The Franklin FTSE Australia ETF has outperformed other developed markets and Asia Pacific stocks over the past year. We highlight why FLAU, which only has around $60m of AUM, is a better product than EWA, a larger peer with an AUM of over $1.4bn. Australian macros look dicey, and FLAU's heavy exposure to banking stocks is not too ideal at this juncture.
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This entity is a specialized investment fund that focuses primarily on investing in the Australian market. Under normal market conditions, it directs at least 80% of its assets towards the component securities of the FTSE Australia Capped Index, including depositary receipts that represent those securities. The FTSE Australia Capped Index itself is derived from the FTSE Australia Index, aimed at reflecting the performance of large- and mid-capitalization Australian stocks. It’s crucial to note that this fund operates with a non-diversified investment strategy, concentrating its investments in a specific segment of the market as opposed to spreading them across a broader array of sectors or geographical areas.
The fund offers investment products centered around the Australian equity market, providing investors with targeted exposure to large- and mid-cap Australian companies. Below are the core offerings:
This product allows investors to directly engage with the performance of significant Australian companies. By investing in the component securities of the FTSE Australia Capped Index as well as in depositary receipts representing such securities, individuals can gain exposure to a sector that reflects the economic progress and stability of Australia's large- and mid-cap stocks. The aim is to offer a thorough representation of this segment, benefiting investors seeking focused market exposure.