Managed Fund Since 2019
FLBL Franklin Senior Loan ETF
- Active management. Pursues strong risk-adjusted returns and a high level of current income by investing in floating-rate senior loans, which have historically had a low correlation to both corporate and government bonds.
- Disciplined investment process. Highest conviction research ideas are expected to be key drivers of alpha. Managers focus on loans with more liquidity and seek to generate stable income while neutralizing sector and quality exposures unless they have significant conviction.
- Expertise. Managed by a seasoned investment team specializing in bank loans since 1997, utilizing both a dedicated bank loan research team and a global credit research analyst team.
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Overview
Fund Facts
Fund description
The fund seeks to provide a high level of current income with a secondary goal of preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in senior loans and investments that provide exposure to senior loans.
- Benchmark
- Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan 100 Index
- Fund Inception Date
- 05/30/2018
- Listing Exchange
- Cboe
- Dividend Frequency, if any
- Monthly
- Distribution Rate at NAV
4 As of 04/01/2026 (Updated Daily) - 7.63%
Identifiers
- Ticker
- FLBL
- CUSIP Code
- 35473P595
- ISIN Code
- US35473P5952
- Bloomberg Code
- FLBL US
Average Annual Total Returns As of 02/28/2026
- 0.46%1 Year
- 6.60%3 Years
- 4.45%5 Years
- —10 Years
- 4.37%Since Inception
05/30/2018
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
As of 02/28/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
Bank Loans20.54% | |
Technology/Information Systems18.58% | |
Finance10.68% | |
Services8.86% | |
Health Care7.20% |
Additional Fund Info
- Fiscal Year End
- March 31
- ETF Type
- Active
- Morningstar Category
10 - Bank Loan
Trading Characteristics
- Shares Outstanding
- 34,900,000
- Daily Volume
- 127,898
- 20-Day Average Volume
- 481593.29
Manager and Commentary
About the Team
Franklin Templeton Fixed Income
A global leader in fixed income, the team strives to provide consistent and resilient returns by combining deep fundamental research with rigorous portfolio construction. This solutions-driven approach means maintaining portfolio and risk exposures that align with client expectations.
Commentary Highlights
December 31, 2025- Markets :. The loan market saw a continuation of several themes over the last quarter – investors remain cautious, leading to bifurcation in the market. The themes include low investor appetite to put money to work, lackluster new issue supply, steady collateralized loan obligation (CLO) demand, and mild retail outflows. Idiosyncratic headlines seem to be a focus in the market – the sudden bankruptcy of First Brands was the talk of the town for a majority of the quarter, and even though it was highly specific to that one issuer, did cause ripple effects on loan issuers in the automotive sector and a general risk off sentiment in the loan market for several weeks. Additionally, discount margins on loans moved wider across the quarter.
- Contributors : Underweight exposure to wired communications and media cable sectors.
- Detractors : Security selection in health care and automotive loans.
- Outlook : On balance, we maintain our view that loan spreads will be generally range-bound with a bias toward widening in the near term, with choppiness over the coming months as the tariff and rate situation evolves. We view pockets of market volatility as opportunities to invest in fundamentally strong issuers with solid balance sheets, capital market access and lasting competitive advantages. Over the one-year period, we think loan spreads should remain stable, assuming a favorable or neutral macroeconomic environment.
Managed Fund Since 2018
Managed Fund Since 2019
Latest Insights
April 1, 2026
March 23, 2026
March 12, 2026
Performance
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 02/28/2026
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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Portfolio
Assets
As of04/01/2026 (Updated Daily)
- Total Net Assets
- $798.60 Million
Positions
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Fund
- 225
- Benchmark
- 100
Portfolio Statistics
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Fund
- 56 Days
- Benchmark
- —
- Fund
- 92.88
- Benchmark
- 96.68
- Fund
- 4.09 Years
- Benchmark
- 4.66 Years
- Fund
- 0.11 Years
- Benchmark
- -0.04 Years
Sector Allocation
As of 02/28/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Sector | % of Total | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
Bank Loans | 20.54% | 18.97% |
Technology/Information Systems | 18.58% | 22.63% |
Finance | 10.68% | 12.42% |
Services | 8.86% | 11.14% |
Health Care | 7.20% | 5.54% |
Other | 5.67% | 3.58% |
Retail | 3.15% | 4.28% |
Aerospace & Defense | 2.89% | 2.47% |
Gaming/Leisure | 2.66% | 3.76% |
Food & Beverage | 2.46% | 3.19% |
Industrial | 2.16% | 2.47% |
Transportation | 2.04% | 1.66% |
Chemicals | 2.02% | 1.77% |
Forest & Paper | 1.36% | 1.61% |
Consumer Products | 1.31% | 1.67% |
Media | 0.98% | 2.19% |
Home Building | 0.59% | — |
Metals & Mining | 0.56% | — |
Collateralized Loan Obligation | 0.23% | — |
Cable Satellite | 0.06% | 0.65% |
Energy | 0.02% | — |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | 6.01% | — |
Holdings
As of 04/01/2026 (Updated Daily)
Distributions & Tax
- Distribution Frequency
- MonthlyThis fund is an ex-Dividend fund
- Capital Gain Distributions
- December
Rates and Yields Read important information about results and other investment disclosures
Distribution Rate
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 Distributions with future dates are estimates and those figures are not final
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.
Pricing
Pricing History
As of 04/01/2026 (Updated Daily)
Daily Fund Prices
As of 04/01/2026
Share Prices
As of 04/01/2026
52-Week Range
- Highest NAV
As of 07/29/2025 - $24.23
- Lowest NAV
As of 03/03/2026 - $22.74
- Highest Market Price
As of 07/22/2025 - $24.28
- Lowest Market Price
As of 03/03/2026 - $22.62
Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet - Franklin Senior Loan ETF | |||
| Product Commentary - Franklin Senior Loan ETF |
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Report - Franklin Senior Loan ETF - Single Class | |||
| Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Templeton ETF Trust 2 | |||
| Semi-Annual Report - Franklin Senior Loan ETF - Single Class | |||
| Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | |||
| Prospectus - Franklin Templeton ETF Trust 2 Active Funds | |||
| Summary Prospectus - Franklin Senior Loan ETF | |||
| Statement of Additional Information - Franklin Templeton ETF Trust 2 Active Funds | |||
| Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin Templeton ETF Trust Smart Beta Funds | |||
| Q3 Portfolio Holdings - Franklin Templeton ETF Trust |
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. Floating-rate loans and debt securities are typically rated below investment grade and are subject to greater risk of default, which could result in loss of principal. 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. Liquidity risk exists when securities or other investments become more difficult to sell, or are unable to be sold, at the price at which they have been valued. The manager may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in the research or investment process; however, ESG considerations may not be a determinative factor in security selection. In addition, the manager may not assess every investment for ESG criteria, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.
Important Information
Total Returns include change in share price, assume reinvestment of all distributions, and reflect the deduction of fund expenses and applicable fees. Total returns, distribution rate, and yields reflect any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers; without these reductions, the results would have been lower.
Certain share classes are only offered to eligible investors as stated in the prospectus. Different minimums may apply to clients of certain service agents. All classes of shares are not available through all distribution channels. See the Fund's prospectus for additional information.
Most funds offer multiple share classes. Share classes are subject to different fees and expenses, which will affect their performance.
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The Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan 100 Index is designed to measure the performance of the 100 largest facilities in the U.S. leveraged loan market.
Franklin Senior Loan ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates.