UCITS Alternatives to FLAX (Franklin FTSE Asia ex Japan ETF)
FLAX is a popular ETF listed on the US market. It tracks the FTSE Asia ex Japan RIC Capped. Due to EU regulations (MiFID II/PRIIPs), European investors cannot directly purchase non-UCITS ETFs. We found 10 UCITS-compliant alternatives that provide similar market exposure.
UCITS Alternatives
10 found| ETF Name | ISIN | TER | AUM | Dist. | Replication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExactVanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF | IE00B5W4TY14 |
0.15% | €3.0B | Dist | Physical |
| ExactAmundi MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF | LU1681043912 |
0.45% | €1.5B | Acc | Synthetic |
| SimilariShares MSCI India UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | IE00BYTH5R14 |
0.65% | €4.5B | Acc | Physical |
| SimilarXtrackers Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF 1D | LU0514695690 |
0.09% | €3.0B | Dist | Physical |
| SimilarVanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | IE00BFXR5V83 |
0.15% | €2.5B | Dist | Physical |
| SimilariShares MSCI China UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | IE00B44Z5B48 |
0.40% | €2.0B | Acc | Physical |
| SimilarAmundi MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETF | LU1681045453 |
0.20% | €1.8B | Acc | Physical |
| SimilariShares MSCI Japan SRI UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | IE00BFNM3P36 |
0.20% | €1.5B | Acc | Physical |
| SimilarAmundi MSCI China UCITS ETF Acc | LU2009202107 |
0.29% | €1.2B | Acc | Synthetic |
| SimilarXtrackers MSCI Korea UCITS ETF 1C | IE00B4DGS453 |
0.50% | €800M | Acc | Physical |
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FAQ
What does FLAX track?
FLAX (Franklin FTSE Asia ex Japan ETF) is an ETF listed on US that tracks the FTSE Asia ex Japan RIC Capped. It is one of the popular ETFs in its category.
Why can't I buy FLAX in Europe?
Under EU MiFID II and PRIIPs regulations, brokers in the European Economic Area cannot sell ETFs that don't provide a Key Information Document (KID) in the local language. Most non-EU ETFs, including FLAX, don't comply with these requirements.
What is the best UCITS alternative to FLAX?
The closest UCITS alternative is Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF (IE00B5W4TY14). We identified 10 UCITS ETFs that offer similar exposure. Compare them in the table above to find the best fit.