abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund

THQ

Market cap $761M

PHILADELPHIA, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ASGI, THQ, THW) (the "Funds" or individually the "Fund"), today announced that the Funds paid the distributions noted in the table below on May 29, 2026, on a per share basis to all shareholders of record as of May 21, 2026 (ex-dividend date May 21, 2026). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $  0.2300 THQ NYSE abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $  0.1800 THW NYSE abrdn World Healthcare Fund $  0.1167 Each Fund has adopted a distribution policy to provide investors with a stable distribution out of current income, supplemented by realized capital gains and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital.

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 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ASGI, THQ, THW) (the "Funds" or individually the "Fund"), today announced that the Funds paid the distributions noted in the table below on April 30, 2026, on a per share basis to all shareholders of record as of April 22, 2026 (ex-dividend date April 22, 2026). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $  0.2300 THQ NYSE abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $  0.1800 THW NYSE abrdn World Healthcare Fund $  0.1167 Each Fund has adopted a distribution policy to provide investors with a stable distribution out of current income, supplemented by realized capital gains and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital.

Healthcare is the largest contributor to consumer spending and job growth. Healthcare's demographic tailwinds and essential nature underpin persistent demand. We discuss abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund, a high-quality fund to collect 12% yields from this critical sector.

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 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).

I am upgrading abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund to a 'Buy', citing positive catalysts and an attractive yield. THQ offers a 13% yield, broad healthcare exposure, and benefits from GLP-1 market expansion, but payout sustainability is a risk. Recent NAV declines and reliance on realized gains highlight the potential for a distribution cut if earnings don't improve.

I highlight five additional CEFs—BIT, BME, BST, BUI, and GLU—that have never cut distributions for at least a decade, offering high-yield, monthly income. BIT yields nearly 12% at a -6.8% discount, but declining earnings coverage and rising ROC signal caution on distribution sustainability. BME, BST, and BUI trade at discounts and have recently increased distributions, with BST delivering an 18% 10-year total return at market price.

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.

Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund and six other CEFs have never cut distributions since inception, providing reliable monthly income for compounding portfolios. PIMCO funds PDI and PCN, along with utility-focused UTG and DNP, have weathered major market downturns while maintaining or increasing distributions. Healthcare CEFs THW and THQ offer double-digit yields and have preserved or raised distributions for at least a decade, supporting steady income streams.