
FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST — Investor Relations & Filings
Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with the preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is the growth of income and capital appreciation. The fund invests in a portfolio of public equity and fixed-income securities, employing fundamental analysis to make its investment decisions. Distributions to shareholders may be sourced from net investment income, realized gains, or a return of capital.
Recent filings
| Filing | Released | Lang | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST - N-CSRS | 2026-04-30 | English | |
| Regulatory Filings 2026 | 2026-04-23 | English | |
| 40-17F2 - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (0000833040) (Subject) | 2026-03-25 | English | |
| Regulatory Filings 2026 | 2026-01-27 | English | |
| DEF 14A Filing | 2026-01-16 | English | |
| Regulatory Filings 2025 | 2025-11-10 | English |
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33 years- 2026 5 filings
- 2025 13 filings
- 2024 18 filings
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- 2022 14 filings
- 2021 15 filings
- 2020 16 filings
- 2019 16 filings
- 2018 12 filings
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- 2016 15 filings
- 2015 14 filings
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- 2011 10 filings
- 2010 12 filings
- 2009 19 filings
- 2008 24 filings
- 2007 20 filings
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- 2005 16 filings
- 2004 14 filings
- 2003 8 filings
- 2002 6 filings
- 2001 5 filings
- 2000 10 filings
- 1999 5 filings
- 1998 7 filings
- 1997 7 filings
- 1996 4 filings
- 1995 5 filings
- 1994 1 filing
| ID | Filing | Released | Lang | Actions | |
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2026
5 filings
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| 46132983 | FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST - N-CSRS | 2026-04-30 | English | ||
| 46132962 | Regulatory Filings 2026 | 2026-04-23 | English | ||
| 33041548 | 40-17F2 - FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST (0000833040) (Subject) | 2026-03-25 | English | ||
| 46132963 | Regulatory Filings 2026 | 2026-01-27 | English | ||
| 19382740 | DEF 14A Filing | 2026-01-16 | English | ||
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2025
10 filings
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| 9726472 | Regulatory Filings 2025 | 2025-11-10 | English | ||
| 9726470 | FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST - N-CSR | 2025-10-30 | English | ||
| 9726475 | Regulatory Filings 2025 | 2025-10-27 | English | ||
| 9726476 | Regulatory Filings 2025 | 2025-08-15 | English | ||
| 9726473 | FORM 17F2 | 2025-08-14 | English | ||
| 9726474 | Regulatory Filings 2025 | 2025-07-25 | English | ||
| 9726477 | 17F-2 FUT | 2025-05-06 | English | ||
| 9726478 | 17F-2 FUT | 2025-04-30 | English | ||
| 9726479 | FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST - N-CSRS | 2025-04-29 | English | ||
| 9726481 | Regulatory Filings 2025 | 2025-04-23 | English | ||
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