Franklin U.S. Core Bond ETF (FLCB)
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ETF Prime: Mercer on Magnificent Seven, AI, and More
On this week's episode of ETF Prime, host Nate Geraci and VettaFi‘s Zeno Mercer discuss the “Magnificent Seven” and how these companies are affected by artificial intelligence. Afterward, Geraci is joined by David Mann, head of ETF Product & Capital Markets at Franklin Templeton, to discuss investor uncertainty in the bond market.
Franklin U.S. Core Bond ETF Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 57,983 | $1.24M | $1.22M | -$17,398.7 | -1.4% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 134 | $2,851.52 | $2,818.02 | -$33.5 | -1.17% |
| CAL CoreCap Advisors LLC CoreCap Advisors LLC | 778 | $16,555.84 | $16,376.9 | -$178.94 | -1.08% |
 Dan Fitzgerald Pinnacle Financial Group LLC / IL | 41,189 | $893,284.8 | $867,028.41 | -$26,256.39 | -2.94% |
 Amanda Hawley Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. | 58,776 | $1.26M | $1.24M | -$24,097.52 | -1.91% |
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Franklin U.S. Core Bond ETF Profile
| ARCA Exchange | US Country |
Overview
The company is dedicated to providing investment solutions that focus on bonds of U.S. issuers. By prioritizing investment in government, corporate debt, mortgage-backed, and asset-backed securities, the company caters to investors looking to diversify their portfolio with investment-grade debt securities. Emulating the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, it ensures its sector, credit, and duration exposures align with reputable market standards under normal market conditions. The integration of interest rate and credit-related derivatives like U.S. Treasury futures, interest rate swaps, and credit default swaps complements its strategy, providing a comprehensive approach to bond investment.
Products and Services
- Bonds of U.S. Issuers: The core of our services revolves around investing at least 80% of the net assets into bonds from U.S. issuers, which include:
- Government Securities: Offering a secure investment option with bonds issued by the U.S. government.
- Corporate Debt: Catering to those looking for bonds issued by corporations, presenting a mix of risk and return.
- Mortgage-backed Securities: Providing investments in pools of mortgages, a key component for portfolio diversification.
- Asset-backed Securities: Offering bonds backed by other financial assets for diversified investment options.
- Investment Grade Debt Securities: The fund predominantly invests in securities that are rated as investment grade, ensuring a focus on quality and stability in the investments.
- Derivatives Trading: To manage risk and enhance returns, the fund engages in:
- U.S. Treasury Futures: These contracts speculate on future prices of U.S. Treasury securities, offering a way to hedge or gain from movements in interest rates.
- Interest Rate Swaps: Agreements to exchange one stream of future interest payments for another, based on a specified principal amount.
- Credit Default Swaps: A form of protection against the default of a corporate or government issuer, adding a layer of security for investors.
