Franklin Future Of Health And Wellness UCITS ETF Acc

Issuer: Franklin Templeton

Asset Class: Equity

TER: 30bps

Trading Currency: USD

Pays Income: False

Listing Date: 07 Jul 2023

Ticker: FOHW

ISIN: IE0003WEWAX4

This actively managed fund seeks to capture long-term growth opportunities by investing in companies poised to shape the future of health and wellness. The investment thesis is driven by powerful secular trends, including aging global populations, rising healthcare spending, and the constant demand for more effective and efficient treatments. By focusing on the innovators within the healthcare sector, the strategy aims to capitalize on the profound transformations occurring in how we manage health, prevent illness, and treat diseases, targeting companies that are not just participants but leaders in this evolution.

The portfolio is concentrated on companies at the forefront of disruptive innovation across key sub-sectors. These include the fields of genomics and precision medicine, which promise personalized treatments; advanced medical devices and robotic-assisted surgery, which enhance procedural outcomes; and digital health solutions like telemedicine and health analytics, which improve access and efficiency. The fund invests in a mix of both established industry leaders and emerging, high-growth companies that are developing novel technologies and services. This approach provides exposure to the entire value chain of healthcare innovation.

Being an actively managed product, the fund leverages the expertise of a dedicated investment team with deep scientific and industry knowledge. This allows for a high-conviction, research-driven approach to security selection, focusing on companies with sustainable competitive advantages, strong management teams, and significant growth potential. The strategy is not constrained by a benchmark, enabling the managers to dynamically allocate capital to the most promising ideas across the global health and wellness landscape.