Equity

Franklin Rising Dividends SMA

Year to Date Returns (Net)
9.35%
As of 09/30/2025
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
11.78%

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Overview

Product Facts

Strategy description

The Franklin Rising Dividend SMA seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 65% of its net assets in companies of any size that have paid consistently rising dividends. Capital preservation, while not an investment goal, is an important consideration. We anticipate the strategy may provide some risk management during times of heightened stock market volatility or protracted downturns.

Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
Inception Date
06/30/2015
Asset Class
Equity

Average Annual Total Returns

View performance section for additional info As of 10/31/2025
  • 7.52%1 Year
  • 10.00%3 Years
  • 9.87%5 Years
  • 9.18%10 Years
  • 8.67%Since Inception
    06/30/2015

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)

Information Technology31.59%
Financials15.32%
Industrials14.61%
Health Care13.49%
Consumer Staples7.41%

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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 by increasing clarity around tariff policy and easing trade tensions, anticipation of interest-rate cuts and the ongoing strength in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technology-related companies. The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) interest-rate cut in September also supported market sentiment, as did generally robust corporate earnings. The S&P 500 Index ended the quarter at new record highs. Ten of the 11 S&P 500 sectors advanced, led by information technology (IT), communication services and consumer discretionary. The consumer staples sector was the sole decliner. In this environment, growth investing surpassed value in the large-capitalization tier, though that was reversed in the mid- and small-cap segments. Small-cap stocks overall performed better than their large- and mid-cap counterparts.
  • Contributors: A lack of exposure to the real estate sector contributed on a relative basis, along with stock selection in the health care and consumer discretionary sectors.
  • Detractors: The key driver of underperformance across the IT and communication services sectors and the automobiles industry (in the consumer discretionary sector) was the strategy’s lack of exposure to several heavily-weighted, growth- and technology-oriented index constituents—including chipmaker NVIDIA, Google parent Alphabet, electric vehicle maker Tesla and data analytics company Palantir Technologies—that advanced sharply but did not meet the portfolio’s dividend screen for investment.
  • Outlook: Our view has been that the United States will likely reach trade agreements with key partners while finding some common ground with China, thereby supporting economic growth. We believe further economic support should come from favorable tax policy, deregulation, onshoring, IT productivity gains and infrastructure spending. As we had anticipated, second-quarter earnings reports reflected both the impact of uneven order patterns from prior tariff fears, as well as the incorporation of tariffs into full-year guidance. We believe the portfolio is well-positioned, should near-term turbulence return in the US equity markets, given our focus on resilient companies that can drive free cash flow during tougher environments. Over the last year-plus, we have made changes to the portfolio intended to improve its potential to perform relative to its benchmark across a full a business cycle. By adding to areas of higher conviction and broadening exposures to what we view as attractive secular themes, we have seen improved performance in stronger markets, while still demonstrating attractive downside capture.
Franklin Equity Group
[Matt Quinlans avatar]

Managed Strategy Since 2015

[Amritha Kasturirangans avatar]

Managed Strategy Since 2015

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Managed Strategy Since 2015

Portfolio Manager Profile
Years of Experience
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Composite Performance

Risk/Return Profile (%)

Based on a 10 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.  

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Portfolio

Positions

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers
Portfolio
57
Benchmark
503

Portfolio Statistics

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Dividend Yield 1
Portfolio
1.45%
Benchmark
Price to Earnings (12-Month Trailing)
Portfolio
29.05x
Benchmark
Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)
Portfolio
$837.12 Billion
Benchmark
Price to Cash Flow
Portfolio
20.26x
Benchmark
23.02x
Price to Book
Portfolio
5.62x
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. 

Asset Allocation 2

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

Asset Type Portfolio
Equity
98.52%
Cash & Cash Equivalents
1.48%

 

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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
Microsoft Corporation
9.41%
Broadcom Inc.
6.02%
Apple Inc.
3.81%
Oracle Corporation
3.46%
Visa Inc. Class A
3.20%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3.12%
Walmart Inc.
2.69%
Linde plc
2.49%
Stryker Corporation
2.46%
Morgan Stanley
2.42%

 

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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. Dividends may fluctuate and are not guaranteed, and a company may reduce or eliminate its dividend at any time.  Equity securities are subject to price fluctuation and possible loss of principal. 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. Active management does not ensure gains or protect against market declines. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. 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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Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. 

The S&P 500 Index features 500 leading U.S. publicly traded companies, with a primary emphasis on market capitalization.
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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.