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abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) is a closed-end management investment company managed by Tekla Capital Management LLC. The fund is focused on investing in the public equity markets globally, specifically in companies operating within the life sciences sector. This includes industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, managed healthcare, medical equipment, hospitals, healthcare information technology and services, devices and supplies, as well as agriculture and environmental management.
THQ primarily targets growth stocks of small-cap companies, employing a fundamental analysis approach. This includes evaluating market position, the experience of business management, technological expertise, and the company's ability to generate funds internally or secure outside capital for growth. The fund benchmarks its performance against the Nasdaq Biotech Index and the S&P 500 Index, ensuring comprehensive performance assessment.
Recently, the Board of Trustees approved a significant increase in the fund's distribution rate. As of February 9, 2024, THQ's monthly distribution will increase by 60%, from $0.1125 per share to $0.18 per share, reflecting a strong confidence in the fund's financial health and market outlook. This new distribution policy is set to commence on February 29, 2024, for shareholders of record as of February 22, 2024.
The investment outlook for THQ is robust, supported by a strong technological and demographic backdrop. With an aging U.S. population and continuous innovation in various medical fields, the healthcare sector presents promising opportunities. The fund's management is optimistic about the intermediate and long-term prospects of investing in healthcare and biotechnology, driven by significant recent developments and a positive macroeconomic environment.
THQ's distribution policy aims to provide steady and sustainable cash distributions to shareholders, potentially helping to reduce the fund's current discount to NAV. However, investors are cautioned against drawing conclusions about the fund's investment performance solely from the amount of distributions.
abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds announced distributions for ASGI and THQ funds, paid on November 29, 2024. abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI) distributed $0.2100 per share, while abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) distributed $0.1800 per share. The distributions were paid to shareholders of record as of November 21, 2024.
For ASGI, the distribution comprised 6% net investment income, 8% net realized long-term gains, and 86% return of capital. THQ's distribution included 15% net realized short-term gains and 85% return of capital. ASGI reported a 5-year average annual total return of 8.46%, while THQ showed 9.55% for the same period.
abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds announced distribution payments for two funds: abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI) paid $0.2100 per share and abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) paid $0.1800 per share on October 31, 2024. The distributions were paid to shareholders of record as of October 24, 2024.
Both funds' current distributions are classified as 100% return of capital. ASGI showed a 9.61% average annual total return on NAV for the 5-year period, with a current fiscal period's annualized distribution rate of 39.46%. THQ demonstrated an 11.84% average annual total return with an 8.28% annualized distribution rate.
abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ASGI, THQ, THW) announced distribution payments on August 30, 2024. ASGI paid $0.2000 per share, THQ $0.1800, and THW $0.1167. The funds have adopted a distribution policy to provide stable income from current earnings, realized gains, and paid-in capital if necessary.
The press release details estimated distribution sources, including net investment income, realized gains, and return of capital. It also provides performance data, with ASGI showing an 8.74% average annual total return on NAV for the 5-year period ending June 30, 2024.
Shareholders are advised that final tax determinations will be made after the fiscal year-end, and distributions may affect the fund's net assets and market price.
abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ASGI, THQ, THW) announced distribution payments on July 31, 2024. ASGI paid $0.2000 per share, THQ $0.1800, and THW $0.1167. The funds have adopted a distribution policy to provide stable income from current earnings, realized gains, and paid-in capital if necessary.
The estimated sources of distributions include net investment income, realized short-term and long-term gains, and return of capital. ASGI's 5-year average annual total return on NAV was 7.53%, with a current fiscal period's annualized distribution rate of 10.17% on NAV.
Shareholders are advised not to draw conclusions about a fund's investment performance from distribution amounts or policy terms. The distribution policy may affect the fund's net assets, expenses, and investment activities.
On May 31, 2024, abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ASGI, NYSE:THQ, NYSE:THW) announced distributions for shareholders of record as of May 23, 2024. ASGI distributed $0.2000 per share, THQ $0.1800, and THW $0.1167. These distributions include portions from net investment income, realized capital gains, and return of capital. The estimated sources of distribution for ASGI included 20% from net investment income, 62% from long-term gains, and 18% as a return of capital. Fiscal year-to-date, ASGI's cumulative distribution is $1.1700 per share. Performance metrics show ASGI with a 7.42% average annual return on NAV over five years, with a current annualized distribution rate on NAV at 38.65%. Investors are advised that distribution payments may impact the Fund's net assets and market price per share.
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