Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF

FLBR

Market cap $220M

Overview Fund Activity

18.45 USD

-0.03

0.16%

At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.16%

5 days

0.76%

1 month

2.84%

3 months

3.13%

6 months

19.88%

Year to date

29.2%

1 year

3.42%

5 years

-3.86%

10 years

-25.36%

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Funds holding %

of 7,462 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

450% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 11 | Existing positions closed: 2

65% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $33.7M [Q1] → $55.7M (+$22M) [Q2]

29% more funds holding

Funds holding: 31 [Q1] → 40 (+9) [Q2]

6.99% more ownership

Funds ownership: 19.09% [Q1] → 26.08% (+6.99%) [Q2]

25% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 9 | Existing positions reduced: 12

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Financial journalist opinion

50% Tariff On Brazilian Products: This Is What You Should Do With Your Brazilian Assets

I recommend holding assets tracking major Brazilian indices despite new US tariffs, given heightened uncertainty and market volatility. Trump's 50% tariff on all Brazilian products will significantly impact Brazil's export-dependent economy, especially in commodities like oil and iron ore.

50% Tariff On Brazilian Products: This Is What You Should Do With Your Brazilian Assets

FLBR: What Happened In Turkey Could Happen Again In Brazil

I recommend holding the Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF due to improved momentum but caution over potential political volatility. President Lula's declining approval and potential trial of former President Bolsonaro could cause market instability. Despite strong performance, Brazil's macroeconomic issues and political risks warrant a cautious approach.

FLBR: What Happened In Turkey Could Happen Again In Brazil

FLBR: Why Brazilian Equities Are A Strong Buy

FLBR: Why Brazilian Equities Are A Strong Buy

FLBR: Why Brazilian Equities Are A Strong Buy

FLBR: Skeptical Vision Comes True

Recommend holding Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF due to inflation exceeding targets and increasing complexity in Brazilian investments. The government's spending cut package fell short, raising skepticism about Brazil's public debt trajectory. The Brazilian stock market has reached extremely cheap levels, but with justification.

FLBR: Skeptical Vision Comes True

FLBR: Skeptical View As Inflation Nears Target

I am downgrading my recommendation to hold the Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF due to deteriorating factors like the dollar and electricity prices in Brazil. Despite Brazilian assets being historically cheap, a new cycle of high interest rates will delay multiple expansions, making the risk/return unattractive. Potential risks include the Fed possibly cutting US interest rates, which could give Brazil's Central Bank room to maintain or cut rates later.

FLBR: Skeptical View As Inflation Nears Target

FLBR: Exaggerated Pessimism Opens Up An Opportunity

FLBR: Exaggerated Pessimism Opens Up An Opportunity

FLBR: Exaggerated Pessimism Opens Up An Opportunity

FLBR- Taking A Positive Stance Now

FLBR has delivered negative returns of 17% and underperformed emerging markets and global stocks in 2024. Despite the adverse performance so far, we are now prepared to turn more optimistic on FLBR as some key macro-economic variables are in a better place. Despite an unappealing payout in June, FLBR's yield of over 7.3% still looks very compelling.

FLBR- Taking A Positive Stance Now

FLBR: Exceptional Value Threatened By Lula's Long Arm

FLBR offers a strong value profile with a high dividend yield (9.33% in 2023), trading at 1.5x book value and 8x earnings. However, there are concerns about Brazilian President Lula's interventionist policies towards key sectors like energy and materials. While Brazil's export-oriented economy could mitigate domestic macroeconomic risks, the volatility of commodities and potential boom-and-bust cycles, along with political risks, temper the attractiveness of FLBR.

Emerging Markets Growth Remains Solid Amid Intensifying Inflationary Pressures

Emerging markets continued to expand at a solid pace midway into the first quarter of 2024, supported by broad-based expansion across both manufacturing and service sectors.

Enter The Dragon: Parsing Lunar New Year Opportunities Among Emerging Markets

China and Hong Kong markets had a humbling 2023 with equities down more than 10%. Beijing has also begun stepping up tourism and travel promotions, granting visa-free entry to 11 countries, with Singapore and Thailand the latest to be included.

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