The Franklin FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF seeks to replicate the FTSE Canada All Cap Domestic Index by investing mostly in equities of Canadian corporations. This fund gives investors the opportunity to have a broad-based exposure to Canada's stock market and economy.
Canadian ETFs typically track an index giving investors a convenient option to gain exposure to companies or sectors of the Canadian economy.
Equity ETFs
Franklin Templeton's equity ETFs invest in Canada’s largest corporations in sectors such as finance, mining, industrial, energy, consumer staples, and utilities.
The Franklin Risk Managed Canadian Equity Active ETF aims for long-term capital appreciation with reduced volatility relative to the broad Canadian equity market by investing in a diversified portfolio of Canadian companies.
Fixed Income ETFs
For investors seeking security and consistent income, Franklin Templeton offers three types of bond funds.
Core Plus Bond Fund
This fund focuses on achieving a high current income while maintaining some exposure to possible long-term capital appreciation. This ETF invests primarily in high-quality corporate and provincial bonds with some exposure to Canadian federal bonds.
Corporate Bond Active ETF
If your portfolio already includes equities with high dividends and government bonds, you can diversify your income with the corporate bond active ETF. This ETF has potential for higher income focusing on investment-grade corporate bonds, debentures and short-term notes.
Short Duration Fund
The goal of this fund is to preserve capital and produce income by investing in short-term securities averaging less than five years, such as Canadian federal and provincial government bonds, corporate bonds, debentures and short-term notes. It may also seek higher income by investing in mortgage-backed securities and dividend-paying shares of Canadian companies.
Canadian ETF Strategies
Depending on their investment strategy for equities, investors can choose either the passively-managed All Cap Index ETF or the actively-managed Risk Managed Canadian Equity.
The three Franklin Templeton fixed income ETFs are all actively managed to maximize income and preserve capital.
Why Invest in Canadian ETFs?
Canadian ETFs give investors a way to gain international diversification in an energy-independent country with a stable economy. Canada’s large-cap corporations have strong fundamentals with a history of steady price appreciation and consistent dividend growth.
Rather than poring over financial statements and trying to pick individual companies, investors can take an easier path and choose passive and actively-managed Canadian ETFs that provide diversified portfolios with a broad spread of risk.
How Do I Invest in Canadian ETFs?
You can invest in Franklin Templeton Canadian ETFs by contacting your financial advisor or calling the Client Services team at 1-800-387-0830.