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abrdn Dynamic Dividend A (ADAVX)
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Fund Details
abrdn Dynamic Dividend A Overview
abrdn Dynamic Dividend A (ADAVX) is an actively managed International Equity Global Large-Stock Value fund. Aberdeen launched the fund in 2011.
The investment seeks high current dividend income that qualifies for the reduced U.S. federal income tax rates created by the "Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003," while also focusing on total return for long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of certain domestic and foreign corporations that pay dividend income that the advisor believes are undervalued relative to the market and to the securities historic valuations.
About abrdn Dynamic Dividend A (ADAVX)
There are 3 members of the management team with an average tenure of 7.82 years: Martin Connaghan (2018), Josh Duitz (2012), Andrew Kohl (2025). Management tenure is more important for actively managed funds than passive index funds.
The fund has 1 primary benchmark: MSCI ACWI NR USD index with a weighting of 100%. abrdn Dynamic Dividend A has 88 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 23.9% of the fund’s assets. The fund meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a diversified fund. The fund is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
abrdn Dynamic Dividend A is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the International Equity fund group. abrdn Dynamic Dividend A has 42.9% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 55.2%. There is 42.9% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). abrdn Dynamic Dividend A has 1.9% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $4 million in total assets, which is below the $503 million average for the Global Large-Stock Value category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
ADAVX Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The abrdn Dynamic Dividend A expense ratio is high compared to funds in the Global Large-Stock Value category. abrdn Dynamic Dividend A has an expense ratio of 1.51%, which is 44% higher than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a F. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. abrdn Dynamic Dividend A has a portfolio turnover rate of 36%, indicating that holds its assets around 0.0 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 48% for the Global Large-Stock Value category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, abrdn Dynamic Dividend A returned 2.0%, which earned it a grade of D, as the Global Large-Stock Value category had an average return of 2.9%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all funds in that category.
abrdn Dynamic Dividend A has a trailing yield of 3.92%, which is above the 1.78% category average. The fund normally distributes its income monthly.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
abrdn Dynamic Dividend A Grades
Year to date, the fund has returned 12.0%, 0.6 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of C. The fund has returned 24.1% over the past year (grade of C), 14.2% over the past three years (grade of D) and 8.1% per year over the past five years (grade of F) and 10.2% per year over the past 10 years (grade of C).
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ADAVX Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| ADAVX Return (NAV) | 2.0% | 2.9% | 24.1% | 14.2% | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| ADAVX Grade | D | F | C | D | F | C |
| +/- Category | -1.0% | -2.3% | -0.3% | -2.2% | -2.5% | -0.1% |
| Global Large-Stock Value Avg | 2.9% | 5.2% | 24.4% | 16.5% | 10.6% | 10.3% |
| ADAVX Tax Cost Ratio | na | na | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
ADAVX Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| ADAVX Return (NAV) | 12.0% | 20.0% | 7.9% | 14.1% | -13.6% | 16.3% | 10.0% | 25.4% | -10.0% | 23.1% | 7.1% |
| ADAVX Grade | C | F | D | C | F | F | A | B | C | A | D |
| +/- Category | -0.6% | -4.0% | -1.8% | -0.6% | -4.5% | -2.8% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 4.4% | -2.3% |
| Global Large-Stock Value Avg | 12.6% | 24.1% | 9.7% | 14.7% | -9.1% | 19.1% | 4.1% | 22.9% | -10.3% | 18.7% | 9.5% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Standard Deviation: | 11.0% |
| Total Risk Index: | 0.90 - Average |
| Category Risk Index: | 0.94 - Below Average |
| Category Risk Grade: | B (32% Rank) |
| Beta: | 0.82 |
| R-Squared: | 88% |
| Leveraged Fund: | No |
| Inverse Fund: | No |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Equity Investment Style: | Large-Cap Value |
| Bond Investment Style: | na |
| Yield: | 3.9% |
| Dividend Distribution: | Monthly |
| Cap Gains Distribution: | |
| Total Assets: | $99 Mil |
| Fund Total Assets: | $ 4 Mil |
| Share Class Type: | A |
| Portfolio Turnover: | 36% |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 3 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 13.6 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 7.8 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Duitz Josh (2012), Connaghan Martin (2018), Kohl Andrew (2025) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 3/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 88 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 23.9% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | No |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 42.9% |
Portfolio Allocation |
|
| Domestic Stock: | 55.2% |
| Foreign Stock: | 42.9% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 1.9% |
Purchase Information
| Fund Family: | Aberdeen |
| Phone Number: | 866-667-9231 |
| Website: | www.aberdeen-asset.us |
| Status: | Open |
| Inception Date: | December 30, 2011 |
| Min. Initial Purchase: | $1,000 |
| Min. Initial IRA Purchase: | $1,000 |
| True No-Load: | No |
| Front Load Maximum: | 5.75% |
| Deferred Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Redemption Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee: | 0.25% |
Expenses and Fees | |
| Expense Ratio (%): | 1.51% ( Rating : High ) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 1.05% |
| Share Class: | abrdn Dynamic Dividend Instl |
| Min. Subsequent Purchase: | $ 50 |
| Min. Subsequent IRA Purchase: | $ 50 |
