Adams Diversified Equity Fund
About: Adams Diversified Equity Fund Inc is a diversified investment company. It is an internally managed closed-end fund whose investment objectives are the preservation of capital, the attainment of reasonable income from investments, and an opportunity for capital appreciation. It invests a majority of its assets in very liquid S&P 500 stocks, and has broad flexibility in the selection of stocks, but maintains a sector neutral approach. The fund has a diversified equity portfolio which consists of securities of companies from energy, consumer staples, information technology, financials, and other sectors.
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of 7,312 funds
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Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
60% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 77 | Existing positions reduced: 48
0% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 15 | Existing positions closed: 15
0.82% less ownership
Funds ownership: 23.42% [Q4 2024] → 22.59% (-0.82%) [Q1 2025]
3% less funds holding
Funds holding: 181 [Q4 2024] → 176 (-5) [Q1 2025]
17% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q4 2024] → 5 (-1) [Q1 2025]
71% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.75B [Q4 2024] → $502M (-$1.24B) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for ADX.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about ADX published over the past 30 days
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Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
The Adams Diversified Equity Fund: An Underrated Investment With Some Minor Risks
I initiate coverage of Adams Diversified Equity Fund with a buy rating for its strong income and total return profile. ADX has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past decade, driven by concentrated large-cap tech exposure and consistent 8% annual payouts. The fund's diversified portfolio, focus on tech, and commitment to income make it well-positioned for continued solid returns as the economy strengthens.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
5 Best CEFs This Month For Yields Up To 15% (June 2025)
For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select just five CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds.
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Forbes
3 weeks ago
3 Big Dividends That Could Ease Worries And Lead To Financial Freedom
Few things ease financial worry like knowing you can walk away from work anytime you want, having true financial freedom.
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Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
Two Alternatives For A Potential $5000 Monthly Income
Traditionally, a large portion of equity returns has come from two factors - reinvested dividends and compounding. We present two income-focused approaches: a fund-based portfolio for hands-off investors and a stock-plus-ETF portfolio for active investors. Both strategies target a 6% income yield, capital preservation, and inflation-beating growth, but differ in maintenance ask and risk profiles.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
ADX: The Right Balance Of Income And Active Growth
ADX offers a compelling blend of capital growth and healthy dividends, with a committed 2% quarterly payout and historically generous yields. The fund's active management provides outperformance over passive peers like SPY and dividend/value ETFs, with only marginally higher volatility. ADX avoids option-writing strategies, striking a better balance between income and capital preservation compared to typical income funds.
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Forbes
1 month ago
The Latest Debt Downgrade Is Our Shot At Cheap 9% Dividends
This latest US debt downgrade is a buying opportunity for us contrarians. I say that because we had the same (profitable) setup the last three times the ratings agencies took Uncle Sam's credit rating down a peg.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
ADX Brings Forth 95+ Years Of Investment Wisdom
ADX offers diversified exposure to high-quality, large-cap equities, with a disciplined, research-driven investment process and strong historical outperformance. The fund is heavily weighted in technology, with top holdings like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon positioned for potential growth. ADX's closed-end structure, low 0.50% expense ratio, and current 8.2% discount to NAV present an attractive entry point for investors.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
5 Best CEFs This Month For Yields Up To 14% (May 2025)
For income investors, closed-end funds, or CEFs, remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select just five CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds.
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Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Invest In 6 Funds For 6% Income With SWAN-Like Features
The market is recovering. It may be the right time to invest. The proposed portfolio aims for 6% income, market-matching returns, capital protection, and low maintenance, making it ideal for conservative income investors. Despite being diversified and conservative, the portfolio carries market, geopolitical, and economic risks, but aims for lower volatility and drawdowns.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
ADX: Nearly 10% Yield, Good Discount, And Solid Past Performance
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) is a closed-end fund that invests in a diversified portfolio of equities of large-cap U.S.-listed stocks, with nearly 30% weighting to technology stocks. ADX uses no leverage and does not employ derivative strategies. ADX's past performance is solid, especially its long-term performance. In some ways, this fund is a proxy for the S&P500 in terms of capital appreciation, with the benefit of nearly 10% income.
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