GURU.Markets stock price, segment price, and overall market index valuation
The company's share price Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager. Its share price is driven by assets under management (AUM) and stock market performance. The chart reflects industry competition and investor shifts toward passive funds.
Share prices of companies in the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a global asset manager operating in the investment funds and ETF segment. We classify it as a general asset manager. The chart below shows the overall dynamics of this industry, including pressure on fees and the shift toward passive investing.
Broad Market Index - GURU.Markets
Franklin Resources (operating under the Franklin Templeton brand) is one of the world's largest asset management companies, offering a wide range of investment funds. A financial sector giant, it is included in the GURU.Markets index. The chart below shows the performance of the entire market. Compare its stock performance to the overall trends.
Change in the price of a company, segment, and market as a whole per day
BEN - Daily change in the company's share price Franklin Resources Inc.
For Franklin Resources, a global asset manager, daily price changes are a measure of its reaction to stock market movements. While the chart of these fluctuations is unspectacular, it is an important component of the formulas on System.GURU.Markets.
Daily change in the price of a set of shares in a market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources, Inc. is a global asset manager (Franklin Templeton). This chart shows average daily volatility in the financial sector. A comparison with BEN, whose revenue is based on assets under management, shows its strong correlation with stock markets.
Daily change in the price of a broad market stock, index - GURU.Markets
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a major global asset manager. Its business is directly dependent on the health of financial markets and the inflow of capital into its funds. The chart below shows the general volatility that plagues such companies.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole over 12 months
Annual dynamics of the company's market capitalization Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a classic asset manager. Its annual performance was influenced by the trend toward passive investing, reflecting the state of financial markets and its ability to attract and retain client assets.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) is one of the world's largest asset managers. The company faces the challenge of capital outflows from actively managed funds to passive ones. This chart shows how its acquisition strategy (such as Legg Mason) and diversification are helping it compete in a changing industry.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a global asset management company. Its revenue, like that of T. Rowe Price, is directly dependent on the volume of assets under management. Franklin's share price performance closely correlates with the global stock and bond markets.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the month
Monthly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Franklin Resources Inc.
The value of Franklin Resources, a global asset manager, is directly dependent on the state of financial markets. Monthly fluctuations on the chart reflect both the market revaluation of assets under management (AUM) and the net inflow or outflow of client funds, which reflects investor confidence in its Franklin Templeton funds.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - General asset management
This chart reflects the dynamics of the asset management sector. For Franklin Resources, one of the oldest and largest managers, it's the backdrop. Its movements show how the inflows and outflows of its funds depend on overall sentiment in the stock markets.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a major global asset manager. Its revenue is directly dependent on its assets under management, which fluctuates with the markets. The chart below shows how the company's shares, as a proxy for the health of the stock market, have moved in sync with the S&P 500, but often with significant leverage.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the week
Weekly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Franklin Resources Inc.
The short-term performance of Franklin Resources, a global asset manager (Franklin Templeton), reflects investor sentiment. Movements in the stock and bond markets impact the value of assets under management, while data on inflows and outflows from funds creates volatility.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources' shares, like all asset managers, move in tandem with overall stock market sentiment. The S&P 500 and fund inflows and outflows serve as a barometer for the entire industry. This chart will show how the company is faring against the passive investing trend.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of stocks of the broad market, index - GURU.Markets
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a global asset manager. Its revenue depends on its assets under management, which fluctuates with the markets. The chart shows how closely the company's shares correlate with the S&P 500 index.
Market capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
BEN - Market capitalization of the company Franklin Resources Inc.
The Franklin Resources market capitalization chart is a financial metric for one of the world's largest and oldest public asset managers (Franklin Templeton). It reflects the scale of assets under management and investor confidence. The dynamics of this metric are closely linked to the state of the stock markets and the company's ability to attract and retain client capital in a highly competitive environment.
BEN - Share of the company's market capitalization Franklin Resources Inc. within the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager. The company's share of its sector's market capitalization reflects the scale of its funds and its long history in the market. The chart shows its weight in the competitive world of investment management.
Market capitalization of the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager with a long history. The chart below shows the total market capitalization of this entire sector. Its dynamics reflect both the state of stock markets and the shift of investors from active management to passive funds.
