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Managed Fund Since 2006
Fixed Income
TEI Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund
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Overview
Fund Facts
Fund description
The fund seeks high, current income, with a secondary goal of capital appreciation, by investing under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in income-producing securities of sovereign or sovereign-related entities and private sector companies in emerging market countries.
Section 16 Filings
Insiders' Beneficial Ownership Reports for this fund are available on the SEC website.
- Fund Inception Date
- 09/23/1993
- Total Net Assets
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly) - $337.06 Million
- Dividend Frequency, if any
- Monthly
- Morningstar Category
5 - Emerging Markets Bond
- Asset Class
- Fixed Income
Identifiers
- Ticker
- TEI
- NAV Symbol
- N/A
- CUSIP Code
- 880192109
Average Annual Total Returns As of 02/28/2026
- 47.79%1 Year
- 23.33%3 Years
- 10.39%5 Years
- 6.61%10 Years
- 7.82%Since Inception
09/23/1993
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown.
Top Asset Allocation
As of 02/28/2026 - Market Value % of Total (Updated Monthly)
Fixed Income115.67%
Equity0.01%
Cash & Cash Equivalents-15.67%
Additional Fund Info
- Listing Exchange
- NYSE
- Fiscal Year End
- December 31
- Benchmark
- JP Morgan EMBI Global Index
- Lipper Classification
- Emerging Markets Hard Currency Debt Funds
- Investment Style
- Government
Trading Characteristics
- Shares Outstanding
- 47,228,418
- Daily Volume
- N/A
- Initial Offering (Shares of common stock /beneficial interest)
- 47,000,000.00
- Initial Offering Price
- $15.00
Manager
About the Team
Franklin Templeton Fixed Income
A global leader in fixed income, the team strives to provide consistent and resilient returns by combining deep fundamental research with rigorous portfolio construction. This solutions-driven approach means maintaining portfolio and risk exposures that align with client expectations.
Commentary Highlights
December 31, 2025- Markets: Global growth data was largely mixed during the fourth quarter of 2025; third-quarter growth outcomes were strong in the United States, modest but stable in the euro area and negative in Japan, as the effects of earlier front-loading ahead of tariffs unwound. There was also some uncertainty over economic momentum in the United States as the government shutdown that lasted through October and continued into November affected data collection. Inflation outcomes remained mixed, with trends in developed markets somewhat higher, while emerging markets (EMs) saw sideways to lower moves. Global monetary policy largely seemed to be in the late stages of an easing cycle, with pauses and a slower rate cutting pace becoming more common. The US Federal Reserve (Fed) delivered two 25 basis-point (bp) rate cuts over the quarter, bringing the fed funds target range to 3.50%–3.75%, though dissent over the moves among Fed members highlighted uncertainty over the outlook. Most developed market sovereign bond yields rose, while EM bonds showed mixed performance. The 10-year US Treasury note’s yield rose two bps to 4.17% over the quarter. The US dollar (USD) edged higher on average during the period, even as most developed market currencies appreciated against it.
- Contributors: Overall credit exposures contributed to absolute fund performance for the quarter, as did interest-rate strategies and currency positions.
- Detractors: There were no meaningful detracted from absolute fund results for the period.
- Outlook: We expect global growth to be weaker than we had expected prior to tariff imposition, but we anticipate a recession is likely to be avoided.
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Managed Fund Since 2018
Latest Insights
March 12, 2026
March 9, 2026
March 2, 2026
February 19, 2026
Performance
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 02/28/2026
Selected Month February 2026
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund - Market Price (%)
Month End
As of 02/28/2026
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund - NAV (%)
Month End
As of 02/28/2026
JP Morgan EMBI Global Index (%)
Month End
As of 02/28/2026
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 of02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Total Assets
- $402.06 Million
- Fixed Rate Loans
- 16.17%
- Total Net Assets
- $337.06 Million
Positions
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
Number of Holdings
- Fund
- 125
- Benchmark
- 1,050
Asset Allocation
As of 02/28/2026 - Market Value % of Total (Updated Monthly)
| Holdings | Fund |
|---|---|
Fixed Income | 115.67% |
Equity | 0.01% |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | -15.67% |
Distributions & Tax
Federal ID Number 59-3192205
For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact usThese amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
Distributions per Share ($)
Jan 21
Feb 18
Mar 17
Apr 17
May 19
Jun 16
Jul 18
Aug 18
Sep 18
Oct 17
Nov 17
Dec 15
Supplemental Tax Information
- Foreign Source Income
- 73.51%
- Foreign Source Qualified Dividends
- —
- Direct U.S. Government Obligations
- 0.05%
- Specified Private Activity Bond Interest
- —
- Dividends Received Deduction
- —
- Section 163(j)
- 82.70%
- Indiana Resident Taxable Income
- —
- Utah Resident Taxable Income
- —
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Pricing
Pricing History
As of 03/13/2026 (Updated Daily)
Daily Fund Prices
As of 03/13/2026
Share Prices
As of 03/13/2026
52-Week Range
- Highest NAV
As of 02/17/2026 - $7.22
- Lowest NAV
As of 04/08/2025 - $5.41
- Highest Market Price
As of 02/11/2026 - $7.20
- Lowest Market Price
As of 04/10/2025 - $4.91
Premium / Discount
As of 03/13/2026
- Avg. of Market Price vs. NAV since Inception
- -7.12%
- Avg. of Market Price vs. NAV at Close
- -6.12%
Press Releases
02/27/2026
01/30/2026
01/13/2026
12/30/2025
12/05/2025
11/26/2025
11/07/2025
10/30/2025
10/07/2025
09/29/2025
Documents
Fund Literature
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet - Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund | |||
| Product Commentary - Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund | |||
| Flyer - Closed-End Funds Product Guide | |||
| Distribution Summary - Franklin Templeton Closed-End Fund |
Regulatory Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Report - Templeton Emerging Markets Income Funds | |||
| Semi-Annual Report - Templeton Emerging Markets Income Funds | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 01/31/23 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 01/31/23 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 01/31/24 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 01/31/25 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 02/28/25 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 02/29/24 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 03/28/24 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 03/31/23 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 03/31/25 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 04/28/23 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 04/30/24 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 04/30/25 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 05/30/25 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 05/31/23 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 05/31/24 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 06/28/24 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 06/30/23 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 06/30/25 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 07/31/23 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 07/31/24 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 07/31/25 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 08/29/25 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 08/30/24 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 08/31/23 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 09/29/23 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 09/30/24 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 09/30/25 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 1/30/26 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 10/31/23 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 10/31/24 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 10/31/25 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 11/28/25 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 11/29/24 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 11/30/23 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 12/29/23 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 12/31/24 | |||
| TEI Section 19 Notice as of 12/31/25 | |||
| Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Templeton Emerging Markets Income Funds | |||
| Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Templeton Emerging Markets Income Funds |
Risks
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Fixed income securities involve interest rate, credit, inflation and reinvestment risks, and possible loss of principal. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities falls. 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. Liquidity risk exists when securities or other investments become more difficult to sell, or are unable to be sold, at the price at which they have been valued. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on performance. The manager may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in the research or investment process; however, ESG considerations may not be a determinative factor in security selection. In addition, the manager may not assess every investment for ESG criteria, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated.
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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All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.