TDF
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc
NAV 1
$13.26
Market Price 2
$11.39
YTD Total Return At NAV 3
31.06%
YTD Total Return At Market Price
38.03%
Premium / Discount 4
-14.10%
Overall Morningstar Rating
Rating Category: China Region

The fund's overall Morningstar Rating measures risk-adjusted returns and is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) rating metrics.
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Overview
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Investment Overview
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 45% of its total assets in the equity securities of “China companies,” as defined in the fund’s prospectus.
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Insiders' Beneficial Ownership Reports for this fund are available on the SEC website.
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TRANSFER AGENT: Equiniti Trust Company, LLC (EQ)
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Performance
- Average Annual Total Returns
- Calendar Year Returns
- Cumulative Total Returns
- Risk Measures
Average Annual Total Returns
Average Annual Total Returns 10
2025
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Month End As of 09/30/2025 | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Inception 09/20/1994 | |
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| Templeton Dragon Fund Inc - Market Price (%) | 30.86 | 9.32 | -4.51 | 5.35 | 8.24 | |
| Templeton Dragon Fund Inc - NAV (%) | 27.84 | 9.97 | -4.63 | 4.85 | 7.54 | |
| MSCI China All Shares Index-NR (%) | 25.27 | 14.78 | 0.90 | 5.42 | — |
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Returns based on Market Price or NAV, and assume the reinvestment of all distributions at the Dividend Reinvestment Plan Price or NAV, respectively. Returns include the deduction of management fees, operating expenses and all other fund expenses, and do not reflect the deduction of brokerage commissions or taxes that investors may pay on distributions or the sale of shares. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
Calendar Year Returns
Calendar Year Returns 10
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Month End As of 09/30/2025 | YTD | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | Performance Inception Date | |
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| Templeton Dragon Fund Inc - Market Price (%) | 41.18 | 5.46 | -20.06 | -32.99 | -17.83 | 52.46 | 27.70 | -11.87 | 42.06 | 1.03 | -8.79 | 09/20/1994 | |
| Templeton Dragon Fund Inc - NAV (%) | 34.62 | 11.48 | -21.11 | -29.46 | -15.52 | 42.18 | 26.59 | -14.64 | 38.22 | 0.76 | -6.39 | 09/20/1994 | |
| MSCI China All Shares Index-NR (%) | 34.63 | 16.38 | -11.53 | -23.61 | -12.91 | 33.41 | 27.63 | -23.27 | 41.18 | -7.87 | -3.05 | — |
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Returns based on Market Price or NAV, and assume the reinvestment of all distributions at the Dividend Reinvestment Plan Price or NAV, respectively. Returns include the deduction of management fees, operating expenses and all other fund expenses, and do not reflect the deduction of brokerage commissions or taxes that investors may pay on distributions or the sale of shares. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
Cumulative Total Returns
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The hypothetical growth scenario of $10,000 does not reflect the deduction of brokerage commissions or taxes that investors may pay on distributions or the sale of shares. Had they been reflected hypothetical values would be lower.
1994
2025
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Month End As of 09/30/2025 | YTD | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | 15 Years | Since Inception 09/20/1994 | |
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| Templeton Dragon Fund Inc - Market Price (%) | 41.18 | 4.99 | 17.60 | 22.32 | 30.86 | 30.66 | -20.63 | 68.40 | 80.81 | 1,065.93 | |
