Question 1

Does Franklin Templeton own ARES stock?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As of its Q2 2026 13F, Franklin Templeton holds 4,747,665 shares of ARES (Ares Management), worth $528.5M.

Question 2

How many shares of ARES does Franklin Templeton own?

Accepted Answer

As of its Q2 2026 13F, Franklin Templeton holds 4,747,665 shares of ARES (Ares Management).

Question 3

What is Franklin Templeton's ARES position worth?

Accepted Answer

As of its Q2 2026 13F, Franklin Templeton's ARES position is worth $528.5M.

Question 4

Is Franklin Templeton buying or selling ARES?

Accepted Answer

In Q2 2026, Franklin Templeton reduced its ARES position by 374,805 shares (-7.3%).

Question 5

When did Franklin Templeton first buy ARES?

Accepted Answer

Franklin Templeton already held ARES in its Q3 2019 13F, the earliest on record, and has listed it in 28 quarterly 13F filings.

Quarter	Action	Shares	Change	Value	Weight	Price	Conviction
2026-Q2 Latest	Decreased	4.7M	-7.3%	$528.5M	0.1%	$110.15	0
2026-Q1	Decreased	5.1M	-5.1%	$558.9M	0.1%	$106.88	0
2025-Q4	Increased	5.4M	+1.8%	$872M	0.2%	$156.22	39
2025-Q3	Decreased	5.3M	-5.7%	$847.4M	0.2%	$153.54	0
2025-Q2	Increased	5.6M	+34.4%	$973M	0.3%	$165.29	49
2025-Q1	Increased	4.2M	+19.8%	$612.7M	0.2%	$138.97	45
2024-Q4	Decreased	3.5M	-5.1%	$617.7M	0.2%	$166.50	0
2024-Q3	Increased	3.7M	+0.5%	$600.8M	0.2%	$145.83	38