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Templeton Dragon Fund Inc
mutual fund
XTDFX
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$10.54
+0.04
+0.38%
primary theme
China Region Equity
share class
XTDFX (Mutual Fund)
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$10.54
+0.04
+0.38%
primary theme
China Region Equity
share class
XTDFX (Mutual Fund)
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc
Payout Change
Suspended
Price as of:
$10.54
+0.04
+0.38%
primary theme
China Region Equity
share class
Name
As of 12/12/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
11.5%
1 yr return
13.3%
3 Yr Avg Return
-19.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
-13.5%
Net Assets
$480 M
Holdings in Top 10
81.8%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$10.5
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.37%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 11.64%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Closed-end mutual fund
Name
As of 12/12/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
XTDFX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 11.5%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -19.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return -13.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio -0.70%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameTempleton Dragon Fund Inc
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Fund Family NameFranklin Templeton Investments
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Inception DateSep 26, 2001
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Shares Outstanding33804143
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Share ClassOther
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerMichael Lai
Fund Description
XTDFX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | XTDFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 11.5% | -12.8% | 31.4% | 49.44% |
| 1 Yr | 13.3% | -12.1% | 35.4% | 50.56% |
| 3 Yr | -19.0%* | -20.4% | 4.4% | 95.18% |
| 5 Yr | -13.5%* | -12.7% | 13.7% | 100.00% |
| 10 Yr | -3.1%* | -4.1% | 9.9% | 100.00% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | XTDFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -21.1% | -26.6% | 26.3% | 80.90% |
| 2022 | -36.1% | -41.6% | -9.4% | 93.98% |
| 2021 | -25.0% | -52.5% | 26.5% | 85.00% |
| 2020 | 14.3% | 1.3% | 138.5% | 84.29% |
| 2019 | 14.7% | 4.4% | 42.6% | 86.76% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | XTDFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 11.5% | -12.8% | 31.4% | 49.44% |
| 1 Yr | 13.3% | -12.1% | 35.4% | 50.56% |
| 3 Yr | -19.0%* | -20.4% | 4.4% | 95.18% |
| 5 Yr | -13.5%* | -12.7% | 13.7% | 100.00% |
| 10 Yr | -3.1%* | -4.1% | 9.9% | 100.00% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | XTDFX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -21.1% | -25.7% | 30.1% | 87.64% |
| 2022 | -36.1% | -40.4% | -6.8% | 96.39% |
| 2021 | -25.0% | -48.9% | 29.5% | 91.25% |
| 2020 | 14.3% | 2.0% | 138.5% | 91.43% |
| 2019 | 14.7% | 7.8% | 44.4% | 94.12% |
NAV & Total Return History
XTDFX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| XTDFX | Category Low | Category High | XTDFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 480 M | 1.85 M | 5.63 B | 16.85% |
| Number of Holdings | 38 | 27 | 1169 | 85.39% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 387 M | 971 K | 4.09 B | 12.36% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 81.82% | 5.6% | 85.4% | 2.25% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Templeton China Opportunities Cl Adv USD 48.70%
- Templeton China Opportunities Cl Adv USD 48.70%
- Templeton China Opportunities Cl Adv USD 48.70%
- Templeton China Opportunities Cl Adv USD 48.70%
- Templeton China Opportunities Cl Adv USD 48.70%
- Templeton China Opportunities Cl Adv USD 48.70%
- Templeton China Opportunities Cl Adv USD 48.70%
- Templeton China Opportunities Cl Adv USD 48.70%
- Templeton China Opportunities Cl Adv USD 48.70%
- Templeton China Opportunities Cl Adv USD 48.70%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | XTDFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 51.72% | 51.72% | 113.15% | 100.00% |
| Other | 47.32% | -0.02% | 47.32% | 1.12% |
| Cash | 0.96% | 0.00% | 33.85% | 82.02% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.47% | 62.92% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.15% | 61.18% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 57.30% |
XTDFX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| XTDFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.37% | 0.09% | 11.25% | 57.30% |
| Management Fee | 1.25% | 0.09% | 1.50% | 98.88% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.15% | 0.06% | 0.25% | 56.25% |
Sales Fees
| XTDFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| XTDFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| XTDFX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 11.64% | 4.00% | 241.00% | 9.72% |
XTDFX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| XTDFX | Category Low | Category High | XTDFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.89% | 98.88% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| XTDFX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| XTDFX | Category Low | Category High | XTDFX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.70% | -1.17% | 3.66% | 89.41% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| XTDFX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2018 | $0.502 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 07, 2018 | $0.209 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 07, 2018 | $0.015 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Sep 07, 2018 | $1.388 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 08, 2017 | $0.345 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 08, 2017 | $1.366 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.146 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 08, 2016 | $0.287 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 08, 2016 | $1.262 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 14, 2015 | $1.723 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 09, 2015 | $0.489 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 09, 2015 | $1.794 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2014 | $0.031 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2014 | $3.646 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 10, 2014 | $0.024 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 10, 2014 | $0.003 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Sep 10, 2014 | $0.609 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 11, 2013 | $0.525 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2013 | $0.008 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 11, 2013 | $0.522 