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Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF

HELX USUSExchange-Traded Fund
$38.80
Thematic and TechnologyGenomics

About this fund

Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF (HELX) is a Thematic and Technology ETF managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., listed on Cboe BZX U.S. Equities Exchange in USD. It charges a 0.50% net expense ratio and holds $31 in assets as of Aug 13, 2026. The fund tracks Russell 3000 TR USD and was launched on Feb 25, 2020.

Benchmark
Russell 3000 TR USD
Advisor
Franklin Advisers, Inc.
Exchange
Cboe BZX U.S. Equities Exchange
Distribution
Annually
AUM
$31
Expense Ratio
0.50%
Yield (12-mo)
Morningstar Rating
Benchmark
Russell 3000 TR USD
52-Week Range
Avg Daily Vol
2.4K
Inception
Feb 25, 2020

Risk metrics

vs benchmark Russell 3000 TR USD

3-year risk statistics are not currently available for this fund.

Risk statistics are 3-year, month-end-based.

Trailing returns

As of Aug 13, 2026
1D
-0.12%
1W
+3.43%
1M
+3.03%
3M
+22.05%
6M
+18.64%
YTD
+14.03%
1Y
+45.16%
3Y ann.
+10.78%
5Y ann.
-5.29%
10Y ann.

Calendar-year returns

Morningstar daily closes

Trading & liquidity

as of Aug 12, 2026

Avg Vol (1W)
1.6K
Avg Vol (1M)
3.3K
Avg Vol (3M)
2.4K
Avg Vol (1Y)
2.4K
Avg Spread
0.378%

Average daily share volume over each trailing window. Spread is the average bid-ask spread as a percentage of price — lower means cheaper to trade.

Top 10 holdings

Source: Morningstar

Fees & expenses

Net expense
0.50%
Gross expense
0.50%
Management fee
0.50%

Distributions

Recent payments per share (USD)

Dec 30, 2025
0.1433 USD
Dec 30, 2021
0.0039 USD
Dec 13, 2021
0.1141 USD
Dec 14, 2020
0.0050 USD

Classification

Category
Thematic and Technology
Investment Type
Exchange-Traded Fund
Theme
Genomics
Strategic Beta
No
Issuer
Franklin Advisers, Inc.
Branding
Franklin Templeton

Frequently asked questions

What is HELX's expense ratio?
Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF charges a net expense ratio of 0.500%.
How large is Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF?
HELX holds $31 in assets under management.
What index does HELX track?
Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF tracks Russell 3000 TR USD as its primary benchmark.
When did HELX launch?
Franklin Genomic Advancements ETF launched on February 25, 2020.
What currency does HELX trade in?
HELX trades in USD on Cboe BZX U.S. Equities Exchange.

Fund information

Ticker
HELX
Performance ID
0P0001ILBD
Inception
Feb 25, 2020
Domicile
USA
Base currency
USD
Listing currency
USD
AUM
$31
Firm AUM
$1.79T
Avg daily volume (3M)
2.4K

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