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Franklin FTSE Canada ETF · by Franklin Templeton
FLCA provides ultra-low-cost Canadian equity exposure at just 0.09% expense ratio. Canada's market features strong financial, energy, and mining sectors with globally competitive companies.
FLCA: Budget-Friendly Canada Investing
Franklin FTSE Canada ETF offers the most cost-efficient way to invest in Canadian equities, with an expense ratio of just 0.09%. Canada's market provides diversified exposure across financials, energy, materials, and technology sectors.
Canada's Market Structure
The Canadian market is dominated by two sectors: financials (Royal Bank, TD Bank, BMO) and energy (Canadian Natural Resources, Suncor, Enbridge). Together, these sectors represent approximately 50% of the Canadian equity market. Shopify has emerged as Canada's technology flagship, diversifying the market beyond traditional resource sectors.
Banking Stability
Canada's "Big Five" banks (Royal Bank, TD, BMO, Scotiabank, CIBC) are among the most stable in the world, having weathered the 2008 financial crisis without government bailouts. Their conservative lending standards and oligopolistic market structure support reliable dividend payments.
Energy Transition
Canada is a major energy exporter (oil sands, natural gas, hydroelectric power), and its energy companies are increasingly investing in clean energy transition. This creates both opportunities and risks as the global energy mix evolves.
Top holdings
Every holding links to its own page with a live price and the full list of funds that own it.
| # | Holding | Ticker | Sector | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Bank of Canada | RY | Financials | 8.20% | C$292.37 1.56% |
| 2 | Shopify | SHOP | Technology | 6.50% | $145.88 2.83% |
| 3 | Toronto-Dominion Bank | TD | Financials | 5.80% | C$169.90 1.01% |
| 4 | Canadian Natural Resources | CNQ | Energy | 4.50% | C$70.55 -1.54% |
| 5 | Enbridge | ENB | Energy | 3.80% | C$69.70 0.00% |
Frequently asked questions
Why invest in Canada?
Canada offers stable banking sector dividends, energy commodity exposure, and a growing tech sector (Shopify). It also benefits from proximity to the US market and a strong rule of law.
How does FLCA compare to EWC?
FLCA charges 0.09% vs EWC's 0.50%, offering substantial fee savings with similar Canadian equity coverage.
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