Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. (TDF) Alternatives
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. (TDF) belongs to the China Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TDF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to TDF
TDF charges 0.00% annually. Among mutual funds in the China Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TDF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class Z | 0.80% | Oct 2, 2018 | TDF vs FIQFX | |
| Fidelity China Region Fund | 0.91% | Nov 1, 1995 | TDF vs FHKCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class I | 0.93% | May 9, 2008 | TDF vs FHKIX | |
| Baillie Gifford China Equities Fund | 0.96% | Jul 6, 2021 | TDF vs BGCBX | |
| abrdn China A Share Equity Fund | 0.99% | Jun 28, 2004 | TDF vs GOPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TDF
Among mutual funds in the China Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price China Evolution Equity Fund | 91 | Dec 9, 2019 | TDF vs TRCLX | |
| Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund | 89 | Jul 6, 2006 | TDF vs CAF | |
| Fidelity China Region Fund | 89 | Nov 1, 1995 | TDF vs FHKCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class Z | 88 | Oct 2, 2018 | TDF vs FIQFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class I | 88 | May 9, 2008 | TDF vs FHKIX |
Top Performing TDF Alternatives (YTD)
TDF alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews China Small Companies Fund | 10.66% | May 30, 2011 | TDF vs MCSMX | |
| T. Rowe Price China Evolution Equity Fund | 8.83% | Dec 9, 2019 | TDF vs TRCLX | |
| Oberweis China Opportunities Fund | 6.97% | Oct 2, 2005 | TDF vs OBCHX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class Z | 5.55% | Oct 2, 2018 | TDF vs FIQFX | |
| Fidelity China Region Fund | 5.51% | Nov 1, 1995 | TDF vs FHKCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TDF
TDF alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock China A Opportunities Fund | 17.24% | Dec 26, 2018 | TDF vs CHILX | |
| Guinness Atkinson China And Hong Kong Fund | 18.65% | Jun 29, 1994 | TDF vs ICHKX | |
| T. Rowe Price China Evolution Equity Fund | 19.55% | Dec 9, 2019 | TDF vs TRCLX | |
| Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund | 19.72% | Jul 7, 1994 | TDF vs GSAGX | |
| Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund | 19.73% | Jul 6, 2006 | TDF vs CAF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TDF
TDF alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund | -11.45% | Jul 6, 2006 | TDF vs CAF | |
| BlackRock China A Opportunities Fund | -11.64% | Dec 26, 2018 | TDF vs CHILX | |
| T. Rowe Price China Evolution Equity Fund | -13.78% | Dec 9, 2019 | TDF vs TRCLX | |
| Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund | -13.89% | Jul 7, 1994 | TDF vs GSAGX | |
| Guinness Atkinson China And Hong Kong Fund | -14.00% | Jun 29, 1994 | TDF vs ICHKX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton Investments
Most popular Franklin Templeton Investments mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 82 | -4.77% | — | TDF vs TEI |
Often Compared With TDF
What investors most often compare with TDF, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class A | China Equities | 88 | 5.42% | May 9, 2008 | TDF vs FHKAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class M | China Equities | 87 | 5.37% | May 9, 2008 | TDF vs FHKTX |
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