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FLGB

FLGB NYSE

Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF · by Franklin Templeton

Price
£37.47
YTD return
+8.20%
1Y return
12.50%
Expense ratio
0.09%
Dividend yield
3.50%
AUM
$280M
Country/Region 🇬🇧 United Kingdom ETFs Equity Risk: Medium Since 2017-11-02

FLGB offers ultra-low-cost exposure to UK equities at just 0.09% expense ratio. The fund tracks the FTSE UK Capped Index, providing broad coverage of the UK market including globally diversified multinationals.

FLGB: Low-Cost UK Market Access

Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF provides the most cost-efficient route to UK equity exposure. At 0.09% expense ratio, it significantly undercuts EWU and other UK-focused funds while providing comprehensive market coverage.

UK Market Characteristics

The UK stock market is uniquely global in nature - FTSE 100 companies derive approximately 75% of their revenues from outside the UK. This means UK ETFs provide more global exposure than might be expected. Major sectors include energy (Shell, BP), financials (HSBC, Barclays), consumer staples (Unilever, Diageo), and mining (Rio Tinto, BHP).

Dividend Strength

UK equities are known for their strong dividend culture, with the FTSE 100 typically yielding 3.5-4.5%. Companies like Shell, AstraZeneca, and HSBC are among the world's largest dividend payers. This income focus makes UK ETFs attractive for income-oriented investors.

Post-Brexit Dynamics

The UK's departure from the EU has created both challenges and opportunities for UK companies. The weaker pound has boosted earnings of internationally-focused companies (translated back to GBP), while domestic-focused companies face headwinds from trade friction and reduced immigration. FLGB's broad market approach captures both dynamics.

Top holdings

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

#HoldingTickerSectorWeightPrice
1 Shell PLC SHEL Energy 8.50% $92.33 -0.51%
2 AstraZeneca AZN Healthcare 7.80% $164.77 1.94%
3 HSBC Holdings HSBC Financials 5.20% $106.46 1.45%
4 Unilever UL Consumer Staples 4.50% $64.24 -0.51%
5 BP PLC BP Energy 3.80% p539.70 -0.30%

Frequently asked questions

Why choose FLGB over EWU?

FLGB charges 0.09% vs EWU's 0.50%. Both provide similar UK equity exposure, but FLGB offers significant cost savings.

Is the UK market a good investment?

UK equities trade at historically low valuations relative to US stocks, and offer attractive dividend yields. The globally diversified revenue base of UK companies also provides natural hedging benefits.

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