Market capitalization of all companies included in a broad market index - GURU.Markets
Asset management is a global business that accounts for a significant portion of the value on the chart. Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is one of the oldest and largest managers in the world. Its market capitalization is determined by its brand, distribution network, and ability to attract investor capital.
Book value capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
BEN - Book value capitalization of the company Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources' chart represents the tangible foundation of one of the oldest asset managers. Its growing book value reflects the value of its global network of offices, technology platforms, and, of course, its equity capital. This is the physical and financial foundation that supports the management of hundreds of billions of dollars.
BEN - Share of the company's book capitalization Franklin Resources Inc. within the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton), a global asset manager, has a lightweight asset structure. Its share of the sector's physical base is its network of offices around the world. The chart shows that its business is built on intellectual capital and client trust, not on production capacity.
Market segment balance sheet capitalization - General asset management
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager. Their business is managing clients' money, not owning factories. A chart of book value shows that their tangible assets (offices) are minimal compared to the trillions of dollars under management.
Book value of all companies included in the broad market index - GURU.Markets
The balance sheet of Franklin Resources, the asset management company of Franklin Templeton, includes not only assets under management but also a global network of offices and IT infrastructure. The chart shows how the physical scale of this legendary investment firm has changed.
The ratio of market capitalization to book capitalization of a company, segment, and the market as a whole
Market capitalization to book capitalization ratio - Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources, as an asset manager, has few physical assets. Its valuation reflects investors' faith in its brand and its ability to attract and retain client funds. The chart shows how this faith has changed.
Market to book capitalization ratio in a market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a global asset management company. Its value lies in its brand and assets under management. The chart shows how the market evaluates its ability to attract and retain client funds, based on its market capitalization relative to its equity.
Market to book capitalization ratio for the market as a whole
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is one of the world's oldest and largest asset managers. Its valuation, unlike the average in this chart, is heavily dependent on assets under management (AUM). The market values โโits diversified platform and brand, but also considers pressure on fees and outflows into passive funds.
Debts of the company, segment and market as a whole
BEN - Company debts Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources, a global asset manager operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is adapting its financial strategy to address challenges in the asset management industry. This chart shows how the company is using capital to acquire other management companies in an effort to diversify its products and counter the outflow of funds into passive funds.
Market segment debts - General asset management
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a long-established global asset manager. The asset management industry is undergoing transformation due to the rise of passive funds. This chart shows how the company is leveraging its balance sheet to adapt to the new reality, including through acquisitions.
Market debt in general
Debt to book value of the company, segment and market as a whole
The company's debt to book capitalization ratio Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a large global asset management company. This chart shows its leverage. The company's revenue is directly dependent on its assets under management (AUM) and fees. A decline in stock markets leads to a decline in AUM and client churn, which impacts profitability.
Market segment debt to market segment book capitalization - General asset management
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager. The company's success depends on the performance of its funds and its ability to attract investor capital. The chart illustrates financial strategies in the asset management sector, providing context for assessing how Franklin is adapting to the shift to passive investing.
Debt to book value of all companies in the market
Franklin Resources is a global asset manager. Financial companies have a unique capital structure. This chart shows the average debt across the economy, illustrating why the debt structure of asset managers differs from that of non-financial companies.
P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/E - Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset management company offering a wide range of investment funds. This chart shows how investors value the traditional asset manager in the age of passive ETF growth. The dynamics depend on the inflow or outflow of client funds and the performance of its funds.
P/E of the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a long-established global asset manager. The company offers a wide range of investment funds and solutions for retail and institutional clients. This chart shows the average rating for asset management companies, reflecting investor sentiment and their trust in traditional managers.
P/E of the market as a whole
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager. This chart shows overall stock market sentiment, and it's key for BEN. The company's revenue is directly dependent on its assets under management, which fluctuates with the market, making its valuation procyclical.
Future P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/E of the company Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset management company. This chart reflects expectations for stock markets and investor preferences. Its dynamics predict how successfully the company will attract client funds to its mutual funds and other products, generating revenue from management fees.
Future (projected) P/E of the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager offering a wide range of investment products. This chart reflects investor expectations for the company's returns relative to the sector. It allows one to assess how the market views its ability to attract capital in a competitive environment with passive funds.
