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Aberdeen Closed-End Funds

FOR US INVESTORS ONLYImportant Information:Closed-end funds are traded on the secondary market through one of the stock exchanges. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of closed-end funds may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) the net asset value (NAV) of the fund’s portfolio. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Past performance does not guarantee future results.International investing entails special risk considerations, including currency fluctuations, lower liquidity, economic and political risks, and differences in accounting methods; these risks are generally heightened for emerging market investments.Concentrating investments in the specific regions subjects the Fund to more volatility and greater risk of loss than geographically diverse funds.Fixed income securities are subject to certain risks inclu

  1. 86

    abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI), featuring Portfolio Manager Josh Duitz

    In this episode, Mike Taggart - Head of Closed-end Fund Investor Relations, discusses the underlying dynamics currently impacting the global infrastructure marketplace with Josh Duitz, Aberdeen's Head of Global Infrastructure and a Portfolio Manager for ASGI. 

  2. 85

    AOD and AGD Update featuring Portfolio Manager - Josh Duitz

    In this episode, we sit down with Josh Duitz, Aberdeen's Head of Global Income and a Portfolio Manager for both AOG and AGD. Josh discusses the current state of the global equity market, including the impact of the Iran conflict. 

  3. 84

    abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund, VCC. (FAP) - 40th Anniversary Podcast

    In this special episode, Adam McCabe—Head of Fixed Income, Asia Pacific and Portfolio Manager for FAP—reflects on the fund’s rich history and enduring relevance. 

  4. 83

    The India Fund, Inc. (IFN), featuring Portfolio Manager James Thom

    Join Mike Taggart, Head of Closed-End Fund Investor Relations, and James Thom, Portfolio Manager for The India Fund, Inc (IFN) to learn more about India's long-term growth story and current short-term challenges. 

  5. 82

    abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund (AEF) Update, featuring Portfolio Manager Nick Robinson.

    Nick Robinson, Portfolio Manager, joins Mike Taggart to discuss the significant activity in emerging markets outside of China in the past year as well as an outlook for 2026.

  6. 81

    40th Anniversary Podcast, a reflection on the legacy of FAX

    In this special episode, Adam McCabe—Head of Fixed Income, Asia Pacific and Portfolio Manager for FAX—reflects on the fund’s rich history and enduring relevance. 

  7. 80

    AWP Update, featuring Portfolio Manager Bill Pekowitz

    Mike Taggart, Aberdeen's Head of Closed-End Fund Investor Relations discusses the driving factors influencing the global real estate sector and the outlook for 2026 in this ever-changing industry with Bill Pekowitz, a Portfolio Manager for AWP.  

  8. 79

    Aberdeen's Healthcare Funds Update (HQH, HQL, THQ & THW), featuring Portfolio Manager Jason Akus

    Mike Taggart, Aberdeen's Head of Closed-End Fund Investor Relations, discusses the current trends in healthcare investing with Jason Akus, Aberdeen's Head of Healthcare Investments and the lead Portfolio Manager for abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH), abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL), abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) and abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW).  

  9. 78

    The India Fund, Inc. (IFN), featuring Portfolio Manager James Thom

    Join Mike Taggart, Head of Closed-End Fund Investor Relations, and James Thom, Portfolio Manager for The India Fund, Inc (IFN) to learn more about India’s long-term growth story and current short-term challenges. 

  10. 77

    abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund (FAX), featuring Portfolio Manager Adam McCabe

    Join Mike Taggart, Head of Closed-End Fund Investor Relations, and Adam McCabe, FAX Portfolio Manager, discuss the performance of the US dollar relative to Asian currencies as well as other current trends in the Asia-Pacific marketplace. 

  11. 76

    abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI), featuring Portfolio Manager Josh Duitz

    In this episode, Josh Duitz, Aberdeen's Head of Global Infrastructure and a Portfolio Manager for ASGI joins Mike Taggart to discuss the underlying dynamics that are currently driving infrastructure globally. 

  12. 75

    AOD and AGD Fund Update featuring Portfolio Manager Josh Duitz

    In this episode, we sit down with Josh Duitz, Aberdeen's Head of Global Income and a Portfolio Manager for both AOG and AGD. Josh discusses the current state of the global equity market and provides an outlook for 2026. 

  13. 74

    abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP) featuring Portfolio Manager, Steve Logan

    Listen to Mike Taggart, Aberdeen's Head of Closed-end Fund Investor Relations and Steven Logan, Portfolio Manager for abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP) discuss the outlook for the credit markets. 

  14. 73

    abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (VFL), featuring Portfolio Manager Miguel Laranjeiro

    Mike Taggart interviews Miguel Laranjeiro, Portfolio Manager for VFL, about the current marketplace and outlook for municipal bonds.

  15. 72

    abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund (AEF) Update, featuring Portfolio Manager Nick Robinson.

    Nick Robinson, Portfolio Manager for AEF, joins Mike Taggart to discuss the significant activity in emerging markets outside of China this year. 

