Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF Price & Performance (USPX)

Franklin Templeton has proposed a Solana-based ETF, aiming to track Solana's price and engage in staking activities. This marks the firm's latest effort to expand its digital asset offerings. The SEC's review process will determine its fate, reflecting the rising interest in cryptocurrency investment products.12

The Bank of New York Mellon increased its holdings in the Franklin U.S. Large Cap Multifactor Index ETF by 7% in Q4 2024. This move highlights the ETF's growing appeal, with other firms like JPMorgan and Assetmark also increasing their positions recently.3

Short interest in the Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF surged 35.6% in February. Institutional investors, including JPMorgan and Arkadios Wealth Advisors, have adjusted their holdings, signaling heightened activity in this defensive investment vehicle.4