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FLAU

FLAU NYSE

Franklin FTSE Australia ETF · by Franklin Templeton

Price
A$35.99
YTD return
+7.50%
1Y return
11.20%
Expense ratio
0.09%
Dividend yield
3.80%
AUM
$350M
Country/Region 🇦🇺 Australia ETFs Equity Risk: Medium Since 2017-11-02

FLAU provides ultra-low-cost exposure to Australian equities at just 0.09% expense ratio. The fund covers Australia's major sectors including financials, mining, healthcare, and real estate.

FLAU: Cost-Efficient Australia Investing

Franklin FTSE Australia ETF provides the cheapest access to the Australian equity market at 0.09% expense ratio. Australia's market offers a unique combination of world-class mining companies, strong financial institutions, and a growing technology sector.

Australia's Resource-Rich Economy

Australia is the world's largest exporter of iron ore, lithium, and LNG, making its equity market highly correlated with commodity prices and Chinese demand. BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue Metals are among the world's largest miners and significant holdings in Australian ETFs.

Banking Oligopoly

Australia's banking sector is dominated by the "Big Four" - Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, and NAB - which together hold approximately 80% of Australian bank assets. These banks are known for their strong dividend payments and historically robust profitability.

Dividend Income

Australian equities are among the highest-yielding developed markets, with the ASX 200 typically yielding 3.5-4.5%. The Australian franking credit system encourages companies to pay dividends, making Australian ETFs attractive for income-focused portfolios.

Top holdings

Every holding links to its own page with a live price and the full list of funds that own it.

#HoldingTickerSectorWeightPrice
1 BHP Group BHP Materials 10.50% A$66.84 0.66%
2 Commonwealth Bank CBA Financial 8.80% A$156.31 0.87%
3 CSL Limited CSL Healthcare 6.20% A$172.17 -0.98%
4 Westpac Banking WBK Financials 4.50%
5 ANZ Group ANZ Financial 3.80% A$36.64 0.49%

Frequently asked questions

Why invest in Australia?

Australia offers exposure to commodities, a strong banking sector, attractive dividend yields, and a stable political/economic environment. It is also a proxy for Chinese economic growth through commodity exports.

Why choose FLAU over EWA?

FLAU charges 0.09% vs EWA's 0.50%, providing significant fee savings while offering similar Australian equity exposure.

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