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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.
Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] has announced a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share from net investment income, payable on October 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on October 17, 2024. 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 Fund emphasizes that distributions may vary based on net investment income, and past distributions do not indicate future trends. Shareholders are advised not to draw conclusions about the Fund's performance from the current distribution amount. The actual amounts for tax reporting will depend on the Fund's fiscal year investment experience and may change due to tax regulations.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has announced its distribution sources for September 2024 and the fiscal year 2024 to date. The Fund's estimated allocations for the September monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share are: 80% from net investment income and 20% from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, the $0.5100 per share distribution is allocated as: 57% from net investment income, 16% from net realized short-term capital gains, and 27% from return of capital.
The Fund's performance metrics as of August 31, 2024, include an average annual total return of 5.30% over the past 5 years, an annualized distribution rate of 6.21%, and a cumulative total return of 19.18% for the fiscal period. Franklin Universal Trust'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.
Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] has announced an update to its Portfolio Management Team, effective September 30, 2024. The new team responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Fund will consist of Glenn Voyles, Jon Belk, and Tricia O'Connor.
The Fund's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and, like stocks, their prices fluctuate with market conditions. Investors should be aware that shares of closed-end funds often trade at a discount to their net asset value and can increase risk of loss.
Franklin Resources, Inc., the parent company, is a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton. With over 75 years of investment experience, the company has more than 1,500 investment professionals, offices in major financial markets worldwide, and over $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of August 31, 2024.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has announced a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share from net investment income, payable on September 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 19, 2024. 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. Franklin Universal Trust is part of Franklin Templeton, a global investment management organization with over $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of July 31, 2024. The company offers specialized investment expertise across fixed income, equity, alternatives, and multi-asset solutions.
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