Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Templeton Dragon Fund (NYSE:TDF) is a closed-end investment company managed by Franklin Templeton Investment Funds. Established in March 1987, the fund was one of the earliest U.S.-listed vehicles dedicated to providing exposure to the Greater China equity markets. Over its long operating history, Templeton Dragon Fund has sought to capture growth opportunities in a region undergoing rapid economic transformation.

The fund’s primary investment objective is long-term capital appreciation through a diversified portfolio of common stocks, depositary receipts and other equity-related securities of companies domiciled in, or deriving significant revenue from, Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Investment decisions are guided by fundamental, bottom-up research conducted by Franklin Templeton’s Asia Equity team, which evaluates corporate governance, management quality and industry dynamics. The fund may also use leverage and derivatives to pursue its goals, subject to regulatory and internal risk limits.

As a closed-end fund listed on the NYSE, Templeton Dragon Fund offers investors the ability to buy and sell shares throughout the trading day, potentially at a premium or discount to its net asset value. The fund typically pays quarterly distributions, which may include dividends and returns of capital. Its structure and seasoned management team aim to serve long-term investors seeking differentiated access to one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $11.40 to $11.54
• 50-Day Range: $10.00 to $11.78
• 52-Week Range: $7.80 to $11.95
• Volume: 20,130 shs
• Average Volume: 75,665 shs
• Market Capitalization: $290.76 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 2.62%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

TDF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have TDF shares performed this year?

Templeton Dragon Fund's stock was trading at $8.49 at the start of the year. Since then, TDF shares have increased by 35.1% and is now trading at $11.47.

Who are Templeton Dragon Fund's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Templeton Dragon Fund include City of London Investment Management Co. Ltd. (33.72%), Lazard Asset Management LLC (11.26%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (7.15%) and Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio (6.01%).
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How do I buy shares of Templeton Dragon Fund?

Shares of TDF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Templeton Dragon Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Templeton Dragon Fund investors own include Invesco QQQ (QQQ), SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA), SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Energy Transfer (ET), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Meta Platforms (META).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/30 Dividend: 6/16/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 6/16/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/30/2025
• Record date for 9/30 Dividend: 9/18/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend: 9/18/2025
• Today: 9/19/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: FIN - INVEST FUND
• Sub-Industry: Financial Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:TDF
• CIK: 919893
• Web: www.franklintempleton.com
• Phone: 65-6432-9400
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 147,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 25,350,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $290.76 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.30