FLAX Distribution History & Yield
Franklin FTSE Asia ex Japan ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 (in 107 days) | Jan 8, 2027 | $0.198 | $19.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 (in 289 days) | Jul 9, 2027 | $0.198 | $19.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FLAX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.396 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 17 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FLAX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,031 | $113,245 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 15,152 | $566,227 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 30,304 | $1,132,454 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.06%. $10,000 in FLAX would currently pay about $106 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FLAX distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | — | $0.198 | -63.2% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.538 | +226.1% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.165 | -52.9% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.35 | -2.8% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.36 | +23.7% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.291 | +62.6% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | — | $0.179 | -62.3% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.475 | +324.1% |
| Jun 17, 2022 | — | $0.112 | -78.2% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.513 | +375.0% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.108 | -69.9% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.359 | +372.4% |
| Jun 11, 2020 | — | $0.076 | -80.0% |
| Dec 11, 2019 | — | $0.38 | +206.5% |
| Jun 11, 2019 | — | $0.124 | -66.9% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | — | $0.375 | +321.3% |
| Jun 20, 2018 | — | $0.089 | — |
Payout risk check
FLAX's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 52/100).
Its share price moved +37.7% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Franklin FTSE Asia ex Japan ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the FTSE Asia ex Japan Capped Index and in depositary receipts representing such securities. The FTSE Asia ex Japan Capped Index is based on the FTSE Asia ex Japan Index and is designed to measure the performance of large- and mid- capitalization stocks from developed and emerging Asian countries, excluding Japan.
Fund family: Franklin Templeton Investments. Category: Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk. First distribution on our records: Jun 20, 2018. 17 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FLAX distribution FAQ
When is FLAX's next ex-distribution date?
FLAX's next ex-distribution date is Dec 25, 2026 (in 107 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.198 per share, expected on Jan 8, 2027.
How often does FLAX pay distributions?
FLAX pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.198 per share with an ex-date of Jun 26, 2026.
What is FLAX's distribution yield?
FLAX's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.97%, based on $0.736 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $37.37. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.396 per share, is 1.06%.
How much does FLAX pay per share?
FLAX pays about $0.198 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.396 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $39.60 a year.
Has FLAX grown or cut its distribution?
FLAX has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.5% a year (+42.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FLAX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.06%, you would need about 3,031 shares of FLAX (roughly $113,245 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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