Franklin Templeton Bitcoin ETFs Start at 5%, Use Dividends to Grow Bitcoin

Franklin Templeton’s Bitcoin ETFs will pair a small crypto allocation with U.S. stocks—and use stock dividends to build Bitcoin exposure. The asset manager launched the two funds on October 29, 2026, with starting allocations of 95% equities and 5% Bitcoin , using a rules-based dividend reinvestment strategy. Key takeaways FBEQ and FIBT combine different U.S. stock portfolios with Bitcoin exposure. Equity dividends feed the Bitcoin allocation, which undergoes quarterly review. The funds will list on Nasdaq, charging 9 and 19 basis points, respectively.