Franklin Templeton launches ETFs that convert stock dividends into Bitcoin for indirect crypto exposure.

Franklin Templeton has introduced two ETFs that start with 95% U.S. stocks and 5% Bitcoin, using stock dividends to buy more Bitcoin automatically. These funds offer a low-cost way to gain Bitcoin exposure without managing crypto wallets, capping Bitcoin allocation near 5%. This approach may appeal to retirement investors seeking gradual Bitcoin exposure, contrasting with pure Bitcoin funds that hold only crypto and react fully to market swings. The new ETFs could become popular for those wanting a simpler, diversified crypto investment within traditional portfolios.

Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) shares are up 1.86% at USD 32.32 on Pluang as of Oct 30, 2026 04:21 WIB, with a dividend yield of 4.16% and all current order activity on Pluang buying the stock. Meanwhile, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is down 2.64% at USD 44.92, with 80% of Pluang orders selling. This contrast highlights how Franklin Templeton’s new ETFs might appeal to investors seeking a blend of steady dividend income and gradual Bitcoin exposure within a traditional portfolio.