Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF Price & Performance (INCE)

Recent volatility has highlighted the resilience of low-volatility funds, with many such ETFs, including the Franklin US Low Volatility High Dividend ETF, limiting losses to about 4.5% compared to the broader market's 9.1% drop since early April. International low-volatility strategies have even posted gains during the same period.12

The Franklin US Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHD) has delivered a 9.26% return over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500’s 4.11%. The fund’s focus on stable, dividend-paying stocks appears to have provided a buffer during recent market swings, though its three-year return trails the index.23

The Franklin US Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHD) is trading at $39.70, reflecting a modest gain over the past week. Its portfolio is anchored by large-cap defensive names like Philip Morris and Coca-Cola, and it maintains a low expense ratio of 0.27%, appealing to risk-averse investors.34