SAN MATEO, Calif., January 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton today announced the launch of two innovative ETFs: the Franklin U.S. Dividend Multiplier ETF (XUDV) and the Franklin International Dividend Multiplier ETF (XIDV). Both funds are designed to offer enhanced, or multiplied, dividend income and were developed in collaboration with New Frontier and VettaFi.
"XUDV and XIDV demonstrate Franklin Templeton’s commitment to expanding our suite of portfolio solutions in order to meet the evolving needs of our clients," said Todd Mathias, Head of US ETF Product Strategy at Franklin Templeton. "With competitive expense ratios of 0.09% for XUDV and 0.19% for XIDV, these ETFs provide cost-effective access to strategies that combine enhanced dividend income with next generation portfolio design, serving as a compelling option for investors seeking access to long-only equity income. These strategies are particularly well-suited for fee-based advisors, sophisticated clients, and general retail investors seeking efficient, diversified equity solutions."
New Frontier’s proprietary optimization techniques, which have been refined over years of research and practical application, form the foundation of these ETFs. By integrating these advanced optimization techniques into the ETF structure, New Frontier is empowering a diverse range of investors to achieve more robust, reliable outcomes aligned with their investment goals.
"Our collaboration with Franklin Templeton and VettaFi on XIDV and XUDV marks a new era in both dividend investing and ETF innovation. These ETFs embody New Frontier's mission to solve complex investor challenges using optimization techniques, creating highly efficient portfolios for reliable, long-term wealth building," said Robert Michaud, Chief Investment Officer of New Frontier. "By applying our time-tested optimization to dividend strategies, we've built an index to pursue enhanced dividend yield coupled with risk-managed capital appreciation. This launch is setting a new standard in the ETF industry through effective investment technology. We're confident these ETFs will redefine expectations for dividend-focused investments and demonstrate the power of advanced optimization in portfolio construction."
About Franklin Templeton
Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 150 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company offers specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives and multi-asset solutions. With more than 1,500 investment professionals, and offices in major financial markets around the world, the California-based company has over 75 years of investment experience and over $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024. For more information, please visit franklintempleton.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X and Facebook.
About Franklin Templeton ETFs
At Franklin Templeton, we've built an all-weather ETF and ETP platform. With over $32 billion in AUM and 100+ ETFs across all asset classes, we offer comprehensive solutions to keep clients invested in any market. Backed by 11 specialist investment managers delivering an established lineup of active, passive and smart beta + innovation-focused ETP strategies, we partner to serve wealth managers in a variety of ways across an entire portfolio. Experience the power of a partnership that opens doors to endless possibilities. For more information, please visit https://www.franklintempleton.com/investments/capabilities/etfs/index.
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XUDV -- All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Equity securities are subject to price fluctuation and possible loss of principal. To the extent the portfolio invests in a concentration of certain securities, regions or industries, it is subject to increased volatility. Dividends may fluctuate and are not guaranteed, and a company may reduce or eliminate its dividend at any time. Performance of the fund may vary significantly from the performance of an index, as a result of transaction costs, expenses and other factors. There can be no assurance that the underlying index's calculation methodology or sources of information will provide an accurate assessment of included issuers or that the included issuers will provide the fund with the market exposure it seeks. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. The fund is newly organized, with a limited history of operations. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.
XIDV -- All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Equity securities are subject to price fluctuation and possible loss of principal. 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. To the extent the portfolio invests in a concentration of certain securities, regions or industries, it is subject to increased volatility. Dividends may fluctuate and are not guaranteed, and a company may reduce or eliminate its dividend at any time. Performance of the fund may vary significantly from the performance of an index, as a result of transaction costs, expenses and other factors. There can be no assurance that the underlying index's calculation methodology or sources of information will provide an accurate assessment of included issuers or that the included issuers will provide the fund with the market exposure it seeks. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. The fund is newly organized, with a limited history of operations. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.
