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Franklin Universal Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest (NYSE: FT) is a closed-end management investment company focused on high current income with an emphasis on preserving capital. Its secondary objective is to grow income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. The fund is associated with Franklin Templeton, the global investment management organization that operates as part of Franklin Resources, Inc.
The FT news stream is centered on regular distribution announcements and detailed notifications of the sources of those distributions. Investors see monthly press releases specifying the per-share distribution amount, record date, ex-dividend date, and payable date, along with explanations that distributions may vary based on the fund’s net investment income. Additional notices issued under Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 break down each payment into estimated components such as net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains, and return of capital.
News items also provide context on performance-related measures calculated with respect to net asset value, including average annual total return, annualized distribution rate, cumulative total return, and cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate. Each release reiterates that past distributions are not indicative of future results and that shareholders should not infer performance solely from current distribution levels or policy terms.
For income-focused investors and analysts, following FT news offers a way to track how the fund’s stated objectives translate into ongoing distributions, how those distributions are sourced over time, and how management communicates about return of capital and NAV-based performance metrics. Bookmark this page to review the latest official announcements, Section 19(a) notices, and distribution-related updates for Franklin Universal Trust.
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 (NYSE: FT) has announced its upcoming distribution payment scheduled for February 28, 2025. The Fund, which focuses on providing high current income while preserving capital, with a secondary objective of income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation, has indicated that it may have distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains.
This suggests that a portion of the distribution to shareholders could represent a return of capital. The Fund, managed by Franklin Templeton, operates within a global investment management organization serving clients in over 150 countries, with $1.58 trillion in assets under management as of January 31, 2025.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share from net investment income, payable on February 28, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 18, 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 December 31, 2024, serving clients in over 150 countries through its 1,500+ investment professionals.
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) has announced its distribution details for January 31, 2025. The monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share consists of 50% ($0.0213) from net investment income and 50% ($0.0212) from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, the fund has distributed $0.1700 per share, comprising 61% ($0.1040) from net investment income and 39% ($0.0660) from return of capital.
The Fund's performance metrics show a 4.67% average annual total return over the five-year period ended December 31, 2024, with an annualized distribution rate of 6.30%. The cumulative total return for the fiscal period is 0.85%, with a fiscal year-to-date distribution rate of 2.10%. 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.
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 (FT) has announced its December 2024 distribution details and fiscal year-to-date allocations. The Fund's December monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share consists of 91% net investment income and 9% return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, the total distribution of $0.1275 per share comprises 65% net investment income and 35% return of capital.
The Fund reports a 6.07% average annual total return over the five-year period ended November 30, 2024, with an annualized distribution rate of 6.05%. The cumulative total return for the fiscal period is 4.37%, with a fiscal year-to-date distribution rate of 1.51%. 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.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share from net investment income, payable on December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on December 16, 2024. 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 over $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of October 31, 2024. The company operates in over 150 countries, employing more than 1,500 investment professionals worldwide.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has announced its November 2024 distribution of $0.0425 per share, comprising 42% from net investment income and 58% from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, the Fund has distributed $0.0850 per share, with 52% from net investment income and 48% from return of capital. The Fund reports a 5.46% average annual total return for the 5-year period ended October 31, 2024, with an annualized distribution rate of 6.14%. 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.
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share, payable on November 29, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 18, 2024. 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 over $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of September 30, 2024, and operates through more than 1,500 investment professionals worldwide.
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) has announced its October 2024 distribution of $0.0425 per share, comprising 61% ($0.0260) from net investment income and 39% ($0.0165) as return of capital. The Fund reports a 5.64% average annual total return over the 5-year period and a 6.04% annualized distribution rate. FT notes that it has distributed more than its income and realized capital gains, resulting in a portion being return of capital. 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.
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