Franklin Templeton Canada Announces Final December ETF Cash Distributions and Annual Reinvested Distributions
MWN-AI** Summary
Franklin Templeton Canada recently announced the final cash distributions for December 2025 and annual reinvested distributions for its Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This update follows an initial estimate provided on December 19, 2025. Unitholders of record as of December 30, 2025, will be eligible to receive these distributions, which will be paid in Canadian dollars on January 8, 2026.
The final cash distributions vary across different ETFs, reflecting their respective performance and payment frequencies. For instance, the Franklin Core ETF Portfolio will distribute $0.158309 per unit, while the Franklin U.S. Core Equity Fund will distribute $0.225879 per unit. Notably, there are also monthly distributions for specific funds, such as the Franklin Canadian Corporate Bond Fund and the Franklin Canadian Government Bond Fund.
In addition to cash distributions, Franklin Templeton also provided details regarding annual reinvested distributions. These are reinvested in additional ETF units, which are reported as taxable distributions affecting the adjusted cost base for unitholders. For example, the Franklin International Core Equity Fund will provide a reinvested distribution of $1.140836 per unit, reflecting its robust performance over the year.
The taxable amounts for both cash and reinvested distributions will be reported to brokers in early 2026. Franklin Templeton emphasizes its commitment to delivering better client outcomes through a diverse range of ETFs, including active, smart beta, and passive options across various asset classes.
As of November 30, 2025, Franklin Templeton manages approximately $1.67 trillion in assets globally, showcasing its strong position in the investment management landscape. Investors are advised to review the specific characteristics and risks associated with each ETF before investing.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Franklin Templeton Canada's announcement of final December cash distributions and annual reinvested distributions provides essential insights for potential and current investors in its ETFs. While these distributions are a standard aspect of ETF operations, their specific characteristics can highlight investment opportunities and inform strategy.
The cash distributions for December range from monthly to annual payouts, appealing to different investor needs, whether in search of regular income or total return growth. For example, ETFs like the Franklin U.S. Core Equity Fund (FCRU) and the Franklin International Core Equity Fund (FCRI) offer substantial annual reinvested distributions, which can significantly enhance total returns through the compounding effect.
Investors should pay close attention to the nature of these distributions as many of the ETFs reflect capital gains, which can have tax ramifications. This is particularly relevant when planning for tax liabilities in the new year. The reinvestment option can be appealing for investors looking to grow their portfolios without incurring immediate tax costs.
Moreover, the diversity within Franklin Templeton’s offering—from active to passive ETFs across various asset classes—provides investors with a chance to align their portfolios with personal risk tolerances and market outlooks. Given the current economic environment marked by fluctuations in interest rates and economic recovery trajectories post-pandemic, this diversity can be a strategic buffer against volatility.
For those looking to optimize returns, now may be an ideal time to consider reallocating into funds with stronger distributions. However, it remains crucial that investors evaluate their specific financial goals, the fee structures associated with each ETF, and the overall market conditions that could impact future performance. In summary, Franklin Templeton’s December distribution announcement underscores the importance of proactive portfolio management and responsiveness to financial events.
**MWN-AI Summary and Analysis is based on asking OpenAI to summarize and analyze this news release.
Canada NewsWire
TORONTO, Dec. 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Franklin Templeton Canada today announced the final December 2025 cash distributions and the annual reinvested distributions for its ETFs and ETF series of mutual funds available to Canadian investors. This is an update to the estimated December 2025 cash distributions and annual reinvested distributions previously announced on December 19, 2025.
Final December 2025 Cash Distributions
As detailed in the table below, unitholders of record as of December 30, 2025, will receive a per-unit cash distribution payable in Canadian dollars on January 8, 2026.
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| Final Cash Per Unit ($) |
Payment |
Franklin Core ETF Portfolio – ETF Series | CBL | Active | 0.158309 | Quarterly |
Franklin Conservative Income ETF Portfolio – ETF Series | CNV | Active | 0.175401 | Quarterly |
Franklin All-Equity ETF Portfolio – ETF Series | EQY | Active | 0.130796 | Quarterly |
Franklin Brandywine Global Income Optimiser Fund – ETF Series | FBGO | Active | 0.110962 | Monthly |
Franklin ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Income Fund – ETF Series | FCII | Active | 0.022449 | Monthly |
Franklin Canadian Core Equity Fund – ETF Series | FCRC | Active | 0.526623 | Annually |
Franklin International Core Equity Fund – ETF Series | FCRI | Active | 0.637857 | Annually |
Franklin U.S. Core Equity Fund – ETF Series | FCRU | Active | 0.225879 | Annually |
Franklin ClearBridge International Growth Fund – ETF Series | FCSI | Active | 0.235443 | Annually |
Franklin U.S. Quality Moat Dividend Index ETF | FDIV | Passive | 0.119736 | Quarterly |
Franklin Global Growth Fund – ETF Series | FGGE | Active | 0.000000 | Annually |
Franklin Canadian Government Bond Fund – ETF Series | FGOV | Active | 0.081534 | Monthly |
Franklin Canadian Ultra Short Term Bond Fund – ETF Series | FHIS | Active | 0.057589 | Monthly |
