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abrdn Life Sciences Investors

HQL

Market cap $561M

18.44 USD

-0.30

1.6%

At close Updated Oct 30, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-1.6%

5 days

3.31%

1 month

-1.39%

3 months

-5.14%

6 months

5.37%

Year to date

9.96%

1 year

4.77%

5 years

-13.22%

10 years

10.09%

About: abrdn Life Sciences Investors operates as a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing mainly in securities of life sciences companies. It invests in securities of public and private companies that are believed by the Fund's Investment Adviser to have the potential for above-average growth.

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 66.7%

Neutral 33.3%

Negative 0%

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10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 10% (September 2026)

HQL: The Rally That Makes Growth Harder (Rating Downgrade)

abrdn Life Sciences Investors Fund is downgraded to Hold after a 57.6% total return and a rally driven by sector-wide capital rotation. HQL's 12.5% yield is supported by strong net realized gains, but its reliance on these gains and a higher distribution limit future price appreciation. The fund trades at a 5.95% discount to NAV, the lowest in three years, making new accumulation less attractive amid potential sentiment cooling.

HQL: The Rally That Makes Growth Harder (Rating Downgrade)

10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of Near 10% (August 2026)

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10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of Near 10% (July 2026)

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10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of Near 10% (July 2026)

HQL: Attractive Outlook With Growth Of GLP-1 Market

I maintain a buy rating on abrdn Life Sciences Investors Fund (HQL), which trades at an 8.49% discount to NAV and offers a 12.6% yield. HQL is positioned to benefit from the accelerating GLP-1 market, with top holdings in high-growth biotech names and a portfolio heavily weighted to biotechnology. While total returns have been competitive, HQL's high distributions come at the expense of capital appreciation, making it best suited for income-focused investors.

HQL: Attractive Outlook With Growth Of GLP-1 Market

Certain Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Declare Distribution Dates and Amounts

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).

Certain Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Declare Distribution Dates and Amounts

How To Invest $100,000 Today: 5 Strategies For Success

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How To Invest $100,000 Today: 5 Strategies For Success

Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details

PHILADELPHIA, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ASGI, HQH, HQL, IFN, THQ), (NYSE American: IAF) (the "Funds" or individually the "Fund"), today announced that the Funds paid the distributions noted in the table below on March 31, 2026, on a per share basis to all shareholders of record as of March 24, 2026 (ex-dividend date March 24, 2026). These dates apply to the Funds listed below with the exception of abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH), abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL), abrdn Australia Equity Fund, Inc. (IAF) and Aberdeen India Fund Inc. (IFN) which paid on March 31, 2026, to all shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026 (ex-dividend date February 20, 2026).

Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details

10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 10% (March 2026)

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10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 10% (March 2026)

10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 9.7% (February 2026)

The article presents a rigorously screened list of 10 top closed-end funds, or CEFs, for income investors, offering an average 9.7% yield and -10% NAV discount. Selections emphasize sector diversification, long-term outperformance, sustainable distributions, and attractive valuations, with a focus on both equity and credit-oriented CEFs. CEFs are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone.

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