FRQX.L vs. METU.L

Last updated Apr 3, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Franklin AC Asia ex Japan UCITS ETF (FRQX.L) and Franklin AI, Metaverse and Blockchain UCITS ETF USD Acc (METU.L).

FRQX.L and METU.L are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. FRQX.L is a passively managed fund by Franklin Templeton that tracks the performance of the MSCI AC Asia Ex Japan NR USD. It was launched on Sep 27, 2018. METU.L is a passively managed fund by Franklin Templeton that tracks the performance of the Solactive Global Metaverse Innovation Index. It was launched on Sep 6, 2022. Both FRQX.L and METU.L are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

FRQX.L vs. METU.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a £10,000 investment in Franklin AC Asia ex Japan UCITS ETF (FRQX.L) and Franklin AI, Metaverse and Blockchain UCITS ETF USD Acc (METU.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

FRQX.L vs. METU.L - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022
FRQX.L Franklin AC Asia ex Japan UCITS ETF	8.71%	21.13%	9.39%	5.79%	-3.67%
METU.L Franklin AI, Metaverse and Blockchain UCITS ETF USD Acc	-14.60%	10.47%	21.99%	66.81%	-24.07%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, FRQX.L achieves a 8.71% return, which is significantly higher than METU.L's -14.60% return.

FRQX.L

• 1D: -1.69%
• 1M: -6.91%
• YTD: 8.71%
• 6M: 16.61%
• 1Y: 40.61%
• 3Y*: 14.51%
• 5Y*: 8.51%
• 10Y*: —

METU.L

• 1D: -0.87%
• 1M: -5.47%
• YTD: -14.60%
• 6M: -21.39%
• 1Y: 12.42%
• 3Y*: 16.57%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

FRQX.L vs. METU.L - Expense Ratio Comparison

FRQX.L has a 0.40% expense ratio, which is higher than METU.L's 0.30% expense ratio.

FRQX.L

Franklin AC Asia ex Japan UCITS ETF

METU.L

Franklin AI, Metaverse and Blockchain UCITS ETF USD Acc

Return for Risk

FRQX.L vs. METU.L — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

FRQX.L

FRQX.L Risk / Return Rank: 91
FRQX.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 91
FRQX.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 93
FRQX.L Omega Ratio Rank: 89
FRQX.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 89
FRQX.L Martin Ratio Rank: 91

METU.L

METU.L Risk / Return Rank: 23
METU.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 25
METU.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 25
METU.L Omega Ratio Rank: 23
METU.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 23
METU.L Martin Ratio Rank: 21

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.

FRQX.L vs. METU.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin AC Asia ex Japan UCITS ETF (FRQX.L) and Franklin AI, Metaverse and Blockchain UCITS ETF USD Acc (METU.L). 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.

	FRQX.L	METU.L	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	2.12	0.47	+1.66
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	2.89	0.80	+2.08
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.39	1.10	+0.29
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.50	0.68	+2.82
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	14.34	1.79	+12.55
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

FRQX.L vs. METU.L - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current FRQX.L Sharpe Ratio is 2.12, which is higher than the METU.L Sharpe Ratio of 0.47. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of FRQX.L and METU.L, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	FRQX.L	METU.L	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.12	0.47	+1.66
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.60	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.43	0.41	+0.01

Correlation

The correlation between FRQX.L and METU.L is 0.52, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

FRQX.L vs. METU.L - Dividend Comparison

Neither FRQX.L nor METU.L has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

FRQX.L vs. METU.L - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum FRQX.L drawdown since its inception was -20.77%, smaller than the maximum METU.L drawdown of -32.01%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FRQX.L and METU.L.

Drawdown Indicators

	FRQX.L	METU.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-20.77%	-32.01%	+11.24%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-13.07%	-30.55%	+17.48%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-19.42%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-9.94%	-27.16%	+17.22%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-4.00%	-9.48%	+5.48%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.19%	11.70%	-8.51%

Volatility

FRQX.L vs. METU.L - Volatility Comparison

Franklin AC Asia ex Japan UCITS ETF (FRQX.L) has a higher volatility of 10.26% compared to Franklin AI, Metaverse and Blockchain UCITS ETF USD Acc (METU.L) at 7.05%. This indicates that FRQX.L's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than METU.L based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	FRQX.L	METU.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	10.26%	7.05%	+3.21%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	15.23%	18.75%	-3.52%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	19.04%	26.58%	-7.54%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	14.25%	27.07%	-12.82%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	16.18%	27.07%	-10.89%