# Templeton Developing Markets A (TEDMX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tedmx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Franklin Templeton · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 1991-10-16 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. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $33.27 | | Expense Ratio | 1.39% | | Assets Under Management | $2.09B | | NAV | $33.27 | | Holdings Count | — | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 2.72% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.91 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual | | 52-Week Range | $25.60 – $38.26 | | Beta | 1.22 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.2253 /share - Ex-date: 2026-10-01 - Pay date: 2026-10-01 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 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. ### Does TEDMX pay a dividend? Templeton Developing Markets A (TEDMX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.72%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does TEDMX pay dividends? Templeton Developing Markets A pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is TEDMX's dividend yield? TEDMX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.72%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is TEDMX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for TEDMX was 2026-10-01. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will TEDMX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 1.39% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does TEDMX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from TEDMX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does TEDMX cost more than a fund like VOO? TEDMX is actively managed (current expense ratio 1.39%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether TEDMX's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to TEDMX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as TEDMX (1.39%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tedmx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tedmx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tedmx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tedmx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tedmx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.