# Franklin US Dividend Booster Index ETF (XUDV): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xudv for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Franklin Templeton · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2025-01-21 The Franklin US Dividend Booster Index ETF is designed to mirror, before its own fees and expenses, the returns of a particular index. This underlying index aims to achieve an amplified or "boosted" dividend yield when compared to the broader U.S. large-capitalization equity market, consistently taking into account risk management and market volatility. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $32.79 | | Expense Ratio | 0.09% | | Assets Under Management | $78.7M | | NAV | $32.79 | | Holdings Count | 105 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 3.37% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.10 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $25.30 – $34.03 | | Beta | 0.63 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.2559 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-18 - Pay date: 2026-09-25 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does XUDV invest in? The Franklin US Dividend Booster Index ETF is designed to mirror, before its own fees and expenses, the returns of a particular index. This underlying index aims to achieve an amplified or "boosted" dividend yield when compared to the broader U.S. large-capitalization equity market, consistently taking into account risk management and market volatility. ### What is the expense ratio of XUDV? Franklin US Dividend Booster Index ETF (XUDV) charges an expense ratio of 0.09%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### What is XUDV's dividend yield? XUDV's trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.37%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### How big is XUDV? Franklin US Dividend Booster Index ETF (XUDV) manages $78.7M 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 XUDV actively managed or an index fund? XUDV's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was XUDV launched? Franklin US Dividend Booster Index ETF (XUDV) launched in January 2025 and is managed by Franklin Templeton. ### Does XUDV pay a dividend? Yes, Franklin US Dividend Booster Index ETF (XUDV) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.37%. Full dividend history is on this page. ### How often does XUDV pay dividends? Franklin US Dividend Booster Index ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### When is XUDV's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for XUDV 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 XUDV's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.09% 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 XUDV charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from XUDV'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 XUDV cost more than a fund like VOO? XUDV's strategy (current expense ratio 0.09%) 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 XUDV sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to XUDV? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as XUDV (0.09%) 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/xudv - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xudv/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xudv/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xudv/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xudv/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.