FLUDFranklin Ultra Short Bond ETF
A high level of current income while seeking preservation of capital.
By Franklin Templeton Investments · Launched 2020
Annual Cost
0.15%
#740 of 5,562 · low cost
Fund Size
$395M
#1,757 of 5,562 · large
Dividend YieldGoal
4.35%
Track Record
5 years
#2,152 of 5,562 · seasoned
Performance
Total-return NAV · USDGrowth of $10,000
$10,425+4.2%
Total-return NAV, USD. Net of fund fees, before tax.
Classification
How Beacon categorizes this fundAsset class
Fixed incomeRegion
North americaWhat it actually holds
By weightConcentration
Top 10 holdings = 5.6% of fund✓ well diversified
INTERCONTINENTAL 0126
0.6%
CAIXABANK SA
0.6%
ING GROEP NV
0.6%
LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC
0.6%
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO
0.6%
AUST & NZ BANKING GROUP
0.6%
US BANK NA CINCINNATI
0.6%
TORONTO-DOMINION BANK
0.6%
WESTPAC BANKING CORP
0.6%
AGREE LP 0126
0.6%
Asset allocation
Bonds
75.2%
Cash
24.9%
Risk profile
Last 12 months · Sharpe & Sortino need 3+ yearsVolatility (1Y)
1.7%Low
Year-on-year price swings
Max drawdown
-1.7%Mild
Worst peak-to-trough loss
Sharpe (3Y)
1.01Strong risk-adjusted returns
Sortino (3Y)
1.49Good downside protection
Bond profile
Duration
4.6 years
Avg maturity
10.0 years
Credit ratings
US Government
1.6%
AA
10.9%
A
49.3%
BBB
19.9%
Other
19.9%
Where to buy
Listing
- Exchange
- NYSE Arca
Full fund details
- Objective
- A high level of current income while seeking preservation of capital.
- Strategy
- Invests primarily in bonds and bond-related investments, targeting an average portfolio duration of one year or less. Focuses on U.S. dollar denominated, investment grade debt securities, including government and corporate debt, money market instruments, and municipal securities. The investment manager employs a top-down macroeconomic analysis combined with bottom-up fundamental analysis to select securities across various sectors, aiming to reduce credit risk and preserve capital.
- Inception date
- July 14, 2020
- Fund family
- Franklin Templeton Investments
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Data updated on 2026-06-19