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Franklin FTSE Japan ETF (FLJP)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US35473P7446
CUSIP
35473P744
Inception Date
Nov 2, 2017
Region
Developed Asia Pacific (Japan)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
FTSE Japan RIC Capped Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Franklin FTSE Japan ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Franklin FTSE Japan ETF (FLJP) has returned 5.02% so far this year and 29.58% over the past 12 months.


Franklin FTSE Japan ETF

1D
3.55%
1M
-8.64%
YTD
5.02%
6M
9.34%
1Y
29.58%
3Y*
16.71%
5Y*
7.02%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 6, 2017, FLJP's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.64%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.1 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2018 at -9.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, FLJP closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20266.18%8.26%-8.64%5.02%
20251.75%0.34%0.65%3.95%3.93%2.05%-1.24%6.39%2.31%3.15%0.03%0.90%26.79%
20242.93%4.17%3.40%-5.61%2.42%-0.62%4.38%1.47%-0.13%-5.13%2.43%-2.27%6.99%
20237.32%-4.36%4.77%0.52%0.52%4.90%2.66%-2.45%-2.36%-2.12%6.03%3.74%20.00%
2022-4.02%-1.44%-2.50%-7.86%1.72%-6.94%6.12%-4.31%-8.68%2.12%11.47%-1.76%-16.57%
2021-0.60%1.49%1.23%-1.84%1.71%-0.87%-0.50%1.86%2.59%-2.78%-3.20%2.13%0.99%

Benchmark Metrics

Franklin FTSE Japan ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.44%, beta of 0.67, and R² of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 07, 2017.

  • This ETF participated in 74.55% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 60.77% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.67 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
-0.44%
Beta
0.67
0.53
Upside Capture
60.77%
Downside Capture
74.55%

Expense Ratio

FLJP has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

FLJP ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% 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.


FLJP Risk / Return Rank: 7575
Overall Rank
FLJP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7575
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FLJP Sortino Ratio Rank: 7777
Sortino Ratio Rank
FLJP Omega Ratio Rank: 7373
Omega Ratio Rank
FLJP Calmar Ratio Rank: 7777
Calmar Ratio Rank
FLJP Martin Ratio Rank: 7575
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin FTSE Japan ETF (FLJP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


FLJPBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.40

0.90

+0.51

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.01

1.39

+0.63

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.14

1.40

+0.74

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.12

6.61

+1.51

Explore FLJP risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Franklin FTSE Japan ETF provided a 4.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.77 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
Dividend$1.77$1.77$1.30$0.84$0.46$0.70$0.45$0.59$0.34$0.03

Dividend yield

4.90%5.15%4.56%3.00%1.92%2.40%1.51%2.26%1.50%0.10%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin FTSE Japan ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.52$1.77
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.03$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.28$1.30
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.84
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.46
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.39$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.31$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 Japan 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 Japan ETF was 32.49%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 348 trading sessions.

The current Franklin FTSE Japan ETF drawdown is 9.71%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-32.49%Sep 16, 2021273Oct 14, 2022348Mar 6, 2024621
-31.07%Jan 29, 2018536Mar 16, 2020165Nov 6, 2020701
-14.17%Sep 27, 2024131Apr 7, 202514Apr 28, 2025145
-13.3%Feb 12, 202626Mar 20, 2026
-11.41%Jul 17, 202415Aug 6, 202413Aug 23, 202428

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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