Question 1

What is FLGA?

Accepted Answer

FLGA — Franklin Global Core Bond Fund ETF Series — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the FLGA ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

FLGA last traded at $18.17 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the FLGA MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

FLGA has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, FLGA is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are FLGA annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

FLGA historical returns: YTD: -4.57%, 1-year: -2.30%, 3-year annualised: +2.76%, 5-year annualised: -0.76%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.16, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does FLGA pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, FLGA distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.81%, paid monthly. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does FLGA invest in?

Accepted Answer

FLGA's top holdings include Canada (Government of) 2.75% (null, 6.1%), United Kingdom (Government Of) 2.75% (null, 5.2%), Japan (Government Of) 1% (null, 4.3%), Poland (Republic of) 2.5% (null, 3.8%), Us 5yr Note  Sep21 Xcbt 20210930 (null, 2.9%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does FLGA invest in?

Accepted Answer

FLGA's largest sector exposures are Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is FLGA? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

FLGA has approximately $358M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was FLGA launched?

Accepted Answer

FLGA was launched on May 8, 2018, giving it a 8-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy FLGA in Canada?

Accepted Answer

FLGA trades on the TSX under the ticker FLGA. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is FLGA?

Accepted Answer

FLGA has a 1-year volatility of 3.35% and a beta of 0.60 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.16 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-09-24	$18.19	$18.20	$18.17	$18.17	$18.17	948
2026-09-23	$18.25	$18.25	$18.20	$18.23	$18.23	5,060
2026-09-22	$18.34	$18.35	$18.33	$18.35	$18.35	5,437
2026-09-21	$18.27	$18.32	$18.27	$18.32	$18.32	2,607
2026-09-18	$18.25	$18.30	$18.25	$18.28	$18.28	3,673
2026-09-17	$18.27	$18.28	$18.27	$18.28	$18.28	1,800
2026-09-16	$18.30	$18.30	$18.28	$18.28	$18.28	1,600
2026-09-15	$18.23	$18.25	$18.22	$18.24	$18.24	1,975
2026-09-14	$18.30	$18.32	$18.26	$18.26	$18.26	18,279
2026-09-11	$18.33	$18.35	$18.30	$18.30	$18.30	2,013

#	Name	Weight
1	Canada (Government of) 2.75%	6.06%
2	United Kingdom (Government Of) 2.75%	5.17%
3	Japan (Government Of) 1%	4.31%
4	Poland (Republic of) 2.5%	3.82%
5	Us 5yr Note Sep21 Xcbt 20210930	2.88%
6	Japan (Government Of) 1.9%	2.84%
7	Spain (Kingdom of) 1.25%	2.68%
8	Japan (Government Of) 0.4%	2.48%
9	Queensland Tsy Cp 3.25%	2.20%
10	Mexico (United Mexican States) 8.5%	1.86%

Sector	Weight
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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