Franklin FTSE Asia ex Japan ETF (FLAX) Alternatives
Franklin FTSE Asia ex Japan ETF (FLAX) belongs to the Asia Pacific Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FLAX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to FLAX
FLAX charges 0.19% annually. Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FLAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | FLAX vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | FLAX vs FLAU | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | FLAX vs FLKR | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | Jun 10, 2014 | FLAX vs IPAC | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | Apr 24, 2020 | FLAX vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FLAX
Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 98 | May 12, 2000 | FLAX vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 98 | Nov 2, 2017 | FLAX vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 97 | Oct 29, 2010 | FLAX vs MKOR | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 95 | Feb 23, 2012 | FLAX vs DVYA | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 95 | Apr 18, 2011 | FLAX vs FPA |
Top Performing FLAX Alternatives (YTD)
FLAX alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 26.80% | Oct 29, 2010 | FLAX vs MKOR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 26.53% | May 12, 2000 | FLAX vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | FLAX vs FLKR | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 17.42% | Apr 18, 2011 | FLAX vs FPA | |
| iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | 16.27% | Mar 26, 2008 | FLAX vs THD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FLAX
FLAX alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | 12.91% | Oct 18, 2011 | FLAX vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 14.13% | May 7, 2024 | FLAX vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.85% | Nov 18, 2009 | FLAX vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 15.58% | Feb 2, 2012 | FLAX vs INDA | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 15.78% | Feb 6, 2018 | FLAX vs FLIN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FLAX
FLAX alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | -9.09% | Mar 12, 1996 | FLAX vs EWM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | -9.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | FLAX vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund | -10.62% | Aug 10, 2018 | FLAX vs EMMF | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | -11.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | FLAX vs IPAC | |
| Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | -11.73% | Sep 21, 2023 | FLAX vs ADVE |
Other ETFs from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend | 95 | 10.54% | Jul 27, 2016 | FLAX vs LVHI | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend | 37 | 6.93% | Dec 29, 2015 | FLAX vs LVHD | |
| Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt Index ET... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 84 | 2.64% | Jun 1, 2016 | FLAX vs DIVI | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | Japan Equities | 79 | 5.02% | Nov 2, 2017 | FLAX vs FLJP | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | Precious Metals | 85 | 7.93% | Jun 30, 2022 | FLAX vs FGDL | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.55% | Jan 11, 2024 | FLAX vs EZBC | |
| Franklin FTSE China ETF | China Equities | 22 | -5.92% | Nov 2, 2017 | FLAX vs FLCH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | Japan Equities | 86 | 6.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | FLAX vs FLJH | |
| Franklin Liberty Senior Loan ETF | High Yield Bonds, Actively Managed | 34 | -0.76% | May 30, 2018 | FLAX vs FLBL | |
| Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | Latin America Equities | 93 | 25.41% | Nov 3, 2017 | FLAX vs FLBR |
Often Compared With FLAX
What investors most often compare with FLAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index F... | Europe Equities, Dividend | 92 | 2.13% | Aug 27, 2007 | FLAX vs FDD | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | FLAX vs VGT | |
| iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 76 | 5.29% | Oct 25, 2001 | FLAX vs EPP | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Developed Asia ex-Japan ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 80 | 6.46% | Aug 7, 2018 | FLAX vs BBAX | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | FLAX vs VXUS | |
| Fidelity International Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 64 | -1.94% | Nov 5, 1997 | FLAX vs FSPSX | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 92 | 6.39% | Sep 2, 2015 | FLAX vs XCEM | |
| iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 84 | 3.40% | Aug 13, 2008 | FLAX vs AAXJ | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 96 | 6.39% | Sep 24, 2019 | FLAX vs AVDV | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | FLAX vs QQQ |
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