Franklin Templeton makes fund changes

By Staff | April 9, 2018 | Last updated on April 9, 2018
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Franklin Templeton Investments Canada has announced a management fee reduction for the Franklin Liberty Canadian Investment Grade Corporate ETF (FLCI). The fund’s management fee will be reduced to 0.35% from 0.40%, effective on May 1.

Risk rating changes

The risk ratings of the Franklin LibertyQT Global Dividend Index ETF (FLGD) and Franklin LibertyQT U.S. Equity Index ETF (FLUS) will be changed.

Detailed in the table below, these changes are reflected in the ETFs’ annual prospectus renewal, which was filed on April 9.

Fund Ticker 2017 risk rating 2018 risk Rating
Franklin LibertyQT Global Dividend Index ETF FLGD Medium Low to medium
Franklin LibertyQT U.S. Equity Index ETF FLUS Medium Low to medium

The risk rating for each ETF is reviewed annually, at minimum, as well as when the ETFs undergo a material change. No material changes have been made to the investment objectives, strategies or management of the ETFs.

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