Rupert Johnson
Chairman at TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND, INC.
Net worth: 2 929 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Rupert Harris Johnson is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 6 different companies. Presently, he holds the position of Chairman & Vice President at Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund, Chairman & Senior Vice President at Franklin Universal Trust, Chairman & Vice President at Templeton Emerging Markets Fund, Chairman & Senior Vice President at Franklin Ltd. Duration Income Trust and Portfolio Manager at Franklin Advisers, Inc. Mr. Johnson is also on the board of Franklin Resources, Inc., Investment Company Institute, Templeton Worldwide, Inc. and The Basic Fund and Chairman & Vice President at Templeton Global Income Fund, Chairman & Vice President at Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. and Vice President for Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. In his past career he occupied the position of Vice President of Templeton Russia & East European Fund, Inc., Trustee & Senior Vice President at Franklin Multi-Income Trust and Senior Vice President for Franklin Advisory Services LLC. He received an undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
19.79% | 2023-12-10 | 104,200,629 ( 19.79% ) | 2 929 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Rupert Johnson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST | Chairman | 2012-12-31 |
| SABA CAPITAL INCOME & OPPORTUNITIES FUND II | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND | Chairman | 2012-12-31 |
| TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS FUND | Chairman | 2014-03-02 |
| TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND, INC. | Chairman | 2012-12-31 |
| FRANKLIN LIMITED DURATION INCOME TRUST | Director/Board Member | - |
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 1968-12-31 |
Franklin Advisers, Inc.
 Franklin Advisers, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Franklin Advisers, Inc. is a mutual fund manager and registered investment advisor headquartered in San Mateo, California. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), a holding company that, together with its various subsidiaries is referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Advisers provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to US and non-US, registered open-end and closed-end funds and unregistered funds, as well as separate accounts. | Portfolio Manager-Equities | - |
Investment Company Institute
 Investment Company Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Investment Company Institute is an association of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The American company operates to support and represent these types of investment vehicles. The CEO of the company is Paul Schott Stevens. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Rupert Johnson
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Training of Rupert Johnson
| Washington & Lee University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 15 |
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Franklin Multi-Income Trust
 Franklin Multi-Income Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Franklin Multi Income Trust operates as a closed-end investment fund/investment trust which is managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. Franklin Templeton Services, LLC administers the trust. It is headquartered in Mateo, CA. | Miscellaneous |
Franklin Universal Trust
 Franklin Universal Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-end investment trust. It invests in debt, equity, precious metals, and natural resources securities. Its 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. The company was founded on September 23, 1988 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Miscellaneous |
Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc.
 Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. operates as a closed-end investment trust. Its investment strategy employs a fundamental, value-oriented, and long-term approach. The company was founded on September 20, 1994 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Miscellaneous |
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund
 Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Templeton Emerging Markets Fund operates as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. It is designed for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation through equity investments. The company was founded on February 26, 1987 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Miscellaneous |
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund
 Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund operates as closed-end Investment fund. Its investment objective is long-term capital appreciation by investing its net assets in emerging country equity securities. The company was founded on September 23, 1993 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Miscellaneous |
Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II
 Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II operates as a closed-end Investment Fund. Its portfolio includes debt and income producing securities. The company was founded on March 17, 1998 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Miscellaneous |
Templeton Russia & East European Fund, Inc.
 Templeton Russia & East European Fund, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Templeton Russia & East European Fund, Inc. operated as a closed-end investment trust company. The fund's investment objective was to seek long-term capital appreciation. It was founded on September 30, 1994 and was headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Miscellaneous |
Franklin Advisory Services LLC
 Franklin Advisory Services LLC Investment ManagersFinance Franklin Advisory Services LLC (FAS) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in San Mateo, California. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Advisers, Inc., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN). FAS provides investment advisory and portfolio management services under investment management agreements to clients in jurisdictions worldwide, which include registered open-end and closed-end funds and unregistered funds, as well as separate accounts. | Finance |
Investment Company Institute
Investment Company Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Investment Company Institute is an association of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The American company operates to support and represent these types of investment vehicles. The CEO of the company is Paul Schott Stevens. | Commercial Services |
Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc.
 Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Franklin Resources, Inc., Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. provides fund management services. The private company is based in San Mateo, CA. | Finance |
Franklin Advisers, Inc.
Franklin Advisers, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Franklin Advisers, Inc. is a mutual fund manager and registered investment advisor headquartered in San Mateo, California. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), a holding company that, together with its various subsidiaries is referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Advisers provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to US and non-US, registered open-end and closed-end funds and unregistered funds, as well as separate accounts. | Finance |
Franklin Ltd. Duration Income Trust
 Franklin Ltd. Duration Income Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Franklin Ltd. Duration Income Trust is a closed-end investment company. It seeks to provide high, current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation to the extent possible and consistent with the Fund?s primary objective, through a portfolio consisting primarily of high-yield corporate bonds, floating rate corporate loans and mortgage- and other asset-backed securities. The company was founded on August 27, 2003 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Miscellaneous |
| Templeton Worldwide, Inc. | |
The Basic Fund
 The Basic Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Basic Fund provides scholarship programs. It supports inner-city children by helping low-income families afford the cost of tuition at private schools in the Bay Area. The company was founded by Jim McCarthy, Arthur Rock, and John Walton in 1998 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Miscellaneous |
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