use by Franklin Templeton. ICE and its licensors accept no liability in connection with this use.
Franklin Distributors, LLC. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE. All rights reserved.