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Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TDF) is a closed-end management investment company focused on long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities of China companies. The TDF news page brings together official announcements and updates that explain how the fund’s policies, distributions, and Board decisions affect shareholders.
Much of the fund’s recent news centers on its Managed Distribution Plan, under which TDF makes quarterly distributions at a fixed rate of $0.10 per share. Press releases detail each declared distribution, the record and payment dates, and the estimated sources of those payments among net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains, net realized long-term capital gains, and return of capital. The fund also issues Section 19(a) notifications that clarify when a portion of distributions may represent a return of capital and emphasize that such distributions do not necessarily reflect investment performance.
Another key news theme is the fund’s efforts to address the discount between its market price and net asset value (NAV). Board initiatives reported in the news include a reduction in the investment management fee paid to Templeton Asset Management Ltd., authorization of the Managed Distribution Plan, and approval of an open-market share repurchase program allowing the fund to buy back up to 10% of its common shares. These items are explained with context on how they may influence the discount and shareholder experience.
News items also cover portfolio management developments, such as the addition of an Assistant Portfolio Manager dedicated to China equity portfolios to the fund’s portfolio management team. Investors who follow TDF news can track distribution declarations, changes in fee structures, discount-management actions, and updates on the team responsible for implementing the fund’s China-focused equity strategy.
Templeton Dragon Fund (NYSE:TDF) announced its share repurchase activity for the fourth quarter of 2025. The Fund repurchased 56,000 shares between 10/1/25 and 12/31/25, bringing the total repurchased since the inception of the repurchase program to 9,472,184 shares. The Fund said repurchased shares are cancelled and that the difference between purchase price and NAV produces incremental accretion to NAV for continuing shareholders. The Board has authorized repurchases when the common shares trade at a discount to NAV, and repurchase details will appear in the Fund's shareholder report for the relevant fiscal period.
Templeton Dragon Fund (NYSE: TDF) announced estimated sources for the distribution to be paid on December 31, 2025 and fiscal year-to-date allocations through 11/30/2025. The Fund will pay a quarterly managed distribution of $0.10 per share. For the December distribution, the Fund estimates 100% of the $0.10 comes from net realized short-term capital gains. Fiscal year-to-date distributions total $0.30 per share with $0.1469 (49%) from net investment income, $0.1231 (41%) from short-term gains and $0.03 (10%) as return of capital. Key performance metrics: 5-year NAV annualized return -6.34%, annualized distribution rate 3.06%, cumulative NAV return YTD 29.28%, YTD distribution rate 2.29%.
Templeton Dragon Fund (NYSE: TDF) announced a quarterly distribution of $0.10 per share from net investment income, payable on December 31, 2025 to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: December 15, 2025).
The Board authorized a Managed Distribution Plan that sets a fixed quarterly payout of $0.10 per share, funded from ordinary income and short-term capital gains, with the stated aim of providing consistent cash distributions and potentially narrowing the market price/NAV discount. If distributable income is insufficient, the Fund may use long-term capital gains and/or return of capital to maintain the payout. The Board may amend or terminate the Plan and will review the fixed rate annually. Distribution source amounts are estimates and final tax reporting will appear on Form 1099-DIV.
Templeton Dragon Fund (NYSE: TDF) has announced its quarterly distribution of $0.10 per share to be paid on September 30, 2025. The distribution breakdown includes 69% from net realized short-term capital gains, 30% return of capital, and 1% from net investment income.
The Fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan, providing fixed quarterly distributions. For the fiscal year-to-date, TDF has distributed $0.20 per share, comprising 73% net investment income and 27% net realized short-term capital gains. The Fund's performance metrics show a -6.22% five-year average annual total return but a 25.88% cumulative total return for the current fiscal period through August 31, 2025.
Templeton Dragon Fund (NYSE: TDF) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.10 per share, payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 18, 2025. The Fund's Board has implemented a Managed Distribution Plan that maintains fixed quarterly distributions at $0.10 per share.
The Plan aims to provide consistent quarterly distributions from ordinary income and short-term capital gains while potentially reducing the discount between market price and NAV. If insufficient distributable income is available, the Fund may distribute long-term capital gains or return capital to maintain its distribution rate.
Templeton Dragon Fund (NYSE:TDF) has announced its quarterly distribution of $0.10 per share to be paid on June 30, 2025. The distribution comprises 61% from net investment income and 39% from net realized short-term capital gains.
For the fiscal year-to-date, distributions total $0.2155 per share, consisting of 82% net investment income, 7% short-term capital gains, and 11% return of capital. The fund's performance metrics show a -4.23% average annual total return over the past 5 years, with a 9.34% cumulative total return for the current fiscal period.
Templeton Dragon Fund (NYSE: TDF) announces a significant portfolio management change, adding Tony Sun as a portfolio manager effective April 30, 2025. Sun will join existing managers Nicholas Chui and Eric Mok on the fund's management team.
Based in Hong Kong, Sun has been with Templeton Global Investments – Emerging Markets Equity since 2019 as an Assistant Portfolio Manager focused on China Equity portfolios. His expertise includes research in China technology and industrials companies. Before joining Franklin Templeton, he spent five years at Fullerton Fund Management analyzing the tech sector.
Sun brings strong academic credentials, holding degrees from Fudan University in Material Science, International Economy, and Physics Electronics. Franklin Templeton, the parent company, manages $1.53 trillion in assets as of March 2025, serving clients across 150 countries through its global investment management platform.
Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF) has announced its quarterly distribution plan, with the next distribution scheduled for March 31, 2025. The Fund's Board has authorized a Managed Distribution Plan that will provide quarterly distributions at a fixed rate of $0.10 per share.
The Plan aims to provide consistent quarterly distributions from ordinary income and short-term capital gains, while attempting to narrow the discount between market price and NAV. TDF has indicated it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains, suggesting a portion of distributions may represent a return of capital.
Franklin Templeton, TDF's parent company, manages $1.58 trillion in assets as of February 28, 2025, operating globally with over 1,500 investment professionals and 75 years of investment experience.
Templeton Dragon Fund (NYSE: TDF) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.10 per share, payable on March 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 17, 2025. The Fund's Board has implemented a Managed Distribution Plan that establishes fixed quarterly distributions at $0.10 per share.
The Plan aims to provide consistent quarterly distributions from ordinary income and short-term capital gains while attempting to reduce the discount between market price and NAV. If sufficient distributable income is unavailable, the Fund may distribute long-term capital gains or return capital to maintain the distribution rate. The Board retains the right to amend or terminate the Plan, which could affect the Fund's share market price.