Franklin Universal Trust (FT) is trading at $8.00, which is -4.0% below its all-time high of $8.33. The Drawdown Severity Score is 1.2, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, FT has experienced 414 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -2.3%.
Data last updated: May 8, 2026 at 08:10 PM EDT
FT
StockFranklin Universal Trust
Price
$8.00
as of May 8, 2026
All Time High: $8.33
Slightly Elevated
Current Drawdown
-4.0%
Days in Drawdown
15
Avg Max Drawdown
2.3%
Avg Length
31
Drawdown Severity Score™
1.2
FT - Price & High Water Mark
FT - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Franklin Universal Trust is trading slightly below its recent peak. As of 2026-05-08, the stock price is $8.00, just 4.0% below its all-time high of $8.33.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Franklin Universal Trust typically experiences drawdowns averaging 2.3% in depth, with an average duration of 31 days. Franklin Universal Trust has gone through 414 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Franklin Universal Trust in the last 14 years was 23.1%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 945 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Franklin Universal Trust currently stands at 1.16. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Franklin Universal Trust's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 414 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Ongoing | 15 days | -4.0% | $8.33 | $8.00 | — |
| 2026-02-26 | 2026-02-27 | 2 days | -0.2% | $8.28 | $8.26 | $8.29 |
| 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-23 | 4 days | -0.2% | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.23 |
| 2026-02-06 | 2026-02-09 | 4 days | -0.1% | $8.08 | $8.07 | $8.10 |
| 2026-02-04 | 2026-02-05 | 2 days | -0.1% | $8.08 | $8.07 | $8.08 |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-03 | 2 days | -0.4% | $8.08 | $8.05 | $8.08 |
| 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-30 | 11 days | -1.1% | $8.05 | $7.97 | $8.08 |
| 2025-12-03 | 2026-01-13 | 42 days | -3.1% | $7.98 | $7.73 | $7.99 |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-02 | 2 days | -0.1% | $7.98 | $7.97 | $7.98 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-28 | 16 days | -3.5% | $7.97 | $7.69 | $7.98 |
| 2025-10-21 | 2025-11-12 | 23 days | -2.7% | $7.97 | $7.75 | $7.97 |
| 2025-10-16 | 2025-10-17 | 2 days | -0.2% | $7.93 | $7.91 | $7.93 |
| 2025-10-10 | 2025-10-15 | 6 days | -1.0% | $7.92 | $7.84 | $7.93 |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-07 | 7 days | -0.7% | $7.83 | $7.77 | $7.84 |
| 2025-09-26 | 2025-09-30 | 5 days | -0.1% | $7.80 | $7.79 | $7.83 |
| 2025-08-12 | 2025-09-25 | 45 days | -2.0% | $7.74 | $7.59 | $7.80 |
| 2025-07-29 | 2025-08-01 | 4 days | -0.9% | $7.54 | $7.47 | $7.55 |
| 2025-07-23 | 2025-07-28 | 6 days | -0.4% | $7.54 | $7.51 | $7.54 |
| 2025-07-21 | 2025-07-22 | 2 days | -0.3% | $7.49 | $7.47 | $7.54 |
| 2025-07-14 | 2025-07-16 | 3 days | -0.4% | $7.41 | $7.38 | $7.41 |
| 2025-07-10 | 2025-07-11 | 2 days | -0.8% | $7.41 | $7.36 | $7.41 |
| 2025-07-03 | 2025-07-09 | 7 days | -1.3% | $7.37 | $7.27 | $7.41 |
| 2025-06-25 | 2025-06-27 | 3 days | -0.3% | $7.21 | $7.19 | $7.24 |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-24 | 9 days | -0.9% | $7.18 | $7.12 | $7.21 |
| 2025-05-21 | 2025-06-12 | 23 days | -2.0% | $7.17 | $7.03 | $7.18 |
| 2025-03-04 | 2025-05-20 | 77 days | -8.7% | $7.17 | $6.54 | $7.17 |
| 2024-12-02 | 2025-03-03 | 92 days | -6.8% | $7.17 | $6.68 | $7.17 |
| 2024-11-26 | 2024-11-27 | 2 days | -0.1% | $7.08 | $7.07 | $7.11 |
| 2024-11-20 | 2024-11-21 | 2 days | -0.1% | $6.96 | $6.95 | $6.99 |
| 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-19 | 8 days | -1.3% | $6.95 | $6.86 | $6.96 |
| 2024-10-21 | 2024-11-11 | 22 days | -2.4% | $6.94 | $6.78 | $6.95 |
| 2024-10-02 | 2024-10-18 | 17 days | -2.1% | $6.94 | $6.79 | $6.94 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-01 | 2 days | -0.3% | $6.89 | $6.88 | $6.94 |
| 2024-09-24 | 2024-09-27 | 4 days | -0.7% | $6.86 | $6.81 | $6.89 |
| 2024-09-19 | 2024-09-20 | 2 days | -0.5% | $6.80 | $6.77 | $6.82 |
| 2024-09-12 | 2024-09-13 | 2 days | -0.5% | $6.67 | $6.64 | $6.71 |
| 2024-09-05 | 2024-09-10 | 6 days | -0.7% | $6.64 | $6.59 | $6.66 |
| 2024-08-22 | 2024-08-23 | 2 days | -0.1% | $6.43 | $6.42 | $6.47 |
| 2024-08-20 | 2024-08-21 | 2 days | -0.1% | $6.43 | $6.42 | $6.43 |
| 2024-08-05 | 2024-08-15 | 11 days | -2.4% | $6.39 | $6.24 | $6.39 |
| 2021-12-29 | 2024-07-31 | 945 days | -23.1% | $6.29 | $4.84 | $6.32 |
| 2021-09-10 | 2021-12-27 | 109 days | -5.4% | $6.19 | $5.85 | $6.26 |
| 2021-09-01 | 2021-09-09 | 9 days | -0.5% | $6.17 | $6.14 | $6.19 |
| 2021-08-04 | 2021-08-31 | 28 days | -1.4% | $6.12 | $6.03 | $6.17 |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-03 | 2 days | -0.1% | $6.04 | $6.03 | $6.12 |
| 2021-07-14 | 2021-07-28 | 15 days | -1.1% | $5.99 | $5.93 | $5.99 |
| 2021-07-07 | 2021-07-13 | 7 days | -1.2% | $5.98 | $5.91 | $5.99 |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-01 | 2 days | -0.4% | $5.91 | $5.89 | $5.91 |
| 2021-06-18 | 2021-06-28 | 11 days | -2.4% | $5.87 | $5.73 | $5.91 |
| 2021-06-09 | 2021-06-10 | 2 days | -0.1% | $5.74 | $5.73 | $5.75 |
| 2021-05-25 | 2021-06-02 | 9 days | -0.6% | $5.62 | $5.59 | $5.69 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About FT
Franklin Universal Trust has dropped 5%+ from its high 4 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 306 days with an average max drop of -11.0%.
The current drawdown of -4.0% has lasted 15 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 to Jul 2024 | -23.1% | 945 days |
| Mar 2025 to May 2025 | -8.7% | 77 days |
| Dec 2024 to Mar 2025 | -6.8% | 92 days |
| Sep 2021 to Dec 2021 | -5.4% | 109 days |
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