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YLDE

Franklin ClearBridge Enhanced Income ETF

As of 01/12/2026

NAV 1

$55.04

$-0.02 (-0.04%)
 

Market Price 1

$55.08

$-0.01 (-0.02%)
 

YTD Total Return At NAV 2

1.64%

 
 

YTD Total Return At Market Price

1.65%

 

The following changes went into effect February 28, 2025: name change from ClearBridge Dividend Strategy ESG ETF to Franklin ClearBridge Enhanced Income ETF; investment objective change to seek to provide income and long-term capital appreciation; dividend policy change to monthly; investment policy change to under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets—plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any—in income-generating securities and investments, including dividend-paying equity securities and selling call options to generate income from premiums received, as well as other instruments with similar economic characteristics. Furthermore, Canvas Managed Options will be appointed as an additional subadviser to the fund. If you have any questions, please contact your financial professional.

Overview

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Fund Description

Franklin ClearBridge Enhanced Income ETF (YLDE) seeks to provide income and long-term capital appreciation.

  • Targets compelling dividends.  Seeks companies with the potential to pay a rising stream of dividends.
  • Options overlay strategy.  Pursues additional premium income by writing (selling) U.S. exchange-traded call options based upon U.S. large cap indices.
  • Access to an active approach in a tax-efficient structure with low minimum investment.

Meet Your Manager

ClearBridge Investments

ClearBridge Investments is a well-established global investment manager focusing on proprietary research and fundamental investing. With over 60 years of experience building portfolios for clients seeking income solutions, high active share or low-volatility, long-tenured portfolio managers provide strong leadership in a centralized investment structure.

Franklin Managed Options Strategies team

The Franklin Managed Options Strategies team has over 30 years of options investing experience. As pioneers in the “risk-managed” options asset management business, the team also has a strong reputation for working seamlessly with client’s existing custodians such as trust banks, investment advisors, and broker dealers.

Fund Information
Asset Class 
Equity
Total Net Assets  As of 01/09/2026 (Updated Daily)
$112.87 Million
Fund Inception Date 
05/22/2017
Fiscal Year End 
March 31
Listing Exchange 
NASDAQ - XNMS
Benchmark 
S&P 500 Index
Trustee 
The Bank of New York Mellon
Morningstar Category3 
Derivative Income
Lipper Classification 
Opt Arbitrage/Opt Strat
Dividends & Yields
Dividend Frequency, if any 
Monthly
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver456  As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
1.83%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver56  As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
1.83%
Distribution Rate at NAV7 
Expenses & Fees
As of 08/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio8 
0.48%
Net Expense Ratio89 
0.48%
Identifiers
Ticker 
YLDE
IOPV / IIV Ticker10 
YLDE.IV
Benchmark Ticker 
SPTR500N
CUSIP Code 
524682309
Trading Characteristics
As of 01/09/2026 (Updated Daily)
Creation/Redemption Fee (estimated) 
$250
Creation Unit Size (Number of Shares) 
50,000
Shares Outstanding 
2,050,000
Daily Volume 
11,686
20-Day Average Volume 
6999.75

Portfolio Managers

John Baldi

New York, United States

Managed Fund Since 2019

Michael Clarfeld, CFA®

New York, United States

Managed Fund Since 2017

Bradley S Berggren

Connecticut, United States

Managed Fund Since 2025

Jonathan Orseck

Connecticut, United States

Managed Fund Since 2025

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Distributions & Tax

Distributions

Distribution Schedules

Dividend Frequency, if any  This fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Monthly
Capital Gain Distributions 
December

Rates and Yields

Read important information about results and other investment disclosures
30-Day SEC Yield
As of 12/31/2025
w/ Waiver 
1.83%
w/o Waiver 
1.83%

Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Final composition of the current year’s distribution—income, capital gains and/or return of capital—are based on US tax rules and will be determined by February of the following year. For tax characterization of a distribution, such as return of capital and tax-exempt income, click on the “Tax Information” tab above.

