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$FT

Franklin Universal Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest

XNYS

$7.82
-0.38%-$0.030
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
19.9M
Next earnings
Unscheduled
$7.82-0.38%$0.0300Prev $7.85LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is FT down today? It is at $7.82 (-0.38%), and our scanner flagged it 2 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment FT spikes, and full due diligence on FT — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$7.82
Change today
-0.38%
Previous close
$7.85
52-week range
$7.79 – $8.35
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$197M
Dividend yield
6.52% ($0.51)
Ex-dividend
Aug 24
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
25.1M
Institutional own.
21.01%
Total held
21.0%
Tradeable float
19.9M
79% of shares · after 21% institutions
Short interest
26K
▲ +138% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Short % of float
0.1%
Days to cover
1.0d
Avg daily volume
46K
Classification
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
1.1x
15m
1.1x
1h
1.1x
1D
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Why is $FT moving today?

Here is the latest on FT from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for FT today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Why is $FT moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileLow float · 19.9M shNot shortableNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

Dilution watch

Unavailable

We could not reach SEC EDGAR, so the dilution check did not run for $FT. This is not a clean result: there may be an offering, a registration or a shelf on file that we were unable to read. Check it yourself on SEC EDGAR before trading it.

$FT Sentiment

Neutral
Bearish48Bullish
📰 News: 0 bull · 0 bearToday: -0.4%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$FT Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 3d ago 3.6× RVOL
FT hit 3.573x RVOL at 2:35 PM ET
at $7.83
Alert· 11d ago 24.4× RVOL
FT hit 24.390x RVOL at 1:41 PM ET
at $7.86
News· Seeking Alpha· 1681d ago
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News· Benzinga· 1931d ago
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FT stock FAQ

Why is $FT moving today?

Here is the latest on FT from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for FT today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the FT stock price today?

FT last traded at $7.82, down 0.38% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does FT pay a dividend?

Yes. FT currently has a dividend yield of about 6.52% ($0.51 per share per year), with the next ex-dividend date on Aug 24. Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live FT alerts?

The FT Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged FT 2 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is FT on?

FT (Franklin Universal Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $197M.

Is FT good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge FT for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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