- ISIN
- US35473P8196
- CUSIP
- 35473P819
- Issuer
- Franklin Templeton
- Inception Date
- Nov 2, 2017
- Region
- Emerging Asia Pacific (China)
- Category
- China Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- FTSE China RIC Capped Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $273M
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Performance
FLCH Performance Chart
Franklin FTSE China ETF (FLCH) is down 9.0% since the beginning of the year. FLCH is currently trading at $22 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FLCH shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $755.
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Returns By Period
Franklin FTSE China ETF (FLCH) has returned -8.95% so far this year and 2.76% over the past 12 months.
Franklin FTSE China ETF
- 1D
- -2.52%
- 1M
- -7.63%
- YTD
- -8.95%
- 6M
- -11.33%
- 1Y
- 2.76%
- 3Y*
- 9.12%
- 5Y*
- -5.47%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- 0.25%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 24.32%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
FLCH Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 6, 2017, FLCH's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.26%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 22.2 years.
Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +30.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2022 at -15.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FLCH closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2022 with a return of +19.8%, while the worst single day was Oct 8, 2024 at -11.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.76% | -4.03% | -5.53% | 2.86% | -4.53% | -1.44% | -8.95% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.27% | 9.83% | 2.35% | -5.34% | 2.52% | 5.65% | 4.54% | 6.74% | 7.39% | -3.31% | -1.99% | -1.94% | 32.55% |
| 2024 | -9.66% | 6.62% | 2.07% | 4.63% | 4.48% | -3.30% | -1.37% | 0.35% | 22.66% | -3.28% | -3.75% | 0.47% | 18.00% |
| 2023 | 13.37% | -10.72% | 3.91% | -4.27% | -9.04% | 3.89% | 11.17% | -9.46% | -3.53% | -3.88% | 2.08% | -2.06% | -11.21% |
| 2022 | -0.16% | -5.81% | -9.69% | -5.16% | 2.25% | 8.65% | -10.44% | -0.40% | -14.12% | -15.83% | 30.76% | 2.40% | -22.74% |
| 2021 | 8.43% | -0.58% | -6.15% | -0.18% | 0.40% | 0.57% | -13.42% | -0.21% | -4.78% | 2.43% | -5.49% | -2.55% | -20.87% |
Benchmark Metrics
Franklin FTSE China ETF has an annualized alpha of -6.07%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 07, 2017.
- This ETF participated in 75.72% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 36.93% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.25 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -6.07%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.25
- Upside Capture
- 36.93%
- Downside Capture
- 75.72%
Expense Ratio
FLCH has an expense ratio of 0.19%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FLCH ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin FTSE China ETF (FLCH) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| FLCH | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.86 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.37 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.04 | 1.36 | -0.32 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.17 | 2.69 | -2.52 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.37 | 12.34 | -11.98 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin FTSE China ETF provided a 2.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.56 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.53 | $0.56 | $0.50 | $0.37 | $0.29 | $0.49 | $0.39 | $0.00 |
Dividend yield | 2.59% | 2.36% | 2.87% | 3.47% | 2.69% | 1.48% | 0.91% | 1.98% | 1.92% | 0.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin FTSE China 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 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.56 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.53 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.56 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.50 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.37 |
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 China 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 China ETF was 62.09%, occurring on Oct 31, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Franklin FTSE China ETF drawdown is 35.82%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -62.09%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | — | 5y 3moFeb 2021 - now |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -32.63%Oct 2018 | 9mo 4d | 1y 8mo | 2y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2020 |
2017 pullback2017 | -8.42%Dec 2017 | 14d | 27d | 1mo 11dNov 2017 - Jan 2018 |
2020 pullback2020 | -7.13%Sep 2020 | 25d | 17d | 1mo 12dAug 2020 - Oct 2020 |
2020 pullback2020 | -5.99%Jul 2020 | 18d | 27d | 1mo 15dJul 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FLCH | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -62.09% | -56.78% | -5.31% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.64% | -9.10% | -7.54% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.43% | -18.90% | -6.53% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -55.78% | -25.43% | -30.35% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -35.82% | -2.97% | -32.85% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -30.53% | -10.72% | -19.81% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.51% | 1.97% | +5.54% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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