Aberdeen Investments Distribution Payment Announcement
On October 9, 2025,
Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds disclosed crucial information regarding distribution payments across several of its closed-end funds. This announcement encompasses important details that shareholders should pay attention to, particularly regarding the scheduled payment dates and amounts for various funds listed on the NYSE and NYSE American.
The funds set to make distributions include:
abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP),
abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD),
abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (AOD),
abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI),
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund (AWP),
abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund (FAX),
abrdn Global Income Fund (FCO),
abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ),
abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW), and
abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (VFL). Each fund's distribution amounts along with their respective share prices are detailed below, ensuring shareholders are well informed before the approaching dates.
Distribution Details
The funds will disburse the following amounts on
October 31, 2025, to all shareholders registered by
October 24, 2025:
| Ticker | Fund Name | Amount |
|---|
| -- | ---------- | ----- |
| ACP | abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund | $0.0775 |
| AGD | abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund | $0.1100 |
| AOD | abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund | $0.1000 |
| ASGI | abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund | $0.2100 |
| AWP | abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund | $0.0400 |
| FAX | abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. | $0.1650 |
| FCO | abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc. | $0.0700 |
| THQ | abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund | $0.1800 |
| THW | abrdn World Healthcare Fund | $0.1167 |
| VFL | abrdn National Municipal Income Fund | $0.0500 |
This distribution is designed to provide a
stable income stream for investors, derived from existing income, supplemented by realized capital gains or required paid-in capital.
Annual Reporting
Following the end of each calendar year, shareholders will receive a
Form 1099-DIV outlining the distribution amounts and relevant tax treatment information for the prior year. It’s important to highlight that, per U.S. tax regulations, the exact character of distributable income is confirmed at the end of the fiscal year for each fund.
Estimated Sources of Distributions
Aberdeen has assessed and indicated the estimated sources of the distributions for the reference fiscal year under the regulations of the
Investment Company Act of 1940. The tables below give a breakdown of contributions from net investment income, realized gains, and returns of capital:
For ASGI:
- - Distribution Amount: $0.2100
- Net Investment Income: 0%
- Net Realized Short-Term Gains: 0%
- Net Realized Long-Term Gains: 3%
- Return of Capital: 97%
For THQ:
- - Distribution Amount: $0.1800
- Net Investment Income: 0%
- Net Realized Short-Term Gains: 0%
- Net Realized Long-Term Gains: 22%
- Return of Capital: 78%
These estimations are subject to final determination at fiscal year-end based upon the fund's investment performance and other considerations.
Potential Investor Implications
Investors should remain mindful that this distribution policy is dynamic and can undergo amendments by the Board of Directors or Trustees at any time. Thus, expected distributions may vary in the future due to funding policies or market conditions. Moreover, a portion of any distribution labeled as a return of capital indicates that more returns have been made than income generated, which doesn't necessarily reflect asset performance or yield.
Conclusion
In summary, the Aberdeen U.S. Closed-End Funds are committed to providing transparent and effective management for their shareholders. Investors are reminded to consult with their tax advisors regarding the implications of distribution payments and how they might affect personal returns.
This announcement signifies not just a routine operational update, but also reflects the active commitment of Aberdeen Investments to its investor community through timely and informative communication.