Franklin FTSE China ETF
FLCH

$16.72

0.42%

Market Cap: $110M

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Funds holding %

of 6,710 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

41% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $30.7M [Q1] → $43.2M (+$12.5M) [Q2]

38% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 11 | Existing positions reduced: 8

12.43% more ownership

Funds ownership: 27.06% [Q1] → 39.48% (+12.43%) [Q2]

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 33 [Q1] → 33 (+0) [Q2]

0% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 4 | Existing positions closed: 4

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Research analyst outlook

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

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about FLCH published over the past 30 days

China's Data Dump Shows That Time Is Running Out To Achieve This Year's Growth Target

Data largely came in weaker than already cautious forecasts, and with a less supportive base effect, we will need to see a significant stimulus push to reach this year's growth target. Looking at the output of industrial products, we can see the clear impact of the property market decline play out.

China's Data Dump Shows That Time Is Running Out To Achieve This Year's Growth Target

The Shenzhen A shares index, a bellwether of mainland Chinese equities, is down 32 percent from its 2-year high set in February of last year. China's demographic problems begin and end with its dependency ratio - the number of retirees relative to the working population.

China In 3D

Chinese Equities: How Investors Can Unlock The Power Of Dividends

Chinese companies are being encouraged to return cash to shareholders - and are finding good reasons to do so. Regulators are encouraging companies to focus on shareholder returns, and changing macroeconomic conditions are making it easier for Chinese companies to pay dividends. Given the risks, we think an active investing approach is especially important when investing in high-dividend Chinese stocks.

Chinese Equities: How Investors Can Unlock The Power Of Dividends

China's Stalling Credit Market Signals an Era Of Stagnation

The latest figures published by the People's Bank of China show that credit and liquidity are stalling as demand for new loans declines. Deteriorating confidence in China's prospects explains why households prefer paying down debts while companies borrow less.

China's Stalling Credit Market Signals an Era Of Stagnation

China's Key Growth Indicators Continue To Present A Case For Further Policy Easing

Data came in generally in line or slightly weaker than forecasts, as weak confidence continued to depress investment and consumption. New home prices fell by -0.65% MoM in July, compared to a -0.67% MoM drop in June.

China's Key Growth Indicators Continue To Present A Case For Further Policy Easing

The Chinese Economy Is In Trouble, Here Are The Warning Signs

China has been hit with two major crises as their financial and real estate sectors collapse simultaneously. Deflation, unemployment, divestiture, and lowered consumption are affecting all levels of society, with young, urban populations affected the most.

The Chinese Economy Is In Trouble, Here Are The Warning Signs

China's Credit Activity Remained Weak In July

New aggregate financing and loans both missed forecasts again in July amid high real interest rates and limited borrowing appetite. New RMB loans fell into contraction at RMB 770.8bn, lowering the year-to-date new increase of RMB loans to RMB 12.38tn, a 20.9% YoY decline.

China's Credit Activity Remained Weak In July

4 Reasons To Consider The FLCH ETF

FTSE Franklin China ETF has had a choppy 2024, with only a little over 1% increase YTD. FLCH is a well-rounded product with a lower expense ratio, more stability, wider stock coverage, and a better income angle compared to the most popular Chinese ETF. FLCH's top holding, Tencent, is expected to benefit from multiple tailwinds, including a pickup in mobile gaming, positive earnings growth, cheap valuations and compelling FCF generation.

4 Reasons To Consider The FLCH ETF

China's Sluggish May Economic Data To Increase Calls For Rate Cuts

The People's Bank of China kept the one-year medium-term lending facility rate unchanged at 2.5% today, in line with market expectations. We believe that in conjunction with today's data releases and the start of rate cuts in other central banks such as the European Central Bank and Bank of Canada, the odds of a PBoC rate cut in the coming months have risen.

China's Sluggish May Economic Data To Increase Calls For Rate Cuts

China Accelerates Policy Support Rollout Amid Mixed Data

Key economic indicators are mixed in China and, in fact, were mostly weaker than expected last month. So, policymakers are now stepping up support for the property sector in particular.

China Accelerates Policy Support Rollout Amid Mixed Data

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