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 11, 2013 | $0.277 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 11, 2013 | $0.335 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2012 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2012 | $0.115 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 12, 2012 | $0.440 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 12, 2012 | $0.056 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Sep 12, 2012 | $0.577 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2011 | $0.052 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2011 | $0.463 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 08, 2011 | $0.326 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 08, 2011 | $0.015 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Sep 08, 2011 | $1.386 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 14, 2010 | $0.198 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2010 | $0.033 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 14, 2010 | $0.298 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 03, 2010 | $0.335 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 03, 2010 | $0.051 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Sep 03, 2010 | $0.851 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 14, 2009 | $0.545 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 14, 2009 | $0.007 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Sep 14, 2009 | $0.371 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 10, 2008 | $0.579 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 10, 2008 | $0.057 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Sep 10, 2008 | $1.054 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2007 | $0.373 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 19, 2007 | $1.652 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 21, 2007 | $0.334 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2007 | $0.025 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 21, 2007 | $0.858 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $0.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $0.156 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $1.594 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 22, 2006 | $0.318 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2006 | $0.003 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 22, 2006 | $0.229 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 28, 2005 | $0.265 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2005 | $0.082 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 28, 2005 | $0.266 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 22, 2005 | $0.141 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2005 | $0.014 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 29, 2004 | $0.106 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2004 | $0.397 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 22, 2004 | $0.057 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2003 | $0.543 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2003 | $0.015 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2002 | $0.171 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2001 | $0.206 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 11, 2001 | $0.239 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 12, 2001 | $0.265 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 13, 2001 | $0.271 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2000 | $0.256 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 12, 2000 | $0.316 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 13, 2000 | $0.285 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 14, 2000 | $0.314 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 1999 | $0.297 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 14, 1999 | $0.318 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 15, 1999 | $0.301 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 16, 1999 | $0.222 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 1998 | $0.283 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 01, 1998 | $0.244 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 29, 1998 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 1997 | $0.085 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 29, 1997 | $0.575 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 29, 1997 | $0.325 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 30, 1997 | $0.110 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| May 30, 1997 | $0.340 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| May 30, 1997 | $0.020 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 1996 | $0.315 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 1996 | $0.060 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 1996 | $0.110 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| May 30, 1996 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 1995 | $0.395 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 01, 1995 | $0.130 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 1994 | $0.095 | OrdinaryDividend |
XTDFX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Michael Lai
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 05, 2019
2.82
2.8%
He joined Franklin Templeton in August 2019. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton, he was lead portfolio manager of GAM Investments’ (GAM) China equity strategy since its inception in 2007. He also headed GAM’s Asian equity team in Hong Kong and was lead portfolio manager of GAM’s Asian strategy and co-manager for additional strategies. Lai is responsible for managing Asian funds. Before joining GAM in 1998, he was is senior vice president with TCW Asset Management Company, TCW Asia Limited and Trust Company of the West. Previously, he was as associate director with BZW Investment Management Hong Kong from August 1994 to June 1997 and a fund manager with Lehman Brothers Global Asset Management. Lai holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Eric Mok
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 01, 2020
2.0
2.0%
Eric Mok is a senior vice president, senior executive director, and portfolio manager of Templeton Asian equity strategies. He also has research responsibilities for companies in the technology sector across global emerging markets as well as companies in China and Taiwan. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton in 1998, Mr. Mok was a junior accountant with Rebecca Ling Chartered Accountant. He entered the financial services industry in 1998. Mr. Mok holds an M.S. in investment management from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a B.S. in actuarial science and economics from the University of Toronto. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.09 | 24.1 | 3.8 | 3.22 |
