# Franklin U.S. Mid Cap Multifactor Index ETF (FLQM): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Franklin Templeton · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2017-04-26

This fund aims to deliver investment returns that closely mirror the performance of its specific benchmark, the LibertyQ U.S. Mid Cap Equity Index, prior to accounting for fees and expenses.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $61.52 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.30% |
| Assets Under Management | $1.47B |
| NAV | $61.51 |
| Holdings Count | 119 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 1.60% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.98 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $53.87 – $62.20 |
| Beta | 0.81 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.1874 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-18
- Pay date: 2026-09-25

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does FLQM invest in?

This fund aims to deliver investment returns that closely mirror the performance of its specific benchmark, the LibertyQ U.S. Mid Cap Equity Index, prior to accounting for fees and expenses.

### What is the expense ratio of FLQM?

Franklin U.S. Mid Cap Multifactor Index ETF (FLQM) charges an expense ratio of 0.30%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is FLQM?

Franklin U.S. Mid Cap Multifactor Index ETF (FLQM) manages $1.47B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is FLQM actively managed or an index fund?

FLQM's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

### When was FLQM launched?

Franklin U.S. Mid Cap Multifactor Index ETF (FLQM) launched in April 2017 and is managed by Franklin Templeton.

### How has FLQM performed?

FLQM's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.

### Does FLQM pay a dividend?

Franklin U.S. Mid Cap Multifactor Index ETF (FLQM) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.60%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does FLQM pay dividends?

Franklin U.S. Mid Cap Multifactor Index ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is FLQM's dividend yield?

FLQM's trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.60%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is FLQM's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for FLQM was 2026-09-18. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will FLQM's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.30% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does FLQM charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from FLQM's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does FLQM cost more than a fund like VOO?

FLQM's strategy (current expense ratio 0.30%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where FLQM sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to FLQM?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as FLQM (0.30%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/flqm
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/flqm/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/flqm/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/flqm/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/flqm/peers

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