FLKR Distribution History & Yield

Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Focused Region Semi-annual payer
$62.11
+3.92% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
0.48%
$0.298/share over the last 12 months, plus $1.174 in special distributions
Forward yield
0.96%
$0.596/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$0.596
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.298
per share, every half-year
Frequency
Semi-annual
2 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Dec 25, 2026 Estimated
in 107 days
Next pay date
Jan 8, 2027
in 121 days
Last ex-distribution date
Jun 26, 2026
$0.298 per share
Expense ratio
0.09%
AUM 1.7B
Consistency
44/100
highly variable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
-9.4%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
1 yr
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
8.7
since Dec 20, 2017
1y total return
+154.4%
price +153.2% + distributions 1.2%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Fri, Dec 25, 2026 (in 107 days) Jan 8, 2027 $0.298 $29.80 Estimated
Fri, Jun 25, 2027 (in 289 days) Jul 9, 2027 $0.298 $29.80 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FLKR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.596 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 18 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 18 payments per share from Dec 20, 2017 to Jun 26, 2026; most recent $0.298$0.00$0.75$1.50Dec 20, 2017: $0.248Dec '17Dec 28, 2017: $0.02Dec 20, 2018: $0.378Jun 11, 2019: $0.052Jun '19Dec 11, 2019: $0.402Dec 14, 2020: $0.304Jun 10, 2021: $0.185Jun '21Dec 13, 2021: $0.404Jun 17, 2022: $0.074Dec 16, 2022: $0.399Dec '22Dec 29, 2022: $0.138Jun 16, 2023: $0.168Dec 15, 2023: $0.351Dec '23Jun 21, 2024: $1.177 (special)Dec 20, 2024: $0.056Jun 20, 2025: $0.066Jun '25Dec 19, 2025: $1.174 (special)Jun 26, 2026: $0.298

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.40$0.802017: $0.268$0.26820172018: $0.378$0.37820182019: $0.454$0.45420192020: $0.304$0.30420202021: $0.589$0.58920212022: $0.611$0.61120222023: $0.519$0.51920232024: $0.056$0.05620242025: $0.066$0.06620252026 (YTD): $0.298$0.2982026 YTD

How much FLKR do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month2,014$125,054$1,200
$500 / month10,068$625,268$6,000
$1,000 / month20,135$1,250,537$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 0.96%. $10,000 in FLKR would currently pay about $96 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

FLKR distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Jun 26, 2026 $0.298 +351.5%
Dec 19, 2025 $1.174 Special
Jun 20, 2025 $0.066 +17.9%
Dec 20, 2024 $0.056 -84.0%
Jun 21, 2024 $1.177 Special
Dec 15, 2023 $0.351 +108.9%
Jun 16, 2023 $0.168 +21.7%
Dec 29, 2022 $0.138 -65.4%
Dec 16, 2022 $0.399 +439.2%
Jun 17, 2022 $0.074 -81.7%
Dec 13, 2021 $0.404 +118.4%
Jun 10, 2021 $0.185 -39.1%
Dec 14, 2020 $0.304 -24.4%
Dec 11, 2019 $0.402 +673.1%
Jun 11, 2019 $0.052 -86.2%
Dec 20, 2018 $0.378 +1790.0%
Dec 28, 2017 $0.02 -91.9%
Dec 20, 2017 $0.248

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityElevated risk

FLKR's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 44/100).

Its share price moved +153.2% 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 South Korea ETF

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the FTSE South Korea Capped Index and in depositary receipts representing such securities. The FTSE South Korea Capped Index is based on the FTSE South Korea Index and is designed to measure the performance of South Korean large- and mid-capitalization stocks. The fund is non-diversified.

Fund family: Franklin Templeton Investments. Category: Focused Region. First distribution on our records: Dec 20, 2017. 18 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

FLKR distribution FAQ

When is FLKR's next ex-distribution date?

FLKR'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 $0.298 per share, expected on Jan 8, 2027.

How often does FLKR pay distributions?

FLKR pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.298 per share with an ex-date of Jun 26, 2026.

What is FLKR's distribution yield?

FLKR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.48%, based on $0.298 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $62.11. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.596 per share, is 0.96%.

How much does FLKR pay per share?

FLKR pays about $0.298 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.596 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $59.60 a year.

Has FLKR grown or cut its distribution?

FLKR has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 9.4% a year (+144.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

How many shares of FLKR do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 0.96%, you would need about 2,014 shares of FLKR (roughly $125,054 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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