| Templeton Dragon Fund Inc - NAV (%) | 34.62 | 6.94 | 18.17 | 21.49 | 27.84 | 32.98 | -21.12 | 60.62 | 69.82 | 854.45 | |
| MSCI China All Shares Index-NR (%) | 34.63 | 7.42 | 20.46 | 23.27 | 25.27 | 51.25 | 4.56 | 69.54 | 90.89 | — |
Historical Cumulative Total Returns
2025
Date Selected As of 09/30/2025 | YTD | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | 15 Years | Since Inception 09/20/1994 | |
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| Templeton Dragon Fund Inc - Market Price (%) | 41.18 | 4.99 | 17.60 | 22.32 | 30.86 | 30.66 | -20.63 | 68.40 | 80.81 | 1,065.93 | |
| Templeton Dragon Fund Inc - NAV (%) | 34.62 | 6.94 | 18.17 | 21.49 | 27.84 | 32.98 | -21.12 | 60.62 | 69.82 | 854.45 | |
| MSCI China All Shares Index-NR (%) | 34.63 | 7.42 | 20.46 | 23.27 | 25.27 | 51.25 | 4.56 | 69.54 | 90.89 | — |
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Returns based on Market Price or NAV, and assume the reinvestment of all distributions at the Dividend Reinvestment Plan Price or NAV, respectively. Returns include the deduction of management fees, operating expenses and all other fund expenses, and do not reflect the deduction of brokerage commissions or taxes that investors may pay on distributions or the sale of shares. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
Portfolio
Assets
Positions
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| Number of Issuers | 58 | 555 |
Portfolio Allocations
- Assets
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Assets
Asset Allocation
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| Equity | 95.94% | |
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 4.06% |
Geography
Geographic Allocation
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| 95.94% | 100.00% | ||
| 4.06% | — |
Sector
Sector Allocation
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| Fund | Benchmark | ||
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| Media & Entertainment | 16.06% | 15.83% | |
| Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | 13.72% | 12.51% | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | 8.35% | 8.31% | |
| Capital Goods | 7.23% | 6.10% | |
| Automobiles & Components | 6.65% | 4.69% | |
| Consumer Services | 6.54% | 3.44% | |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 5.88% | 4.87% | |
| Materials | 5.25% | 5.73% | |
| Banks | 5.04% | 10.52% | |
| Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | 4.57% | 4.42% | |
| Insurance | 3.59% | 3.43% | |
| Financial Services | 3.32% | 3.73% | |
| Consumer Durables & Apparel | 3.17% | 1.62% | |
| Utilities | 2.71% | 2.30% | |
| Transportation | 1.55% | 1.72% | |
| Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 0.67% | 4.07% | |
| Health Care Equipment & Services | 0.63% | 0.88% | |
| Energy | 0.54% | 2.36% | |
| Real Estate Management & Development | 0.47% | 1.35% | |
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 4.06% | — |
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization Allocation
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| Fund | ||
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| <2.0 Billion | 4.10% | |
| 2.0-5.0 Billion | 8.28% | |
| 5.0-10.0 Billion | 3.39% | |
| 10.0-25.0 Billion | 12.80% | |
| 25.0-50.0 Billion | 9.05% | |
| >50.0 Billion | 58.31% | |
| N/A | 4.07% |
Distributions & Tax
- Distributions
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Distributions
Distribution Schedules
Rates and Yields
Distribution Rate
Final composition of the current year’s distribution—income, capital gains and/or return of capital—are based on US tax rules and will be determined by February of the following year. For tax characterization of a distribution, such as return of capital and tax-exempt income, click on the “Tax Information” tab above.
Distributions Per Share
Current Year Distributions Per Share
| Record Date | Ex-Dividend Date | Payable Date | Total Distribution Per Share |
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| 09/18/2025 | 09/18/2025 | 09/30/2025 | $0.10 |
| 06/16/2025 | 06/16/2025 | 06/30/2025 | $0.10 |
