AOD
abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend FundAOD
AOD
About: Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek high current dividend income. The company also focuses on the long-term growth of capital as a secondary investment objective. The fund invests in foreign securities, including direct investments in securities of foreign issuers and investments in depositary receipts that represent indirect interests in securities of foreign issuers. Its portfolio consists of securities from Information Technology, Financial, Healthcare, and Industrials among other sectors.
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Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
90% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 19 | Existing positions closed: 10
29% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 53 | Existing positions reduced: 41
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 138 [Q4 2024] → 142 (+4) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]
3% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $357M [Q4 2024] → $347M (-$9.91M) [Q1 2025]
1.08% less ownership
Funds ownership: 40.22% [Q4 2024] → 39.14% (-1.08%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for AOD.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 day ago
ABERDEEN INVESTMENTS U.S. CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION PAYMENT DETAILS
PHILADELPHIA , July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The following Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ACP, AGD, AOD, ASGI, AWP, THQ, THW and NYSE American: 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 July 31, 2025 to all shareholders of record as of July 24, 2025 (ex-dividend date July 24, 2025). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ACP NYSE abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund $ 0.0775 AGD NYSE abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.1100 AOD NYSE abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.1000 ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $ 0.2100 AWP NYSE abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund $ 0.0400 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 FCO's shares are currently trading at a premium to net asset value.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
AOD: Solid Income CEF, But Currently Trading At A Premium
abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund employs a diversified strategy focusing on income generation through investments in high-quality equities. AOD prioritizes companies with strong balance sheets, consistent earnings growth, and sustainable competitive advantages. AOD's discount to NAV level has been shrinking recently. This could indicate that the fund trades at a premium.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
ABERDEEN INVESTMENTS U.S. CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION PAYMENT DETAILS
PHILADELPHIA , June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The following Aberdeen Investments 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 June 30, 2025 to all shareholders of record as of June 23, 2025 (ex-dividend date June 23, 2025). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ACP NYSE abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund $ 0.0775 AEF NYSE American Abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. $ 0.1500 AGD NYSE abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.1100 AOD NYSE abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.0900 ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $ 0.2100 AWP NYSE abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund $ 0.0400 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 FCO's shares are currently trading at a premium to net asset value.
Positive
Forbes
1 month ago
3 Cheap CEFs With Yields Up To 12%
We've got a rare “delayed reaction” income play on our hands right now. Thanks to the April stock-market plunge, we can now pick up 12%+ dividends at attractive discounts.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
AOD: High Yield, Trading At Steep Discount, Buy For Gains
The stock market crash presents a buying opportunity in beaten-down stocks, ETFs, and funds with strong long-term growth potential. abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund offers a 15% dividend yield, monthly dividends, and trades at a significant discount to its net asset value. AOD's diversified portfolio includes fundamentally sound, high-dividend-paying companies, reducing volatility and ensuring dividend stability, despite market cycles.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
AOD: Diversifying Your Income With Slight Global Exposure
abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund focuses on generating attractive total returns with an emphasis on current dividend income, boasting a 13.9% yield. AOD's diverse global equity portfolio includes significant exposure to information technology, financials, and healthcare sectors, with leverage used up to a third of assets. The fund trades at a discount to NAV, but its reliance on net realized gains makes it vulnerable during market downturns, impacting distribution sustainability.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
AOD: This 14.10%-Yielder May Face Headwinds In 2025, But Has Strong Finances
The abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund offers a high 14.10% yield, primarily investing in dividend-paying equities, providing better inflation protection than fixed-income securities. The AOD closed-end fund's recent performance has lagged major indices, which will undoubtedly reduce its appeal to many income-seekers. The fund's largest positions are low-yielding companies with stretched valuations. This could cause its returns to be inferior in 2025 compared to 2024.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
8 months ago
Eleven High-Yield Closed End Funds: Five To Watch And Six To Buy
As a retired income investor, I focus on high-yield CEFs for reliable monthly distributions and potential capital gains from NAV discounts. Five CEFs to avoid currently: GOF, VVR, ARDC, WDI, IGR, due to high relative premiums or unfavorable market conditions. Recommended CEFs to buy/add: AOD, ASGI, JRI, MEGI, OPP, FSCO, offering high yields and potential for capital gains with favorable market conditions.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
8 months ago
AOD: Massive Distribution Increase, But This Fund Is Still Covering
The abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund offers a high 13.41% yield and has improved significantly since new management took over. The AOD closed-end fund is well-positioned against inflation risks, favoring equities over fixed-income securities, and has recently outperformed major indices when including distributions. The fund focuses on dividend-paying equities, with a diversified portfolio less exposed to low-yielding tech stocks, making it attractive for income-focused investors.
Neutral
Accesswire
10 months ago
abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (AOD) Announces Update on Proposed Acquisition of Assets from First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund
PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 29, 2024 / The Board of Trustees of abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (NYSE:AOD) ("AOD"), announces that shareholders of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:FGB) ("FGB"), advised by First Trust Advisors L.P., did not attain a 1940 Act quorum at its adjourned special meeting of shareholders on August 29, 2024 and therefore there were insufficient votes to pass the proposed reorganization proposal.
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