Franklin Templeton ETF Trust - Franklin FTSE Asia ex Japan ETF (FLAX)

Overview

The fund is a financial entity that primarily focuses on investment in securities from the Asian markets, excluding Japan. It seeks to mirror the investment performance of the FTSE Asia ex Japan Capped Index. This strategy primarily involves putting a minimum of 80% of its assets into the securities that form the index along with depositary receipts that represent these securities. The FTSE Asia ex Japan Capped Index itself is an investment benchmark that aims to track the market performance of large- and mid-cap stocks across developed and emerging Asian countries, apart from Japan. By aligning its investment strategy with the components of this Index, the fund offers investors an opportunity to engage with the dynamic and diverse markets of Asia excluding Japan.

Products and Services

• Component Securities Investment

  The fund commits at least 80% of its assets to invest in the securities that are part of the FTSE Asia ex Japan Capped Index. These investments are aimed at mirroring the performance of the index, which includes large- and mid-cap stocks from several Asian countries, excluding Japan. This strategy provides broad exposure to the Asian equities market, focusing on regions exhibiting growth and potential for significant returns.

• Depositary Receipts Investment

  Alongside direct investment in component securities, the fund also invests in depositary receipts that represent the securities of the FTSE Asia ex Japan Capped Index. This approach enables the fund to gain exposure to Asian markets in a more flexible manner, making it easier to invest in regions with restrictive foreign investment laws or where direct investment might be more complex and costly.