| 03/17/2025 | 03/17/2025 | 03/31/2025 | $0.10 |
Historical Distributions Per Share
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| Record Date | Ex-Dividend Date | Payable Date | Total Distribution Per Share |
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| 08/19/2024 | 08/19/2024 | 08/30/2024 | $0.1155 |
| 08/15/2022 | 08/12/2022 | 08/31/2022 | $1.3014 |
| 09/03/2021 | 09/02/2021 | 09/20/2021 | $2.4022 |
| 12/15/2020 | 12/14/2020 | 12/31/2020 | $3.1975 |
| 09/04/2020 | 09/03/2020 | 09/21/2020 | $0.155 |
| 09/09/2019 | 09/06/2019 | 09/23/2019 | $0.3021 |
| 09/10/2018 | 09/07/2018 | 09/24/2018 | $0.2087 |
| 09/11/2017 | 09/08/2017 | 09/25/2017 | $0.3445 |
| 09/12/2016 | 09/08/2016 | 09/26/2016 | $0.2874 |
| 09/11/2015 | 09/09/2015 | 09/25/2015 | $0.4893 |
| 09/12/2014 | 09/10/2014 | 09/26/2014 | $0.0238 |
| 12/13/2013 | 12/11/2013 | 12/31/2013 | $0.5251 |
| 09/13/2013 | 09/11/2013 | 09/27/2013 | $0.2767 |
| 12/14/2012 | 12/12/2012 | 12/31/2012 | $0.2854 |
| 09/14/2012 | 09/12/2012 | 09/28/2012 | $0.4404 |
| 12/15/2011 | 12/13/2011 | 12/30/2011 | $0.0515 |
| 09/12/2011 | 09/08/2011 | 09/26/2011 | $0.3262 |
| 12/16/2010 | 12/14/2010 | 12/31/2010 | $0.1981 |
| 09/08/2010 | 09/03/2010 | 09/22/2010 | $0.3347 |
| 09/16/2009 | 09/14/2009 | 09/30/2009 | $0.5451 |
| 09/12/2008 | 09/10/2008 | 09/26/2008 | $0.5786 |
| 03/23/2007 | 03/21/2007 | 04/09/2007 | $0.3339 |
| 12/29/2006 | 12/27/2006 | 01/16/2007 | $0.053 |
| 03/24/2006 | 03/22/2006 | 04/07/2006 | $0.3178 |
| 12/30/2005 | 12/28/2005 | 01/17/2006 | $0.2648 |
| 03/24/2005 | 03/22/2005 | 04/08/2005 | $0.1406 |
| 12/31/2004 | 12/29/2004 | 01/14/2005 | $0.106 |
| 03/24/2004 | 03/22/2004 | 04/07/2004 | $0.0574 |
| 12/31/2003 | 12/29/2003 | 01/15/2004 | $0.5427 |
| 03/24/2003 | 03/20/2003 | 04/07/2003 | $0.015 |
| 12/31/2002 | 12/27/2002 | 01/15/2003 | $0.1706 |
| 12/13/2001 | 12/11/2001 | 12/24/2001 | $0.2062 |
| 09/13/2001 | 09/11/2001 | 09/24/2001 | $0.2388 |
| 06/14/2001 | 06/12/2001 | 06/25/2001 | $0.2651 |
| 03/15/2001 | 03/13/2001 | 03/26/2001 | $0.2711 |
| 12/14/2000 | 12/12/2000 | 12/26/2000 | $0.2564 |
| 09/14/2000 | 09/12/2000 | 09/25/2000 | $0.3156 |
| 06/15/2000 | 06/13/2000 | 06/26/2000 | $0.2847 |
| 03/16/2000 | 03/14/2000 | 03/27/2000 | $0.3135 |
| 12/20/1999 | 12/16/1999 | 12/29/1999 | $0.2966 |
| 09/16/1999 | 09/14/1999 | 09/27/1999 | $0.3175 |
| 06/17/1999 | 06/15/1999 | 06/28/1999 | $0.301 |
| 03/18/1999 | 03/16/1999 | 03/29/1999 | $0.2222 |
| 12/21/1998 | 12/17/1998 | 12/30/1998 | $0.283 |
| 09/03/1998 | 09/01/1998 | 09/15/1998 | $0.2443 |
| 06/02/1998 | 05/29/1998 | 06/12/1998 | $0.04 |
| 12/31/1997 | 12/29/1997 | 01/14/1998 | $0.985 |
| 06/03/1997 | 05/30/1997 | 06/13/1997 | $0.47 |
| 12/31/1996 | 12/27/1996 | 01/14/1997 | $0.315 |
| 06/03/1996 | 05/30/1996 | 06/13/1996 | $0.15 |
| 12/29/1995 | 12/27/1995 | 01/11/1996 | $0.395 |
| 06/07/1995 | 06/01/1995 | 06/21/1995 | $0.13 |
| 12/30/1994 | 12/23/1994 | 01/12/1995 | $0.095 |
Annually, a fund must distribute all realized capital gains net of realized losses, so the fund will not be subject to an entity level income tax. A fund’s capital gain distribution in a particular year may be a result of the disposition of holdings that appreciated in value during prior years. Thus, while the fund may gain or lose value over the course of a year, a capital gain distribution paid by the fund may not be indicative of current performance of the fund.
The distributable amount of net capital gains are paid on a per-share basis to all investors who hold shares of the fund on the record date of the distribution and are recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes as of the ex-date of the distribution, regardless of when the gains or losses arose in the fund. Net gains on holdings held long term by the fund would be distributed to shareholders as a long-term capital gain distribution no matter how long the shareholder has owned shares in the fund.
Refer to the fund’s annual report for specific information regarding distributions.
