Franklin Universal Closed Fund (FT)
Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-end investment fund listed on the NYSE under the symbol FT. The fund is associated with Franklin Resources, Inc. and is managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. It follows a balanced approach focused on U.S. public equity and fixed income markets, with exposure to utility-sector companies. According to its described mandate, the portfolio may include corporate bonds and dividend-paying utility stocks, selected using fundamental analysis. The equity sleeve is benchmarked against the S&P 500 Electric Utilities Index, while the fixed-income portion is measured against the Credit Suisse High Yield index. The fund was formed on September 23, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.
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September 23, 2026
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September 30, 2026
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0.51
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6.4%
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201.3 M
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66.7%
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