Future (projected) P/E of the market as a whole
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager. This chart, reflecting the state of the stock markets, is vital for BEN. Their income is directly dependent on their assets under management (AUM), which grows in line with the market. Furthermore, market optimism stimulates the influx of new funds from investors into their funds.
Profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company profit Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset management company. It offers a wide range of investment funds and products for private and institutional investors. This chart shows how asset management success and market sentiment influence this giant's financial performance.
Profit of companies in the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources, known as Franklin Templeton, is a global asset manager. This chart shows profitability in the investment management sector. For BEN, it's an indicator of stock market conditions and investor confidence. Their income is directly dependent on the size of their assets under management, which fluctuates with the market.
Overall market profit
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager. The company offers a wide range of investment funds. Its revenue (management fees) is directly dependent on the volume of assets under management, which in turn depends on client inflows and stock market performance. This chart reflects the company's key market performance.
Future (predicted) profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) profit of the company Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager. The profit forecast presented here is directly dependent on stock market performance and client inflows and outflows. The company's ability to deliver strong returns and attract new assets are key factors for analysts.
Future (predicted) profit of companies in the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager. Its profit outlook depends on stock market performance and client inflows into its funds. This chart shows analysts' collective views on the future of the asset management industry, which faces competition from passive ETFs and pressure on fees.
Future (predicted) profit of the market as a whole
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a global asset manager. Its revenue is derived from assets under management (AUM) and fees. The total return forecasts presented here directly impact equity markets, which determine the value of AUM, and investor sentiment, which influences inflows and outflows.
P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/S - Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager. This chart shows how the market values โโits revenue, which consists of management fees. This value depends on the volume of assets under management, which fluctuates with stock markets, and the company's ability to attract new investor funds.
P/S market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global investment management company offering a wide range of mutual funds and other investment products. This chart shows the average market capitalization-to-revenue ratio for the asset management sector. It provides an insight into how the market perceives Franklin Templeton's scale and its ability to attract client assets.
P/S of the market as a whole
Franklin Resources, known as Franklin Templeton, is a global asset management company. Its revenue is directly dependent on its assets under management, which fluctuate with stock markets and investor sentiment. This dynamic provides insight into the market's perception of a business whose revenue is so closely tied to its own performance.
Future P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/S of the company Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset management company. This chart shows how investors estimate the company's future revenue from management fees. It depends on stock market performance and the company's ability to attract and retain client assets.
Future (projected) P/S of the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a long-established global asset manager. The company faces the challenge of the growing popularity of passive investing. This chart reflects how investors view its ability to adapt to the changing investment environment and attract capital to its active funds.
Future (projected) P/S of the market as a whole
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager. Their revenue (fees) are directly related to assets under management (AUM). This chart, reflecting stock market sentiment, is key for BEN. Market optimism drives asset prices higher and attracts new client funds, increasing their AUM.
Sales of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company sales Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager offering a wide range of investment funds and solutions. This chart reflects financial market dynamics. The company's revenue, consisting primarily of management fees, is directly dependent on the volume of assets under management, which fluctuates with market prices and client inflows.
Sales of companies in the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a long-established global asset manager. They offer a wide range of investment funds and solutions for retail and institutional clients worldwide. This chart shows how their revenue is generated through management fees across various asset classesโequities, bonds, and alternatives.
Overall market sales
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset management company. It offers a wide range of investment funds and products for private and institutional investors. Its revenue is driven by assets under management and financial market dynamics. This total revenue chart reflects the market conditions that influence BEN's performance.
Future sales volume of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) sales of the company Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global investment management firm. This chart reflects revenue forecasts, which primarily consist of management fees. Forecasts are subject to changes in the stock market, which impacts assets under management (AUM), and the inflow or outflow of client funds.
Future (projected) sales of companies in the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager offering a wide range of investment funds. This chart shows forecasts for the entire asset management industry. It reflects investor expectations for mutual funds and ETFs, which directly impacts the company's fee income.
