Aberdeen Investments Announces Distribution Payment Details
On November 11, 2025, Aberdeen Investments unveiled crucial information regarding the upcoming distribution payments for its U.S. Closed-End Funds. This announcement encompasses a variety of funds, each with specific distribution amounts payable on November 28, 2025, for shareholders recorded as of November 21, 2025.
Key Distribution Details
The following funds listed in the table will make distributions based on their individual tickers:
| Ticker | Fund Name | Distribution Amount |
|---|
| -- | --- | ------- |
| ACP | abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund | $0.0775 |
| AGD | abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund | $0.1200 |
| 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 |
| HQH | abrdn Healthcare Investors | $0.5700 |
| HQL | abrdn Life Sciences Investors | $0.5000 |
| IAF | abrdn Australia Equity Fund, Inc. | $0.3800 |
| IFN | The India Fund, Inc. | $0.9060 |
| THQ | abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund | $0.1800 |
| THW | abrdn World Healthcare Fund | $0.1167 |
| VFL | abrdn National Municipal Income Fund | $0.0500 |
The distribution for The India Fund incorporates a regular quarterly distribution of $0.40 and an additional special capital gains distribution of $0.506 in compliance with U.S. tax regulations.
Distribution Dates
All of these funds will follow the same timeline with the ex-dividend date set for November 21, 2025. However, there are exceptions for a few funds, including abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH), abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL), abrdn Australia Equity Fund (IAF), and The India Fund (IFN). These four funds will issue payments on January 12, 2026, maintaining the same record and ex-dividend dates.
Shareholder Options
Aberdeen Investments offers shareholders the choice of receiving distributions in newly issued shares of common stock unless otherwise specified. Shares will be distributed at either the net asset value (NAV) per share or market price, with a minimum floor for NAV set at 95% of market price. Specifically, shareholders must provide notification through their respective financial representatives regarding their distribution preferences in advance of the established deadline if they wish to opt for cash instead of stock.
Fund Performance Context
While announcing these distributions, it is crucial to note that the payment policy is subject to changes by the individual funds' Board of Directors or Trustees at any time, and past distribution amounts should not be interpreted as indicators of future investment performance. Each fund’s distribution strategy is designed to provide consistent income to shareholders, but the actual return on investment can significantly vary.
Estimated Composition of Distributions
Aberdeen has prepared estimated figures regarding the sources of its distributions per share. These estimates indicate what portions of the distributions will come from net investment income, realized capital gains, and potential returns of capital. It is noteworthy that some distributions may be classified as returns of capital, reflecting a distribution exceeding the fund's income and capital gains.
In summary, Aberdeen Investments is actively maintaining a structured approach to distribute financial returns through its U.S. Closed-End Funds, ensuring its shareholders remain well-informed and empowered in their investment choices. These structured payments reflect a commitment to transparency and ongoing financial support in a dynamic investment landscape.