  16. 71

    abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. (FAX) - August 2025

    Listen to an informative interview with Adam McCabe, Aberdeen's Head of Fixed Income - Asia Pacific, discussing the current outlook for Aberdeen's Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. (FAX). 

  17. 70

    The India Fund, Inc. (IFN) - June 2025

    Join Mike Taggart, Aberdeen's Head of Closed-End Fund Investor Relations, and James Thom, a portfolio manager for IFN to learn about the current equity market in India. 

  18. 69

    Aberdeen's Australia Equity Fund (IAF) - July 2025

    Mike Taggart, Aberdeen's Head of Closed-End Fund Investor Relations, joins Eric Chan, Portfolio Manager for IAF, to explore the unique dynamics of the Australian market. In this brief conversation, they reflect on the first half of the year and share insights on what lies ahead.

  19. 68

    Aberdeen's Global Premier Properties Fund (AWP) - June 2025

    Listen to Mike Taggart, Aberdeen's Head of Closed-End Fund Investor Relations, discuss the current marketplace with Bill Pekowitz, Portfolio Manager for AWP.

  20. 67

    ASGI Fund Update - May 2025

    In this episode, Josh Duitz, Aberdeen's Head of Global Infrastructure and a Portfolio Manager for ASGI joins Mike Taggart to discuss ASGI and the private infrastructure side of the fund. 

  21. 66

    AOD and AGD Fund Update - May 2025

    In this episode, we sit down with Josh Duitz, Aberdeen's Head of Global Income and a Portfolio Manager for both AOG and AGD. Josh breaks down the differences of the two funds and provides insight into the investment strategy. 

  22. 65

    abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP) Update - May 2025

    Listen to Mike Taggart, Aberdeen's Head of Closed-end Fund Investor Relations, discuss the current marketplace with George Westervelt, Aberdeen's Head of Global High Yield and a Portfolio Manager for the Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP). 

  23. 64

    Aberdeen Healthcare Funds Update (HQH, HQL, THQ & THW) - May 2025

    Mike Taggart, Aberdeen's Head of Closed-end Fund Investor Relations, interviews Jason Akus, Aberdeen's Head of Healthcare Investments and a portfolio manager regarding the current healthcare marketplace. 

  24. 63

    abrdn National Municipal Income Fund (VFL) - May 2025 Update

    Mike Taggart interviews Miguel Laranjeiro, Portfolio Manager for VFL, about the current marketplace and outlook for municipal bonds. 

  25. 62

    abrdn AEF Fund Update February 2025

    Nick Robinson, Portfolio Manager, joins Mike Taggart to discuss recent changes to the AEF's investment strategy. 

  26. 61

    abrdn Healthcare Closed-end funds - December 2024

    In this episode, Jason Akus joins Mike Taggart to discuss an overview of the healthcare investment landscape and provide an update on our four healthcare closed-end funds. 

  27. 60

    ASGI - September 2024 Update

    In this episode, Eric Purington and Amelia Slade join Mike Taggart to discuss ASGI and the private infrastructure side of the fund. 

  28. 59

    5 Minutes on JEQ

    In this episode, Chern Yeh-Kwok joins Mike Taggart to discuss the abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. In just five minutes, Chern addresses three questions investors should be considering: why Japan, why now, and why JEQ? For more information on JEQ, visit abrdnjeq.com. To get in contact with us, send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at +1 (800) 522-5465. 

  29. 58

    abrdn Australia Equity Fund, Inc. (IAF) March 2024 Update

    In this podcast, Eric Chan joins Mike Taggart to discuss IAF. IAF top ten holdings as of January 31, 2024:BHP Group Ltd - 11.2 Commonwealth Bank of Australia - 8.8 CSL Ltd - 8.5 National Australia Bank Ltd - 5.9 Woodside Energy Group Ltd - 4.3 Rio Tinto PLC - 4.0 Macquarie Group Ltd - 4.0 Goodman Group - 3.9 Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd - 3.7 Telstra Group Ltd - 3.6 

  30. 57

    abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. (FAX) - March 2024 Update

    In this episode, Adam McCabe joins Mike Taggart to discuss FAX. 

  31. 56

    abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc. (FCO) - March 2024 Update

    In this episode, Adam McCabe joins Mike Taggart to discuss FCO. 

  32. 55

    abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP) Update - March 2024

    In this episode, George Westervelt joins Mike Taggart to give an update on ACP. 

  33. 54

    abrdn AWP - Fund Update February 2024

    In this episode, Portfolio Manager Bill Pekowitz joins Mike Taggart to give an update on AWP and the real estate market. AWP’s top ten holdings as of December 31, 2023:  Prologis Inc 8.2%Equinix Inc 4.6%Public Storage 3.9% Welltower Inc 3.8% Digital Realty Trust Inc 3.7% Realty Income Corp 3.4% Simon Property Group Inc 3.1% AvalonBay Communities Inc 3.0% Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc 2.7% Mitsui Fudosan Co Ltd 2.6%

  34. 53

    abrdn JEQ Fund Update February 2024

    In this episode, Mike Taggart is joined by Chern Yeh-Kwok to share his insights on JEQ and the Japanese markets. 

