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Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Series A
Emerging Markets Equity
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NAVPS (08-10-2026) |
$23.76 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.07
(-0.31%)
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As at June 30, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (September 20, 1991): 7.48%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 2.18% | 33.95% | 42.26% | 42.26% | 70.64% | 43.26% | 32.14% | 26.48% | 12.75% | 15.24% | 13.33% | 11.94% | 11.44% | 13.09% |
| Benchmark | 1.35% | 14.95% | 13.67% | 13.67% | 27.65% | 21.10% | 19.94% | 15.90% | 7.82% | 10.72% | 9.15% | 8.29% | 8.52% | 9.87% |
| Category Average | 2.17% | 24.95% | 28.91% | 28.91% | 48.79% | 30.12% | 24.18% | 19.71% | 8.76% | 12.55% | 10.36% | 9.09% | 8.88% | 9.97% |
| Category Rank | 178 / 316 | 18 / 308 | 19 / 306 | 19 / 306 | 14 / 301 | 7 / 293 | 8 / 271 | 11 / 265 | 29 / 248 | 50 / 230 | 44 / 220 | 37 / 196 | 34 / 176 | 22 / 161 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 3.37% | 0.92% | 9.18% | 6.69% | -2.79% | 1.53% | 11.41% | 6.41% | -10.41% | 12.61% | 16.41% | 2.18% |
| Benchmark | 3.12% | 1.69% | 6.98% | 2.46% | -1.96% | -0.34% | 4.52% | 3.03% | -8.17% | 7.94% | 5.08% | 1.35% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
16.41% (May 2026)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-22.61% (August 1998)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 16.83% | 31.83% | -11.05% | 19.01% | 15.56% | -7.07% | -15.98% | 9.46% | 14.37% | 37.17% |
| Benchmark | 7.90% | 26.42% | -6.05% | 15.55% | 11.45% | 0.08% | -12.38% | 7.03% | 21.65% | 18.65% |
| Category Average | 6.53% | 28.88% | -11.86% | 15.06% | 17.52% | -3.30% | -17.32% | 8.68% | 12.46% | 28.25% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 7/ 137 | 31/ 167 | 123/ 179 | 30/ 214 | 122/ 230 | 195/ 234 | 116/ 253 | 93/ 268 | 131/ 278 | 15/ 297 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
37.17% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-15.98% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 96.31 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.89 |
| US Equity | 0.80 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 56.76 |
| Financial Services | 15.48 |
| Consumer Goods | 6.62 |
| Healthcare | 3.75 |
| Industrial Goods | 3.29 |
| Other | 14.10 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Asia | 76.23 |
| Latin America | 11.81 |
| Europe | 4.83 |
| Africa and Middle East | 3.06 |
| North America | 2.08 |
| Other | 1.99 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 14.13 |
| SK Hynix Inc | 11.06 |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 9.82 |
| MediaTek Inc | 4.10 |
| Prosus NV | 2.50 |
| Byd Co Ltd Cl H | 2.41 |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd | 2.26 |
| LG Corp | 2.09 |
| ICICI Bank Ltd | 2.02 |
| Hyundai Motor Co | 1.77 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Series A
Median
Other - Emerging Markets Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 17.75% | 18.74% | 16.40% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.16 |
| Alpha | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.74% | 0.81% | 0.84% |
| Sharpe | 1.47 | 0.58 | 0.72 |
| Sortino | 3.40 | 1.05 | 1.11 |
| Treynor | 0.21 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Tax Efficiency | 99.59% | 97.88% | 96.93% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 25.34% | 17.75% | 18.74% | 16.40% |
| Beta | 1.56 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.16 |
| Alpha | 0.17 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.84% | 0.74% | 0.81% | 0.84% |
| Sharpe | 2.18 | 1.47 | 0.58 | 0.72 |
| Sortino | 4.92 | 3.40 | 1.05 | 1.11 |
| Treynor | 0.35 | 0.21 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 99.59% | 97.88% | 96.93% |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Fundata E Score
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Fundata S Score
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Fundata G Score
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
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Fund Details
| Start Date | September 20, 1991 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $1,918 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| TML730 | ||
| TML731 | ||
| TML812 |
Investment Objectives
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equities of issuers in emerging markets while following a sustainable investment approach.
Investment Strategy
Generally, at least 90% of the Fund’s net assets will consist of equity securities of issuers located or operating in countries considered to be developing or emerging by: the authorities of those countries, the United Nations, or any of the following index providers: S&P Dow Jones, MSCI or Russell. The sub-advisor considers frontier markets to be a subset of developing markets and any investments in frontier markets will be counted toward the aforementioned 90% threshold.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Franklin Templeton Investment Management Ltd. Templeton Asset Management Limited |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
JPMorgan Chase Bank |
| Registrar |
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. |
| Distributor |
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 500 |
| PAC Subsequent | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 10,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 2.21% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.85% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 6.00% |
| DSC Max | 6.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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