Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) Announces Monthly Dividend of $0.04

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) declared a monthly dividend on Tuesday, October 13th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.0425 per share by the financial services provider on Monday, November 30th. This represents a $0.51 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 20th.

Franklin Universal Trust Stock Down 0.7%

Shares of FT opened at $7.10 on Thursday. Franklin Universal Trust has a 12 month low of $6.95 and a 12 month high of $8.35. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $7.50 and its 200-day moving average is $7.86.

About Franklin Universal Trust

Franklin Universal Trust is a diversified closed-end investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FT. The fund seeks to provide a high level of current income while also pursuing capital appreciation through investments in a range of debt and equity securities.

The trust has historically emphasized securities issued by companies in utility-related industries, including electric, gas, telecommunications and other infrastructure businesses. Its portfolio may include common and preferred stocks, corporate bonds and other income-producing investments, allowing the fund to participate in both equity and fixed-income markets.

Franklin Universal Trust is managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc, an affiliate of Franklin Resources, Inc, which operates under the Franklin Templeton brand.