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Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (TEI) is a closed-end fund listed on the New York Stock Exchange that seeks high, current income with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. Public communications describe an investment portfolio that may include foreign government and agency securities, quasi-sovereign and corporate bonds, equity interests, and short-term investments and money market funds. News about TEI often centers on how this income-oriented strategy translates into regular distributions and the composition of those payouts.
The TEI news feed features recurring announcements of monthly distributions authorized by the Fund’s Board of Trustees under a managed distribution plan. These items typically specify the per-share distribution amount, the record and payable dates, and whether the distribution is sourced from net investment income, net realized capital gains, or return of capital. Separate Section 19(a) notices provide estimated breakdowns of each distribution’s sources and explain that these figures are not final for tax reporting purposes.
Another frequent news theme is the Fund’s explanation of its managed distribution plan, including its goal of providing consistent monthly distributions and its stated intent to narrow the discount between the market price and net asset value of the Fund’s common shares, while acknowledging that this outcome is not assured. TEI’s releases also define performance and distribution metrics such as Average Annual Total Return in relation to NAV, Annualized Distribution Rate, Cumulative Total Return, and Cumulative Fiscal Year-To-Date Distribution Rate.
Investors and researchers who follow TEI’s news can use these updates to monitor distribution policy decisions, changes in the estimated sources of distributions, and the Fund’s commentary on how its income and capital gains support the managed distribution rate. Regular news items also reiterate key risk disclosures, including the possibility that shares trade at a discount to NAV and that all investments involve the risk of loss.
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: TEI) announced a monthly managed distribution of $0.0475 per share, payable October 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on October 17, 2025 (Ex‑Div Date: October 17, 2025).
The Fund’s Board approved a Plan to pay the fixed monthly rate to provide consistent cash distributions and to try to narrow the market price discount to NAV; success is not assured. If monthly distributable income is insufficient, the Fund may use long‑term capital gains and/or return of capital to maintain the rate. The Board may amend or terminate the Plan at any time and will review the fixed rate annually.
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE:TEI) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.0475 per share for September 2025. The Fund's distribution for September is comprised of 100% net investment income. For the fiscal year-to-date through August 31, 2025, distributions have consisted of 95% net investment income and 5% return of capital.
The Fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return of 3.03% over the past 5 years, with a cumulative total return of 21.73% for the current fiscal period. The annualized distribution rate stands at 8.82% of NAV, while the cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate is 5.88% of NAV.
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: TEI) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0475 per share, payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 18, 2025. The distribution is part of the Fund's managed distribution plan, which aims to provide consistent monthly payments and reduce the discount between market price and NAV.
The Fund seeks to generate distributions primarily from net ordinary income and short-term capital gains, aligned with its investment strategy. If insufficient income is available, distributions may include long-term capital gains or return of capital. Franklin Templeton, the parent company, manages $1.62 trillion in assets as of July 31, 2025, with operations in over 150 countries.
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: TEI) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.0475 per share for August 2025. The Fund operates under a managed distribution plan that aims to provide consistent monthly payments to shareholders. For the fiscal year-to-date through July 31, 2025, the Fund has distributed $0.3325 per share, with 94% coming from net investment income and 6% from return of capital.
The Fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return of 2.33% over the past 5 years, with a cumulative total return of 18.22% for the current fiscal period. The annualized distribution rate stands at 9.02% of NAV, while the cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate is 5.26% of NAV as of July 31, 2025.
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: TEI) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0475 per share, payable on August 29, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 18, 2025. The distribution is part of the Fund's managed distribution plan, which aims to provide consistent monthly payments and reduce the discount between market price and NAV.
The Fund seeks to generate distributions primarily from net ordinary income and short-term capital gains, aligned with its investment strategy. If insufficient income is available, the Fund may distribute long-term capital gains or return capital to maintain its fixed rate. Franklin Templeton, the parent company, manages $1.61 trillion in assets as of June 30, 2025.
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE:TEI) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.0475 per share for July 2025. The Fund's distribution sources reveal 100% comes from Net Investment Income for July, while the fiscal year-to-date allocation shows 94% from Net Investment Income and 6% from Return of Capital.
The Fund operates under a managed distribution plan targeting fixed monthly payments. Performance metrics indicate a 2.44% average annual total return over the past 5 years, an 8.96% annualized distribution rate, and an 18.08% cumulative total return for the current fiscal period through June 30, 2025.
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: TEI) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0475 per share, payable on July 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on July 18, 2025. The distribution is part of the Fund's managed distribution plan, which aims to provide consistent monthly payments and reduce the discount between market price and NAV.
The Fund seeks to generate distributions primarily from net ordinary income and short-term capital gains, aligned with its investment strategy. If insufficient income is available, the Fund may distribute long-term capital gains or return capital to maintain its fixed rate. The plan is subject to periodic review by the Board, which may amend or terminate it without prior notice.
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE:TEI) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.0475 per share for June 2025. The distribution comprises 76% from net investment income and 24% return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, distributions total $0.2375 per share, with 97% from net investment income and 3% return of capital.
The Fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return of 1.28% over the past 5 years, with a cumulative total return of 11.86% for the current fiscal period. The annualized distribution rate stands at 9.39% of NAV.