
This exchange-traded fund endeavors to replicate the performance of the FTSE Brazil RIC Capped Index (also known as the FTSE Brazil Capped Index), without considering any associated fees and expenses.
Is FLBR's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.

The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (NYSEARCA:EWZ) is the reflex trade for U.S.

I reiterate a buy rating and strong preference for the Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF over iShares MSCI Brazil ETF. FLBR offers greater diversification, a higher dividend yield (5.77% vs. 3.78%), and a lower expense ratio (0.19% vs. 0.59%). FLBR is more aligned with the Brazilian equities thesis: commodity exposure, hard asset sensitivity, and attractive valuation (8x earnings vs. EWZ's 8.5x).

Brazil's ethanol and sugar producers on Thursday despaired at the imposition of new 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods by the U.S. government, lamenting a rollback in cooperation between the two countries.

Brazil's Agriculture Ministry has adjusted export controls for meat and derivatives to meet European Union antimicrobial usage requirements, aiming to prevent a suspension of shipments to the bloc starting in September.

Brazil expects to raise 50 billion reais ($9.92 billion) in what will be the most ambitious auction yet under its Eco Invest program, focused on developing advanced sustainable technologies in strategic sectors, Rogerio Ceron, executive secretary of the Finance Ministry, told Reuters.