Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF

LVHI

Market cap $3.15B

Overview Fund Activity

34.38 USD

+0.06

0.17%

At close Updated Sep 18, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.17%

5 days

-0.55%

1 month

-0.29%

3 months

5.49%

6 months

5.04%

Year to date

12.5%

1 year

11.7%

5 years

55.78%

10 years

36.86%

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

215% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 129 | Existing positions reduced: 41

132% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 44 | Existing positions closed: 19

33% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q1] → 8 (+2) [Q2]

24% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.44B [Q1] → $1.79B (+$346M) [Q2]

10% more funds holding

Funds holding: 207 [Q1] → 227 (+20) [Q2]

2.0% more ownership

Funds ownership: 63.23% [Q1] → 65.23% (+2.0%) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: LVHI

On this episode of the ETF of the Week podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: LVHI

LVHI: A Decent Low Volatility International Dividend ETF

LVHI offers a unique mix of high dividend yield, low volatility, and full currency hedging for developed market equities, distinguishing itself from most international value ETFs. The fund's exposure limits and volatility screens promote diversification and stability but may result in higher turnover and capping top-performing stocks. Currency hedging reduces volatility, but eliminates FX diversification; LVHI outperformed peers during USD strength, but lagged when the dollar weakened in 2025.

LVHI: A Decent Low Volatility International Dividend ETF

ETF of the Week: Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI)

VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and analysis, visit VettaFi | ETF Trends.

ETF of the Week: Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI)

Weathering the Storm: Case for Low Volatility ETFs

Market turbulence has become a hallmark of today's investing landscape. Against the shifting sands of monetary policy and elevated macro uncertainty, investors are increasingly seeking strategies that offer stability without sacrificing long-term returns.

Weathering the Storm: Case for Low Volatility ETFs

LVHI: Diversified, Defensive And Delivering

Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF offers strong international diversification, low volatility, and a stable 4-5% dividend yield, making it attractive for defensive income-focused investors. The ETF's robust diversification caps holdings, sectors, and regions, reducing concentration risk and enhancing portfolio stability. LVHI's NAV has grown at a 3.5% CAGR since inception, indicating healthy capital preservation alongside income generation.

LVHI: Diversified, Defensive And Delivering

LVHI: Global Exposure That Delivers Less Volatility

The fund's strategy focuses on generating income through global securities, with a current dividend yield of approximately 5%. LVHI has been able to provide resilience and better capital preservation during US market declines. Despite some weaknesses related to the dividend growth, the fund's consistent payouts make it an appealing option for income-focused investors.

LVHI: Global Exposure That Delivers Less Volatility

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This stock fund is fully diversified from the S&P 500 — and pays high dividends

Adding exposure away from the Magnificent Seven can lower your portfolio risk, and you can earn high dividend yields at the same time.

This stock fund is fully diversified from the S&P 500 — and pays high dividends

LVHI: A Low-Volatility International Dividend ETF Worth Considering

LVHI: A Low-Volatility International Dividend ETF Worth Considering

LVHI: A Low-Volatility International Dividend ETF Worth Considering

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