Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR): outlook, holdings and fees
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Franklin Templeton, Inc. The expense ratio is 0.09% and the yield is 2.49%. The ten largest holdings are 59% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on FLKR
| Last price | $51.36 (+1.9%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 49% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $47.25 – $55.47 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±2.7% |
| Distribution yield | 2.49% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
FLKR fund facts
| Issuer | Franklin Templeton, Inc |
|---|---|
| Theme | South Korea |
| Assets under management | $1.8B |
| Expense ratio | 0.09% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 6% |
| Inception | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the FTSE South Korea Capped Index and in depositary receipts representing such securities. The FTSE South Korea Capped Index is based on the FTSE South Korea Index and is designed to measure the performance of South Korean large- and mid-capitalization stocks. The fund is non-diversified.
FLKR top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 19.96% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd SSNLF | Technology | 17.94% |
| SK Square Co Ltd 402340 | Technology | 4.50% |
| Samsung Electro-Mechanics 009150 | Technology | 4.07% |
| KB Financial Group 105560 | Financial Services | 2.68% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Pref 005935 | Technology | 2.53% |
| Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. 005380 | Consumer Cyclical | 2.06% |
| Shinhan Financial Group 055550 | Financial Services | 1.94% |
| Doosan Heavy Ind. & Const. 034020 | Industrials | 1.59% |
| Samsung SDI 006400 | Industrials | 1.54% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
FLKR sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 52.7% |
| Industrials | 17.9% |
| Financial Services | 11.8% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 5.3% |
| Healthcare | 3.3% |
| Communication Services | 2.8% |
| Basic Materials | 2.3% |
| Consumer Defensive | 2.0% |
| Energy | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 0.4% |
| Real Estate | 0.1% |
By region: Asia Developed 100.0%.
FLKR returns and risk
| Year to date | +83.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +122.9% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +46.7% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +20.5% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 43.7% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.01 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
FLKR: frequently asked questions
What does FLKR invest in?
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are SK Hynix Inc (20.0%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (17.9%), SK Square Co Ltd (4.5%), Samsung Electro-Mechanics (4.1%), KB Financial Group (2.7%).
What is the FLKR expense ratio?
0.09% a year: about $9.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the FLKR dividend yield?
2.49%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will FLKR go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 49%, with a likely range (50%) of $47.25 to $55.47 from $51.36 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has FLKR performed?
Year to date +83.5%, one year +122.9%, three years +46.7% a year, five years +20.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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