Distributions Per Share

Current Year Distributions Per Share
Distributions with future dates are estimates and those figures are not final
Record Date  
12/26/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
12/26/2025
Reinvestment Date  
12/26/2025
Payable Date  
12/31/2025
Reinvestment Price  
$54.49000
Long-Term Capital Gains  
$0.00000
Short-Term Capital Gains  
$0.00000
Income  
$0.53324
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.53324

Annually, a fund must distribute all realized capital gains net of realized losses, so the fund will not be subject to an entity level income tax. A fund’s capital gain distribution in a particular year may be a result of the disposition of holdings that appreciated in value during prior years. Thus, while the fund may gain or lose value over the course of a year, a capital gain distribution paid by the fund may not be indicative of current performance of the fund.

The distributable amount of net capital gains are paid on a per-share basis to all investors who hold shares of the fund on the record date of the distribution and are recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes as of the ex-date of the distribution, regardless of when the gains or losses arose in the fund. Net gains on holdings held long term by the fund would be distributed to shareholders as a long-term capital gain distribution no matter how long the shareholder has owned shares in the fund.

Refer to the fund’s annual report or statement of additional information for specific information regarding distributions.

Tax Information

Tax Information

Federal ID Number 81-5331993
For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us

2025 tax information will be available in early February

These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
Distributions per Share ($)
2024 fund-specific tax information should be available by January 31, 2025.

Pricing

Pricing

Pricing History Chart

As of 01/12/2026 Updated Daily

Daily Fund Prices

As of 01/12/2026

Share Prices

As of 01/12/2026
NAV1 (Net Asset Value)
$55.04
NAV Change1 
$-0.02
NAV Change (%)1 
-0.04%
Market Price1 
$55.08
Market Price Change1 
$-0.01
Market Price Change (%)1 
-0.02%

52-Week Range

Highest NAV 
$55.06
Highest Market Price 
$55.09
Lowest NAV 
$46.86
Lowest Market Price 
$46.94

Premium / Discount

As of 01/12/2026
30-Day Median Bid/Ask Spread 
0.18%
Bid / Ask Spread 
$0.16
Avg. of Market Price vs. NAV at Close12 
0.07%

Premium/Discount Analysis

Premium/Discount Analysis 12

As of 01/01/2025 Updated Quarterly
Total Days in Period 
248
Days at NAV 
15
Days at Premium 
132
Days at Discount 
101
Greatest Premium  On 12/31/2025
$0.80
Greatest Discount  On 12/29/2025
$-0.02

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Premium/Discount Analysis Breakdown
0.5% to 1% 1 days
0% to 0.5% 131 days
-0.5% to 0% 101 days

Historical Premium/Discount 13

As of 01/12/2026 Updated Daily

Documents

Fund Literature

PDF Format

Factsheet

Public
PDF Format

Product Commentary

Public

Regulatory Documents

PDF Format

Summary Prospectus

Public
PDF Format

Prospectus

Public
PDF Format

Statement Of Additional Information

Public
PDF Format

Fiscal Q1 Holdings

Public
PDF Format

Fiscal Q3 Holdings

Public
PDF Format

Semi-Annual Financial Statements And Other Information

Public
PDF Format

Annual Financial Statements And Other Information

Public

Risks

What Are the Risks?

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Equity securities are subject to price fluctuation and possible loss of principal. Options (call writing) may limit the opportunity to participate fully from an increase in the market value of stocks and premiums received from option writing may not protect against market declines. Dividends may fluctuate and are not guaranteed, and a company may reduce or eliminate its dividend at any time. Small-and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. The managers’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies may limit the types and number of investments available and, as a result, may forgo favorable market opportunities or underperform strategies that are not subject to such criteria. There is no guarantee that the strategy's ESG directives will be successful or will result in better performance. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.