FLKR — Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF

FLKR Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in FLKR over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

FLKR Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: FLKR's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

The Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR) is an emerging market equity fund issued by Franklin Templeton, Inc. with $1.79 billion in assets under management. It holds a B grade (71.7/100) and ranks 3 of 22 within its Single Country - Emerging category, placing it among the top-tier peers in its specific niche. The fund’s expense ratio of 0.09% is significantly lower than the category median of 0.59%, offering a cost advantage to investors. Its dividend yield of 2.94% also exceeds the category median of 2.68%, providing a relatively attractive income profile. The fund’s portfolio is concentrated, with the top 10 holdings representing 78.3% of assets and SK HYNIX INC serving as the largest single position at 27.4%.

FLKR has delivered substantial long-term gains, with a 3-year return of 195.14% and a 1-year return of 75.07%, both vastly outperforming the category median of 7.84%. However, short-term performance shows divergence, as the fund declined 16.19% over the past month despite a positive 1-day change of 1.42%. The price currently sits at $50.15, which is 48.6% of its 52-week range, indicating it is near the midpoint of its recent trading history. The ETFValuer grade has remained unchanged at B over the last 35 tracked days, suggesting stability in its assessment. This performance record is based on 3.0 years of available price history.

The fund exhibits Very High volatility at 56.65% annualized, reflecting significant price fluctuations over time. Its beta of 2.66 indicates that the ETF moves more than 2.5 times as much as the broader market, amplifying both upside and downside movements. A maximum drawdown of -34.17% highlights the potential for substantial peak-to-trough losses during periods of market stress. Despite the high volatility, the Sharpe ratio of 1.24 suggests that the returns generated have been efficient relative to the risk taken. Liquidity is supported by an average daily volume of 820,812 shares, facilitating standard trading activity.

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FLKR Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-06-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 78.3% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how FLKR's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With FLKR

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with FLKR's top 10 — EWY overlaps most, holding 7 of the same companies as FLKR's top 10 (61.8% of FLKR's assets).

Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.96% (as of 2026-10-22) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 19.03 (as of 2026-10-22) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.75% (as of 2026-09-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

FLKR Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Average daily volume is 821K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $1.79B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: FLKR is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

FLKR Performance History

How FLKR Compares to Other Single Country - Emerging ETFs