Templeton Emerging Markets Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About EMF

What does EMF invest in?

The Templeton Emerging Markets Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund initially established by Franklin Resources Inc. Its management is overseen by Templeton Asset Management Ltd. This fund allocates capital to publicly traded companies situated in emerging economies around the globe. It aims to build a portfolio comprising stocks from businesses operating across a broad spectrum of sectors, with a core focus on identifying value stocks. The selection process involves thorough fundamental analysis, scrutinizing elements such as prospective long-term earnings, intrinsic asset value, and potential for robust cash flow. The fund measures its performance against the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Established on February 26, 1987, the fund is officially domiciled in the United States.

What is the expense ratio of EMF?

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) charges an expense ratio of 1.34%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is EMF?

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) manages $318.5M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is EMF actively managed or an index fund?

EMF is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (EMF's is 1.34%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was EMF launched?

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) launched in February 1987 and is managed by Franklin Templeton.

How has EMF performed?

EMF's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.