Franklin Universal Closed Fund - Asset Resilience Ratio
Franklin Universal Closed Fund (FT) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 1.88% as of February 2026. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. Check Franklin Universal Closed Fund strategic capital allocation to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
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Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2015–2025)
This chart shows how Franklin Universal Closed Fund's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See Franklin Universal Closed Fund (FT) balance sheet quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Franklin Universal Closed Fund's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see Franklin Universal Closed Fund (FT) market capitalisation.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $0.00 | 0% |
| Short-term Investments | $5.44 Million | 1.88% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $5.44 Million | 1.88% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: Franklin Universal Closed Fund maintains only 1.88% of assets in liquid form.
- This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
- The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.
Franklin Universal Closed Fund Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Franklin Universal Closed Fund's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Metrics Master Income Trust
AU:MXT |
Asset Management | 0.14% |
|
Northern Trust Corporation
NASDAQ:NTRS |
Asset Management | 6.11% |
|
Principal Financial Group Inc
NASDAQ:PFG |
Asset Management | 8.30% |
|
Industrivarden AB ser. C
ST:INDU-C |
Asset Management | 0.16% |
|
Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust
TO:CEF |
Asset Management | 99.66% |
|
Anxin Trust Co Ltd
SHG:600816 |
Asset Management | 36.21% |
|
Norte Grande
SN:NORTEGRAN |
Asset Management | 0.00% |
|
Sprott Inc.
TO:SII |
Asset Management | 1.84% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Franklin Universal Closed Fund (2015–2025)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Franklin Universal Closed Fund.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | 2.13% | $5.82 Million | $273.48 Million | +0.61pp |
| 2024-08-31 | 1.52% | $4.05 Million | $266.93 Million | -1.36pp |
| 2023-08-31 | 2.88% | $7.23 Million | $251.48 Million | -0.65pp |
| 2022-08-31 | 3.53% | $9.53 Million | $269.82 Million | +1.23pp |
| 2021-08-31 | 2.30% | $6.73 Million | $292.22 Million | +0.38pp |
| 2020-08-31 | 1.93% | $5.24 Million | $271.56 Million | +0.24pp |
| 2019-08-31 | 1.69% | $4.76 Million | $282.46 Million | -2.60pp |
| 2018-08-31 | 4.29% | $11.45 Million | $266.88 Million | -- |
| 2017-08-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $268.01 Million | -- |
| 2016-08-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $253.65 Million | -- |
| 2015-08-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $240.02 Million | -- |
About Franklin Universal Closed Fund
Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched by Franklin Resources, Inc. The fund is managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests in companies operating in utility sector. It employs fundamental analysis to invest in a diversified portfolio of corporate bonds and dividend paying utili… Read more