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FTSD Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF

  • Competitive income with zero corporate credit risk. Pursues the highest-yielding short-term opportunities across debt issued or guaranteed by the US government, agencies or government owned corporations.
  • Differentiated portfolio construction approach. Actively manages duration positioning, sector allocation and security selection with a premium placed on stability of principal when investing.
  • Sector expertise. Managed by an experienced investment team that has been investing in US government bonds since 1947.

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NAV 1 $0.01(0.01%)
$90.82
As of 11/07/2025
YTD Total Returns At NAV 2
4.67%
As of 11/07/2025
Total Net Assets
$247.57M
As of 11/09/2025 (Updated Daily)
Morningstar Overall Rating™ 3
The fund's overall Morningstar Rating measures risk-adjusted returns and is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) rating metrics.
As of 10/31/2025

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Overview

See the risks and other important information.

Fund Facts

Fund description

The fund seeks to provide a high level of current income as is consistent with prudent investing, while seeking preservation of shareholders' capital by investing at least 80% of its net assets in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities. The fund targets an estimated average portfolio duration of three (3) years or less.

Benchmark
Bloomberg US Government (1-3 Year) Index
Fund Inception Date
11/04/2013
Listing Exchange
NYSE Arca
Dividend Frequency, if any
Monthly
Distribution Rate at NAV 4As of 11/07/2025 (Updated Daily)
5.12%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver 5,6,7As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
4.39%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver 5,7As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
4.39%

Expenses & Fees

As of 08/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio8
0.25%
Net Expense Ratio8,9
0.25%

Identifiers

Ticker
FTSD
CUSIP Code
353506108
ISIN Code
US3535061085
Bloomberg Code
FTSD US

Average Annual Total Returns As of 09/30/2025

View performance section for additional info As of 09/30/2025
  • 4.48%1 Year
  • 4.92%3 Years
  • 2.01%5 Years
  • 1.84%10 Years
  • 1.69%Since Inception
    11/04/2013

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown.

Top Sectors

Portfolio breakdown percentages may not total 100% and may be negative due to rounding, use of any derivatives, unsettled trades or other factors.

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As of 10/29/2025 - Notional Exposure % of Total (Updated Daily)

Mortgage-Backed Securities62.90%
US Treasuries29.40%
Other16.40%
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs)3.69%
Agency0.63%
Top Sectors

Additional Fund Info

Fiscal Year End
March 31
ETF Type
Active
Morningstar Category
Short Government

Trading Characteristics

As of 11/07/2025 (Updated Daily)
Shares Outstanding
2,726,000
Daily Volume
35,270
20-Day Average Volume
28276.35

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Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income is a fixed income specialist with a measured "no surprises" approach that is committed to the goal of delivering clients consistent, predictable fixed income results. We pursue dimensional sources of potential alpha across all global fixed income securities, sectors, and markets.

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Managed Fund Since 2024

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Managed Fund Since 2024

Portfolio Manager Profile
Years of Experience
Manager Location

Latest Insights

October 30, 2025

On My Mind: Dancing in the dark

October 28, 2025

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Performance

Average Annual Total Returns

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As of 09/30/2025

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Returns are based on Market Price or NAV, assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Performance would have been lower if expenses had not been waived in various periods. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

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Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF - Market Price Return (%)
Month End
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Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF - NAV Return (%)
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Bloomberg US Government (1-3 Year) Index (%)
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Ratings 3

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Overall Morningstar Rating
Overall Morningstar Rating: 4 out of 5 stars  
As of 10/31/2025
3 Years
3 Years: 5 out of 5 stars  
68 Funds in category
5 Years
5 Years: 4 out of 5 stars  
62 Funds in category
10 Years
10 Years: 4 out of 5 stars  
56 Funds in category
Rating Category
Short Government

The fund's overall Morningstar Rating measures risk-adjusted returns and is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) rating metrics. 

