Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions - Seite 2

Average Annual Total Return (in relation to the change in net asset value (NAV) for the 5-year period ended on 10/31/2022)1

Annualized Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV for the current fiscal period through 10/31/2022)²

 

Cumulative Total Return (in relation to the change in NAV for the fiscal period through 10/31/2022)³

 

Cumulative Fiscal Year-To-Date Distribution Rate (as a percentage of NAV as of 10/31/2022)⁴

3.27%

 

6.78%

 

-5.86%

 

1.13%

Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:

1. Average Annual Total Return in relation to NAV represents the compound average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the five-year period ended through October 31, 2022. Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV over a year, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
2. The Annualized Distribution Rate is the current fiscal period’s distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV through October 31, 2022.
3. Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund’s NAV from August 31, 2022 through October 31, 2022, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
4. The Cumulative Fiscal Year-To-Date Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions for the fiscal period August 31, 2022 through October 31, 2022, as a percentage of the Fund’s NAV as of October 31, 2022.

The Fund’s primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary based on the Fund’s net investment income. Past distributions are not indicative of future trends.