Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF (FLGB)
| Assets | $888.86M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.09% |
| PE Ratio | 15.29 |
| Shares Out | 24.45M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.91% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 44.92% |
| Volume | 25,802 |
| Open | 36.17 |
| Previous Close | 35.89 |
| Day's Range | 36.17 - 36.40 |
| 52-Week Low | 30.44 |
| 52-Week High | 37.37 |
| Beta | 0.65 |
| Holdings | 102 |
| Inception Date | Nov 2, 2017 |
About FLGB
Fund Home PageThe Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF (FLGB) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the FTSE UK RIC Capped index. The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of large- and mid-cap companies from the United Kingdom. FLGB was launched on Nov 2, 2017 and is issued by Franklin Templeton.
Top 10 Holdings
49.42% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 10.27% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 7.51% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 7.31% |
| Rolls-Royce Holdings plc | RR | 4.61% |
| Unilever PLC | ULVR | 3.95% |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | BATS | 3.82% |
| BP p.l.c. | BP | 3.31% |
| GSK plc | GSK | 3.03% |
| Barclays PLC | BARC | 2.83% |
| Rio Tinto Group | RIO | 2.77% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | $0.46569 | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.59156 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.58825 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.51913 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.63847 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.51348 | Dec 26, 2023 |
Performance
FLGB had a total return of 18.93% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.22%.
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