Future (projected) sales of the market as a whole
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a global asset management company. Its revenue is driven by its assets under management. This graph, which reflects financial market sentiment, is critical to the company. Market growth increases asset values โโand attracts new investors, while market downturns can lead to capital outflows from funds.
Marginality of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company marginality Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources, a global asset management company operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, shows its profitability. Profitability depends on the size of assets under management (AUM) and the fees charged for their management. Stock market performance and the company's ability to attract and retain investor capital directly impact its revenue.
Market segment marginality - General asset management
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global investment management company offering a wide range of mutual funds and other investment products. Return is determined by assets under management (AUM) and fees. This chart shows operational efficiency. Comparisons with other asset managers highlight its scale and diversification.
Market marginality as a whole
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a global asset management company. Its revenue is directly dependent on its assets under management, which fluctuates with financial markets. This graph, reflecting the health of the corporate sector, is closely linked to the stock market, a key driver of Franklin's business.
Employees in the company, segment and market as a whole
Number of employees in the company Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is one of the world's largest publicly traded asset managers. This chart shows the global team of portfolio managers, analysts, and sales professionals who manage hundreds of billions of dollars for private and institutional investors worldwide.
Share of the company's employees Franklin Resources Inc. within the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager offering a wide range of investment funds. This chart illustrates its scale within the investment management industry, reflecting the significant share of portfolio managers, financial analysts, and sales professionals Franklin Templeton holds in the industry.
Number of employees in the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a long-standing global asset manager. The company manages hundreds of investment funds. This chart shows the extensive team of portfolio managers, analysts, and sales professionals who help millions of investors achieve their financial goals worldwide.
Number of employees in the market as a whole
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager offering a wide range of investment funds. The company's assets under management (AUM) are driven by client inflows and market dynamics. The growth in overall employment, reflected in this chart, means more people have savings and are seeking investment opportunities, driving growth for Franklin Resources.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company, segment, and market as a whole
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Franklin Resources Inc. (BEN)
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a global asset management company. This chart illustrates a model based on wealth management. The high capitalization per employee reflects the investment management team's hundreds of billions of dollars. The value lies in expertise and asset scale, not in numbers.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources (BEN) is a global asset manager known under the Franklin Templeton brand. The asset management industry is mired in competition between active funds (like BEN) and passive funds. This chart shows the industry average. It helps assess how effectively BEN fund managers generate value (AUM) per employee.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the overall market
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset manager. In this industry, capitalization per employee is a measure of capital management efficiency. It demonstrates how a company, managing hundreds of billions of dollars for its clients, generates high value per portfolio manager and analyst.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the company, segment, and market as a whole
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Franklin Resources Inc. (BEN)
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a classic asset manager. This chart shows how the company earns from fees on assets under management (AUM). In this business, scale is everything. Profitability per employee is directly related to AUM. The staff's job is to attract new assets and manage them to generate interest.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources (BEN) is a "classic" asset manager (Franklin Templeton). This chart shows the benchmark for "general asset management." In this sector (active funds), the benchmark is high but under pressure. Return per employee depends on AUM (assets under management), which "flows" into passive ETFs.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the market as a whole
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset management company. This performance breakdown clearly demonstrates the nature of the investment business. A small team of portfolio managers and analysts manages hundreds of billions of dollars in assets, resulting in colossal revenue per employee.
Sales to employees of the company, segment and market as a whole
Sales per company employee Franklin Resources Inc. (BEN)
Franklin Resources, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset management firm. This chart illustrates how it manages its enormous financial flows. The high revenue per employee is not a result of production, but rather the fees generated by managing hundreds of billions of dollars in assets, where a small team of investors plays a key role.
Sales per employee in the market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources (BEN) is a traditional asset manager (Franklin Templeton). They are experiencing difficult times due to the outflow of funds into passive funds (ETFs). This chart shows how effective their traditional active management model is. It compares how their managers generate revenue (fees) compared to their competitors.
Sales per employee for the market as a whole
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a classic asset manager. Their business is managing mutual funds and ETFs, primarily with "active" management (where managers try to beat the market). This chart shows the revenue (fees) generated by their team of managers and analysts per employee.
