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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 (NYSE:FT) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share from net investment income. The distribution will be payable on August 29, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 18, 2025, with the same ex-dividend date.
The Fund focuses on providing high current income while preserving capital as its primary objective, with a secondary goal of income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Franklin Templeton, the fund's manager, oversees $1.61 trillion in assets as of June 30, 2025, with a global presence spanning over 150 countries.
[]Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) has announced its distribution sources for July 2025. The Fund will distribute $0.0425 per share on July 31, 2025, comprising 32% from net investment income, 28% from short-term capital gains, and 40% from return of capital.
For the fiscal year-to-date through June 30, 2025, the Fund's total distribution of $0.4250 per share consists of 62% net investment income, 3% short-term capital gains, and 35% return of capital. The Fund has demonstrated strong performance with an 8.08% average annual total return over the past 5 years and maintains a 6.17% annualized distribution rate.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share to be paid on July 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 18, 2025. The Fund focuses on providing high current income while preserving capital, with a secondary objective of income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation.
The Fund is managed by Franklin Templeton, a global investment management organization with $1.57 trillion in assets under management as of May 31, 2025, operating in over 150 countries with more than 1,500 investment professionals.
[]Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) has announced its distribution details for June 2025. The Fund will distribute $0.0425 per share on June 30, 2025, with 81% coming from net investment income and 19% from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, the total distribution is $0.3825 per share, with 65% from net investment income and 35% from return of capital.
The Fund has demonstrated strong performance with an average annual total return of 8.27% over the five-year period ended May 31, 2025, and maintains an annualized distribution rate of 6.20%. 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. The distribution will be payable on May 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 19, 2025, with the same ex-dividend date.
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 Templeton, the parent company, manages $1.54 trillion in assets as of March 31, 2025, with over 1,500 investment professionals operating globally.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has announced its distribution details for April 30, 2025. The monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share comprises 68% from net investment income and 32% from return of capital.
The Fund's fiscal year-to-date distribution of $0.2975 per share shows a similar pattern with 64% from net investment income and 36% return of capital. Performance metrics reveal a 9.30% average annual total return over the past 5 years, with a current annualized distribution rate of 6.23%.
The Fund maintains dual objectives: providing high current income while preserving capital, alongside growing income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Franklin Templeton, the parent organization, manages $1.53 trillion in assets globally, operating in over 150 countries with 1,500+ investment professionals.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share from net investment income, scheduled for payment on April 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 17, 2025. The Ex-Dividend Date is set for April 17, 2025.
The Fund focuses on two main objectives: providing high current income while preserving capital as its primary goal, and achieving income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation as its secondary aim. The distribution amount may fluctuate based on the Fund's net investment income.
Franklin Templeton, the parent organization, manages $1.57 trillion in assets as of February 28, 2025, employing over 1,500 investment professionals across major financial markets worldwide. The company offers specialized investment management services in fixed income, equity, alternatives, and multi-asset solutions, serving clients in more than 150 countries.
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) has announced its distribution details for March 31, 2025, and fiscal year 2025. The Fund indicates it may have distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains, suggesting a portion of distributions could be a return of capital to shareholders.
The Fund's primary objective is to provide high current income while preserving capital, with a secondary goal of income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation. The distributions are based on estimates and final tax reporting amounts may vary.
Franklin Templeton, the parent company, manages $1.58 trillion in assets as of February 28, 2025, operating globally with over 1,500 investment professionals and offices in major financial markets worldwide.
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