Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share from net investment income, payable on March 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 17, 2025. The Fund's primary objective is to provide high current income while preserving capital, with a secondary focus on income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation.
The Fund is managed by Franklin Templeton, a global investment management organization with $1.58 trillion in assets under management as of January 31, 2025. The company operates in over 150 countries, employs more than 1,500 investment professionals, and offers specialized capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives, and multi-asset solutions.
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) ha dichiarato una distribuzione mensile di $0,0425 per azione proveniente da reddito netto da investimenti, che sarà pagata il 31 marzo 2025, agli azionisti registrati il 17 marzo 2025. L'obiettivo principale del Fondo è fornire un alto reddito attuale mantenendo il capitale, con un focus secondario sulla crescita del reddito attraverso aumenti dei dividendi e l'apprezzamento del capitale.
Il Fondo è gestito da Franklin Templeton, un'organizzazione globale di gestione degli investimenti con $1,58 trilioni in attivi sotto gestione al 31 gennaio 2025. L'azienda opera in oltre 150 paesi, impiega più di 1.500 professionisti degli investimenti e offre capacità specializzate in reddito fisso, azioni, alternative e soluzioni multi-asset.
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) ha declarado una distribución mensual de $0.0425 por acción proveniente de ingresos netos de inversiones, que se pagará el 31 de marzo de 2025, a los accionistas registrados el 17 de marzo de 2025. El objetivo principal del Fondo es proporcionar altos ingresos actuales mientras preserva el capital, con un enfoque secundario en el crecimiento de ingresos a través de aumentos de dividendos y apreciación del capital.
El Fondo es gestionado por Franklin Templeton, una organización global de gestión de inversiones con $1.58 billones en activos bajo gestión a partir del 31 de enero de 2025. La empresa opera en más de 150 países, emplea a más de 1,500 profesionales de inversiones y ofrece capacidades especializadas en renta fija, acciones, alternativas y soluciones multi-activos.
프랭클린 유니버설 트러스트 (FT)는 주당 $0.0425의 월 배당금을 순 투자 수익에서 지급한다고 발표했으며, 2025년 3월 31일에 지급될 예정입니다. 주주 등록 마감일은 2025년 3월 17일입니다. 이 펀드의 주요 목표는 자본을 보존하면서 높은 현재 수익을 제공하는 것이며, 배당금 인상과 자본 증가를 통한 수익 성장에 부차적으로 집중하고 있습니다.
이 펀드는 프랭클린 템플턴에 의해 관리되며, 2025년 1월 31일 기준으로 1.58조 달러의 자산을 관리하고 있는 글로벌 투자 관리 기관입니다. 이 회사는 150개 이상의 국가에서 운영되며, 1,500명 이상의 투자 전문가를 고용하고 있으며, 고정 수익, 주식, 대체 투자 및 다중 자산 솔루션에 대한 전문 역량을 제공합니다.
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) a déclaré une distribution mensuelle de 0,0425 $ par action provenant de revenus nets d'investissement, payable le 31 mars 2025, aux actionnaires enregistrés le 17 mars 2025. L'objectif principal du Fonds est de fournir un revenu courant élevé tout en préservant le capital, avec un accent secondaire sur la croissance des revenus grâce à des augmentations de dividendes et à l'appréciation du capital.
Le Fonds est géré par Franklin Templeton, une organisation mondiale de gestion d'investissements avec 1,58 trillion de dollars d'actifs sous gestion au 31 janvier 2025. L'entreprise opère dans plus de 150 pays, emploie plus de 1 500 professionnels de l'investissement et offre des capacités spécialisées en matière de revenus fixes, d'actions, d'alternatives et de solutions multi-actifs.
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) hat eine monatliche Ausschüttung von 0,0425 $ pro Aktie aus Nettoanlageerträgen erklärt, die am 31. März 2025 an die am 17. März 2025 registrierten Aktionäre ausgezahlt wird. Das Hauptziel des Fonds ist es, ein hohes aktuelles Einkommen zu erzielen und gleichzeitig das Kapital zu erhalten, mit einem sekundären Fokus auf Einkommenswachstum durch Dividendenerhöhungen und Kapitalwertsteigerung.
Der Fonds wird von Franklin Templeton verwaltet, einer globalen Investmentmanagement-Organisation mit 1,58 Billionen Dollar an verwaltetem Vermögen
- Monthly dividend distribution maintained at $0.0425 per share
- Strong parent company with $1.58 trillion AUM
- Global presence in over 150 countries
- Distribution amounts may vary based on net investment income
- Past distributions not indicative of future trends
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Franklin Universal Trust's announcement of a
The distribution aligns with the fund's stated primary objective of providing high current income while preserving capital. For income-dependent investors, the consistency of these payments is particularly valuable, though the disclaimer that "past distributions are not indicative of future trends" serves as an important reminder that these payments may fluctuate based on the fund's investment performance.
The parent company's substantial
The timing of the announcement follows standard practice, giving shareholders adequate notice ahead of the March 17 record date. The distribution maintains the fund's appeal to income-focused investors in the current market, though investors should evaluate how this fits within their broader portfolio strategy and income needs.
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 from the terms of the Fund’s distribution policy. The amounts and sources of distributions reported herein are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send a Form 1099-DIV to shareholders for the calendar year that will describe how to report the Fund’s distributions for federal income tax purposes.
For further information on Franklin Universal Trust, please visit our web site at: www.franklintempleton.com
Franklin Resources, Inc. is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 150 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company offers specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives and multi-asset solutions. With more than 1,500 investment professionals, and offices in major financial markets around the world, the
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For more information, please contact Franklin Templeton at 1-800-342-5236
Source: Franklin Templeton
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