- Franklin Canadian Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (FLVC),
- Franklin US Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (FLVU)
- Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (FLVI)
All of which are now listed on CBOE Canada Inc. The costs associated with these ETFs are set at 15, 12, and 25 basis points for FLVC, FLVU, and FLVI, respectively.
Ahmed Farooq, SVP, head of Retail ETF Distribution at Franklin Templeton Canada, highlighted the strategy behind these ETFs, emphasizing the integration of sustainable high dividends and low volatility as a dual approach.
This strategy aims to offer investment advisors a solution that enhances income while mitigating risk, thus serving as an excellent complement to both active and passive investment strategies.
Farooq elaborated on the distinctiveness of these ETFs, pointing out their forward-looking dividend strategy that not only assesses past dividend payments but also evaluates the potential for future dividend sustainability and company profitability.
The construction of these ETFs is based on a rules-driven index methodology that incorporates several key factors:
