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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 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly) - $215.03 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 11/30/2025
- 11.20%1 Year
- 13.05%3 Years
- 9.67%5 Years
- 10.09%10 Years
- 8.16%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 12/31/2025 % of Fixed Income (Updated Monthly)
Finance15.82% | |
Energy11.94% | |
Building8.00% | |
Health Care7.27% | |
Industrial6.71% |
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
- N/A
- 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-drives 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
January 8, 2026
January 6, 2026
December 22, 2025
December 18, 2025
Performance
Calendar Year Returns
As of 11/30/2025
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.
Portfolio
Assets
As of12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
- Total Assets
- $275.03 Million
- Fixed Rate Loans
- 21.82%
- Total Net Assets
- $215.03 Million
Positions
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
Number of Holdings
- Fund
- 373
Asset Allocation
As of 12/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Holdings | Fund |
|---|---|
Fixed Income | 61.04% |
Equity | 34.66% |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | 4.30% |
Holdings
As of 11/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
NextEra Energy Inc COM USD.01
Franklin Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund OEMF-SWEEP MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO
Sempra COM USD NPV
Entergy Corp COM USD0.01
EVERGY INC COM USD NPV
Alliant Energy Corp COM USD.01
Duke Energy Corp COM USD.001
CenterPoint Energy Inc COM USD1
Southern Co/The COM USD5
CMS Energy Corp COM USD.01
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
- Distribution Frequency
- MonthlyThis fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Rates and Yields
Final composition of the current year’s distribution—income, capital gains and/or return of capital—are based on US tax rules and will be determined by February of the following year. For tax characterization of a distribution, such as return of capital and tax-exempt income, click on the “Tax Information” tab above.
Distributions Per Share
12/15/2025
11/17/2025
10/17/2025
09/18/2025
08/18/2025
07/18/2025
06/16/2025
05/19/2025
04/17/2025
03/17/2025
Annually, a fund must distribute all realized capital gains net of realized losses, so the fund will not be subject to an entity level income tax. A fund’s capital gain distribution in a particular year may be a result of the disposition of holdings that appreciated in value during prior years. Thus, while the fund may gain or lose value over the course of a year, a capital gain distribution paid by the fund may not be indicative of current performance of the fund.
The distributable amount of net capital gains are paid on a per-share basis to all investors who hold shares of the fund on the record date of the distribution and are recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes as of the ex-date of the distribution, regardless of when the gains or losses arose in the fund. Net gains on holdings held long term by the fund would be distributed to shareholders as a long-term capital gain distribution no matter how long the shareholder has owned shares in the fund.
Refer to the fund’s annual report for specific information regarding distributions.
Pricing
Pricing History
As of 01/08/2026 (Updated Daily)
Daily Fund Prices
As of 01/08/2026
Share Prices
As of 01/08/2026
52-Week Range
- Highest NAV
As of 10/15/2025 - $8.79
- Lowest NAV
As of 04/08/2025 - $7.71
- Highest Market Price
As of 10/15/2025 - $8.14
- Lowest Market Price
As of 04/08/2025 - $6.95
Premium / Discount
As of 01/08/2026
- Avg. of Market Price vs. NAV since Inception
- -7.68%
- Avg. of Market Price vs. NAV at Close
- -7.23%
Press Releases
12/30/2025
12/05/2025
11/26/2025
11/07/2025
10/30/2025
10/07/2025
09/29/2025
09/08/2025
08/28/2025
08/07/2025
Documents
Fund Literature
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet - Franklin Universal Trust | |||
| Closed-End Funds Product Guide | |||
| Distribution Summary - Franklin Templeton Closed-End Fund |
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 1/31/25 | |||
| 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
The Closed-End Funds are not sold or distributed by Franklin Distributors, LLC. (FD, LLC) or any Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Unlike open-end funds, shares are not continually offered. Like other public companies, closed-end funds have a one-time initial public offering, and once their shares are first issued, are generally bought and sold through non-affiliated broker/dealers and trade on nationally recognized stock exchanges. Share prices will fluctuate with market conditions and, at the time of sale, may be worth more or less than your original investment. Shares of exchange-traded closed-end funds may trade at a discount or premium to their original offering price, and often trade at a discount to their net asset value. Investment return, market price and net asset value will fluctuate with changes in market conditions. The Funds are subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of principal invested.
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.
Reports and other information about the funds are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at www.sec.gov.
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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.
Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results.
CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
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.
All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.