Templeton Developing Markets A

Frequently Asked Questions About TEDMX

What does TEDMX invest in?

The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies located or operating in "developing market countries." It invests primarily in the equity securities of developing market companies, principally common and preferred stocks. The fund's investments in equity securities may include investments in the securities of companies of any capitalization, including small and mid capitalization companies. It also invests in American, Global, and European Depositary Receipts. It is non-diversified.

What is the expense ratio of TEDMX?

Templeton Developing Markets A (TEDMX) charges an expense ratio of 1.39%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is TEDMX?

Templeton Developing Markets A (TEDMX) manages $2.09B 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 TEDMX actively managed or an index fund?

TEDMX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (TEDMX's is 1.39%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was TEDMX launched?

Templeton Developing Markets A (TEDMX) launched in October 1991 and is managed by Franklin Templeton.

How has TEDMX performed?

TEDMX'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.