Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share from net investment income, payable on January 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on January 21, 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, managed by Franklin Templeton, emphasizes that distribution amounts may vary based on net investment income, and current distributions shouldn't be used to draw conclusions about investment performance. Franklin Templeton, with over 75 years of investment experience, manages over $1.6 trillion in assets as of November 30, 2024, serving clients in over 150 countries through its 1,500+ investment professionals.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) ha dichiarato una distribuzione mensile di $0,0425 per azione da reddito netto da investimenti, che sarà pagata il 31 gennaio 2025, agli azionisti registrati il 21 gennaio 2025. L'obiettivo principale del Fondo è fornire un elevato reddito corrente preservando il capitale, con un focus secondario sulla crescita del reddito attraverso aumenti dei dividendi e apprezzamento del capitale.
Il Fondo, gestito da Franklin Templeton, sottolinea che gli importi delle distribuzioni possono variare in base al reddito netto da investimenti, e le distribuzioni attuali non dovrebbero essere utilizzate per trarre conclusioni sulle prestazioni degli investimenti. Franklin Templeton, con oltre 75 anni di esperienza negli investimenti, gestisce oltre $1,6 trilioni in asset a partire dal 30 novembre 2024, servendo clienti in oltre 150 paesi attraverso i suoi oltre 1.500 professionisti degli investimenti.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) ha declarado una distribución mensual de $0,0425 por acción de ingresos netos por inversiones, pagadera el 31 de enero de 2025, para los accionistas registrados el 21 de enero de 2025. El objetivo principal del Fondo es proporcionar un alto ingreso actual 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, gestionado por Franklin Templeton, enfatiza que los montos de distribución pueden variar según los ingresos netos por inversiones, y las distribuciones actuales no deben utilizarse para sacar conclusiones sobre el rendimiento de las inversiones. Franklin Templeton, con más de 75 años de experiencia en inversiones, gestiona más de $1.6 billones en activos a partir del 30 de noviembre de 2024, sirviendo clientes en más de 150 países a través de sus más de 1,500 profesionales de inversión.
프랭클린 유니버설 트러스트 (NYSE: FT)는 한 주당 $0.0425의 월 간 배당금을 투자 순수익에서 발생한 수익으로 선언하였으며, 이는 2025년 1월 31일에 배당될 예정으로, 2025년 1월 21일 기준의 주주에게 지급됩니다. 이 펀드의 주요 목표는 자본을 보존하면서 높은 현재 수익을 제공하는 것이며, 배당금 인상 및 자본 증가를 통한 수익 성장을 위한 부차적인 초점이 있습니다.
이 펀드는 프랭클린 템플턴에 의해 관리되며, 분배 금액은 순 투자 수익에 따라 달라질 수 있으며, 현재의 분배금은 투자 성과에 대한 결론을 내리기 위해 사용되어서는 안 된다고 강조합니다. 프랭클린 템플턴은 75년 이상의 투자 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 2024년 11월 30일 기준으로 $1.6조 이상의 자산을 관리하고 있으며, 150개 이상의 국가에서 1,500명 이상의 투자 전문가를 통해 고객에게 서비스를 제공하고 있습니다.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) a déclaré une distribution mensuelle de $0,0425 par action provenant des revenus nets d'investissement, payable le 31 janvier 2025, aux actionnaires enregistrés le 21 janvier 2025. L'objectif principal du Fonds est de fournir un revenu courant élevé tout en préservant le capital, avec un objectif secondaire axé sur la croissance des revenus par le biais d'augmentations de dividendes et d'appréciation du capital.
Le Fonds, géré par Franklin Templeton, souligne que les montants des distributions peuvent varier en fonction des revenus nets d'investissement, et que les distributions actuelles ne doivent pas être utilisées pour tirer des conclusions sur la performance des investissements. Franklin Templeton, avec plus de 75 ans d'expérience en investissement, gère plus de $1,6 billion d'actifs au 30 novembre 2024, servant des clients dans plus de 150 pays grâce à ses plus de 1 500 professionnels de l'investissement.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) hat eine monatliche Ausschüttung von $0,0425 pro Aktie aus Nettoanlageerträgen erklärt, die am 31. Januar 2025 an Aktionäre ausbezahlt wird, die am 21. Januar 2025 registriert sind. Das Hauptziel des Fonds ist es, ein hohes aktuelles Einkommen zu bieten und gleichzeitig das Kapital zu erhalten, wobei der sekundäre Fokus auf dem Wachstum des Einkommens durch Dividendensteigerungen und Kapitalsteigerungen liegt.
Der Fonds wird von Franklin Templeton verwaltet und betont, dass die Ausschüttungsbeträge je nach netto Anlageerträgen variieren können und aktuelle Ausschüttungen nicht verwendet werden sollten, um Rückschlüsse auf die Anlageleistung zu ziehen. Franklin Templeton verwaltet seit über 75 Jahren Investitionen und verwaltet über $1,6 Billionen an Vermögenswerten zum 30. November 2024 und bedient Kunden in über 150 Ländern durch seine mehr als 1.500 Investment-Profis.
- Consistent monthly dividend distribution maintained at $0.0425 per share
- Strong institutional backing with $1.6 trillion AUM from parent company
- Extensive global presence across 150+ countries
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Insights
The announced monthly distribution of <money>$0.0425</money> per share represents an annualized yield of approximately <percent>7.2%</percent> based on the current share price, positioning FT as a competitive income-generating vehicle in the current market environment. The Fund's dual mandate of high current income and capital preservation is particularly relevant in today's economic landscape where investors seek reliable income streams while managing risk.
What's noteworthy is Franklin Templeton's substantial <money>$1.6</money> trillion AUM backing this trust, providing deep resources for credit research and risk management. The consistency of the distribution policy, combined with the fund's focus on preservation of capital, suggests a conservative approach to income generation - important for risk-aware income investors. Think of it as a steady drip from a well-maintained faucet rather than an unpredictable flood.
For retail investors, the monthly distribution schedule offers better cash flow management compared to quarterly payments, while the fund's secondary objective of growing income through dividend increases provides a potential hedge against inflation. However, the cautionary language regarding distribution variability and tax implications warrants attention - this isn't a fixed-rate instrument and distribution levels could fluctuate based on market conditions and investment performance.
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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