Equity

Franklin Equity Income SMA

Year to Date Returns (Net)
12.03%
As of 09/30/2025
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
14.51%

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Overview

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 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
63

Average Annual Total Returns

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  • 11.73%1 Year
  • 12.66%3 Years
  • 12.42%5 Years
  • 10 Years
  • 15.35%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

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As of 10/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Capital Goods14.51%
Financial Services13.09%
Banks7.72%
Energy7.42%
Utilities6.78%

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Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Franklin Equity Group

Growth equity managers with a focus on in-depth fundamental research, we offer expertise in managing global, U.S. and sector-specific strategies across the market capitalization spectrum. Our center of gravity in Silicon Valley allows us to follow companies across their private to public life cycles, developing deeper insights into future industry trends and identifying potential disruptors.

Commentary Highlights

September 30, 2025
  • Markets: US equities delivered strong performance over the third quarter of 2025, buoyed, in part, by easing trade tensions and optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) interest-rate cut in September also supported market sentiment, as did generally robust corporate earnings. Both the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite Index ended the quarter at new record highs, while returns for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were more muted. In this environment, growth investing surpassed value in the large-capitalization tier, while it was the reverse in the mid- and small-capitalization segments, with small-cap stocks overall performing better than their large-and mid-cap counterparts.
  • Contributors: The strategy (pure gross of fees and net of fees) outperformed the Russell 1000 Value Index as stock selection decisions worked in our favor. In absolute terms, the financials, industrials, information technology (IT) and health care sectors had the largest positive impact on returns.
  • Detractors: Allocation decisions detracted from results relative to the benchmark. In absolute terms, materials was the only sector that turned negative, due to our chemicals industry exposure.
  • Outlook: As equity markets have fully recovered from April lows and many indexes have reached new highs, we are mindful of valuation risks and higher expectations that are present. Our focus remains on the opportunities for individual companies held in the portfolio as well as on understanding the durability of end markets and the earnings impact of tariffs
Franklin Equity Group
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Managed Strategy Since 2020

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Managed Strategy Since 2020

Portfolio Manager Profile
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Composite Performance

Risk/Return Profile (%)

Based on a 5 year period ending Sep-30-2025

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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.   

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Portfolio

Positions

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers
Portfolio
63
Benchmark
870

Portfolio Statistics

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Price to Cash Flow
Portfolio
14.11x
Benchmark
17.92x
Historical 3 Years Sales Growth
Portfolio
10.92%
Benchmark
Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)
Portfolio
$356.52 Billion
Benchmark
Price to Book
Portfolio
3.40x
Benchmark
4.24x
Price to Earnings (12-Month Trailing)
Portfolio
23.51x
Benchmark
20.64x
Dividend Yield 1
Portfolio
1.94%
Benchmark
1.87%
Price to Earnings (12-Month Forward)
Portfolio
21.20x
Benchmark

Yield to Worst is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.

Yield to Maturity is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.

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. 

Market Capitalization Allocation

As of 10/31/2025 % of Equity (Updated Monthly)

Market Capitalization Portfolio
10.0-25.0 Billion 6.58%
25.0-50.0 Billion 10.24%
>50.0 Billion 83.18%

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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 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Holdings Portfolio
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
4.44%
MORGAN STANLEY
3.47%
BANK OF AMERICA CORP
3.27%
CHEVRON CORP
3.02%
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
2.65%
CHARLES SCHWAB CORP/THE
2.34%
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE
2.23%
HCA HEALTHCARE INC
1.99%
PARKER-HANNIFIN CORP
1.97%
DUKE ENERGY CORP
1.97%

 

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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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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.