TDF
Templeton Dragon FundTDF
TDF
About: Templeton Dragon Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing majority of its total assets in equity securities of China companies. It invests in various sectors such as gas & consumable fuels, auto components, banks, beverages, communications equipment, healthcare equipment & supplies, restaurants & leisure, household durables, and many others.
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Funds holding %
of 6,810 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
50% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 15 | Existing positions reduced: 10
40% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 7 | Existing positions closed: 5
22% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $131M [Q2] → $160M (+$28.8M) [Q3]
5% more funds holding
Funds holding: 37 [Q2] → 39 (+2) [Q3]
5.27% more ownership
Funds ownership: 64.32% [Q2] → 69.59% (+5.27%) [Q3]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q2] → 1 (+0) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for TDF.
Financial journalist opinion
Negative
Seeking Alpha
18 hours ago
Hang Seng Index: Transforming Into A Medium-Term Bearish Trend Despite Improving Services PMI From China
Sentiment remains fragile in China and Hong Kong stock market even China services activities have improved in December. Weak market breadth and a persistent bearish trend of the Chinese yuan since November has added to more woes to the Hang Seng Index.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Where The Money Is Flowing In ETFs After China's Stimulus Package
China's stimulus plan head lead to big fund flows in ETFs. The trend towards private asset ETFs continues to gain steam.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
China's Data Dump Shows That Time Is Running Out To Achieve This Year's Growth Target
Data largely came in weaker than already cautious forecasts, and with a less supportive base effect, we will need to see a significant stimulus push to reach this year's growth target. Looking at the output of industrial products, we can see the clear impact of the property market decline play out.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
China In 3D
The Shenzhen A shares index, a bellwether of mainland Chinese equities, is down 32 percent from its 2-year high set in February of last year. China's demographic problems begin and end with its dependency ratio - the number of retirees relative to the working population.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
China's Stalling Credit Market Signals an Era Of Stagnation
The latest figures published by the People's Bank of China show that credit and liquidity are stalling as demand for new loans declines. Deteriorating confidence in China's prospects explains why households prefer paying down debts while companies borrow less.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
China's Key Growth Indicators Continue To Present A Case For Further Policy Easing
Data came in generally in line or slightly weaker than forecasts, as weak confidence continued to depress investment and consumption. New home prices fell by -0.65% MoM in July, compared to a -0.67% MoM drop in June.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
The Chinese Economy Is In Trouble, Here Are The Warning Signs
China has been hit with two major crises as their financial and real estate sectors collapse simultaneously. Deflation, unemployment, divestiture, and lowered consumption are affecting all levels of society, with young, urban populations affected the most.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
China's Credit Activity Remained Weak In July
New aggregate financing and loans both missed forecasts again in July amid high real interest rates and limited borrowing appetite. New RMB loans fell into contraction at RMB 770.8bn, lowering the year-to-date new increase of RMB loans to RMB 12.38tn, a 20.9% YoY decline.
Neutral
Business Wire
5 months ago
Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. (“TDF”) Announces Distribution
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TDF) today announced a total distribution of $0.1155, comprised of net investment income of $0.1155 per share, short-term capital gains of $0.0000 per share and long-term capital gains of $0.0000 per share, payable on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: August 19, 2024). Franklin Resources, Inc. is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Fran.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
China's Sluggish May Economic Data To Increase Calls For Rate Cuts
The People's Bank of China kept the one-year medium-term lending facility rate unchanged at 2.5% today, in line with market expectations. We believe that in conjunction with today's data releases and the start of rate cuts in other central banks such as the European Central Bank and Bank of Canada, the odds of a PBoC rate cut in the coming months have risen.
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