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Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF

26.61 USD
+0.25
0.95%
At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
0.95%
5 days
6.19%
1 month
5.76%
3 months
14.85%
6 months
39.61%
Year to date
52.23%
1 year
28.36%
5 years
13.67%
10 years
2.74%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,462 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

83% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 11 | Existing positions closed: 6

83% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 11 | Existing positions reduced: 6

18% more funds holding

Funds holding: 28 [Q1] → 33 (+5) [Q2]

17% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $40.1M [Q1] → $47M (+$6.91M) [Q2]

4.28% less ownership

Funds ownership: 33.86% [Q1] → 29.57% (-4.28%) [Q2]

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
CNBC Television
2 days ago
U.S. Commerce Sec. Lutnick on South Korea trade deal and Hyundai plant raid
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick discusses where trade negotiations stand with South Korea.
U.S. Commerce Sec. Lutnick on South Korea trade deal and Hyundai plant raid
Positive
Fox Business
19 days ago
South Korea to unveil $150 billion investment in US shipbuilding under Trump trade deal
'The Big Money Show' previews President Donald Trump's meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung as they discuss a potential deal and analyze market reaction. #foxbusiness #usnews #southkorea #tradedeal
South Korea to unveil $150 billion investment in US shipbuilding under Trump trade deal
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
FLKR: Benefit From AI And Semiconductor Tailwinds
The Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF is a compelling, low-cost ETF to gain exposure to South Korea's tech-driven growth, especially in semiconductors and AI. The fund offers superior diversification and valuation compared to EWY, with a much lower expense ratio and better historical performance. Key growth drivers include Korea's leadership in semiconductors, supportive government policies, and strong industrial and financial sectors.
FLKR: Benefit From AI And Semiconductor Tailwinds
Positive
Reuters
1 month ago
South Korea exports rise at fastest in 7 months before higher US tariffs kick in
South Korea's exports rose for the second straight month in July, beating market expectations on strong chip demand and shipments being moved forward ahead of higher U.S. tariffs, which are expected to weigh in the second half of the year.
South Korea exports rise at fastest in 7 months before higher US tariffs kick in
Positive
Barrons
1 month ago
GM Stock Rises. Why Trump's South Korea Trade Deal Is Good News.
General Motors is a big beneficiary of lower import tariffs on South Korea. The U.S. auto maker builds cars there.
GM Stock Rises. Why Trump's South Korea Trade Deal Is Good News.
Positive
Forbes
1 month ago
U.S. Reaches 15% Tariff Deal With South Korea Ahead Of August Deadline
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
U.S. Reaches 15% Tariff Deal With South Korea Ahead Of August Deadline
Positive
CNBC
1 month ago
Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting tariffs at 15%
Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting tariffs at 15%
Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting tariffs at 15%
Neutral
NYTimes
1 month ago
South Korea Reaches Trade Deal With Trump
The agreement comes after other American allies, like Japan, clinched their own deals to partly moderate President Trump's tariff threats.
South Korea Reaches Trade Deal With Trump
Positive
New York Post
1 month ago
Trump announces South Korea trade deal with $350B US investment hours before tariff deadline
“I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has agreed to a Full and Complete Trade Deal with the Republic of Korea,” Trump, 79, wrote on Truth Social.
Trump announces South Korea trade deal with $350B US investment hours before tariff deadline
Negative
Reuters
1 month ago
Trump says US will impose 15% tariff on South Korean imports
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States would charge a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea as part of an agreement with the Asian trading partner that avoids even higher levies.
Trump says US will impose 15% tariff on South Korean imports
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