Templeton Dragon Fund Inc — Cyborg Score 5/10

Mixed
China-focused equity closed-end funds

Strategic Profile

The fund primarily invests in value stocks, employing fundamental analysis focusing on growth prospects, competitive positions, technologies, R&D, productivity, labor/material costs, profit margins, and returns on investment. Holdings span companies listed on mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and elsewhere, across diverse sectors including technology, financials, healthcare, consumer, industrial, and materials.

Cyborg Score Rationale

TDF offers diversified exposure to Chinese equities through professional management and a 32-year track record (established 1994), but faces structural challenges from China's regulatory environment and geopolitical risks. The fund's closed-end structure and modest liquidity create discount/premium dynamics that add complexity.

Top Insights

  • Established in September 1994, providing over three decades of China investment experience
  • Market capitalization approximately $265.7 million as of June 2026
  • Currently offering a dividend yield of 4.25%
  • Diversified across Chinese sectors including technology, banking, healthcare, consumer, and industrial companies

Named Competitors

  • Taiwan Fund — Closed-end fund investing in Taiwan equities
  • Korea Fund — Closed-end fund investing in Korean equities
  • iShares MSCI China ETF — Open-end China equity exposure via ETF

Recent Developments

  • No significant recent developments or announcements found in available sources as of June 2026

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