abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund

AGD

Market cap $318M

PHILADELPHIA, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ACP, AGD, AOD, ASGI, AWP, THQ, THW and NYSE American: AEF, FAX, 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, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of June 23, 2026 (ex-dividend date June 23, 2026). Please note that for the June 30, 2026 distribution for VFL, the distribution will be paid entirely in cash; no dividend reinvestment option will be available.

The abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund offers an 11.52% yield by investing primarily in global equities, with a focus on qualified dividend income. AGD maintains low leverage and underweights technology relative to major indices but still holds significant tech exposure, posing sector risk if AI optimism fades. Distribution sustainability is supported by recent capital gains and net asset value growth, despite net investment income not fully covering payouts.

PHILADELPHIA, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ACP, AGD, AOD, ASGI, AWP, HQH, HQL, IFN, THQ, THW and NYSE American: FAX, IAF, VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on May 29, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of May 21, 2026 (ex-dividend date May 21, 2026). The abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH), the abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL), the abrdn Australia Equity Fund, Inc. (IAF), and the India Fund, Inc. (IFN) will pay their distributions on June 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 21, 2026 (ex‑dividend date May 21, 2026).

PHILADELPHIA, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following abrdn 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 April 30, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of April 22, 2026 (ex-dividend date April 22, 2026). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ACP NYSE abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund $ 0.0775 AGD NYSE abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.1200 AOD NYSE abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.1000 ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $ 0.2300 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 At the end of each calendar year, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders, which will state the amount and composition of each fund's distributions and provide information with respect to their appropriate tax treatment for the prior calendar year.

PHILADELPHIA, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following abrdn 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 March 31, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of March 24, 2026 (ex-dividend date March 24, 2026). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ACP NYSE abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund $   0.0775 AEF NYSE American abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. $   0.2100 AGD NYSE abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund $   0.1200 AOD NYSE abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund $   0.1100 ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $   0.2300 AWP NYSE abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund $   0.1200 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 At the end of each calendar year, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders, which will state the amount and composition of each fund's distributions and provide information with respect to their appropriate tax treatment for the prior calendar year.

The abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) outperformed its benchmark over the three-month period ending 31 January 2026, driven by stock selection and, to a lesser degree, sector allocation. Exposure to technology hardware delivered excellent returns as the outlook for 2026 capex spending continued to move higher, with Samsung Electronics and ASML among the strongest contributors. In terms of stocks that detracted, jewellery maker Pandora was among the weaker contributors.

abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund offers a high 11.9% yield and global equity exposure but trades at a premium to NAV. AGD's reliance on net realized gains to fund distributions limits NAV growth and can lead to underperformance versus peer dividend ETFs. Despite strong recent total returns, AGD's elevated valuation and high payout ratio may impede long-term capital appreciation.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ACP, AGD, AOD, ASGI, AWP, HQH, HQL, IFN, THQ, THW and NYSE American: FAX, FCO, IAF, VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on February 27, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026 (ex-dividend date February 20, 2026). These dates apply to the Funds listed below with the exception of the abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH), the abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL), the abrdn Australia Equity Fund, Inc. (IAF) and the India Fund, Inc. (IFN) which will pay on March 31, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026 (ex-dividend date February 20, 2026).

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 12, 2026 /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 January 30, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of January 23, 2026 (ex-dividend date January 23, 2026). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ACP NYSE abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund $   0.0775 AGD NYSE abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund $   0.1200 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 At the end of each calendar year, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders, which will state the amount and composition of each fund's distributions and provide information with respect to their appropriate tax treatment for the prior calendar year.

The abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) offers a 12.28% yield, appealing for income-focused investors seeking equity exposure. AGD has outperformed the median peer CEF in yield and total return but currently trades at a 1.12% premium to NAV, well above its historical average. Distribution coverage is mixed—recent six-month results showed undercoverage, but the 18-month period saw NAV growth sufficient to support payouts.