Franklin FTSE South Korea ETFFLKR
FLKR
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Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
86% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 13 | Existing positions reduced: 7
4.58% more ownership
Funds ownership: 38.74% [Q3] → 43.32% (+4.58%) [Q4]
0% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $46M [Q3] → $46.1M (+$103K) [Q4]
7% less funds holding
Funds holding: 30 [Q3] → 28 (-2) [Q4]
29% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 5 | Existing positions closed: 7
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FLKR.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about FLKR published over the past 30 days
Negative
WSJ
1 week ago
South Korea's Economy Contracted Before Trump Tariffs Hit
South Korea's economy contracted in the first quarter after large-scale wildfires and political turmoil over its president's impeachment suppressed consumer sentiment and business activities.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
FLKR: Investing In South Korea, Incredibly Low Valuations
South Korean stocks are undervalued, presenting a long-term value play opportunity via the Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF, despite recent political tensions. FLKR is attractively priced with a low expense ratio of 0.09%, a high dividend yield of 6.8%, and a P/E ratio of 8.22. South Korea's solid economic fundamentals, including low inflation and unemployment, support a positive medium-term outlook for its stocks.
Negative
ETF Trends
2 weeks ago
Tariff Impact: Placing Precise Bets on Single-Country ETFs
With trade wars wreaking havoc on the markets, investors and advisors are scrambling to pinpoint areas to place their geographic bets across the globe. Despite the temporary breather on “reciprocal” tariff policies, many expect more uncertainty ahead and are shying away from tariff-exposed regions.
Neutral
CNBC International TV
3 weeks ago
South Korea needs political reform to attract investor interest: David Roche
David Roche, strategist at Quantum Strategy, and Victor Cha, president of the CSIS geopolitics and foreign policy department, discuss the possibility of constitutional reform in South Korea.
Negative
Market Watch
4 months ago
South Korea ETFs struggle despite country showing ‘resiliency' after martial law
It's been a head-spinning week for ETF investors monitoring geopolitical risks to stocks in their portfolios.
Negative
Investors Business Daily
4 months ago
South Korea's President Declares Martial Law, Says Nation On 'Edge Of Collapse'; Korean Stocks Fall
South Korea is in turmoil and several stocks are taking a hit. The post South Korea's President Declares Martial Law, Says Nation On 'Edge Of Collapse'; Korean Stocks Fall appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
FLKR: Risk-Reward Profile Not Attractive
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF has a high exposure to the volatile memory sector, making it susceptible to economic downturns and cyclical fluctuations. The fund's technology sector concentration is overly reliant on Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, increasing its vulnerability to memory chip supply-demand imbalances. Despite its attractive valuation, FLKR's prospects are dimmed by South Korea's weak economic outlook and the depreciating Korean Won.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
9 months ago
FLKR: A Good Fund For South Korean Exposure
South Korea is a bright spot in East Asia with booming exports and a proactive government encouraging small business startups. The Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF provides broad exposure to the South Korean equity market, with a focus on leading companies like Samsung Electronics. The fund has a heavy allocation in the Tech sector, which may pose risks, but offers potential for long-term growth in a thriving economy.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
FLKR: Keeping The Faith In Korea's Value Unlocking Story
Korea's ‘value-up' efforts may have suffered an election setback. But there's still plenty of room for this value unlocking story to unfold over time. Ultra-low-cost FLKR remains a great vehicle for exposure.
Positive
WSJ
1 year ago
Korean Stocks Have a New Driver: The Government
Shares in Hyundai and Kia have accelerated in response to a regulatory clampdown on low valuations.
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