Is TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC (TDF) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| DJIM | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| MSCI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| S&P | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| FTSE | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 100.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 24.7% | |
| Net Margin | 1200.4% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 26.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 0.6% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Current Ratio | 5.8 |
| Total Assets | $330M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $10.38 |
| 50-Day MA | $11.43 |
| 200-Day MA | $11.11 |
| Avg Volume | 106K |
| Beta | 0.5 |
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52-Week Range
$8.13
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About TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC (TDF)
Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by Franklin Resources, Inc. The fund is managed by Templeton Asset Management Ltd. It invests in the public equity markets of China. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in value stocks of companies. The fund employs fundamental analysis focusing on factors like growth prospects, competitive positions in export markets, technologies, research and development, productivity, labor costs, raw material costs and sources, profit margins, returns on investment, capital resources, government regulation, and management to create its portfolio. It is actively managed. Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. was formed on September 20, 1994 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC (TDF) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC's debt ratio?
TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC's key financial metrics?
TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND INC has a market capitalization of $261M, trailing P/E ratio of 3.4, and revenue of $77M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 1200.4%. Return on equity stands at 26.0%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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