History of Mark Mobius in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 15, 2026

Mark Mobius is an American-born German fund manager specializing in emerging markets. He is the founder of Mobius Capital Partners LLP. Prior to that, he spent over 30 years at Franklin Templeton, where he led the Templeton Emerging Markets Group. Mobius is recognized for his expertise and experience in navigating the investment landscape of developing economies.

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August 17, 1936: Mark Mobius Born

On August 17, 1936, Joseph Bernhard Mark Mobius was born in America to German and Puerto Rican parents.

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1964: Received Ph.D in Economics

In 1964, Mark Mobius received a Ph.D in economics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

1987: Joined Franklin Templeton

In 1987, Mark Mobius joined Franklin Templeton after being asked by John Templeton to run the Templeton Emerging Markets Group.

2015: Stepped Down as Lead Manager of TEMIT

In 2015, Mark Mobius stepped down as the lead manager of the Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (TEMIT). Control of the fund was handed over to Carlos Hardenberg.

January 31, 2018: Retired from Franklin Templeton

On January 31, 2018, Franklin Templeton announced Mark Mobius's retirement from the company.

March 2018: Launched Mobius Capital Partners

In March 2018, Mark Mobius, along with former Templeton colleagues Carlos von Hardenberg and Greg Konieczny, launched Mobius Capital Partners.

2020: Expressed Preference for Trump Victory

In 2020, Mark Mobius stated his preference for a Donald Trump victory in the 2020 United States Presidential election. He called a potential win by the Biden-Harris ticket "disastrous" for the stock market and economy.

March 2, 2023: Mobius Claims He Cannot Take Money Out of China

On March 2, 2023, Mark Mobius told Fox Business that he could not take his money out of China due to the country's capital controls. He also said he would be "very, very careful" investing in the country.