  35. 52

    abrdn ASGI - Fund Update February 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Josh Duitz, a portfolio manager on the abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASGI) for an overview of the infrastructure market and insight into Josh's investment strategy. 

  36. 51

    AGD and AOD Fund Update - February 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Marty Connaghan, a portfolio manager on the abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) and the abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund. Marty breaks down the differences of the two funds and provides insight into the investment strategy. AOD Top Ten Holdings as of November 2023:Apple Inc 4.0 Microsoft Corp 3.7 BE Semiconductor Industries NV 2.1 Broadcom Inc 1.9 Alphabet Inc 1.8 Newmont Corp 1.6 TotalEnergies SE 1.6 Eli Lilly & Co 1.6 Enbridge Inc 1.5 Engie SA 1.5 AGD Top Ten Holdings as of November 2023:Apple Inc 3.9 Microsoft Corp 3.7 BE Semiconductor Industries NV 2.1 Broadcom Inc 1.9 Alphabet Inc 1.8 Newmont Corp 1.6 Enbridge Inc 1.6 Engie SA 1.5 Eli Lilly & Co 1.5Target Corp 1.5 

  37. 50

    abrdn IFN Fund Update - February 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with James Thom, a manager on The India Fund, Inc. IFN’s top ten holdings as of November 2023: ICICI Bank Ltd 7.6 HDFC Bank Ltd 7.5 Hindustan Unilever Ltd 5.2 Infosys Ltd 5.2 Bharti Airtel Ltd 4.7 UltraTech Cement Ltd 4.2 Power Grid Corp of India Ltd 4.1 SBI Life Insurance Co Ltd 3.8 Larsen & Toubro Ltd 3.7Tata Consultancy Services Ltd 3.4 

  38. 49

    abrdn VFL Fund Update - January 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Jon Mondillo, a manager on VFL for an update on the abrdn National Municipal Income Fund and the municipal market. 

  39. 48

    abrdn AEF Fund Update January 2024

    In this episode, we sit down Nick Robinson, a manager of AEF. The top ten holdings of AEF as of December 31, 2023 are below. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (9.0)Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (6.5) Tencent Holdings Ltd (5.0)Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (3.4) HDFC Bank Ltd (3.0) SBI Life Insurance Co Ltd (2.2) Power Grid Corp of India Ltd (2.2)FPT Corp (2.2)Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT (2.0)Media Tek Inc (1.9) 

  40. 47

    JEQ Fund Update - September 2023

    In this episode, we focus on the Japanese equity markets with a manager of the abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc., ticker JEQ. 

  41. 46

    AWP Fund Update - August 2023

    In this episode, we sit down with a manager of the abrdn Global Premier Properties fund, ticker AWP. 

  42. 45

    ACP - Fund Update September 2023

    In this episode we focus on income credit strategies with a manager of the abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund, ticker ACP. 

  43. 44

    IFN Fund Update - August 2023

    In this episode we focus on Indian equities with a manager of The India Fund, ticker IFN. 

  44. 43

    IAF Fund Update October 2023

    In this episode we are focusing on Australian equity markets with a manager of the abrdn Australia Equity Fund - ticker IAF. 

  45. 42

    ASGI Fund Update August 2023

    In this episode we are focusing on global infrastructure investing with a manager of the abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund - ticker ASGI

  46. 41

    AOD and AGD Fund Update August 2023

    In this episode we are focusing on dividend income with a manager of the abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund, ticker AOD, and the abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund, ticker AGD. 

  47. 40

    AEF Fund Update August 2023

    In this episode we are focusing on global infrastructure investing with a manager of the abrdn Emerging Markets Equity fund  - ticker AEF.

  48. 39

    VFL Fund Update - August 15, 2023

    In this episode we are focusing on municipal bonds investing with Jon Mondillo of the abrdn National Municipal Income Fund - ticker VFL.

  49. 38

    VFL Fund Update- May 16th, 2023

    In this episode we are focusing on municipal bonds investing with Jon Mondillo of the abrdn National Municipal Income Fund - ticker VFL

  50. 37

    IAF Q1 Fund Update- March 20th, 2023

    In this episode we are focusing on global infrastructure investing with a manager of the abrdn Australia Equity Fund - ticker IAF

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FOR US INVESTORS ONLYImportant Information:Closed-end funds are traded on the secondary market through one of the stock exchanges. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of closed-end funds may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) the net asset value (NAV) of the fund’s portfolio. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Past performance does not guarantee future results.International investing entails special risk considerations, including currency fluctuations, lower liquidity, economic and political risks, and differences in accounting methods; these risks are generally heightened for emerging market investments.Concentrating investments in the specific regions subjects the Fund to more volatility and greater risk of loss than geographically diverse funds.Fixed income securities are subject to certain risks inclu

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