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Performance
TDF Performance Chart
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. (TDF) is down 2.7% since the beginning of the year. TDF is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TDF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $635.
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Returns By Period
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. (TDF) has returned -2.73% so far this year and 14.90% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TDF has returned 5.03% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc.
- 1D
- 1.50%
- 1M
- -1.18%
- YTD
- -2.73%
- 6M
- -3.92%
- 1Y
- 14.90%
- 3Y*
- 8.64%
- 5Y*
- -8.68%
- 10Y*
- 5.03%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
TDF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 15, 1995, TDF's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.96%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Oct 1998 with a return of +31.1%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -26.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, TDF closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +23.2%, while the worst single day was May 11, 2006 at -13.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.60% | -2.94% | -7.19% | 6.22% | -0.89% | -2.86% | -2.73% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.06% | 7.54% | 4.11% | -4.64% | 2.38% | 6.57% | 2.30% | 9.49% | 5.00% | -2.23% | -2.37% | 2.17% | 37.70% |
| 2024 | -10.53% | 6.02% | 1.42% | 3.56% | 0.49% | -1.96% | -2.24% | 1.21% | 17.14% | -3.28% | -3.84% | -0.35% | 5.44% |
| 2023 | 16.63% | -11.91% | 0.86% | -7.46% | -9.69% | 2.94% | 10.76% | -9.91% | -6.05% | -6.91% | 8.68% | -5.44% | -20.06% |
| 2022 | -5.12% | -5.64% | -12.02% | -8.81% | 2.46% | 13.99% | -12.76% | 1.78% | -17.97% | -17.94% | 28.53% | 4.07% | -32.93% |
| 2021 | 3.77% | 2.60% | -5.31% | -2.29% | 1.52% | 1.58% | -12.14% | 1.92% | -4.74% | 1.39% | -3.79% | -3.02% | -18.02% |
Benchmark Metrics
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. has an annualized alpha of 3.47%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 15, 1995.
- R2 of 0.29 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.47%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.29
- Upside Capture
- 96.37%
- Downside Capture
- 99.91%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TDF ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. (TDF) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| TDF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.22 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.48 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.37 | -0.21 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.07 | 2.78 | -1.71 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.74 | 12.44 | -9.70 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. provided a 2.76% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.30 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.30 | $0.40 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $2.40 | $5.77 | $2.09 | $2.11 | $1.71 | $1.69 | $4.01 |
Dividend yield | 2.76% | 3.55% | 1.36% | 0.00% | 12.73% | 14.13% | 24.72% | 10.75% | 12.43% | 7.95% | 10.34% | 22.49% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Templeton Dragon Fund Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.40 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Templeton Dragon Fund Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. was 68.15%, occurring on Aug 31, 1998. Recovery took 1203 trading sessions.
The current Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. drawdown is 47.19%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1998 bear market1998 | -68.15%Aug 1998 | 1y 16d | 4y 9mo | 5y 10moAug 1997 - Jun 2003 |
2024 bear market2024 | -66.87%Feb 2024 | 2y 11mo | — | 5y 4moFeb 2021 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -60.96%Oct 2008 | 12mo 1d | 1y 11mo | 2y 11moNov 2007 - Oct 2010 |
2004 bear market2004 | -39.38%May 2004 | 4mo 12d | 1y 2mo | 1y 6moJan 2004 - Jul 2005 |
2016 bear market2016 | -34.80%Feb 2016 | 9mo 18d | 1y 5mo | 2y 2moApr 2015 - Jul 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TDF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.15% | -56.78% | -11.37% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.95% | -9.10% | -4.85% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -28.25% | -18.90% | -9.35% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -61.85% | -25.43% | -36.42% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -66.87% | -33.92% | -32.95% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -47.19% | -1.80% | -45.39% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -22.60% | -10.71% | -11.89% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.45% | 2.03% | +3.42% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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