Tax Information
Tax Information
Federal ID Number 65-0473580
Distributions per Share ($)
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| Record Date | Ordinary Dividends | Qualified Dividends | Capital Gain Distributions | Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain | Non-Taxable Return Of Capital | Section 199a Dividends | Foreign Tax Paid | Exempt Interest Dividends | Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds |
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| Aug 19 | 0.136297 | 0.074173 | — | — | — | — | 0.020797 | — | — |
| Dec 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 0.136297 | 0.074173 | — | — | — | — | 0.020797 | — | — |
Supplemental Tax Information
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Pricing
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Pricing
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Daily Fund Prices
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Historical Pricing Results From 09/30/2025 To 10/31/2025
| Date | NAV | NAV Change | NAV Change (%) | Market Price | Market Price Change | Market Price Change (%) | Avg. of Market Price vs. NAV at Close |
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| 10/31/2025 | $13.26 | $-0.13 | -0.97% | $11.39 | $-0.13 | -1.12% | -14.10% |
| 10/30/2025 | $13.39 | $-0.20 | -1.47% | $11.52 | $-0.16 | -1.37% | -13.97% |
| 10/29/2025 | $13.59 | $0.04 | 0.30% | $11.68 | $0.11 | 0.95% | -14.05% |
| 10/28/2025 | $13.55 | $-0.03 | -0.22% | $11.57 | $-0.06 | -0.52% | -14.61% |
| 10/27/2025 | $13.58 | $0.24 | 1.80% | $11.63 | $0.11 | 0.95% | -14.36% |
| 10/24/2025 | $13.34 | $0.07 | 0.53% | $11.52 | $-0.04 | -0.35% | -13.64% |
| 10/23/2025 | $13.27 | $0.15 | 1.14% | $11.56 | $0.25 | 2.21% | -12.89% |
| 10/22/2025 | $13.12 | $-0.12 | -0.91% | $11.31 | $-0.03 | -0.26% | -13.80% |
| 10/21/2025 | $13.24 | $-0.04 | -0.30% | $11.34 | $-0.08 | -0.70% | -14.35% |
| 10/20/2025 | $13.28 | $0.18 | 1.37% | $11.42 | $0.00 | 0.00% | -14.01% |
| 10/17/2025 | $13.10 | $-0.13 | -0.98% | $11.42 | $0.02 | 0.18% | -12.82% |
| 10/16/2025 | $13.23 | $0.01 | 0.08% | $11.40 | $0.04 | 0.35% | -13.83% |
| 10/15/2025 | $13.22 | $0.16 | 1.23% | $11.36 | $0.03 | 0.22% | -14.07% |
| 10/14/2025 | $13.06 | $-0.17 | -1.28% | $11.34 | $-0.06 | -0.48% | -13.21% |
| 10/13/2025 | $13.23 | $0.24 | 1.85% | $11.39 | $0.23 | 2.11% | -13.91% |
| 10/10/2025 | $12.99 | $-0.63 | -4.63% | $11.15 | $-0.53 | -4.49% | -14.13% |
| 10/09/2025 | $13.62 | $-0.16 | -1.16% | $11.68 | $-0.17 | -1.43% | -14.24% |
| 10/08/2025 | $13.78 | $0.04 | 0.29% | $11.85 | $0.02 | 0.17% | -14.01% |
| 10/07/2025 | $13.74 | $-0.10 | -0.72% | $11.83 | $-0.03 | -0.25% | -13.90% |
| 10/06/2025 | $13.84 | $0.05 | 0.36% | $11.86 | $0.02 | 0.17% | -14.31% |
| 10/03/2025 | $13.79 | $-0.03 | -0.22% | $11.84 | $-0.03 | -0.25% | -14.14% |
| 10/02/2025 | $13.82 | $0.14 | 1.02% | $11.87 | $0.02 | 0.17% | -14.11% |
| 10/01/2025 | $13.68 | $0.06 | 0.44% | $11.85 | $0.20 | 1.72% | -13.38% |
| 09/30/2025 | $13.62 | $0.12 | 0.89% | $11.65 | $0.05 | 0.43% | -14.46% |
Premium/Discount
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Press Releases
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Fund Literature
Factsheet - Templeton Dragon Fund Inc.
Portfolio Holdings - Templeton Dragon Fund Inc
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Product Commentary - Templeton Dragon Fund Inc.
Closed-End Funds Product Guide
Distribution Summary - Franklin Templeton Closed-End Fund
Regulatory Documents
Annual Report - Templeton Dragon Fund
Semi-Annual Report - Templeton Dragon Fund
TDF Section 19 Notice as of 3/31/25
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TDF Section 19 Notice as of 6/30/25
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Risks
What Are The Risks?
