- Issuer
- Franklin
- Inception Date
- May 30, 2017
- Region
- North America (Canada)
- Category
- Corporate Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- Canada
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
FLCI.TO Performance Chart
Franklin Canadian Corporate Bond Fund ETF (FLCI.TO) is up 2.1% since the beginning of the year. FLCI.TO is currently trading at CA$18 per share. Investors who bought CA$1,000 worth of FLCI.TO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth CA$1,138.
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Returns By Period
Franklin Canadian Corporate Bond Fund ETF (FLCI.TO) has returned 2.06% so far this year and 6.04% over the past 12 months.
Franklin Canadian Corporate Bond Fund ETF
- 1D
- 0.05%
- 1M
- 1.92%
- YTD
- 2.06%
- 6M
- 2.41%
- 1Y
- 6.04%
- 3Y*
- 7.01%
- 5Y*
- 2.62%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.38%
- 1M
- 3.36%
- YTD
- 12.09%
- 6M
- 12.23%
- 1Y
- 28.22%
- 3Y*
- 21.70%
- 5Y*
- 15.18%
- 10Y*
- 14.66%
FLCI.TO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 18, 2017, FLCI.TO's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.25%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 23.1 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FLCI.TO closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 31, 2020 with a return of +3.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 23, 2020 at -6.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.57% | 1.12% | -1.49% | 0.24% | 1.30% | 0.33% | 2.06% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.92% | 0.75% | -0.35% | -0.30% | 0.48% | 0.79% | -0.13% | 0.31% | 1.53% | 1.19% | 0.41% | -0.81% | 4.88% |
| 2024 | -0.25% | 0.38% | 0.63% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.62% | 2.40% | 1.05% | 1.53% | -0.74% | 1.61% | 0.36% | 8.03% |
| 2023 | 2.64% | -1.25% | 1.56% | 1.49% | -2.22% | 0.15% | 0.33% | -0.21% | -1.87% | 0.34% | 4.16% | 3.11% | 8.31% |
| 2022 | -2.72% | -1.39% | -2.58% | -3.21% | -0.31% | -2.03% | 3.55% | -1.34% | -1.76% | -0.56% | 2.41% | -0.46% | -10.13% |
| 2021 | -0.46% | -2.13% | -0.88% | 0.07% | 0.74% | 0.78% | 1.28% | -0.37% | -1.28% | -0.48% | 0.18% | 1.25% | -1.36% |
Benchmark Metrics
Franklin Canadian Corporate Bond Fund ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.80%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 18, 2017.
- This ETF participated in 26.53% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 18.98% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of -0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 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
- 2.80%
- Beta
- -0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 18.98%
- Downside Capture
- 26.53%
Expense Ratio
FLCI.TO has an expense ratio of 0.39%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FLCI.TO ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Canadian Corporate Bond Fund ETF (FLCI.TO) 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.
| FLCI.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.68 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.81 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.39 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.67 | 3.09 | -0.42 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.43 | 11.48 | -4.06 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin Canadian Corporate Bond Fund ETF provided a 4.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.80 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.80 | CA$0.77 | CA$0.80 | CA$0.72 | CA$0.84 | CA$0.66 | CA$0.67 | CA$0.73 | CA$0.73 | CA$0.16 |
Dividend yield | 4.41% | 4.26% | 4.41% | 4.09% | 4.95% | 3.35% | 3.25% | 3.68% | 3.87% | 0.84% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin Canadian Corporate Bond Fund 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 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.33 | ||||||
| 2025 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.77 |
| 2024 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.80 |
| 2023 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.72 |
| 2022 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.23 | CA$0.84 |
| 2021 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.66 |
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 Canadian Corporate Bond Fund 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 Canadian Corporate Bond Fund ETF was 17.51%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 73 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -17.51%Mar 2020 | 13d | 3mo 16d | 3mo 29dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -15.08%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 6moJan 2021 - Aug 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -2.75%Apr 2025 | 1mo 7d | 2mo 20d | 3mo 27dMar 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2018 pullback2018 | -2.30%May 2018 | 6mo 8d | 1mo 5d | 7mo 13dNov 2017 - Jun 2018 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.27%Mar 2026 | 1mo | 2mo 21d | 3mo 21dFeb 2026 - Jun 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FLCI.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.51% | -48.87% | +31.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.27% | -9.17% | +6.90% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -3.31% | -19.59% | +16.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -14.63% | -23.14% | +8.51% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -27.97% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.38% | +0.38% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.30% | -9.66% | +6.36% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.81% | 2.46% | -1.65% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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