The Templeton Emerging Markets Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund initially established by Franklin Resources Inc. Its management is overseen by Templeton Asset Management Ltd. This fund allocates capital to publicly traded companies situated in emerging economies around the globe. It aims to build a portfolio comprising stocks from businesses operating across a broad spectrum of sectors, with a core focus on identifying value stocks. The selection process involves thorough fundamental analysis, scrutinizing elements such as prospective long-term earnings, intrinsic asset value, and potential for robust cash flow. The fund measures its performance against the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Established on February 26, 1987, the fund is officially domiciled in the United States.