Franklin Premier Income Trust (PPT)
Franklin Premier Income Trust (PPT) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since February 19, 1988.
- Listed On
- the New York Stock Exchange
- Listed Since
- February 19, 1988
- Market Cap
- $313M
About Franklin Premier Income Trust
Putnam Premier Income Trust is a closed-end fixed income fund that prominently invests in U.S. government, agency, high-yield, and international fixed income securities. The fund aims to provide high current income while preserving capital by diversifying across multiple bond markets beyond traditional benchmarks. Its portfolio includes various sectors such as investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, bank loans, and emerging market debt. The revenue for the trust is generated through interest income and capital gains from its investments in a fixed fund, which operates on the New York Stock Exchange and focuses on managing a diverse range of fixed-income assets across various countries.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 99 institutions reported holding PPT, with 39.5 million shares worth $137.8 million in aggregate. The largest reported holder was Sit Investment Associates, with 28.6 million shares worth $99.9 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 3 added shares, 1 reduced its position and 1 held its position unchanged during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sit Investment Associates | 28,618,942 | $100M | Added 1.56% |
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings | 1,367,557 | $5M | Unchanged |
| Morgan Stanley | 1,135,071 | $4M | Added 0.23% |
| 1607 Capital Partners | 1,127,808 | $4M | Reduced 35.45% |
| Invesco Ltd | 934,604 | $3M | Added 4.2% |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is PPT?
Franklin Premier Income Trust (PPT) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since February 19, 1988.
Who are the largest institutional holders of PPT?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of PPT were Sit Investment Associates, Allspring Global Investments Holdings and Morgan Stanley.
How many institutions own PPT?
99 institutions reported a position in PPT for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $137.8 million in total.
Did institutions buy or sell PPT last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares, 1 reduced its position and 1 held its position unchanged during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for PPT.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in PPT, on SentiSense.