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. There are special risks associated with investments in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, including less liquidity, expropriation, confiscatory taxation, international trade tensions, nationalization, and exchange control regulations and rapid inflation, all of which can negatively impact the fund. Investments in Hong Kong and Taiwan could be adversely affected by its political and economic relationship with China. To the extent the fund invests in companies in a specific country or region, the fund may experience greater volatility than a fund that is more broadly diversified geographically. The portfolio is non-diversified and may invest in a relatively small number of issuers, which may negatively impact the fund's performance and result in greater fluctuation in the value of the fund's shares. The managers’ environmental social and governance (ESG) strategies may limit the types and number of investments available and, as a result, may forgo favorable market opportunities or underperform strategies that are not subject to such criteria. There is no guarantee that the strategy's ESG directives will be successful or will result in better performance.
Important Information
The Closed-End Funds are not sold or distributed by Franklin Distributors, LLC. (FD, LLC) or any Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Unlike open-end funds, shares are not continually offered. Like other public companies, closed-end funds have a one-time initial public offering, and once their shares are first issued, are generally bought and sold through non-affiliated broker/dealers and trade on nationally recognized stock exchanges. Share prices will fluctuate with market conditions and, at the time of sale, may be worth more or less than your original investment. Shares of exchange-traded closed-end funds may trade at a discount or premium to their original offering price, and often trade at a discount to their net asset value. Investment return, market price and net asset value will fluctuate with changes in market conditions. The Funds are subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of principal invested.
Franklin Distributors, LLC. Member FINRA, SIPC. All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.
Reports and other information about the funds are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at www.sec.gov.
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The JP Morgan EMBI Global Index tracks total returns for U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities: Brady bonds, loans, Eurobonds and local market instruments.
Source: JP Morgan.
The MSCI China All Shares Index-NR captures large- and mid-cap representation across China A-shares, B-shares, H-shares, Red-chips, P-chips and foreign listings (e.g., ADRs). The index aims to reflect the opportunity set of China share classes listed in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen and outside of China.
Source: MSCI makes no warranties and shall have no liability with respect to any MSCI data reproduced herein. No further redistribution or use is permitted. This report is not prepared or endorsed by MSCI.
Net Returns (NR) include income net of tax withholding when dividends are paid.
All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.
Footnotes
Net Asset Value (NAV) represents the value of a closed-end fund's underlying holdings per share. NAV is determined by dividing the total net assets of the fund by the number of shares outstanding. The fund calculates the NAV per share each business day normally coinciding with the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Market Price, determined by supply and demand, is the price an investor purchases or sells the fund. The Market Price shown reflects the last trade on the listing exchange at the time that the fund's NAV is calculated.
Figures are aggregate total return figures, have not been annualized and represent the change in value of an investment over the period indicated.
Premium / Discount reflects the difference between the NAV and the Market Price of the fund, and represents the amount that the fund is trading above or below its NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV.
Net Returns (NR) include income net of tax withholding when dividends are paid.
Distribution Rate is calculated by annualizing the most recent distribution amount paid, divided by the closing market price or NAV as of the date indicated. The Distribution Rate calculation includes income and return of capital, and excludes special distributions. The Distribution Rate is not guaranteed, subject to change, and is not a quotation of fund performance.
Gross Expense Ratio reflects the total annual operating expenses for the share class shown, prior to the deduction of any waiver or reimbursement. Actual expenses may be higher and may impact portfolio returns. Net Expense Ratio reflects total expenses after any fee waivers, implemented expense caps or reimbursements. If a fund has contractual fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements, the expiration date can be found by clicking on the information button next to the net expense ratio. Additional amounts may be voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Expense ratios are as of the most recent prospectus or annual report.
Net Expense Ratio represents the expense ratio applicable to investors.
Based on the Fund’s net assets of the common shares, as of the most recent Annual Report. See the fund’s Annual Report for information on the fund’s expenses.
Source for indexes: FactSet. The index is unmanaged and includes reinvestment of any income or distributions. It does not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. One cannot invest directly in an index, and an index is not representative of the fund's portfolio. Index data is provided for comparison purposes only. The fund is not managed against an index.
Dividend yield is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.
Yield figures quoted should not be used as an indication of the income that has or will be received. Yield figures are based on the portfolio's underlying holdings and do not represent a payout of the portfolio.
Based on the fund’s Net Asset Value (NAV)
