Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF (FLGB)
| Assets | $867.89M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.09% |
| PE Ratio | 14.93 |
| Shares Out | 23.85M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.91% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 43.48% |
| Volume | 38,531 |
| Open | 36.52 |
| Previous Close | 36.87 |
| Day's Range | 36.26 - 36.52 |
| 52-Week Low | 31.45 |
| 52-Week High | 38.03 |
| Beta | 0.64 |
| Holdings | 103 |
| 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
49.75% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 10.26% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 8.17% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 7.41% |
| Rolls-Royce Holdings plc | RR | 4.81% |
| Unilever PLC | ULVR | 3.85% |
| BP p.l.c. | BP | 3.46% |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | BATS | 3.37% |
| GSK plc | GSK | 2.96% |
| Rio Tinto Group | RIO | 2.95% |
| Lloyds Banking Group plc | LLOY | 2.52% |
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 16.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.10%.
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