Franklin Future of Food UCITS ETF

Franklin Future of Food UCITS ETF is an equity exchange-traded fund designed to give investors exposure to companies advancing sustainable practices within the global food industry. The fund tracks the Solactive Sustainable Food Index, which selects companies worldwide that are engaged in innovations for a sustainable food ecosystem, such as sustainable and healthy food production, agricultural machinery, smart farming technologies, packaging solutions, and water technologies. All constituents are filtered based on stringent ESG (environmental, social, and governance) criteria, promoting a commitment to environmental and social responsibility. This ETF is physically replicated and accumulates dividends, meaning any income generated is reinvested instead of distributed to investors. It comprises around 60 holdings and is well diversified across sectors like packaged foods, water utilities, agricultural machinery, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, reflecting the multi-faceted nature of the modern sustainable food supply chain. By focusing on long-only positions in developed markets and requiring a minimum allocation to sustainable investments, the Franklin Future of Food UCITS ETF plays a unique role in facilitating capital flows towards companies that drive innovation in food sustainability and global resource management.