FLVC.NEO vs. FLUR.NEO

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

FLVC.NEO (Franklin Canadian Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF) and FLUR.NEO (Franklin International Equity Index ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - FLVC.NEO is a Canada Equities fund tracking the Franklin Canadian Low Volatility High Dividend Index, while FLUR.NEO is a Foreign Large Cap Equities fund tracking the Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex North America Large & Mid Cap CAD Index-NR. Both are passively managed. Over the past year, FLVC.NEO returned 34.39% vs 22.90% for FLUR.NEO. Their 0.29 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship. FLVC.NEO charges 0.15%/yr vs 0.27%/yr for FLUR.NEO.

Performance

FLVC.NEO vs. FLUR.NEO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Franklin Canadian Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (FLVC.NEO) and Franklin International Equity Index ETF (FLUR.NEO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, FLVC.NEO achieves a 21.03% return, which is significantly higher than FLUR.NEO's 12.52% return.

FLVC.NEO

• 1D: 0.06%
• 1M: 3.34%
• 6M: 21.68%
• YTD: 21.03%
• 1Y: 34.39%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 24.44%

FLUR.NEO

• 1D: -0.77%
• 1M: -0.90%
• 6M: 7.73%
• YTD: 12.52%
• 1Y: 22.90%
• 3Y*: 17.58%
• 5Y*: 10.43%
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 11.93%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
FLUR.NEO Franklin International Equity Index ETF	CA$790.37K	CA$749.16K	CA$1.62M
FLVC.NEO Franklin Canadian Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF	CA$126.22K	CA$137.12K	CA$491.29K

FLVC.NEO vs. FLUR.NEO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
FLVC.NEO Franklin Canadian Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF	21.03%	21.15%	13.79%
FLUR.NEO Franklin International Equity Index ETF	12.52%	25.68%	3.14%

Correlation

The correlation between FLVC.NEO and FLUR.NEO is 0.34, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.34
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 27, 2024	0.29

Return for Risk

FLVC.NEO vs. FLUR.NEO — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

FLVC.NEO

FLVC.NEO Risk / Return Rank: 98
FLVC.NEO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 99
FLVC.NEO Sortino Ratio Rank: 98
FLVC.NEO Omega Ratio Rank: 98
FLVC.NEO Calmar Ratio Rank: 98
FLVC.NEO Martin Ratio Rank: 98

FLUR.NEO

FLUR.NEO Risk / Return Rank: 67
FLUR.NEO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 68
FLUR.NEO Sortino Ratio Rank: 67
FLUR.NEO Omega Ratio Rank: 73
FLUR.NEO Calmar Ratio Rank: 61
FLUR.NEO Martin Ratio Rank: 66

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

FLVC.NEO vs. FLUR.NEO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Canadian Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (FLVC.NEO) and Franklin International Equity Index ETF (FLUR.NEO). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

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.

	FLVC.NEO	FLUR.NEO	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	4.88	1.51	+3.37
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	7.42	2.15	+5.28
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.98	1.29	+0.68
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	12.02	2.06	+9.96
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	52.99	7.68	+45.30

FLVC.NEO vs. FLUR.NEO - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current FLVC.NEO Sharpe Ratio is 4.88, which is higher than the FLUR.NEO Sharpe Ratio of 1.51. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of FLVC.NEO and FLUR.NEO, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

FLVC.NEO vs. FLUR.NEO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum FLVC.NEO drawdown since its inception was -7.89%, smaller than the maximum FLUR.NEO drawdown of -30.20%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FLVC.NEO and FLUR.NEO.

Drawdown Indicators

	FLVC.NEO	FLUR.NEO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-7.89%	-30.20%	+22.31%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-3.21%	-11.21%	+8.00%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-14.64%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-27.44%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.11%	-3.15%	+2.04%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.80%	-5.03%	+4.23%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.71%	3.00%	-2.29%

Volatility

FLVC.NEO vs. FLUR.NEO - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Franklin Canadian Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (FLVC.NEO) is 2.83%, while Franklin International Equity Index ETF (FLUR.NEO) has a volatility of 3.19%. This indicates that FLVC.NEO experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FLUR.NEO based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	FLVC.NEO	FLUR.NEO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	2.83%	3.19%	-0.36%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	5.82%	12.14%	-6.32%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	7.90%	15.29%	-7.39%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	11.39%	15.10%	-3.71%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	11.39%	16.91%	-5.52%

FLVC.NEO vs. FLUR.NEO - Expense Ratio Comparison

FLVC.NEO has a 0.15% expense ratio, which is lower than FLUR.NEO's 0.27% expense ratio. Despite the difference, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Dividends

FLVC.NEO vs. FLUR.NEO - Dividend Comparison

FLVC.NEO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.72%, more than FLUR.NEO's 1.78% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
FLUR.NEO Franklin International Equity Index ETF	1.78%	2.40%	2.76%	2.71%	2.95%	1.85%	1.97%	3.07%
FLVC.NEO Franklin Canadian Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF	4.72%	4.96%	0.95%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both FLVC.NEO and FLUR.NEO in my portfolio?

FLVC.NEO and FLUR.NEO have a correlation of 0.34, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, FLVC.NEO or FLUR.NEO?

On fees, FLVC.NEO is cheaper at 0.15% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, FLVC.NEO or FLUR.NEO?

FLVC.NEO is cheaper with a 0.15% expense ratio, compared with 0.27% for FLUR.NEO.

What is the main difference between FLVC.NEO and FLUR.NEO?

FLVC.NEO is categorized as Canada Equities, while FLUR.NEO is Foreign Large Cap Equities. FLVC.NEO tracks Franklin Canadian Low Volatility High Dividend Index, while FLUR.NEO tracks Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex North America Large & Mid Cap CAD Index-NR. Their fees differ too: 0.15% for FLVC.NEO and 0.27% for FLUR.NEO.