Franklin Universal Trust (FT) Dividendes

Franklin Universal Trust is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California. Franklin Universal Trust (the Fund) is a closed-end management investment company. The Fund’s primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. The Fund’s secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily two asset classes: high-yield bonds and utility stocks. Within the high yield portion of the portfolio, the Fund uses fundamental research to invest in a diversified portfolio of bonds. Within the utility portion of the portfolio, the Fund focuses on companies with attractive dividend yields and with a history of increasing their dividends. The Fund invests in various sectors, including electric utilities; metals & mining; multi-utilities; oil, gas & consumable fuels; pharmaceuticals; aerospace & defense; automobile components; biotechnology; building products, and commercial services & supplies. The Fund’s investment manager is Franklin Advisers, Inc.