Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. Announces Commitment to Share Repurchases in Response to Fund Discount
Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. Announces Commitment to Share Repurchases in Response to Fund Discount
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closed-end investment companyfinancial
A closed-end investment company is a pooled investment fund that issues a fixed number of shares in a one-time offering and then has those shares bought and sold on an exchange like a stock; a professional manager runs the portfolio of assets. It matters to investors because the market price can move above or below the value of the underlying holdings, affecting returns and income, and shares may be less flexible to issue or redeem compared with open-ended funds—think of buying a slice of a privately baked pie whose market price can differ from the pie’s actual ingredients value.
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Net asset value is the total value of an investment fund's assets minus any liabilities, divided by the number of shares or units outstanding. It represents the per-share worth of the fund, similar to how the value of a house is determined by its total worth after debts are subtracted. Investors use it to gauge the true value of their holdings and to compare different investment options.
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Assets under management (AUM) is the total value of all the investments that a financial company or fund is responsible for overseeing on behalf of its clients. It’s like a big bucket that shows how much money the firm is managing for people or organizations. A higher AUM often indicates a larger, more trusted company, and it can influence how much money they earn and the services they can offer.
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. [NYSE: TDF] a closed-end investment company managed by Templeton Asset Management Ltd. (“TAML”), announced today that its Board is committed to supporting the Fund and intends to repurchase shares in the open market when the Fund’s discount to net asset value exceeds -10%, subject to TAML’s discretion and market conditions.
Contact the Fund at 1-888-777-0102 for more information or visit the Fund’s web site at https://www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/closed-end-funds. The information contained on the Fund’s web site is not part of this press release. Hard copies of the Fund’s complete audited financial statements are available free of charge upon request.
Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Franklin Resources, Inc. and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Fund.
Franklin Templeton is a trusted investment partner, delivering tailored solutions that align with clients’ strategic goals. With deep portfolio management expertise across public and private markets, we combine investment excellence with cutting-edge technology. Since our founding in 1947, we have empowered clients through strategic partnership, forward-looking insights, and continuous innovation – providing the tools and resources to navigate change and capture opportunity.
With approximately $1.68 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026, Franklin Templeton operates globally in more than 35 countries.
