CEF Insights: China's Market Transition & Long-Term Opportunities China's equity market struggled in 2022 and 2023, but the consumer market continues to broaden and develop, which presents potential opportunities for medium and long-term investors of Franklin Templeton’s Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF). Gain insight into China's current market landscape, TDF’s strategy, and why the time is now to invest in China, from Portfolio Manager Nicholas Chui.
CEF Insights Podcast: ASA Gold Mining Opportunity Needs Shareholder Support Merk Investments sees significant upside potential in junior gold miners, the focus of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (ASA) – but a shareholder vote on its Board of Directors could impact the Fund. Gain insight into ASA’s strategy, the current market, and the need for shareholders to vote.
CEF Insights: Advent's Convertible & High-Yield Strategy & Outlook Market volatility remains a concern despite steady economic conditions, making convertible securities and high-yield bonds like the Advent Convertible and Income Fund (AVK) potentially attractive to investors. Gain insight into AVK’s strategy, performance, and outlook from Advent Capital Management, a leader in managing convertible securities.
The Templeton Dragon Fund Inc (TDF) Fund Commentary TDF seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 45% of its total assets in the equity securities of Chinese companies. View TDF's Q1 2024 commentary offering insight into its performance, outlook, and strategy.
Video: How to Position Bond Portfolios as the Fed Ponders a Pivot Many investors are holding onto cash as they weigh their options, but history has shown that moving further out in duration ahead of the Fed cutting rates has been beneficial. Learn more from Thornburg Investment Management.
Annual Shareholder Meetings & the Importance of Shareholder Voting Understanding proxy voting can be challenging for many investors and current activist shareholder activity adds complexity. Learn more about annual shareholder meetings and why it's important for every shareholder to vote, no matter the size of an investor's holdings.