Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (NYSEARCA:FLKR) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Posted by Latisha Jones on Dec 28th, 2025

Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (NYSEARCA:FLKR – Get Free Report) saw a large increase in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 179,099 shares, an increase of 134.9% from the November 30th total of 76,229 shares. Approximately 2.4% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 85,923 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.1 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 85,923 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.1 days. Approximately 2.4% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF Stock Performance

NYSEARCA:FLKR traded up $0.32 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $31.49. 94,162 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 68,597. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $31.03 and its 200 day simple moving average is $27.38. The stock has a market capitalization of $239.32 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.49 and a beta of 1.23. Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF has a fifty-two week low of $16.54 and a fifty-two week high of $33.73.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in FLKR. Greenline Partners LLC acquired a new position in Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at $208,000. Flow Traders U.S. LLC bought a new stake in Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF during the third quarter worth about $1,447,000. Bank of Nova Scotia acquired a new stake in Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF during the third quarter worth about $2,622,000. Lumbard & Kellner LLC bought a new position in Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at about $2,661,000. Finally, Cercano Management LLC bought a new position in Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at about $7,117,000.

About Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF

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The Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the FTSE South Korea RIC Capped index. The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of large- and mid-cap South Korean companies. FLKR was launched on Nov 2, 2017 and is managed by Franklin Templeton.