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TEMFX

Templeton Foreign Fund

As of 05/26/2026

NAV

$10.40

$0.12 (1.17%)
 

POP

$11.01

 
 

YTD Total Return At NAV

9.82%

 

Overview

Fund Description

The fund seeks long-term capital growth by investing at least 80% of its net assets in foreign securities, that are predominantly equity securities of companies located outside of the U.S., including developing markets.

Strategy Statement

"Templeton Foreign Fund is constructed using the disciplined and time-tested Templeton philosophy of value, patience and bottom-up fundamental analysis."

Christopher James Peel, CFA®

Strategy & Benefits

Strategy

Our strategy is built upon the following Templeton cornerstones, which have been in place for more than 70 years.

  • Search Globally. We believe bargains have no borders when searching for the best investment opportunities.
  • Seek Value. We search worldwide for stocks selling at prices we believe are low relative to their true value.
  • Perform Fundamental, Bottom-Up Research. We conduct in-person visits and perform extensive fundamental research to model a company's potential future earnings, cash flow and asset value relative to its stock price.
  • Practice Patient, Long-Term Investing. We evaluate a company's potential for earnings and growth over a five-year horizon.
Benefits
  • Diversification. By investing primarily in international securities, Templeton Foreign Fund can offer diversification to complement the U.S. portion of your portfolio.
  • Reduced Volatility. Templeton Foreign Fund has historically experienced less volatility than its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index.
  • Low Average Turnover Ratio. Our long-term investing approach has historically resulted in a lower than average portfolio turnover ratio.

Investment Philosophy, Strategy and Approach

Investment Philosophy
Investment Process
Fund Information
Asset Class 
Equity
Share Class Inception Date 
10/05/1982
Fund Inception Date 
10/05/1982
Benchmark 
MSCI All Country World ex US Index-NR
Investment Style 
Value
Morningstar Category 
Foreign Large Value
Lipper Classification 
International Multi-Cap Value
Dividend Frequency, if any 
Annually
Total Net Assets  As of 04/30/2026 (Updated Monthly)
$2.52 Billion
Portfolio Turnover 
44%
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 01/01/2026
Gross Expense Ratio 
1.13%
Net Expense Ratio 
1.10%
Maximum Initial Charge 
5.50%
CDSC 
1.00%
12b-1 Fee 
0.25%
Identifiers
Ticker 
TEMFX
Fund Number 
104
CUSIP Code 
880196209

Portfolio Managers

Christopher Peel, CFA®

Nassau, Bahamas

Managed Fund Since 2017

Warren Pustam, CFA®

Nassau, Bahamas

Managed Fund Since 2019

Peter Sartori

Nassau, Bahamas

Managed Fund Since 2025

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Distributions & Tax

Distributions

Distribution Schedules

Dividend Frequency, if any This fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Annually
Capital Gain Distributions 
December

Distributions Per Share

Current Year Distributions Per Share
Distributions with future dates are estimates and those figures are not final

Tax Information

Tax Information

Federal ID Number 52-1538909
For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us
These 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 ($)
Supplemental Tax Information
Foreign Source Income 
58.55%
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends 
58.55%
Direct U.S. Government Obligations 
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
Dividends Received Deduction 
Section 163(j) 
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
Utah Resident Taxable Income 

Pricing

Pricing data is currently not available for this fund.

Documents

Product Literature

PDF Format

Factsheet - Templeton Foreign Fund

Regulatory Documents

PDF Format

Semi-Annual Report - Templeton Foreign Fund - Class A

PDF Format

Annual Report - Templeton Foreign Fund - Class A

PDF Format

Prospectus - Templeton Foreign Fund

PDF Format

Summary Prospectus - Templeton Foreign Fund

PDF Format

Statement of Additional Information - International Equity Funds

Mailed hardcopies unavailable.

PDF Format

Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin Tax-Free Trust

Mailed hardcopies unavailable.

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Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Templeton Funds

Mailed hardcopies unavailable.

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. 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. 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. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.

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