FT
NYSEFranklin Universal Trust
SectorFinanceIndustryTrusts Except Educational Religious and Charitable
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News · 26 weeks7-100%
2025-12-072026-05-31
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25 items- SECSEC Form N-CSRS filed by Franklin Universal TrustN-CSRS - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (0000833040) (Filer)
- PRFranklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces Portfolio Management Team UpdateFranklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a Portfolio Management Team update. Effective June 30, 2026, the named portfolio management team responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Fund is as follows: Glenn Voyles Jon Belk Robert L. Salvin Bryant Dieffenbacher Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Franklin Resources and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Fund. The Fund's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Similar to stocks, Fund share prices will fluctuate with market conditions and, at the time of sale, may be worth more or less than the original investment. Shares of close
- PRFranklin Templeton Announces Distributions for Certain Closed-End Funds for the Months of April, May and June 2026Franklin Templeton announced today that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions for the next three months. Month Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date April 4/23/2026 4/23/2026 4/30/2026 May 5/21/2026 5/21/2026 5/29/2026 June 6/23/2026 6/23/2026 6/30/2026 Ticker Fund Name Month Amount Change from Previous Distribution FT Franklin Universal Trust April $0.0425 - May $0.0425 - June $0.0425
- SECSEC Form 40-17F2 filed by Franklin Universal Trust40-17F2 - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (0000833040) (Subject)
- SECSEC Form DEF 14A filed by Franklin Universal TrustDEF 14A - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (0000833040) (Filer)
- PRFranklin Templeton Announces Distributions for Certain Closed-End Funds for the Months of January, February and March 2026Franklin Templeton announced today that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions for the next three months. Month Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date January 1/23/2026 1/23/2026 1/30/2026 February 2/20/2026 2/20/2026 2/27/2026 March 3/24/2026 3/24/2026 3/31/2026 Ticker Fund Name Month Amount Change from Previous Distribution FT Franklin Universal Trust January $0.0425 - February $0.0425 March $0.0425 This press release is not for tax reporting purpose
- PRFranklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces Notification of Sources of DistributionsFranklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on December 31, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2026 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for December Monthly Distribution as of November 30, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0358 (84%) $0.0004 (1%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0061 (15%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as
- PRFranklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces DistributionFranklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on December 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: December 15, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distrib
- PRFranklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces Notification of Sources of DistributionsFranklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on November 28, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2026 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for November Monthly Distribution as of October 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0268 (63%) $0.0009 (2%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0148 (35%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of October 31, 2025, for the fiscal ye
- SECSEC Form N-CEN filed by Franklin Universal TrustN-CEN - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (0000833040) (Filer)
- PRFranklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces DistributionFranklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on November 28, 2025, to shareholders of record on November 17, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: November 17, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distrib
- PRFranklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces Notification of Sources of DistributionsFranklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on October 31, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2026 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for October Monthly Distribution as of September 30, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0260 (61%) $0.0018 (4%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0147 (35%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as
- SECSEC Form N-CSR filed by Franklin Universal TrustN-CSR - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (0000833040) (Filer)
- PRFranklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces DistributionFranklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on October 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on October 17, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: October 17, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribu
- PRFranklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces Notification of Sources of DistributionsFranklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on September 30, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for September Monthly Distribution as of August 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0366 (86%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0059 (14%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-da
- PRFranklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces DistributionFranklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 18, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: September 18, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current di
- PRFranklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces Notification of Sources of DistributionsFranklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on August 29, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for August Monthly Distribution as of July 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0329 (77%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0096 (23%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of July 3
- SECSEC Form N-PX filed by Franklin Universal TrustN-PX - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (0000833040) (Filer)
- SECSEC Form 40-17F2 filed by Franklin Universal Trust40-17F2 - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (0000833040) (Subject)
- PRFranklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces DistributionFranklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on August 29, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 18, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: August 18, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distributio
- PRFranklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces Notification of Sources of DistributionsFranklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on July 31, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for July Monthly Distribution as of June 30, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0135 (32%) $0.0119 (28%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0171 (40%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of June 30
- PRFranklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces DistributionFranklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on July 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on July 18, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: July 18, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or f
- PRFranklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces Notification of Sources of DistributionsFranklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on June 30, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for June Monthly Distribution as of May 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0345 (81%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0080 (19%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-d
- PRFranklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces DistributionFranklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 16, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: June 16, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or f
- PRFranklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces Notification of Sources of DistributionsFranklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT): Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on May 30, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for May Monthly Distribution as of April 30, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains Return of Capital $0.0425 $0.0247 (58%) $0.00 (0%) $0.00 (0%) $0.0178 (42%) Cumulative Estimated Allocations fiscal year-to-date as of April 30,
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Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched by Franklin Resources, Inc. The fund is managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests in companies operating in utility sector. It employs fundamental analysis to invest in a diversified portfolio of corporate bonds and dividend paying utility stocks. The fund benchmarks the equity component of its balanced portfolio against the S&P 500 Electric Utilities Index and the fixed component against the Credit Suisse High Yield. Franklin...Where does FT stock trade?
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Franklin Universal Trust operates in the Finance sector, Trusts Except Educational Religious and Charitable industry.Does FT pay a dividend?
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