TDF (Templeton Dragon Fund) Beta: -0.3537 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Templeton Dragon Fund Beta?

Templeton Dragon Fund TDF +0.19% 39 Beta is -0.3537 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TDF with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Templeton Dragon Fund's Beta is -0.3537.


Templeton Dragon Fund  (NYSE:TDF) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)


Templeton Dragon Fund Beta Related Terms


Templeton Dragon Fund Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Templeton Dragon Fund's Beta can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Templeton Dragon Fund Beta Chart

Templeton Dragon Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.57 -0.10 -0.35 0.37 0.80

Templeton Dragon Fund Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beta Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.35 -0.34 0.37 0.51 0.80

TDF vs JCE, MIN, XFLT: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Templeton Dragon Fund's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Templeton Dragon Fund Beta vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Templeton Dragon Fund's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Templeton Dragon Fund's Beta falls into.


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Templeton Dragon Fund Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of -0.3537 mean?
Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF) has a Beta of -0.3537 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Templeton Dragon Fund and its competitors.
Is Templeton Dragon Fund's Beta too high?
Templeton Dragon Fund's current Beta is -0.3537. Overall, Templeton Dragon Fund has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Templeton Dragon Fund's Beta compare to JCE and MIN?
Templeton Dragon Fund's Beta of -0.3537 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for an Asset Management company?
A good Beta depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Templeton Dragon Fund and its competitors. Templeton Dragon Fund's current Beta is -0.3537. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Templeton Dragon Fund stock overvalued right now?
Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF) has a current Beta of -0.3537. The current Beta is -0.3537. Templeton Dragon Fund's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF), the current Beta is -0.3537 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Templeton Dragon Fund Business Description

Address 300 S.E. 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 33301-1923
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing majority of its total assets in equity securities of China companies. It invest in various sectors such as gas & consumable fuels, auto components, banks, beverages, communications equipment, healthcare equipment & supplies, restaurants & leisure, household durables and many others.
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