JEQ

abrdn Japan Equity Fund

JEQ

Market cap $124M

Overview Fund Activity

8.76 USD

+0.03

0.34%

At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.34%

5 days

5.42%

1 month

7.88%

3 months

20.5%

6 months

38.39%

Year to date

52.61%

1 year

46%

5 years

8.42%

10 years

24.26%

About: Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc is a United States-based closed-end diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to outperform over the long term, on a total return basis (including appreciation and dividends), the Tokyo Stock Price Index ("TOPIX"). The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing a majority of its assets, in equity securities of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange or listed on the over-the-counter market in Japan or listed on other stock exchanges in Japan. The portfolio of investments is spread across Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, Information Technology, Financials, and other sectors.

Financials Asset Management

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Funds holding %

of 7,462 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

26% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $58.3M [Q1] → $73.7M (+$15.4M) [Q2]

5.81% more ownership

Funds ownership: 64.74% [Q1] → 70.55% (+5.81%) [Q2]

13% less funds holding

Funds holding: 30 [Q1] → 26 (-4) [Q2]

20% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 8 | Existing positions reduced: 10

67% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 2 | Existing positions closed: 6

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about JEQ published over the past 30 days

ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES FINAL RESULTS OF CASH TENDER OFFER

PHILADELPHIA , Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JEQ), announced today the final results of its cash tender for up to 7,072,985 shares, representing approximately 50% of the Fund's outstanding shares.

ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES FINAL RESULTS OF CASH TENDER OFFER

ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES EXPIRATION AND PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF CASH TENDER OFFER

PHILADELPHIA , Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JEQ), a diversified closed-end fund, announces today the preliminary results of its cash tender for up to 7,072,985 shares, representing approximately 50% of the Fund's outstanding shares.

ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES EXPIRATION AND PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF CASH TENDER OFFER

ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL TENDER OFFER DETAILS AND ANTICIPATED TIMING OF REORGANIZATION WITH ABRDN GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INCOME FUND (ASGI)

PHILADELPHIA , Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JEQ) today announces additional details relating to the Fund's tender offer and anticipated closing details relating to its upcoming reorganization with abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI). Tender Offer Timeline Tender Offer Expiration Date: September 2, 2025The tender offer will expire at 5:00 PM ET, unless extended by the company.

ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL TENDER OFFER DETAILS AND ANTICIPATED TIMING OF REORGANIZATION WITH ABRDN GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INCOME FUND (ASGI)

ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF 50% CASH TENDER OFFER

PHILADELPHIA , Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JEQ), a diversified management investment company, announced today the commencement of the previously disclosed cash tender offer to purchase up to 7,072,985 shares, representing approximately 50% of the Fund's outstanding shares, at a price per share equal to 98% of the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") per share as determined by the Fund on the next business day immediately following the expiration date of the tender offer (the "Tender Offer"). The Tender Offer commences at 12:01 am, August 1, 2025, and will expire at 5:00 p.m.

ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF 50% CASH TENDER OFFER

JEQ: No Longer A Japan Equities CEF After The Vote

JEQ shareholders approved a merger into ASGI, shifting the fund's focus from Japan equities to global infrastructure investments. A tender offer in August 2025 allows shareholders to exit at 98% of NAV, which is attractive given the fund's historic discount. We believe current JEQ holders should exit via the tender offer or sell outright unless they specifically want global infrastructure exposure.

JEQ: No Longer A Japan Equities CEF After The Vote

ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETING RELATING TO PROPOSED REORGANIZATION WITH ABRDN GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INCOME FUND (ASGI) AND RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

PHILADELPHIA , July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JEQ) announces results of its annual general meeting ("Annual Meeting") and special meeting of stockholders (the "Special Meeting") held today, July 25, 2025. Stockholders of JEQ (the "Fund") voted to approve the reorganization of JEQ into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund, a New York Stock Exchange-listed closed-end fund trading under the symbol "ASGI" (the "Reorganization").

ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (JEQ) ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETING RELATING TO PROPOSED REORGANIZATION WITH ABRDN GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INCOME FUND (ASGI) AND RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. ANNOUNCES AMENDED RECORD AND MEETING DATES FOR THE 2025 ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

PHILADELPHIA , June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JEQ) (the "Fund") Board of Directors approved amending the dates of the previously announced Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2025 Annual Meeting") and Special Meeting of Stockholders of the Fund the ("Special Meeting") (together with the Annual Meeting, the "Stockholder Meetings"). The Stockholder Meetings will now be held on July 25, 2025, at the offices of abrdn Inc., 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC. ANNOUNCES AMENDED RECORD AND MEETING DATES FOR THE 2025 ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

JEQ: Probably Due A Pause, After A Good Run

abrdn Japan Equity Fund, which has a dismal track record in covering Japanese equities over three decades, has gotten off to a strong start in 2025. JEQ's current distribution profile is not very attractive, while its discount to NAV has narrowed down substantially. JEQ which is largely dominated by large-caps, looks rather pricey compared to the small-cap oriented CEF JOF.

JEQ: Probably Due A Pause, After A Good Run

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abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (“JEQ”) Announces A Proposed Merger Into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (“ASGI”) And A Conditional Tender Offer

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / The Boards of Trustees/Directors of abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:JEQ) (the "Acquired Fund") and abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI) (the "Acquiring Fund") announce today that each have approved the merger of JEQ into ASGI (the "Reorganization"). The proposed Reorganization is subject to the receipt of necessary Acquired Fund shareholder approvals.

abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (“JEQ”) Announces A Proposed Merger Into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (“ASGI”) And A Conditional Tender Offer

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