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Year to Date Returns (Net)
14.50%
As of 12/31/2025
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
17.89%

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Overview

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Product Facts

Strategy Description

The Franklin Equity Income SMA seeks to maximize total return by emphasizing high current income and long-term capital appreciation, consistent with reasonable risk. The strategy is to invest in a portfolio of equity securities, predominantly common stocks, that the investment manager considers to be financially strong, with a focus on “blue chip” companies.

Benchmark
Russell 1000 Value Index
Inception Date
03/31/2020
Asset Class
Equity
Number of IssuersAs of 02/28/2026 (Updated Quarterly)
66

Average Annual Total Returns As of 01/31/2026

View performance section for additional info As of 01/31/2026
  • 13.59%1 Year
  • 12.53%3 Years
  • 11.10%5 Years
  • —10 Years
  • 15.65%Since Inception
    03/31/2020

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

Portfolio breakdown percentages may not total 100% and may be negative due to rounding, use of any derivatives, unsettled trades or other factors.

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As of 02/28/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Top Sectors
Capital Goods13.55%
Financial Services11.78%
Utilities7.68%
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences7.19%
Banks6.62%

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Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Franklin Equity

Franklin Equity understands innovation from every angle—our decades of experience investing in complex change fuels a differentiated perspective on how public and private companies accelerate growth and unlock value. Leveraging fundamental depth and quantitative precision, we identify catalysts for transformation that reshape companies and industries. Our expertise, spanning from growth to value, brings together diverse perspectives that help us spot opportunities ahead of the market.

Commentary Highlights

December 31, 2025
  • Markets:  US equities delivered solid gains over the fourth quarter of 2025, maintaining their upward trajectory against a backdrop of generally robust corporate earnings, despite some mixed economic signals and investor concerns about stretched valuations in technology-related stocks. Continued monetary easing by the US Federal Reserve, along with a constructive shift in US–China relations, also underpinned investor sentiment. The outperformance of the Magnificent Seven mega-capitalization technology stocks during the quarter boosted returns for the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite Index, while the relatively strong performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average reflected the enduring strength of blue-chip companies. By investment style, value investing surpassed growth in the large-, mid- and small-capitalization tiers, with large-cap stocks performing better than their mid- and small-cap counterparts.
  • Contributors:  The strategy (pure gross of fees and net of fees) delivered positive returns that trailed the Russell 1000 Value Index. In absolute terms, the health care and financials sectors were key drivers of positive returns. In the health care sector, the pharmaceuticals industry held two of the strategy’s top contributors, while the capital markets and banking industries had a positive impact on the financials sector.
  • Detractors:  The consumer discretionary, materials and utilities sectors detracted most from absolute returns. The consumer discretionary sector was pressured by performance in the specialty retail and household durables industries. In the materials sector, our focus on the chemicals industry proved adverse and investments in the electric utilities industry dampened results in the utilities sector.
  • Outlook:  We have had a positive view of the outlook for corporate earnings and the equity market overall given the likelihood of lower regulation aiding several industries, favorable tax policy and ongoing productivity gains from technology. Inflation is within reasonable levels, and we believe interest rates are likely to move at least moderately lower by year-end 2026. We continue to believe that overall macro conditions could support broad market participation across industries. That remains our “base case” for 2026—similar to last year. While the information technology (IT) sector has driven most of the market gains for the past few years, we believe that opportunities within the industrials, health care, financials and utilities sectors have the potential to do well in 2026.

For complete information, please see the full commentary:

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Composite Performance

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 01/31/2026

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Franklin Equity Income SMA - Net (%)
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Franklin Equity Income SMA - Pure Gross (%)
Month End
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Russell 1000 Value Index (%)
Month End
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The strategy returns shown are preliminary composite returns, subject to future revision (downward or upward). Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. An investment in this strategy can lose value.  

Performance data represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Periods less than one year are not annualized. Performance results are for the composite which includes all actual, fully discretionary accounts with substantially similar investment policies and objectives managed to the composite's investment strategy. Composite returns are stated in U.S. dollars and assume reinvestment of any dividends, interest income, capital gains, or other earnings. The composite may include account(s) that are gross of fees and pure gross of fees. “Pure” gross-of-fee returns do not reflect the deduction of any expenses, including transaction costs. A traditional (or "true") gross-of-fee return reflects performance after the reduction of transaction costs but before the reduction of the investment advisory fee. The gross-of-fee return may include a blend of "true" gross-of-fee returns for non-wrap accounts and "pure” gross-of-fee returns for wrap accounts. Net-of-fee returns is reduced by a model “wrap fee” (3.0% is the maximum anticipated wrap fee for equity and balanced portfolios) which includes trading expenses as well as investment management, administrative and custodial fees. The model wrap fee used represents the highest anticipated wrap fee applicable to the strategy. Actual fees and account minimums may vary.  

For fee schedules, contact your financial professional, or if you enter into an agreement directly with Franklin Templeton Private Portfolio Group, LLC (“FTPPG”), refer to FTPPG’s Form ADV Part 2A disclosure document. Management and performance of individual accounts may vary for reasons that include the existence of different implementation practices and model requirements in different investment programs.   

To obtain specific information on available products and services or a GIPS® Report, contact your Franklin Templeton separately managed account sales team at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.

Franklin Templeton claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). GIPS® is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse or promote this organization, nor does it warrant the accuracy or quality of the content contained herein.

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Portfolio

Positions

As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers
Portfolio
66
Benchmark

Russell 1000 Value Index

866

Portfolio Statistics

As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Price to Cash Flow

Supplements price/earnings ratio as a measure of relative value for a stock. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average of the stocks it holds.

Portfolio
14.68x
Benchmark

Russell 1000 Value Index

18.39x
Historical 3 Years Sales Growth

The rate at which sales have increased for the fund's underlying holdings over the last three years.

