- ISIN
- US35473P8279
- CUSIP
- 35473P827
- Issuer
- Franklin Templeton
- Inception Date
- Nov 2, 2017
- Region
- North America (Canada)
- Category
- Canada Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- FTSE Canada RIC Capped Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $754M
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Performance
FLCA Performance Chart
Franklin FTSE Canada ETF (FLCA) is up 7.5% since the beginning of the year. FLCA is currently trading at $52 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FLCA shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,731.
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Returns By Period
Franklin FTSE Canada ETF (FLCA) has returned 7.45% so far this year and 28.62% over the past 12 months.
Franklin FTSE Canada ETF
- 1D
- -0.15%
- 1M
- -0.82%
- YTD
- 7.45%
- 6M
- 6.99%
- 1Y
- 28.62%
- 3Y*
- 21.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.60%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
FLCA Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 6, 2017, FLCA's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.02%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -19.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, FLCA closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -12.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.39% | 6.68% | -5.39% | 6.93% | 0.48% | -1.29% | 7.45% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.88% | 0.17% | -1.34% | 3.94% | 5.73% | 2.99% | -0.42% | 5.62% | 3.39% | 0.04% | 3.94% | 3.45% | 34.62% |
| 2024 | -0.93% | 1.52% | 3.77% | -3.50% | 3.56% | -2.35% | 5.06% | 4.30% | 2.59% | -1.96% | 6.67% | -5.62% | 13.02% |
| 2023 | 8.88% | -4.85% | -0.10% | 3.09% | -5.30% | 6.18% | 2.66% | -3.73% | -3.56% | -4.68% | 10.24% | 6.76% | 14.71% |
| 2022 | -0.58% | -0.06% | 6.01% | -7.95% | 1.87% | -10.19% | 4.52% | -4.00% | -8.33% | 7.22% | 6.77% | -5.71% | -11.93% |
| 2021 | -0.89% | 5.38% | 6.02% | 4.34% | 6.40% | -0.90% | -0.14% | 0.49% | -2.26% | 7.71% | -4.07% | 4.22% | 28.67% |
Benchmark Metrics
Franklin FTSE Canada ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.67%, beta of 0.77, and R2 of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 06, 2017.
- This ETF participated in 91.63% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 85.96% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.67%
- Beta
- 0.77
- R²
- 0.60
- Upside Capture
- 85.96%
- Downside Capture
- 91.63%
Expense Ratio
FLCA has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FLCA ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin FTSE Canada ETF (FLCA) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| FLCA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.03 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.12 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.36 | 2.78 | +0.58 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.46 | 12.44 | +1.03 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin FTSE Canada ETF provided a 1.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.53 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.53 | $0.90 | $0.91 | $0.83 | $0.65 | $0.70 | $0.68 | $0.60 | $0.64 | $0.02 |
Dividend yield | 1.02% | 1.85% | 2.50% | 2.49% | 2.20% | 2.02% | 2.49% | 2.29% | 3.03% | 0.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin FTSE Canada ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.90 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.91 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.83 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.65 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.70 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Franklin FTSE Canada ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Franklin FTSE Canada ETF was 41.51%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 174 trading sessions.
The current Franklin FTSE Canada ETF drawdown is 2.46%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -41.51%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 8mo 9d | 9mo 11dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.23%Oct 2022 | 6mo 15d | 1y 6mo | 2y 10dMar 2022 - Apr 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.83%Dec 2018 | 11mo 3d | 5mo 28d | 1y 4moJan 2018 - Jun 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.58%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 24d | 5mo 1dDec 2024 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.55%Mar 2026 | 21d | 28d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FLCA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.51% | -56.78% | +15.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.55% | -9.10% | +0.55% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.58% | -18.90% | +6.32% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.23% | -25.43% | +1.20% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.46% | -1.80% | -0.66% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.88% | -10.71% | +4.83% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.13% | 2.03% | +0.10% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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