Franklin Putnam Global Core Equity Fund - Active ETF (FTPG) Review & Analysis
- −0.7% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
- Investors withdrew a net $10m (-9.2% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $1.54, near its 12-month low (range $1.48 to $2.18).
About FTPG
Name and strategy change. On about 14 October 2026 this fund changed its ASX code from FRGG to FTPG and its name from Franklin Global Growth Fund. It moved from a concentrated global growth strategy of 30 to 40 stocks to a diversified, research-led core global shares strategy of about 150 to 200 stocks, managed by Putnam Investment Management. The fee was cut from 0.90% to 0.60% a year from 15 September 2026, and the switch may have triggered capital gains or a special distribution. Past returns shown here are from the old strategy.
FTPG is an international shares ETF from Franklin Templeton, listed on the ASX since April 2024. With $100m under management it is number 141 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.60% a year, about $60 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.
Over the past year it returned −7.6%, against +10.4% for the median international shares ETF.
FTPG distributions and dividend dates
The latest distribution was $0.3241 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 14 October 2026 and paid on 21 October 2026. To receive it you need to own FTPG before the ex-date.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare FTPG with
| Fee | 0.60% | 0.36% |
| 1 year | −7.6% | +18.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $100m | $4.2bn |
| Fee | 0.60% | 0.09% |
| 1 year | −7.6% | +10.4% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +12.3% |
| Size | $100m | $2.0bn |
| Fee | 0.60% | 0.13% |
| 1 year | −7.6% | +17.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +11.0% |
| Size | $100m | $1.1bn |
| Fee | 0.60% | 0.74% |
| 1 year | −7.6% | – |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $100m | $372m |
FTPG price by TradingView
| Stock Code | FTPG |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Franklin Templeton |
| Asset Class | International shares |
| AUM | $100m |
| MER (%) | 0.60% |
| Net flows (Sep) | −$10m |
| Last Price | $1.54 |
| 52-Week Range | $1.48 – $2.18 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.52% |
| Listing Date | 15/04/2024 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index | None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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