- ISIN
- US35473P7107
- CUSIP
- 35473P710
- Issuer
- Franklin Templeton
- Inception Date
- Nov 2, 2017
- Region
- Developed Asia Pacific (South Korea)
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- FTSE South Korea RIC Capped Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
FLKR Performance Chart
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR) is up 76.1% since the beginning of the year. FLKR is currently trading at $56 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FLKR shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,056.
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Returns By Period
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR) has returned 76.07% so far this year and 135.11% over the past 12 months.
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF
- 1D
- -2.77%
- 1M
- -17.05%
- 6M
- 56.97%
- YTD
- 76.07%
- 1Y
- 135.11%
- 3Y*
- 40.18%
- 5Y*
- 15.51%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- 0.24%
- 6M
- 9.32%
- YTD
- 10.62%
- 1Y
- 21.28%
- 3Y*
- 18.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.36%
FLKR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 6, 2017, FLKR's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +30.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -18.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, FLKR closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -14.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25.02% | 22.46% | -18.75% | 30.55% | 27.32% | 0.16% | -14.98% | 76.07% | |||||
| 2025 | 6.49% | 0.76% | -1.82% | 4.58% | 7.98% | 18.35% | 1.15% | -0.77% | 10.03% | 20.01% | -6.45% | 9.96% | 91.91% |
| 2024 | -8.90% | 8.13% | 4.59% | -6.33% | -1.03% | 6.42% | 0.27% | -1.08% | -2.27% | -6.84% | -2.99% | -8.85% | -18.84% |
| 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.43%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.39 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 06, 2017.
- This ETF participated in 109.43% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 106.39% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.39 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.43%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.39
- Upside Capture
- 106.39%
- Downside Capture
- 109.43%
Expense Ratio
FLKR has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FLKR ranks 90 for risk / return — in the top 90% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR) 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.
| FLKR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.98 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.54 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.31 | +0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.85 | 2.35 | +3.50 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.64 | 10.19 | +7.44 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF provided a 2.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.47 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.47 | $1.24 | $1.23 | $0.52 | $0.61 | $0.59 | $0.30 | $0.45 | $0.38 | $0.27 |
Dividend yield | 2.62% | 3.87% | 7.08% | 2.28% | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.30 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $1.24 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $1.23 |
| 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 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.59 |
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 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. Recovery took 765 trading sessions.
The current Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF drawdown is 21.90%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-50.06%Sep 2022 | 1y 8mo | 3y 21d | 4y 9moJan 2021 - Oct 2025 | Bear market2022 |
-48.42%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 5d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-23.24%Jul 2026 | 20d | — | 23dJun 2026 - now | — |
-23.03%Mar 2026 | 28d | 18d | 1mo 16dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 | — |
-19.64%Jun 2026 | 3d | 13d | 16dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| FLKR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -50.06% | -56.78% | +6.72% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -23.24% | -9.10% | -14.14% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.39% | -18.90% | -7.49% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -47.97% | -25.43% | -22.54% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -21.90% | -0.49% | -21.41% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -21.93% | -10.70% | -11.23% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.69% | 2.09% | +5.60% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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