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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Templeton Dragon Fund Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. (TDF) has returned -4.88% so far this year and 13.51% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TDF has returned 4.59% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc.
- 1D
- 1.82%
- 1M
- -7.19%
- YTD
- -4.88%
- 6M
- -7.24%
- 1Y
- 13.51%
- 3Y*
- 2.14%
- 5Y*
- -9.72%
- 10Y*
- 4.59%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
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, your investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% 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% | -4.88% | |||||||||
| 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 3.76%, beta of 0.83, and R² of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 16, 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
- 3.76%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.29
- Upside Capture
- 97.72%
- Downside Capture
- 99.69%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TDF ranks 23 for risk / return — below 23% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. (TDF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| TDF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.63 | 0.90 | -0.27 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.95 | 1.39 | -0.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.21 | -0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.78 | 1.40 | -0.62 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.60 | 6.61 | -4.01 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore TDF risk-adjusted metrics in detail
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Dividends
Dividend History
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. provided a 3.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.40 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $2.40 | $5.77 | $2.09 | $2.11 | $1.71 | $1.69 | $4.01 |
Dividend yield | 3.77% | 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 | $0.10 | |||||||||
| 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 48.36%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -68.15% | Aug 15, 1997 | 263 | Aug 31, 1998 | 1203 | Jun 16, 2003 | 1466 |
| -66.87% | Feb 18, 2021 | 745 | Feb 2, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -60.96% | Nov 1, 2007 | 249 | Oct 27, 2008 | 488 | Oct 5, 2010 | 737 |
| -39.38% | Jan 6, 2004 | 92 | May 17, 2004 | 297 | Jul 21, 2005 | 389 |
| -34.8% | Apr 29, 2015 | 200 | Feb 11, 2016 | 356 | Jul 12, 2017 | 556 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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