Franklin LibertyQ European Dividend UCITS ETF

Issuer: Franklin Templeton

Asset Class: Equity

TER: 25bps

Trading Currency: EUR

Pays Income: False

Listing Date: 08 Sep 2017

Ticker: FRXD

ISIN: IE00BF2B0L69

This actively managed fund offers a targeted approach to European equity investing, focusing on generating an attractive dividend income stream alongside the potential for capital appreciation. The strategy is centered on identifying high-quality European companies that not only offer a high dividend yield but also demonstrate the financial strength and stability to sustain and potentially grow those dividends over the long term. The portfolio managers conduct in-depth fundamental research to select businesses with durable competitive advantages, robust balance sheets, and consistent cash flow generation, which are often indicators of a company's resilience through various economic cycles.

Unlike passive funds that replicate an index, this vehicle's active management allows for a flexible and conviction-based portfolio. The investment team can dynamically adjust holdings based on their analysis of market conditions, sector trends, and individual company prospects. This approach aims to capture opportunities and manage risks more effectively than a static index might. The resulting portfolio provides diversified exposure across multiple European countries and industries. It is designed for investors seeking a core European equity holding that prioritizes income generation from quality sources, without sacrificing the opportunity for long-term growth.