Franklin Liberty Short Duration U.S. Government ETF (FTSD)

NYSE Arca: FTSDExchange-traded fund from Franklin Templeton, Inc.

  • Expense ratio0.26%
  • Net assets$352.5M
  • Dividend yield4.55%
  • 1-year return+2.31%
  • Duration1.82 yrs

FTSD ETF price chart

FTSD quote & trading statistics

  • YTD+1.14%
  • 1 year+2.31%
  • 3 years+4.74%/yr
  • 5 years+2.71%/yr
  • 10 years+2.01%/yr
1Y volatility
1.40%
3Y volatility
1.35%
3Y Sharpe ratio
-0.05

Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.

FTSD bond portfolio

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Yield to maturity
5.34%
Effective duration
1.82 yrs
Average maturity
4.0 yrs
Average coupon
4.57%

A one-percentage-point rise in interest rates would lower the price by about 1.8%.

FTSD asset allocation

Bonds
86.7%
Cash
13.3%

About Franklin Liberty Short Duration U.S. Government ETF

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities. To pursue its investment goal, it may invest in certain interest rate-related derivative transactions, principally U.S. Treasury futures contracts and options on interest rate/bond futures.

FTSD ETF FAQ

What is the FTSD expense ratio?

Franklin Liberty Short Duration U.S. Government ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.26%, or $26.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.

How much money is in FTSD?

Franklin Liberty Short Duration U.S. Government ETF has about $352.5M in net assets.

How has FTSD performed?

FTSD returned +2.31% over the past year and +2.71% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.

Does FTSD pay dividends?

FTSD has a dividend yield of 4.55% and pays distributions monthly.

When was FTSD launched?

Franklin Liberty Short Duration U.S. Government ETF began trading on November 4, 2013.