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Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF
FLKR performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of June 18, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +21.05% | +55.10% | +117.47% | +214.66% | +249.10% | +151.63% |
| Flows | +$41M | +$268M | +$438M | +$460M | +$273M | +$538M |
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 April 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 155
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +66.74% | +48.63% | +34.78% | +30.97% |
Max drawdown | -18.23% | -26.15% | -26.15% | -48.61% |
Max drawdown duration | 26d | 57d | 57d | 1573d |
Time to recover | 14d | 25d | 25d | 1116d |
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
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| Average | Join for free |
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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 June 18, 2026, FLKR manages $1.16 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FLKR performed recently?
As of June 18, 2026, FLKR delivered a return of 21.05% over the past month (1M performance), 55.1% over the past three months (3M), and 117.47% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FLKR?
As of June 18, 2026, FLKR has seen net flows of +$41M in the past month (1M flow) and +$438M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FLKR pay dividends?
As of June 18, 2026, FLKR has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.77%.
How many holdings are in FLKR
As of April 30, 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 April 30, 2026, FLKR holds 155 securities, with 64.7% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FLKR?
As of April 30, 2026, FLKR holds a portfolio of 155 underlyings, with its largest positions including SK HYNIX, SAMSUNG ELECTR 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 April 30, 2026, FLKR has its largest geographic exposures in Republic of Korea.
What sectors or themes does FLKR focus on?
As of April 30, 2026, FLKR is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Industrials and Financials.
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