Morningstar Style Box
As of 10/31/2025
Current Historical
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Medium
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Duration
Quality

Source: Morningstar®. The style box reveals a fund's investment style. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the long stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows the investment style (value, blend, or growth). For fixed income funds, the vertical axis shows the credit quality based on credit ratings and the horizontal axis shows interest-rate sensitivity as measured by effective duration. Placement is determined by fund portfolio holding figures most recently entered into Morningstar's database and corresponding market conditions. Shaded areas show the past 3 years of quarterly data. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

©2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

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Portfolio

Assets

As of11/09/2025 (Updated Daily)

Total Net Assets
$247.57 Million

Positions

As of 11/06/2025 (Updated Daily)

Number of Holdings
Fund
345

Portfolio Statistics

As of 11/06/2025 (Updated Daily)

Effective Duration

Effective duration is a duration calculation for bonds with embedded options. Effective duration takes into account that expected cash flows will fluctuate as interest rates change. Please note, duration measures the sensitivity of price (the value of principal) of a fixed-income investment to a change in interest rates.

Fund
1.13 Years
Benchmark

Bloomberg US Government (1-3 Year) Index

1.86 Years
Average Weighted Maturity

An estimate of the number of years to maturity, taking the possibility of early payments into account, for the underlying holdings.

Fund
2.69 Years
Benchmark

Bloomberg US Government (1-3 Year) Index

1.95 Years

Maturity Allocation

As of 11/06/2025 - Market Value % of Total (Updated Daily)

Maturity Allocation
Maturity Fund
Benchmark
Benchmark

Bloomberg U.S. Government (1-3 Year) Index

0 to 1 Year 15.56%0.16%
1 to 2 Years 45.46%52.01%
2 to 3 Years 20.94%45.62%
3 to 5 Years 29.56%2.20%
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Holdings

As of 11/07/2025 (Updated Daily)

IFT - MONEY MARKET PORT
US TREASURY N/B 4.5 11/25
US TREASURY N/B 4.5 4/27
US TREASURY N/ 4.375 7/27
US TREASURY N/ 4.125 9/27
US TREASURY N/ 4.125 2/27
US TREASURY N/ 4.875 4/26
FR RQ0027 5.5 7/1/55
G2 MB0025 5 11/20/54
FN MA5139 6 9/1/53
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Distributions & Tax

Federal ID Number 46-2329753

For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us

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 ($)

Estimated distributions can change depending on current market conditions and number of shares outstanding. Changes can occur up to the record date. Estimates don't include ordinary income distributions the funds may be making. A fund's capital gain distributions per share will be the same for each share class. All dates and distributions are subject to board approval.

Tax Information
Record Date

For daily accrual funds, the date displayed is the pay date for the fund.

Ordinary Dividends

Dividends paid by a fund that are derived from interest, dividends, net short-term capital gains and other types of ordinary income earned by the fund. For a fund that elects to pass through its foreign taxes paid (a non-cash item), a shareholder's allotted share of foreign taxes has been added to the “Ordinary Dividends” cash distributions received by the shareholder. If the fund passed through foreign taxes paid and later is refunded any portion of those taxes by a foreign tax authority, any interest paid to the fund on that refund is also required to be included in “Ordinary Dividends”.

Qualified Dividends

The portion of a fund’s “Ordinary Dividends” that may be eligible for a reduced capital gain tax rate. To be eligible for the lower tax rates, certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor to determine the amount eligible for the reduced rate. This amount represents both cash distributions and non-cash amounts, such as foreign taxes paid, that have been allocated to shareholders.

Capital Gain Distributions

The net long-term gains recognized by a fund from the sale of securities and other assets. These distributions may be eligible for a reduced capital gain tax rate.

Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain

The portion of a fund’s “Capital Gain Distributions” related to certain depreciable real property—typically derived from a fund’s real estate investment trusts holdings. Unrecaptured section 1250 gains are usually taxed at a higher tax rate than general “Capital Gain Distributions”.

Non-Taxable Return Of Capital

Also known as a “Return of Capital”, occurs when a shareholder receives a portion of their investment that is not considered income or capital gains. These amounts are not taxed currently but may reduce the cost basis of the shares related to the distribution.

Section 199a Dividends

The portion of a fund’s “Ordinary Dividends” generated by a real estate investment trust or earned by a fund from its investments in real estate investment trusts, subject to limitations. Individual (non-corporate) shareholders may be entitled to a special deduction from gross income for “Section 199A Dividends” received from a fund. To qualify for this deduction certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor.

Foreign Tax Paid

Shareholder’s pro-rata portion of foreign taxes paid by the fund to non-US tax authorities. A shareholder may be eligible to claim these as a credit or take a deduction on their tax return and should consult their tax advisor.

Exempt Interest Dividends

Represent the net tax-exempt income earned by the fund from municipal bonds and other tax-exempt securities. This income is typically not subject to federal income tax but may be subject to state and or alternative minimum tax. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor if they have any questions.

Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds

Interest paid by European countries on historical overwithholding of taxes by the foreign governments related to dividends and interest paid to the mutual fund. The reclaimed taxes are now being refunded as a result of various court rulings. In accordance with IRS Notice 2016-10, the mutual fund is required to report the interest on the reclaimed taxes on Form 1099-DIV

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Supplemental Tax Information

Foreign Source Income

The portion of “Ordinary Dividends” attributable to foreign securities held by a fund.

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Foreign Source Qualified Dividends

The portion of “Ordinary Dividends” attributable to qualified dividends earned by a fund from foreign sources.

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Direct U.S. Government Obligations

The portion of “Ordinary Dividends” attributable to earnings from US Treasury and certain other government securities may be categorized as a fund containing US government obligations. This income may be exempt from state personal income taxes. The percentage for direct US government obligation interests available for tax-exempt treatment may be limited in states that require the fund to meet certain minimum thresholds. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor to determine the availability of exemptions in their state.

20.61%
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest

The portion of “Exempt-Interest Dividends” generated from specified private activity bond income and subject to the alternative minimum tax. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor about applicability.

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Dividends Received Deduction

The portion of a fund’s “Ordinary Dividends” related to dividends received from taxable domestic corporations. Corporate shareholders may be entitled to a special deduction from gross income based on the “Dividends Received Deduction” received from a fund. To qualify for this deduction certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor.

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Section 163(j)

The portion of “Ordinary Dividends” related to business interest income. Corporate shareholders may be able to deduct business interest expenses based on the Section 163(j) dividends received from a fund. Certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor about applicability.

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Indiana Resident Taxable Income

The portion of “Exempt-Interest Dividends” subject to Indiana income tax. Subject to certain exceptions, the state of Indiana provides that income earned from non-federal government entities outside of Indiana (non-Indiana municipal bonds) is taxable for Indiana resident shareholders. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor about applicability.

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Utah Resident Taxable Income

The portion of “Exempt-Interest Dividends” subject to Utah income tax. Subject to certain exceptions, the state of Utah provides that income earned from non-federal government entities outside of Utah (non-Utah municipal bonds) is taxable to Utah resident shareholders. Income earned from states that do not tax Utah obligations are also exempt. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor about applicability.

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Pricing

Premium/Discount Analysis 10

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Quarterly)

Premium / Discount

Total Days in Period
64
Days at NAV

The number of trading days the fund's market price traded at its NAV.

4
Days at Premium

The number of trading days the fund's market price traded above its NAV.

40
Days at Discount

The number of trading days the fund's market price traded below its NAV.

20
Greatest Premium

The highest amount the fund traded above the reported NAV for a given time period.

On 08/06/2025
$0.11
Greatest Discount

The lowest amount the fund traded below the reported NAV for a given time period.

On 09/10/2025
$-0.01
Premium/Discount Analysis
Premium/Discount Analysis Breakdown
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0.0% 4 days
-0.5% to 0% 20 days

 

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Historical Premium/Discount 11

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Documents

Fund Literature
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Factsheet - Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETFDownload Document
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Annual Report - Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF - Single ClassDownload Document
Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETFDownload Document
Semi-Annual Report - Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF - Single ClassDownload Document
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETFDownload Document
Prospectus - Franklin Short Duration US Government ETFDownload Document
Summary Prospectus - Franklin Short Duration US Government ETFDownload Document
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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Fixed income securities involve interest rate, credit, inflation and reinvestment risks, and possible loss of principal. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities falls. Asset-backed, mortgage-backed or mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment and extension risks. Changes in the credit rating of a bond, or in the credit rating or financial strength of a bond’s issuer, insurer or guarantor, may affect the bond’s value. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.

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Franklin Distributors, LLC. Member FINRA, SIPC. All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.
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ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at prices above or below their net asset value. Brokerage commissions and ETF expenses will reduce returns. ETF shares may be bought or sold throughout the day at their market price (MP), not their Net Asset Value (NAV), on the exchange on which they are listed. Shares of ETFs are tradable on secondary markets and may trade either at a premium or a discount to their NAV on the secondary market. Prior to trading in the secondary market, shares of the fund are "created" at NAV by market makers, large investors and institutions only in block-size Creation Units. Each "creator" or "Authorized Participant" enters into an authorized participant agreement with Franklin Distributors, LLC. Only an Authorized Participant may create or redeem Creation Units directly with the fund. Retail investors buy and sell shares of ETFs at market price (not NAV) in the secondary market throughout the trading day. These shares are not individually available for purchase or redemption directly from the ETF.

