FTSD

Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF

$90.85

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📎 Investment Objective

The Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF (FTSD) seeks to provide a high level of current income, while preserving capital and maintaining a short average weighted maturity.

Overview

ETF tracking Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF

Category Inverse

Issuer Other

Inception Date 2013-11-05

Market Cap $249.9M

Average Volume N/A

Dividend Yield 3.91%

52-Week Range $89.95 - $91.20

VWAP $90.89

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF (FTSD) seeks to provide a high level of current income, while preserving capital and maintaining a short average weighted maturity.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The fund invests primarily in U.S. government securities, including Treasuries and agency securities, with a focus on maintaining a short duration portfolio. The fund aims to generate income while limiting interest rate risk through its short-term bond holdings.

✨ Key Features

Invests in short-duration U.S. government securities to generate income
Maintains a low average weighted maturity to reduce interest rate sensitivity
Actively managed portfolio to adapt to changing market conditions
Low expense ratio of 0.00%

⚠️ Primary Risks

Interest rate risk: The fund's value may decline when interest rates rise
Credit risk: The risk of default or downgrade of U.S. government securities
Liquidity risk: Difficulty selling holdings in times of market stress
Reinvestment risk: The risk that future proceeds must be reinvested at a lower interest rate

👤 Best For

This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking current income and capital preservation, with a low tolerance for interest rate risk. It can be used as a low-volatility, short-term fixed income allocation within a diversified portfolio.