Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF
LVHI
Market cap $2.62B

32.73 USD

-0.12

0.37%

At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.37%

5 days

-0.09%

1 month

0.25%

3 months

2.15%

6 months

6.79%

Year to date

7.10%

1 year

10.76%

5 years

49.18%

10 years

30.29%

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Funds holding %

of 7,296 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

383% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 58 | Existing positions closed: 12

185% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 97 | Existing positions reduced: 34

58% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $913M [Q4 2024] → $1.44B (+$525M) [Q1 2025]

25% more funds holding

Funds holding: 163 [Q4 2024] → 204 (+41) [Q1 2025]

20% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q4 2024] → 6 (+1) [Q1 2025]

0.73% more ownership

Funds ownership: 62.4% [Q4 2024] → 63.12% (+0.73%) [Q1 2025]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for LVHI.

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Financial journalist opinion

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

Seeking Yield In Equity Funds With Lower Valuations And Risk

I track about a thousand funds using Mutual Fund Observer and have developed a ranking system to group equity funds into four categories based on risk, valuation, and/or yield. Tier One contains the Lipper Categories and funds that have a combination of lower risk, lower valuations, and higher yields. Tier Two contains those with low to moderate valuations and have lower risk.

Seeking Yield In Equity Funds With Lower Valuations And Risk

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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Sailing In International Waters With LVHI

I avoid investing in non-democratic countries due to "Regime Risk," which can render traditional stock-picking rules irrelevant overnight. The MSCI World Index underperforms the S&P 500 in every category, suggesting that international equities may not be a wise investment. The Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF offers better risk management and dividend potential, making it a strong addition to my portfolio.

Sailing In International Waters With LVHI

Can Dividends-Satisfy The Rising Demand For Yield?

Global dividends hit a record high in 2024, with $606.1 billion paid in Q2 alone, as tech giants like Meta and Alibaba entered the dividend-paying market. Equity yields remain low compared to bonds, with the FTSE All-World index yielding 1.86% in September 2024, while the FTSE World Government Bond index yield to maturity stood at 3.03%. Dividend-focused strategies can enhance income potential in equity portfolios by prioritising high-dividend-paying sectors and reducing risks of dividend cuts.

Can Dividends-Satisfy The Rising Demand For Yield?

LVHI: Unconvincing Currency-Hedged ETF

Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF uses a “stable yield score” to pick stocks outside the U.S. The LVHI ETF shows some characteristics of a value fund, and its portfolio is heavy in financials. LVHI has underperformed competitors since inception, with variable distributions impacting income stability.

LVHI: Unconvincing Currency-Hedged ETF

LVHI: Well-Rounded Product, But Looks Overextended For Now

Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF provides exposure to 118 developed market stocks from 18 different countries. LVHI's screeners focus on multiple factors including yield, sustainability, low price and earnings volatility, and currency volatility mitigation.

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