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Managed Fund Since 2017
Equity
EMF Templeton Emerging Markets Fund
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Overview
Fund Facts
Fund description
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in emerging country equity securities.
Section 16 Filings
Insiders' Beneficial Ownership Reports for this fund are available on the SEC website.
- Fund Inception Date
- 02/26/1987
- Total Net Assets
As of 09/30/2026 (Updated Monthly) - $372.15 Million
- Dividend Frequency, if any
- Quarterly
- Morningstar Category
5 - Diversified Emerging Markets
- Asset Class
- Equity
Expenses & Fees
As of 08/31/2025- Gross Expense Ratio
- 1.35%
- Net Expense Ratio
- 1.34%
Identifiers
- Ticker
- EMF
- NAV Symbol
- N/A
- CUSIP Code
- 880191101
Average Annual Total Returns As of 08/31/2026
- 60.98%1 Year
- 33.85%3 Years
- 13.02%5 Years
- 12.87%10 Years
- 11.42%Since Inception
02/26/1987
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.
Top Sectors
As of 09/30/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment31.34% | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment15.98% | |
Banks13.18% | |
Capital Goods6.99% | |
Media & Entertainment4.30% |
Additional Fund Info
- Listing Exchange
- NYSE
- Fiscal Year End
- August 31
- Benchmark
- MSCI Emerging Markets Index-NR
- Lipper Classification
- Emerging Markets Funds
- Investment Style
- Blend
Trading Characteristics
- Shares Outstanding
- 14,923,892
- Initial Offering (Shares of common stock /beneficial interest)
- 10,000,000.00
- Initial Offering Price
- $10.00
Manager
About the Team
Templeton Global Investments combines extensive local presence and expertise with a flexible investment approach to give clients access to a broad set of global growth opportunities.
Templeton Global Investments
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Managed Fund Since 2021
Latest Insights
October 7, 2026
October 7, 2026
October 5, 2026
September 14, 2026
Performance
Calendar Year Returns
As of 08/31/2026
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund - Market Price (%)
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund - NAV (%)
MSCI Emerging Markets Index-NR (%)
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
As of09/30/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Total Assets
- $382.15 Million
- Fixed Rate Loans
- 2.62%
- Total Net Assets
- $372.15 Million
Positions
As of 09/30/2026 (Updated Monthly)
Number of Issuers
- Fund
- 84
- Benchmark
- 1,165
Asset Allocation
As of 09/30/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Holdings | Fund |
|---|---|
Equity | 101.16% |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | -1.16% |
Holdings
As of 08/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
SK hynix Inc
MediaTek Inc
BYD Co Ltd
Prosus NV
ICICI Bank Ltd
Lite-On Technology Corp
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
Franklin Institutional US Government Money Market Fund
Portfolio holdings are based on the total portfolio and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security.
Distributions & Tax
- Distribution Frequency
- QuarterlyThis fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Rates and Yields
Distribution Rate
At Net Asset Value (NAV) 3.51%
At Market Price 3.94%
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
09/23/2026
06/23/2026
03/24/2026
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.
Pricing
Pricing History
As of 10/09/2026 (Updated Daily)
Daily Fund Prices
As of 10/09/2026
Share Prices
As of 10/09/2026
52-Week Range
- Highest NAV
As of 06/02/2026 - $27.37
- Lowest NAV
As of 12/17/2025 - $17.88
- Highest Market Price
As of 06/22/2026 - $24.68
- Lowest Market Price
As of 11/14/2025 - $15.34
Premium / Discount
As of 10/09/2026
- Avg. of Market Price vs. NAV since Inception
- -5.95%
- Avg. of Market Price vs. NAV at Close
- -10.89%
Press Releases
09/30/2026
09/11/2026
07/23/2026
06/30/2026
05/20/2026
04/17/2026
03/31/2026
03/12/2026
12/30/2025
12/05/2025
Documents
Fund Literature
Factsheet - Templeton Emerging Markets Fund
Distribution Summary - Franklin Templeton Closed-End Fund
Brochure - Closed-End Funds Product Guide
Regulatory Documents
Annual Report - Templeton Emerging Markets Fund
Semi-Annual Report - Templeton Emerging Markets Fund
EMF Section 19 Notice as of 12/29/23
EMF Section 19 Notice as of 12/31/24
EMF Section 19 Notice as of 12/31/25
EMF Section 19 Notice as of 3/31/25
EMF Section 19 Notice as of 6/30/25
EMF Section 19 Notice as of 9/30/25
Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Templeton Emerging Markets Fund
Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Templeton Emerging Markets Fund
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. To the extent the portfolio invests in a concentration of certain securities, regions or industries, it is subject to increased volatility. 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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Indexes are unmanaged, and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges.
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results.
CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets.
MSCI Emerging Markets Index-NR reflects the performance of MSCI Emerging Markets Index (gross returns) from fund inception through 12/31/2000 and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index-NR thereafter
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.