Franklin Universal Closed Fund - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of February 2026: 1.88%

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.

Liquid Assets

$5.44 Million
Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

$288.45 Million
All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low
Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2015–2025)

This chart shows how Franklin Universal Closed Fund's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Check FT PP&E to net assets ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.

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 how much is Franklin Universal Closed Fund worth.

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
Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc.
NYSE:PDCC
Asset Management 1.77%
A.F.P. Provida
SN:PROVIDA
Asset Management 5.53%
A.F.P. Habitat
SN:HABITAT
Asset Management 7.59%
Hainan Haide Industry Co Ltd
SHE:000567
Asset Management 32.29%
Australian United Investment Company Ltd
AU:AUI
Asset Management 0.01%
Trinity Capital Inc
NASDAQ:TRIN
Asset Management 3.31%
PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Ltd
AU:PGF
Asset Management 97.40%
Magellan Financial Group Ltd
AU:MFG
Asset Management 15.56%

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 --
pp = percentage points

About Franklin Universal Closed Fund

NYSE:FT USA Asset Management
Market Cap
$198.29 Million
Market Cap Rank
#16525 Global
#3888 in USA
Share Price
$7.89
Change (1 day)
-0.38%
52-Week Range
$7.81 - $8.33
All Time High
$8.33
About

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