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Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] has announced its distribution sources for August 2024 and the fiscal year-to-date. The Fund's August distribution of $0.0425 per share comprises 37% from net investment income, 1% from net realized short-term capital gains, and 62% as return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, the $0.4675 per share distribution includes 55% from net investment income, 18% from net realized short-term capital gains, and 27% as return of capital.
The Fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return of 5.15% over the past 5 years, an annualized distribution rate of 6.37%, and a cumulative total return of 15.82% for the current fiscal period. FT's primary objective is to provide high current income while preserving capital, with a secondary aim of 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 August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 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 June 30, 2024. The company offers expertise in fixed income, equity, alternatives, and multi-asset solutions, with more than 1,500 investment professionals worldwide.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has announced its distribution sources for July 2024 and fiscal year 2024 to date. The Fund's estimated allocations for the July monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share are: 50% from net investment income, 13% from net realized short-term capital gains, and 37% from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, the cumulative distribution of $0.4250 per share is allocated as: 57% from net investment income, 19% from net realized short-term capital gains, and 24% from return of capital.
The Fund's performance metrics include an average annual total return of 4.29% over the past 5 years, an annualized distribution rate of 6.61%, and a cumulative total return of 11.04% for the current fiscal period. FT'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) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share from net investment income, payable on July 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on July 18, 2024. The Fund aims to provide high current income while preserving capital, with a secondary objective of income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation.
Distributions may vary and past distributions are not indicative of future trends. The distribution's tax reporting details will be provided with a Form 1099-DIV. Franklin Universal Trust is part of Franklin Templeton, a global investment management firm with $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of May 31, 2024.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has announced the sources of its June 28, 2024, distribution, noting that the distribution per share is $0.0425. This comprises 78% net investment income ($0.0332 per share) and 22% net realized short-term capital gains ($0.0093 per share). Year-to-date, as of May 31, 2024, the distribution per share totals $0.3825, with allocations of 58% net investment income, 20% net realized short-term capital gains, and 22% return of capital.
FT highlights that a portion of the distributions may be a return of capital, which should not be confused with yield or income. The actual tax amounts will be detailed in Form 1099-DIV. The Fund's 5-year average annual total return is 5.27%, the annualized distribution rate is 6.48%, and the cumulative total return is 6.15%. The primary investment objective is high current income with capital preservation, and the secondary objective is 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 June 28, 2024, to shareholders of record on June 18, 2024. The primary objective of the Fund is to provide high, current income while preserving capital, and the secondary objective is income growth via dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund's net investment income. Shareholders should not infer the Fund’s performance from the distribution amount or policy. The distribution's sources are estimates and not for tax reporting purposes. Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders for tax reporting. Franklin Templeton, managing over $1.6 trillion in assets as of April 30, 2024, operates globally with a mission to deliver superior investment management and wealth management solutions.
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) has announced the estimated sources of its distributions for May and the fiscal year-to-date 2024. As of April 30, 2024, the monthly distribution per share is $0.0425, with 49% from net investment income and 51% from net realized short-term capital gains. Cumulative year-to-date, the distribution per share is $0.3400, comprised of 55% net investment income, 20% net realized short-term capital gains, and 25% return of capital. FT emphasizes the distribution may include a return of capital, which doesn't necessarily reflect investment performance. Performance metrics as of April 30, 2024, include a 4.02% five-year average annual total return, a 6.72% annualized distribution rate, a 7.99% cumulative total return, and a 4.48% cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate. The fund's primary goal is high, current income with capital preservation, and its secondary goal is income growth through dividends and capital appreciation. Franklin Templeton, the managing organization, oversees over $1.6 trillion in assets globally as of April 30, 2024.
Franklin Universal Trust announced a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share, payable on May 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on May 17, 2024. The Fund aims to provide high, current income while preserving capital and seeks income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Shareholders should not infer investment performance from distributions, as they may vary. The Fund will send a Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting purposes.
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) announced the sources of distributions for the upcoming period and fiscal year, highlighting estimated allocations and distribution breakdown. Shareholders are cautioned not to infer investment performance solely from distributions. The company has distributed more than its income and capital gains, potentially returning capital to shareholders. The PR also includes information on distribution sources, tax implications, and performance metrics.
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