Franklin Distributors, LLC serves as the distributor of Creation Units for the ETFs on an agency basis. Franklin Distributors, LLC does not maintain a secondary market in the funds' shares. 

Redemption payments will be effected within the specified number of calendar days following the date on which a request for redemption in proper form is made. For more information, please see the ETF’s statement of additional information (SAI) which can be found on the fund’s webpage.

The Bloomberg US Government (1-3 Year) Index includes public obligations of the U.S. Treasury with at least one year up to, but not including, three years to final maturity and publicly issued debt of U.S. government agencies, quasi-federal corporations, and corporate or foreign debt guaranteed by the U.S. government.
Source: Bloomberg Indices.

Securities owned by the fund, but not shares of the fund, are guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities as to timely payment of principal and interest.

Footnotes

  1. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns are based on the NAV of the ETF/ETP. The fund’s NAV represents the per-share-value and is determined by dividing the total NAV of the fund by the number of shares outstanding; Market Price returns are based upon the official closing price of the ETF’s/ETP's shares. The fund calculates the NAV per share each business day and normally coincides with the close of trading on the exchange on which they are listed, typically 4 pm ET. The fund does not calculate the NAV on days the exchange is closed for trading. These returns do not represent investors’ returns had they traded shares at other times. 

  2. Figures are aggregate total return figures, have not been annualized and represent the change in value of an investment over the period indicated.

  3. The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or “star rating”, is calculated for managed products with at least a three-year history, and subject to change monthly. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product’s monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total return, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total return. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. Ratings do not take into account the effects of sales charges and loads. Morningstar Rating is for the specified share class(es) only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. 
    ©2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

  4. Distribution Rate is calculated by annualizing the most recent distribution amount paid, divided by the closing market price or NAV as of the date indicated. The Distribution Rate calculation includes income and return of capital, and excludes special distributions. The Distribution Rate is not guaranteed, subject to change, and is not a quotation of fund performance. 

  5. During periods of rising inflation, fund yields can vary significantly from month-to-month and may not be repeated.

  6. With Waiver means the performance quote reflects any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers.

  7. 30-Day SEC Yield is calculated using the net income (interest and dividends) per share earned over a trailing 30-day period (annualized), divided by the fund’s share price at the end of that period. It may not equal the fund’s actual income distribution rate, which reflects the fund’s past dividends paid to shareholders.

  8. Gross Expense Ratio reflects the total annual operating expenses for the share class shown, prior to the deduction of any waiver or reimbursement. Actual expenses may be higher and may impact portfolio returns. Net Expense Ratio reflects total expenses after any fee waivers, implemented expense caps or reimbursements. If a fund has contractual fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements, the expiration date can be found by clicking on the information button next to the net expense ratio. Additional amounts may be voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Expense ratios are as of the most recent prospectus or annual report.

  9. Net Expense Ratio represents the expense ratio applicable to investors. 

  10. Premiums or discounts are the differences between the NAV and the Market Price of the Fund on a given day, generally at the time the NAV is calculated. A premium is the amount that the Fund is trading above the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV. A discount is the amount that the Fund is trading below the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV. The since inception premium/discount average is calculated by averaging the daily premium/discount since the inception of the fund. The daily premium/discount is the difference between the daily market price for shares of the Fund and the Fund's net asset value. The Market Price is determined using the closing price as of 4 pm ET on each trading day (when NAV is normally determined for most funds).

  11. Premium / Discount reflects the difference between the NAV and the Market Price of the fund, and represents the amount that the fund is trading above or below its NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV. 

  12. Returns are average annualized total returns, except for those periods of less than one year, which are cumulative. Market Price returns are calculated using the closing price as of 4 pm ET on each trading day (when NAV is normally determined for most funds), and do not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times. Since shares of the fund did not trade in the secondary market until after the fund's inception, for the period from inception to the first day of secondary trading (11/6/13), the NAV of the fund is used as a proxy for the Market Price to calculate market returns. Index returns are adjusted for withholding taxes. Performance for the ETF/ETP and its benchmark index are as of the ETF's/ETP's last trading day before the end of the period.

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