 SAN MATEO, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Franklin Universal Trust NYSE: FT today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of 0.0425 per share, payable on November 15, 2021, to shareholders of record on October 29, 2021 Ex-Dividend Date: October 28, 2021. The Funds primary 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. Distribution 