Compare FLXD vs. EQDS ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (April 8, 2026 - May 8, 2026)
FLXD
-1.49%
EQDS
+0.79%
-1.50-1.00-0.500.000.501.001.502.002.50%Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22Apr 29May 60
Comparison analysis

Franklin European Quality Dividend UCITS ETF (FLXD) and iShares MSCI Europe Quality Dividend Advanced UCITS ETF (EQDS) belong to the Multi-Factor industry segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index with FLXD using the Full replication approach and EQDS applying the Optimized sampling model. Both FLXD and EQDS distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 3.82% and 3.31% respectively. Financials, Communication Services and Energy are FLXD’s top sector exposures, while EQDS invests in Financials, Industrials and Utilities as its top 3. FLXD’s top underlying securities are EQUINOR (4.66%), TOTALENERGIES SE (3.91%) and KPN-KON.NV (3.29%). EQDS’s top underlying securities are NOVARTIS (4.58%), IBERDROLA SA (3.43%) and ABB (3.21%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, FLXD is cheaper than EQDS, with 0.28%. FLXD has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +€2.3M vs. +€1.9M for EQDS.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +18.93bps (FLXD) and +11.39bps (EQDS). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of FLXD and EQDS, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

FLXD
Franklin European Quality Dividend UCITS ETF - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Other European Equities
Share class
Dist
EUR
ISIN
IE00BF2B0L69
EQDS
iShares MSCI Europe Quality Dividend Advanced UCITS ETF - Dist - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap European Equities
Share class
Dist
EUR
ISIN
IE00BYYHSM20
Product Type
Passive ETF
Passive ETF
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
€36.31
€6.73
 
AuM
-
-
 
Total AuM of fund
€501M
€864M
 
Base currency
EUR
EUR
 
TER
0.25%
0.28%
 
Rating
 
 
Provider
 
Investment strategy
The Fund invests in high quality large and mid-capitalisation stocks with high and persistent dividend income in developed countries in Europe. It seeks to track the performance of the LibertyQ European Dividend Index (the “Underlying Index”) as closely as possible. The Fund aims to replicate the Underlying Index by holding all of its securities in a similar proportion to their weighting in the Underlying Index. The holdings of the Underlying Index are selected from the MSCI Europe IMI ex REITs Index (the “Investment Universe”), using a transparent selection process which applies a dividend persistence and yield screen followed by a quality screen.
The Fund aims to achieve a return on your investment, through a combination of capital growth and income, which reflects the return of the MSCI Europe High Dividend Yield ESG Reduced Carbon Target Select Index.
 
Dividend policy
Distribution
Distribution
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
-1.49%
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+0.79%
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3 months
+2.12%
+0.33%
 
1 year
+18.22%
+8.78%
 
3 years
+61.05%
+32.77%
 
5 years
+76.11%
+58.87%
 
Month to date
-1.50%
-0.04%
 
Quarter to date
-0.02%
+4.36%
 
Year to date
+8.94%
+3.53%
 
 
Volatility and risk
1 year
3 years
5 years
1 year
3 years
5 years
 
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Perf./Volatility
 
Max drawdown
 
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Exposure
 
Countries
 
Sectors or issuer types
 
Number of holdings
50
79
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
EQUINOR
TOTALENERGIES SE
KPN-KON.NV
NOVARTIS
GTT PROMESSES
GSK PLC
TELE2
SWISS PRIME SITE
SWISSCOM
ELISA
TELENOR
IBERDROLA SA
UPM-KYMMENE OY
CAIXABANK SA
GENERALI
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NOVARTIS
IBERDROLA SA
ABB
NATIONAL GRID
ENEL GLOBAL TRADING
ZURICH INSURANCE
VOLVO
AXA
GB00BVZK7T90
EQUINOR
MUNICH RE
CAIXABANK SA
GENERALI
GROUPE DANONE
SWISS REINSURANCE
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Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
1Y cumulative return difference
Best
+48.77bps
Worst
+30.71bps
Best
+23.09bps
Worst
+7.92bps
 
Daily return difference
Avg
+0.15bps
Worst
-114.22bps
Avg
+0.08bps
Worst
-5.72bps
 
 
Sustainability
 
ESG Consensus®
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SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about FLXD and EQDS

How did FLXD and EQDS perform in 2026?

As of yesterday, FLXD has delivered a year-to-date performance of 8.94%, while EQDS has returned 3.53%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: FLXD or EQDS?

As of yesterday, FLXD has recorded +€110M in net flows YTD, compared to -€89M for EQDS since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: FLXD or EQDS?

As of yesterday, FLXD reported a 1-year volatility of 8.33%, whereas EQDS registered volatility 10.16% over the same period.

How do FLXD and EQDS differ in sector exposure?

As of yesterday, FLXD is primarily exposed to sectors such as Financials, weight 36.26%, Communication Services, weight 17.24% and Energy, weight 11.71%. The top sectors in EQDS feature Financials, weight 27.81%, Industrials, weight 16.02% and Utilities, weight 10.64%.

How do FLXD and EQDS differ in geographic exposure?

As of yesterday, FLXD has its largest country exposures in Switzerland, weight 16.33%, United Kingdom, weight 13.35% and Norway, weight 10.73%. The top countries in EQDS feature Switzerland, weight 18.08%, United Kingdom, weight 17.17% and France, weight 11.27%.

How do FLXD and EQDS differ in terms of holdings?

As of yesterday, FLXD include EQUINOR, weight 4.66%, TOTALENERGIES SE, weight 3.91% and KPN-KON.NV, weight 3.29%. The top positions in EQDS feature NOVARTIS, weight 4.58%, IBERDROLA SA, weight 3.43% and ABB, weight 3.21%.

Is FLXD or EQDS more diversified?

As of yesterday, FLXD holds 50 securities, with 48.25% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. EQDS, by comparison, includes 79 holdings and has 42.15% concentrated in its top 15.

Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: FLXD or EQDS?

As of yesterday, FLXD has a trailing 12-month yield of 3.82%, while EQDS offers 3.31%.

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