FLTW: Too Much Optimism, Too Little Risk Priced Into Taiwanese Equities

Jul. 12, 2023 11:45 AM ETFranklin FTSE Taiwan ETF (FLTW)FLTW
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Summary

  • Taiwanese equities have been a beneficiary of the AI wave this year.
  • But fundamental data indicates a cyclical tech downturn is in full swing.
  • With the market largely ignoring geopolitical tail risks as well, the risk/reward of the Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF seems unfavorable.
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The Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF (NYSEARCA:FLTW) may have outperformed YTD, but as I cautioned in my coverage of key comparable the iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (EWT), the Taiwanese equities investment case is fraught with risks. Fundamentally, Taiwan is

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