Templeton Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class C (TDMTX)

Fund Assets	2.80B
Expense Ratio	2.00%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	19.14%
Dividend (ttm)	n/a
Dividend Yield	n/a
Dividend Growth	n/a
Payout Frequency	Semi-Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 1, 2026

Previous Close	32.01
YTD Return	25.65%
1-Year Return	30.60%
5-Year Return	56.83%
52-Week Low	24.90
52-Week High	37.30
Beta (5Y)	0.89
Holdings	102
Inception Date	May 1, 1995

About TDMTX

Templeton Developing Markets Trust Class C is an equity mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation through diversified investments in emerging market economies. The fund primarily allocates its assets to publicly traded companies operating across various sectors in developing regions, with an emphasis on nations in Asia and Latin America. Managed by multiple portfolio managers, it adopts a blend style to balance value and growth opportunities within these dynamic markets. At least 80% of its net assets are invested in securities of companies either located in or conducting significant operations within emerging markets, aiming to capture the growth potential of these fast-evolving economies. The fund plays a significant role in providing investors with access to growth prospects outside developed markets, offering diversification benefits and exposure to sectors and industries that are less correlated with those in the U.S. or other mature economies. Templeton Developing Markets Trust Class C is situated within the diversified emerging markets category, distinguishing itself through its broad geographic reach and comprehensive sector allocation.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: TDMTX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) NR USD

Performance

TDMTX had a total return of 30.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.02%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FGOMX	Fidelity	Strategic Advisers Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund	0.29%
FPADX	Fidelity	Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund	0.08%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FDEVX	Class R6	1.01%
TDADX	Advisor Class	1.14%
TEDMX	Class A	1.39%
TDMRX	Class R	1.64%

Top 10 Holdings

51.93% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	2330	14.03%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	005930	9.36%
SK hynix Inc.	000660	8.85%
Franklin Instl U.S. Govt Mny Mkt Fund	INFXX	4.57%
MediaTek Inc.	2454	3.99%
BYD Company Limited	BY6	2.43%
Prosus N.V.	PRX	2.38%
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.	2317	2.30%
WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc.	2269	2.09%
HDFC Bank Limited	HDFCBANK	1.92%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 1, 2026	$0.2253	Oct 1, 2026
Dec 22, 2025	$0.508	Dec 22, 2025
Oct 1, 2025	$0.0193	Oct 1, 2025
Dec 20, 2024	$0.1867	Dec 20, 2024
Oct 1, 2024	$0.1593	Oct 1, 2024
Dec 20, 2023	$0.4689	Dec 20, 2023

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Last checked:

Oct 24, 2026

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