Adams Diversified Equity Fund

ADX

Market cap $2.72B

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BALTIMORE, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) declared today a distribution of $0.46 per share payable December 23, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 21, 2025. The distribution is optionally payable in additional shares of common stock (default) or in cash by specific stockholder election received before 4 p.m.

Adams Diversified Equity Fund remains a strong long-term income option, currently offering an 8% dividend yield and tax-efficient distributions. ADX's portfolio is heavily weighted toward technology, with top holdings like NVDA, MSFT, and AAPL, and has outperformed peers in total return over the long term. Despite positive earnings and asset growth, ADX trades at a premium to its historical NAV discount, prompting a continued hold rating.

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BALTIMORE, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) today announced the Fund's investment returns for the first nine months of 2025. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for the first nine months of 2025 was 16.0%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. This compared to 14.8% total return for the S&P 500 Index and 13.4% total return for the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category. The total return on the Fund's market price for the period was 17.8%.

Dividend Harvesting Portfolio weathered a volatile week, maintaining strong income generation and a 28.75% return on invested capital despite market turmoil. Added Adams Diversified Equity Fund at a 9.3% discount to NAV and 8.18% yield, enhancing portfolio diversification and income potential. October is on track to be the largest income month, with Q4 projected to generate $650–$700 and set up for $3,000+ in 2026 income.

For those who adopt a dividend strategy, having a “thermometer” with which to measure the real performance of our stocks is an immense advantage. This thermometer is NAV, a simple line on a graph that anyone can observe and understand without the need for calculations or interpretations. If it grows over the years, it means that the security earned its distributions: if it goes down, it means that it paid them at the expense of NAV.

Adams Diversified Equity Fund serves as a strong example of a growth income source different from covered calls income funds. ADX offers an 8% dividend yield, a reasonable expense ratio, and a long history of beating the broad market, making it suitable for long-term investors. The growth income approach may also help investors navigate the market corrections by taking some chips off the table and reinvesting wisely.

Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) offers stability, a nearly century-long track record, and currently trades at a -9.3% discount to NAV. ADX has outperformed the S&P 500 over 1, 3, 5, and 10 years, with an 8.18% distribution yield and a history of growing distributions. The fund's actively managed, sector-neutral portfolio is positioned for growth, especially in technology and AI-related holdings, enhancing long-term return potential.