Short shares by company, segment and market as a whole
Shares shorted by company Franklin Resources Inc. (BEN)
Franklin Resources (BEN) is a traditional asset manager (Franklin Templeton funds). The company earns fees for managing client funds. This chart shows short bets. The high short interest on BEN reflects pressure on the entire active management industry: investors are shifting to low-cost passive ETFs, and market volatility is reducing assets under management (AUM).
Shares shorted by market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources (BEN) is a global asset management company operating under the Franklin Templeton brand. They manage mutual funds and ETFs. This chart measures the overall skepticism in the asset management sector. It shows the extent to which investors expect an outflow of funds from active to passive funds or pressure on fees across the industry.
Shares shorted by the overall market
Franklin Resources (BEN), known as Franklin Templeton, is a classic asset manager. They make their money from fees on assets under management (AUM). This chart measures the overall level of fear. For BEN, rising pessimism is a double whammy: markets fall (reducing AUM), and fearful investors pull money out of funds, preferring cash.
RSI 14 indicator for a company, segment, and market as a whole
The company's RSI 14 indicator Franklin Resources Inc. (BEN)
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a classic, old-school asset manager. They compete for investor capital in a world dominated by low-cost ETFs. The chart shows when the market (above 70) believes in their ability to attract money into active funds, or (below 30) when panic over client outflows (AUM) reaches its peak.
RSI 14 Market Segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources, known as Franklin Templeton, is a global asset management company. They offer a wide range of mutual funds and ETFs, but like many others, they are experiencing pressure from passive investing. This chart shows the overall sentiment in the asset management sector. It helps understand how the market as a whole values โโtraditional managers in the era of ETF dominance.
RSI 14 for the overall market
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a global asset manager offering a wide range of mutual funds and ETFs. Their revenue comes from fees charged on assets under management (AUM). This market sentiment chart directly impacts BEN. Panic (low values) means falling markets, which reduces AUM and causes client outflows. Conversely, euphoria inflates AUM and attracts new funds.
Analyst consensus forecast for the company's share price, the segment, and the market as a whole
Analyst consensus stock price forecast BEN (Franklin Resources Inc.)
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a global asset manager offering a wide range of investment funds (stocks, bonds). This chart shows analyst consensus forecasts. Their targets depend on client inflows and outflows (flows) and fee income, which are directly linked to assets under management (AUM).
The difference between the consensus estimate and the actual stock price BEN (Franklin Resources Inc.)
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a classic active asset manager trying to adapt to ETF outflows by acquiring alternatives (Legg Mason) and ETF providers. This chart shows the difference between the consensus forecast and the price, reflecting analysts' confidence in the success of this M&A transformation.
Analyst consensus forecast for stock prices by market segment - General asset management
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is one of the "old" asset management giants, known for its actively managed funds. The company is struggling with the outflow of funds into passive ETFs. This chart shows analysts' overall expectations for the entire asset management sector. It reflects whether experts believe active funds will survive.
Analysts' consensus forecast for the overall market share price
Franklin Resources (BEN) is a classic active asset manager (Franklin Templeton funds). They earn fees on assets under management. Market expectations, visible in this chart, affect them in two ways: pessimism (a downturn) reduces the value of their assets (lower fees) and causes investors to flee to passive funds (ETFs).
AKIMA index of the company, segment and market as a whole
AKiMA Company Index Franklin Resources Inc.
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a classic asset manager. It's a global company with a long history, known for its stock and bond funds. This chart is an indicator of old-school investing. It reflects their ability to attract assets (AUM) and their attempts to adapt to the era of passive ETF dominance through M&A (the acquisition of Legg Mason).
AKIMA Market Segment Index - General asset management
Franklin Resources (Franklin Templeton) is a classic active asset manager (like T. Rowe Price) that is trying to adapt to the ETF world through acquisitions (Legg Mason). This composite metric evaluates financial companies. The chart shows the sector average. This is a benchmark: how does Franklin's old (but diversified) fund model differentiate it from the average competitor?
The AKIM Index for the overall market
Franklin Resources (BEN) is a classic active asset manager (Franklin Templeton) that is trying to adapt to the ETF world through acquisitions. This chart, reflecting the market average, is more than just a backdrop. It directly impacts BEN: it determines asset size (AUM), and therefore fee income, as well as investor appetite for active funds.