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Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF
FLKR performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 18, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.50% | -14.50% | +85.93% | +128.11% | +208.92% | +136.69% |
| Flows | +$83M | +$700M | +$1.14B | +$1.14B | +$966M | +$1.24B |
Characteristics
The Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF is built to track the FTSE South Korea RIC Capped Net Tax Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Franklin Templeton |
| N° of holdings | 155 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 2, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 155
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +66.68% | +57.83% | +39.29% | +34.08% |
Max drawdown | -32.56% | -32.56% | -32.56% | -42.48% |
Max drawdown duration | 87d | 87d | 87d | 1450d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1080d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is FLKR?
FLKR is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Franklin Templeton.
What index does FLKR track?
FLKR tracks the FTSE South Korea RIC Capped Net Tax Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FLKR invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap South Korean Equities. It is part of the segment: EM Large & Mid Cap.
What is the expense ratio of FLKR?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FLKR is 0.09%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FLKR launched?
FLKR was launched on November 2, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FLKR?
FLKR is issued by Franklin Templeton.
What is the AUM of FLKR?
As of September 18, 2026, FLKR manages $1.68 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FLKR performed recently?
As of September 18, 2026, FLKR delivered a return of 1.5% over the past month (1M performance), -14.5% over the past three months (3M), and 85.93% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FLKR?
As of September 18, 2026, FLKR has seen net flows of +$83M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.14B year-to-date (YTD).
Does FLKR pay dividends?
As of September 18, 2026, FLKR has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.47%.
How many holdings are in FLKR
As of July 31, 2026, FLKR holds 155 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FLKR?
As of July 31, 2026, FLKR holds 155 securities, with 63.89% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FLKR?
As of July 31, 2026, FLKR holds a portfolio of 155 underlyings, with its largest positions including SK hynix, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK Square Co. Ltd.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FLKR invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, FLKR has its largest geographic exposures in Republic of Korea.
What sectors or themes does FLKR focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, FLKR is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Industrials.
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