Franklin FTSE India Index ETF | FID | Passive | 0.056917 | Semi-Annually |
Franklin Innovation Fund – ETF Series | FINO | Active | 0.000000 | Annually |
Franklin FTSE U.S. Index ETF | FLAM | Passive | 0.178722 | Quarterly |
Franklin FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF | FLCD | Passive | 0.264991 | Quarterly |
Franklin Canadian Corporate Bond Fund – ETF Series | FLCI | Active | 0.071855 | Monthly |
Franklin Canadian Core Plus Bond Fund – ETF Series | FLCP | Active | 0.088025 | Monthly |
Franklin Emerging Markets Equity Index ETF | FLEM | Passive | 0.204168 | Semi-Annually |
Franklin Global Core Bond Fund – ETF Series | FLGA | Active | 0.047448 | Monthly |
Franklin FTSE Japan Index ETF | FLJA | Passive | 0.219234 | Semi-Annually |
Franklin Canadian Short Term Bond Fund – ETF Series | FLSD | Active | 0.079567 | Monthly |
Franklin International Equity Index ETF | FLUR | Passive | 0.341328 | Semi-Annually |
Franklin U.S. Large Cap Multifactor Index ETF | FLUS | Smart Beta | 0.120294 | Quarterly |
Franklin Canadian Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF | FLVC | Passive | 0.000000 | Monthly |
Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF | FLVI | Passive | 0.072982 | Quarterly |
Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF | FLVU | Passive | 0.062472 | Monthly |
Franklin U.S. Mid Cap Multifactor Index ETF | FMID | Smart Beta | 0.096859 | Quarterly |
Franklin Growth ETF Portfolio – ETF Series | GRO | Active | 0.144316 | Quarterly |
Final Annual Reinvested Distributions
The annual reinvested distributions, as applicable, will not be paid in cash but reinvested in additional units and reported as taxable distributions, with a corresponding increase in each unitholder's adjusted cost base of their units of the respective ETF. The additional ETF units will be immediately consolidated so that the number of units held by the unitholder, the outstanding units and the net asset value of the ETFs will not change as a result of the annual reinvested distribution. The annual reinvested distributions, as applicable, are expected to be capital gains in nature for each of the ETFs.
As detailed in the table below, unitholders of record on December 30, 2025, will receive a per-unit reinvested distribution payable in Canadian dollars on January 8, 2026.
Fund Name | Ticker | Type | Final Annual |
Franklin Core ETF Portfolio – ETF Series | CBL | Active | 0.009452 |
Franklin Conservative Income ETF Portfolio – ETF Series | CNV | Active | 0.000000 |
Franklin All-Equity ETF Portfolio – ETF Series | EQY | Active | 0.060083 |
Franklin Brandywine Global Income Optimiser Fund – ETF Series | FBGO | Active | 0.000000 |
Franklin ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Income Fund – ETF Series | FCII | Active | 0.000000 |
Franklin Canadian Core Equity Fund – ETF Series | FCRC | Active | 0.524218 |
Franklin International Core Equity Fund – ETF Series | FCRI | Active | 1.140836 |
Franklin U.S. Core Equity Fund – ETF Series | FCRU | Active | 1.659201 |
Franklin ClearBridge International Growth Fund – ETF Series | FCSI | Active | 0.000000 |
Franklin U.S. Quality Moat Dividend Index ETF | FDIV | Passive | 0.086977 |
Franklin Global Growth Fund – ETF Series | FGGE | Active | 0.966817 |
Franklin Canadian Government Bond Fund – ETF Series | FGOV | Active | 0.000000 |
Franklin Canadian Ultra Short Term Bond Fund – ETF Series | FHIS | Active | 0.017438 |
Franklin FTSE India Index ETF | FID | Passive | 0.000000 |
Franklin Innovation Fund – ETF Series | FINO | Active | 0.000000 |
Franklin FTSE U.S. Index ETF | FLAM | Passive | 0.000000 |
Franklin FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF | FLCD | Passive | 0.000000 |
Franklin Canadian Corporate Bond Fund – ETF Series | FLCI | Active | 0.000000 |
Franklin Canadian Core Plus Bond Fund – ETF Series | FLCP | Active | 0.000000 |
Franklin Emerging Markets Equity Index ETF | FLEM | Passive | 0.000000 |
Franklin Global Core Bond Fund – ETF Series | FLGA | Active | 0.000000 |
Franklin FTSE Japan Index ETF | FLJA | Passive | 0.000000 |
Franklin Canadian Short Term Bond Fund – ETF Series | FLSD | Active | 0.000000 |
Franklin International Equity Index ETF | FLUR | Passive | 0.232024 |
Franklin U.S. Large Cap Multifactor Index ETF | FLUS | Smart Beta | 1.665269 |
Franklin Canadian Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF | FLVC | Passive | 0.177580 |
Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF | FLVI | Passive | 0.159681 |
Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF | FLVU | Passive | 0.188881 |
Franklin U.S. Mid Cap Multifactor Index ETF | FMID | Smart Beta | 0.000000 |
Franklin Growth ETF Portfolio – ETF Series | GRO | Active | 0.000000 |
The taxable amounts of cash and reinvested distributions for 2025, including the tax characteristics of the distributions, will be reported to brokers through CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc. in early 2026.
Franklin Templeton's diverse and innovative ETF platform was built to provide better client outcomes for a range of market conditions and investment opportunities. The product suite offers active, smart beta and passive ETFs that span multiple asset classes and geographies. For more information, please visit franklintempleton.ca/etf.
About Franklin Templeton
Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 150 countries. In Canada, the company's subsidiary is Franklin Templeton Investments Corp., which operates as Franklin Templeton Canada. Franklin Templeton's mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company offers specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives and multi-asset solutions. With more than 1,500 investment professionals, and offices in major financial markets around the world, the California-based company has over 75 years of investment experience and US$1.67 trillion in assets under management as of November 30, 2025. For more information, please visit franklintempleton.ca.
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