Franklin FTSE Emerging ex China UCITS ETF

Franklin FTSE Emerging ex China UCITS ETF is an exchange-traded fund created to offer diversified access to equities from emerging markets worldwide, deliberately excluding China. Its primary goal is to closely track the FTSE Emerging ex China Index, providing investors with exposure to large- and mid-cap companies across regions such as Asia (excluding China), Latin America, Eastern Europe, and other developing markets. By omitting Chinese equities, the ETF allows investors to specifically target the growth and diversification potential of other emerging economies while managing risks associated with direct China exposure. The fund employs a physical full-replication strategy, holding all index constituents, and follows an accumulating dividend policy, reinvesting earnings back into the fund. Notable for its low total expense ratio of 0.11% per annum, the ETF was launched in October 2024 and is domiciled in Ireland, operating under UCITS regulations for enhanced transparency and investor protection. Key sectors represented include technology, financial services, and energy, with major holdings such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and HDFC Bank. This ETF serves both institutional and private investors seeking a cost-efficient, transparent way to gain broad emerging market exposure, minus direct ties to China.