Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR)
FLKR is a passive ETF by Franklin Templeton tracking the investment results of the FTSE South Korea RIC Capped Index. FLKR launched on Nov 2, 2017 and has a 0.09% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US35473P7107
35473P710
Nov 2, 2017
Developed Asia Pacific (South Korea)
1x
FTSE South Korea RIC Capped Index
Large-Cap
Value
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF had a return of -11.26% year-to-date (YTD) and -4.93% in the last 12 months.
FLKR
-11.26%
-6.67%
-10.59%
-4.93%
1.76%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.72%
1.67%
12.93%
30.55%
13.88%
11.16%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FLKR, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -8.90% | 8.13% | 4.59% | -6.33% | -1.03% | 6.42% | 0.27% | -1.08% | -2.27% | -6.84% | -11.26% | ||
| 2023 | 12.21% | -7.41% | 3.80% | -0.54% | 3.83% | 0.56% | 6.76% | -7.38% | -5.12% | -7.62% | 15.00% | 6.74% | 19.16% |
| 2022 | -7.78% | 0.46% | -1.32% | -6.61% | 1.42% | -14.11% | 4.09% | -4.33% | -18.71% | 9.06% | 16.73% | -5.41% | -27.50% |
| 2021 | 2.18% | 0.19% | 1.66% | 1.22% | 2.01% | 1.85% | -5.01% | -2.33% | -6.83% | -1.52% | -5.17% | 4.64% | -7.54% |
| 2020 | -8.26% | -4.99% | -12.43% | 8.72% | 4.96% | 7.12% | 5.80% | 5.60% | 2.42% | -0.62% | 18.38% | 13.56% | 42.64% |
| 2019 | 10.17% | -2.31% | -3.99% | 0.83% | -9.59% | 7.36% | -6.17% | -3.59% | 5.47% | 3.96% | -0.27% | 8.83% | 8.87% |
| 2018 | 3.83% | -6.95% | 3.82% | -0.46% | -5.25% | -5.60% | -0.65% | -0.34% | 1.24% | -14.47% | 3.95% | -1.12% | -21.30% |
| 2017 | 0.08% | 2.77% | 2.84% |
Expense Ratio
FLKR has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FLKR is 4, indicating that it is in the bottom 4% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF provided a 8.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.53 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.53 | $0.52 | $0.61 | $0.59 | $0.30 | $0.45 | $0.38 | $0.27 |
Dividend yield | 8.00% | 2.29% | 3.13% | 2.12% | 0.99% | 2.09% | 1.86% | 1.02% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin FTSE South Korea 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.52 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.61 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.59 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.45 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.38 |
| 2017 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Franklin FTSE South Korea 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 South Korea ETF was 50.06%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF drawdown is 36.40%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50.06% | Jan 11, 2021 | 435 | Sep 30, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -48.42% | Jan 30, 2018 | 513 | Mar 23, 2020 | 171 | Nov 23, 2020 | 684 |
| -4.36% | Nov 27, 2017 | 6 | Dec 7, 2017 | 13 | Dec 29, 2017 | 19 |
| -3.53% | Dec 16, 2020 | 5 | Dec 22, 2020 | 3 | Dec 28, 2020 | 8 |
| -2.09% | Dec 8, 2020 | 1 | Dec 8, 2020 | 2 | Dec 10, 2020 | 3 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF volatility is 6.94%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.