Templeton Dragon Fund Announces $0.10 Per Share Distribution Plan
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 30 2025
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Source: Businesswire
- Distribution Plan Implementation: Templeton Dragon Fund will pay a $0.10 per share distribution on December 31, 2025, aimed at providing shareholders with consistent quarterly distributions to enhance investor confidence.
- Transparent Earnings Sources: As of September 30, 2025, the fund's cumulative distribution stands at $0.30 per share, with 49% derived from net investment income and 41% from short-term capital gains, indicating a diversified earnings structure.
- Capital Return Risks: The fund may allocate a portion of capital return to maintain its distribution rate, meaning shareholders could receive a return of some of their invested capital, necessitating caution regarding the relationship between such distributions and investment performance.
- Plan Flexibility: The fund's Board may amend or terminate the distribution plan at any time, which could adversely affect the market price of the fund's shares, prompting investors to stay informed about related developments.
Analyst Views on TDF
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About TDF
Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. is a closed-end management investment company. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 45% of its total assets in equity securities of Chinese companies. The Fund invests in certain China A shares through its investment in the China Fund. It invests in various sectors, including Auto Components; automobiles; air freight and logistics; banks; beverages; biotechnology; capital markets; chemicals; construction materials; containers and packaging; electrical equipment; instruments and components; entertainment; food and staples retailing; food products; health care equipment and supplies; health care providers and services; hotels, restaurants and leisure; insurance; interactive media and services; Internet and direct marketing retail; information technology (IT) services; life science tools and services; machinery; media; metals and mining; pharmaceuticals, and others. The Fund's investment manager is Templeton Asset Management Ltd.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
