abrdn World Healthcare Fund

THW

Market cap $518M

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.

Abrdn World Healthcare Fund offers an 11.3% yield with global healthcare exposure, split nearly 50:50 between the U.S. and Europe. THW's distribution is largely funded by return of capital, with 60% of payouts as ROC over the past five years, raising sustainability concerns. Performance has a mixed record, with recent outperformance, but long-term performance is a bit lackluster, with a 7% annualized return since inception and some NAV erosion over time.

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.

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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.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The following Aberdeen Investments 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 January 12, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025 (ex-dividend date December 31, 2025).

PHILADELPHIA , Nov. 11, 2025 /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 November 28, 2025 to all shareholders of record as of November 21, 2025 (ex-dividend date November 21, 2025). 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 January 12, 2026, to all shareholders of record as of November 21, 2025 (ex-dividend date November 21, 2025).