Portfolio
7.16%
Benchmark

Russell 1000 Value Index

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Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)

A determination of a company's value, calculated by multiplying the total number of company stock shares outstanding by the price per share. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average based on the stocks held.

Portfolio
$425.15 Billion
Benchmark

Russell 1000 Value Index

—
Price to Book

The price per share of a stock divided by its book value (i.e., net worth) per share. For a portfolio, the ratio is the weighted average price/book ratio of the stocks it holds.

Portfolio
3.69x
Benchmark

Russell 1000 Value Index

4.50x
Price to Earnings (12-Month Trailing)

The share price of a stock, divided by its per-share earnings over the past year. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average of the stocks it holds.

Portfolio
25.44x
Benchmark

Russell 1000 Value Index

22.31x
Price to Earnings (12-Month Forward)

A measure of the price to earnings ratio for a stock using the forecasted earnings for the next 12 months. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average of the stocks it holds.

Portfolio
21.19x
Benchmark

Russell 1000 Value Index

—
Dividend Yield 1
Portfolio
1.77%
Benchmark

Russell 1000 Value Index

1.74%

Based on a representative account. Individual accounts within the composites may vary due to a variety of factors, such as account size, the specific investment guidelines and restrictions applicable to an account, and the inception date of the account. 

Sector Allocation 2

As of 02/28/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Sector Allocation
Sector % of Total
Benchmark

Russell 1000 Value Index

Capital Goods
13.55%10.73%
Financial Services
11.78%9.86%
Utilities
7.68%4.54%
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
7.19%6.91%
Banks
6.62%6.60%
Energy
6.40%6.60%
Health Care Equipment & Services
5.37%4.99%
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
5.13%3.81%
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
3.87%3.77%
Technology Hardware & Equipment
3.65%3.53%
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
3.39%2.36%
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
3.09%3.67%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
2.94%5.46%
Media & Entertainment
2.58%6.02%
Materials
2.42%4.50%
Software & Services
2.32%2.70%
Household & Personal Products
2.26%1.79%
Telecommunication Services
1.44%1.99%
Real Estate Management & Development
0.98%0.24%
Consumer Durables & Apparel
0.92%1.10%
Consumer Services
0.89%1.61%
Insurance
—3.36%
Transportation
—2.34%
Commercial & Professional Services
—0.92%
Automobiles & Components
—0.60%
Cash & Other Net Assets
5.52%—

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Created with Highcharts 11.4.8Capital GoodsFinancial ServicesUtilitiesPharmaceuticals,​Biotechnology & Life​SciencesBanksEnergyHealth Care​Equipment &​ServicesConsumer​Discretionary​Distribution & RetailEquity Real Estate​Investment Trusts​(REITs)Technology​Hardware &​EquipmentConsumer Staples​Distribution & RetailFood, Beverage &​TobaccoSemiconductors &​Semiconductor​EquipmentMedia &​EntertainmentMaterialsSoftware & ServicesHousehold &​Personal ProductsTelecommunication​ServicesReal Estate​Management &​DevelopmentConsumer Durables​& ApparelConsumer ServicesInsuranceTransportationCommercial &​Professional ServicesAutomobiles &​ComponentsCash & Other Net​Assets0%5%10%15%
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Based on a representative account. Individual accounts within the composites may vary due to a variety of factors, such as account size, the specific investment guidelines and restrictions applicable to an account, and the inception date of the account. 

Top Equity Issuers

As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Top Equity Issuers
Holdings Portfolio
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
3.92%
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
3.18%
MORGAN STANLEY
3.00%
BANK OF AMERICA CORP
2.71%
CHEVRON CORP
2.61%
ALPHABET INC
2.58%
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE
2.26%
AMAZON.COM INC
2.24%
CISCO SYSTEMS INC
2.03%
CHARLES SCHWAB CORP/THE
1.85%

 

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Created with Highcharts 11.4.80%1%2%3%4%5%JPMORGAN CHASE​& COJOHNSON &​JOHNSONMORGAN STANLEYBANK OF AMERICA​CORPCHEVRON CORPALPHABET INCPROCTER & GAMBLE​CO/THEAMAZON.COM INCCISCO SYSTEMS INCCHARLES SCHWAB​CORP/THE
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Based on a representative account. Individual accounts within the composites may vary due to a variety of factors, such as account size, the specific investment guidelines and restrictions applicable to an account, and the inception date of the account. 

Holdings of the same issuers have been combined. All data is subject to change. The information provided is not a recommendation to purchase, sell, or hold any particular security. The portfolio manager reserves the right to withhold release of information with respect to holdings that would otherwise be included. Weightings as percent of total. Percentage may not total 100% due to rounding. 

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Risks

All investments involve risks, including 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. Equity securities are subject to price fluctuation and possible loss of principal. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change. Active management does not ensure gains or protect against market declines. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. 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.

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Important Information

Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) are investment services provided by Franklin Templeton Private Portfolio Group, LLC (FTPPG), a federally registered investment advisor. Client portfolios are managed based on investment instructions or advice provided by affiliated subadvisors of Franklin Templeton. Management is implemented by FTPPG, the designated subadvisor or, in the case of certain programs, the program sponsor or its designee. 

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Franklin Templeton (FT) is not undertaking to provide impartial advice. Nothing herein is intended to provide fiduciary advice. FT has a financial interest.

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CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. 

The Russell 1000 Value Index measures the performance of the large-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe.
Source: FTSE. 

All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.

Footnotes

  1. Dividend yield is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses. 

  2. Based on a representative account. Individual accounts within the composites may vary due to a variety of factors, such as account size, the specific investment guidelines and restrictions applicable to an account, and the inception date of the account.

  3. Capitalization Rate is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.

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