Expense ratio as of May 01, 2009 (updated annually)
1.89%
12b-1 fee2
0.26%
Max. initial sales charge
5.75%
Contingent deferred sales charge
0.00%
Volatility Measures as of September 30, 2009 (Source: Thomson Financial) (updated quarterly, based on a 3-year period)
Beta3
0.96
Alpha4
-4.53
Sharpe ratio5
0.02
R squared6
0.97
Standard deviation7
34.65
Asset Mix1
as of October 31, 2009
(updated quarterly)
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Portfolio Holdings1
Number of positions:
112
Geographical Breakdown
(as of October 31, 2009)
Asia
39.10%
Europe
29.40%
Latin America/Caribbean
23.60%
Mid-East/Africa
7.00%
Industry Breakdown
(as of October 31, 2009)
Energy
26.30%
Materials
17.50%
Banks
16.30%
Telecommunication Services
6.60%
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
5.60%
Household & Personal Products
4.30%
Software & Services
3.10%
Capital Goods
2.70%
Media
2.20%
Automobiles & Components
2.10%
Top 10 Holdings
(as of October 31, 2009)
Vale SA
4.00%
PetroChina Company Ltd.
3.80%
Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras)
3.80%
Lukoil Holdings
3.20%
Gazprom
2.90%
OTP Bank
2.60%
America Movil SAB de CV
2.20%
Anglo American PLC
2.20%
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
2.20%
Itau Unibanco Holding SA
2.10%
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Important Legal Information
Templeton Developing Markets Trust's foreign investments involve special risks including currency fluctuations, economic instability and political developments. Investments in developing markets involve heightened risks related to the same factors, in addition to those associated with these markets' smaller size and lesser liquidity. These and other risk considerations are discussed in the fund's prospectus.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may differ from figures shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares.
For more information on any of our funds, contact your financial advisor or download a free prospectus. Investors should carefully consider a fund's investment goals, risks, sales charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.
Footnotes
1.
Portfolio holdings are subject to change.
2.
Represents the maximum amount of Rule 12b-1 distribution and service fees the Fund may pay.
3.
A measure of the fund's volatility relative to the market, as represented by the MSCI Emerging Mkt (Net Dividends) Index. A beta greater than 1.00 indicates volatility greater than the market. Based on the 3-years ended as of the date of the calculation.
4.
The annualized percentage difference between a fund's actual returns and its expected performance given its level of market risk, as measured by beta. Based on the 3-years ended as of the date of the calculation.
5.
A statistical measurement of a fund's historical risk-adjusted performance. It is calculated by taking a fund's excess return over that of the three-month Treasury bill divided by its standard deviation. Higher values generally indicate better historical risk-adjusted performance. Based on the 3-years ended as of the date of the calculation.
6.
Percentage of the fund's returns explained by movements in the MSCI Emerging Mkt (Net Dividends) Index. 1.00 equals perfect correlation to the index. Based on the 3-years ended as of the date of the calculation.
7.
A statistical measurement of the range of a fund's total returns. In general, a higher standard deviation means greater volatility. Based on the fund's monthly returns over the 3-year period ended as of the date of the calculation.
