
There were no changes to the Franklin International Rotation Model this week, so we look at the Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF (FLSW).
There were no changes to the Franklin International Rotation Model this week.
International equities have seen plenty of improvement this year, partially thanks to the dollar’s (DX/Y) swift decline from last year’s highs. Among international equities, Europe has been one of the strongest areas, as the continent holds the top two international ranks in DALI. Meanwhile, the region ranks third among all groups with an average score of 4.29 within Asset Class Group Scores. Those looking to add exposure to the region could look towards the Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF (FLSW). FLSW has a strong fund score of 4.77, which is 1.45 points higher than the average non-US equity, in addition to having a sharply positive score direction of 3.31. The fund returned to a positive trend earlier in March when it also moved to a buy signal. FLSW holds long-term peer relative strength, as the fund has been on an RS buy signal versus iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF (ACWX) dating back to 2009. After pulling back from all-time highs, the fund has reversed up into a column of Xs to its current actionable levels around the middle of its 10-week trading band. Initial support lies at $32 with its bullish support line at that same level.