# Franklin FTSE China UCITS ETF USD (FRCH)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/frch · ISIN IE00BHZRR147 · Data: TradingView (LSE closes and returns, delayed), issuer documents, ONS CPIH, FCA FIRDS

## At a glance

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As of 30/09/2026, FRCH (Franklin FTSE China UCITS ETF USD, ISIN IE00BHZRR147) closed at £21.37 on the London Stock Exchange. Its ongoing charge is 0.19% a year (about £19 on £10,000). Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its total return was −10.2%, or −29.8% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

Franklin FTSE China UCITS ETF USD is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) from Franklin, launched in 2019. It tracks the FTSE China 30/18 Capped Index. You buy and sell it through a share-dealing account or platform during stock-market hours, like a share. Its ongoing charge is 0.19% a year — about £19 a year on every £10,000 invested, taken from the fund's value rather than billed to you. Income from its investments is reinvested inside the fund, so it shows up as a rising price rather than cash paid to you.

Latest close: **£21.37** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | FRCH |
| ISIN | IE00BHZRR147 |
| Category | Emerging markets |
| Type | ETF |
| Provider | Franklin |
| Tracks | FTSE China 30/18 Capped Index |
| Income | Accumulating |
| Ongoing charge | 0.19% a year (£19 per £10,000) |
| Launched | 2019 |
| Domicile | Ireland |

## Past returns (periods to 30/09/2026)

After the fund's ongoing charges. "Income reinvested" is total return; "price only" leaves out income paid out. Real returns are after ONS CPIH inflation.

| Window | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | -16.51% | -19.13% | income reinvested |
| 3 years | +20.89% | +9.09% | income reinvested |
| 5 years | -10.20% | -29.80% | income reinvested |

Returns: TradingView (delayed data). Inflation: ONS CPIH, latest month published.

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of Franklin FTSE China UCITS ETF USD in pounds (price, with income reinvested in the fund): 2022 −13.8%, 2023 −17.5%, 2024 +22.0%, 2025 +22.6%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 −11.6%. Returns of Franklin FTSE China UCITS ETF USD in pounds (price, with income reinvested in the fund) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: −15.8%; to 30/09/2025: +31.8%; to 30/09/2024: +9.4%; to 30/09/2023: −6.1%; to 30/09/2022: −19.7%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -13.8% | -21.1% | Price |
| 2023 | -17.5% | -20.7% | Price |
| 2024 | +22.0% | +17.9% | Price |
| 2025 | +22.6% | +18.4% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | -11.6% | -14.1% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 15.43% | -19.44% |
| 3 years | 23.35% | -19.44% |
| 5 years | 25.65% | -42.02% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of Franklin FTSE China UCITS ETF USD in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 15.4% over 1 year, 23.3% over 3 years, 25.7% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of Franklin FTSE China UCITS ETF USD since October 2021, in pounds: −42.0% from 22/10/2021 to 02/02/2024. The lowest 12-month return of Franklin FTSE China UCITS ETF USD in pounds (price, with income reinvested in the fund) since January 2021 was −37.0% (12 months to 28/10/2022); the highest was +57.8% (12 months to 12/09/2025). On 30/09/2026 the price of Franklin FTSE China UCITS ETF USD was 18.4% below its highest weekly close since October 2021 (03/10/2025), in pounds.

## Charges compared with similar funds

Ongoing charge of Franklin FTSE China UCITS ETF USD 0.19% a year, as of 01/10/2026: 110 of the 140 other emerging-market share funds charge more, 6 the same and 24 less (share classes counted once).

## Charges & eligibility

- Ongoing charges figure (OCF): **0.19%** per year
- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

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