Templeton Foreign Fund Class A (TEMFX)
| Fund Assets | 2.52B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.10% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 42.01% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
| Dividend Growth | -7.66% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 8.98 |
| YTD Return | 19.35% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.42% |
| 5-Year Return | 71.97% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.13 |
| 52-Week High | 9.13 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.76 |
| Holdings | 48 |
| Inception Date | Oct 5, 1982 |
About TEMFX
Templeton Foreign Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund primarily focused on achieving long-term capital growth by investing in equity securities of companies located outside the United States. At least 80% of its net assets are allocated to foreign securities, with exposure spanning both developed and emerging markets. The fund maintains a diversified portfolio across multiple regions, countries, and industry sectors, which may occasionally result in concentrated positions depending on prevailing economic conditions. It invests predominantly in common stocks, but may also include small- and mid-capitalization companies. The fund adopts a value-oriented investment style, seeking attractively priced stocks across a spectrum of market capitalizations. It benchmarks its performance against the MSCI All Country World ex-US Index. Managed by Templeton Global Advisors, the fund plays a significant role in providing U.S. investors with access to international equity markets and diversification outside domestic holdings, making it a notable participant in the foreign large value mutual fund category.
Performance
TEMFX had a total return of 13.42% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.57%.
Top 10 Holdings
36.12% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Carrefour SA | CA | 4.49% |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | 8316 | 4.02% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 3.77% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 3.64% |
| CNH Industrial N.V. | CNH | 3.61% |
| BP p.l.c. | BP | 3.59% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 3.51% |
| ING Groep N.V. | INGA | 3.22% |
| Smurfit Westrock Plc | SW | 3.15% |
| Standard Chartered PLC | STAN | 3.13% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.1797 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.1946 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.0814 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $0.2951 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.094 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.2408 | Dec 24, 2019 |