- What does TDMTX invest in?
- The primary objective of this investment vehicle is to achieve significant capital growth over the long term. It allocates at least 80% of its total assets to securities from companies that are either headquartered in or conduct substantial business within "developing market countries." The portfolio predominantly comprises equity instruments, specifically common and preferred shares, issued by these emerging market enterprises. The fund maintains flexibility concerning company size, investing in firms across the entire capitalization spectrum, encompassing small, mid, and large-cap entities. Additionally, it may hold American, Global, and European Depositary Receipts (ADRs, GDRs, and EDRs). It's important to note that this fund is classified as non-diversified.
- What is the expense ratio of TDMTX?
- Templeton Developing Markets Trust Class C (TDMTX) charges an expense ratio of 2.14%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is TDMTX?
- Templeton Developing Markets Trust Class C (TDMTX) manages $2.83B 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 TDMTX actively managed or an index fund?
- TDMTX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was TDMTX launched?
- Templeton Developing Markets Trust Class C (TDMTX) launched in April 1995 and is managed by Franklin Templeton.
- How has TDMTX performed?
- TDMTX'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.
