CEF Insights: Activism & The Importance Of Shareholder Voting Many closed-end funds continue to face challenges with activism and shareholder participation in proxy voting is often limited, which could significantly impact funds. Learn about the importance of shareholders participating in proxy voting and the impact of activist proposals in this two-part discussion featuring Georgeson and Chatsworth Securities.
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.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (JOF) Announces Change to Deputy Portfolio Manager Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc. (“NAMUSA”), the manager of JOF, has announced that Hiroaki Tanaka is now the Fund's deputy portfolio manager.
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.
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.