Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund Inc·Financial Services

PHILADELPHIA, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ACP, AGD, AOD, ASGI, AWP, THQ, THW and NYSE American: AEF, FAX, FCO, VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on March 31, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of March 24, 2026 (ex-dividend date March 24, 2026). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ACP NYSE abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund $ 0.0775 AEF NYSE American abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. $ 0.2100 AGD NYSE abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.1200 AOD NYSE abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.1100 ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $ 0.2300 AWP NYSE abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund $ 0.1200 FAX NYSE American abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. $ 0.1650 FCO NYSE American abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc. $ 0.0700 THQ NYSE abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $ 0.1800 THW NYSE abrdn World Healthcare Fund $ 0.1167 VFL NYSE American abrdn National Municipal Income Fund $ 0.0500 At the end of each calendar year, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders, which will state the amount and composition of each fund's distributions and provide information with respect to their appropriate tax treatment for the prior calendar year.

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abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund offers diversified emerging market equity exposure, excluding China, with a forward yield of 9.11% and a -10.3% discount. The fund is concentrated in Taiwan, India, and South Korea (66% of assets) and uses moderate leverage, with top holdings like TSMC at 16%. AEF has a mixed performance record but delivered a strong 50% return in 2025, outperforming the S&P 500. Its managed distribution policy now pays out 10% of NAV yearly, raising some sustainability concerns.

Penserra Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund Inc (NYSE: AEF) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund bought 668,958 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,334,000. Penserra Capital Management LLC

abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund rose by 10.62% over the quarter, outpacing the benchmark by 31 basis points. In Taiwan, the AI-driven tech rally continued, lifting local tech stocks that are at the epicentre of the US AI infrastructure buildout. Stock selection was positive. We added South African technology conglomerate Naspers and global miner Rio Tinto over the quarter, given their attractive prospects.

AEF has paid the remaining A$450,000 and issued 6,000,000 AEF shares for a 100% ownership interest in the South Woodie Woodie Manganese Project. The Project comprises 517.5km 2 of tenure in a highly prospective manganese province encompassing multiple high-grade exploration targets grading over 40% Mn and a mineral resource estimate prepared in accordance with NI 43-101.
Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund Inc is a closed ended balanced mutual fund and managed by Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited. It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of Chile. The fund seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. It employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up security selection approach to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the MSCI Chile Index. It conducts in-house research to create its portfolio. The fund was formerly known as Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund Inc was formed on January 30, 1989 and is domiciled in the United States.
Financial Services
Asset Management - Income
1989-09-26
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