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abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund of Beneficial Interest (AGD)

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Key data on AGD

AUM

$316035167

P/E ratio

28.6

Dividend yield

11.285%

Expense ratio

1.35%

Beta

0.942306

Price on AGD

Previous close

$12.52

Today's open

$12.52

Day's range

$12.50 - $12.71

52 week range

$10.06 - $13.98

Profile about AGD

Headquarters

US

Exchange

New York Stock Exchange

Issue type

Common Stock

AGD industries and sectors

Equities

Global

Top holdings in AGD

3.56%

3.03%

News on AGD

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).

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PRNewsWire • May 11, 2026

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

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.

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PRNewsWire • Apr 10, 2026

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Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Q4 2025 Commentary

The abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) outperformed its benchmark over the three-month period ending 31 January 2026, driven by stock selection and, to a lesser degree, sector allocation. Exposure to technology hardware delivered excellent returns as the outlook for 2026 capex spending continued to move higher, with Samsung Electronics and ASML among the strongest contributors. In terms of stocks that detracted, jewellery maker Pandora was among the weaker contributors.

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Seeking Alpha • Mar 6, 2026

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AGD: Strong Earnings But Still Expensive

abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund offers a high 11.9% yield and global equity exposure but trades at a premium to NAV. AGD's reliance on net realized gains to fund distributions limits NAV growth and can lead to underperformance versus peer dividend ETFs. Despite strong recent total returns, AGD's elevated valuation and high payout ratio may impede long-term capital appreciation.

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Seeking Alpha • Mar 5, 2026

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AGD: Strong Tailwinds For 2026, But This Fund Is Pricey

The abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) offers a 12.28% yield, appealing for income-focused investors seeking equity exposure. AGD has outperformed the median peer CEF in yield and total return but currently trades at a 1.12% premium to NAV, well above its historical average. Distribution coverage is mixed—recent six-month results showed undercoverage, but the 18-month period saw NAV growth sufficient to support payouts.

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Seeking Alpha • Dec 22, 2025

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ABERDEEN INVESTMENTS U.S. CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION PAYMENT DETAILS

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).

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PRNewsWire • Dec 9, 2025

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You Can't Fight Facts. Raising AOD To A Strong Buy While Lowering AGD To A Sell

Momentum in a stock or fund can be a bull market's best friend. But just because a low-volume fund can be manipulated higher, doesn't mean its fundamentals have improved. Take, for example, the abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund, which has seen its valuation jump to a +16.6% premium over NAV, the highest in 15 years. But that comes at a cost since a buyer of AGD won't even get the 11.3% NAV yield the fund pays out. Instead, they only get a 9.7% current yield.

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Seeking Alpha • Oct 6, 2025

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AGD: Highest Premium Valuation In A Decade

AGD has surged to decade-high valuations, now trading at a 6.86% premium to NAV, making it unattractive for new accumulation. The fund offers an enticing 11% yield, but its distributions often outpace earnings, relying on favorable market conditions for sustainability. AGD provides global diversification and consistent payouts, but capital appreciation is limited due to its income-focused strategy.

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Seeking Alpha • Sep 3, 2025

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Closed-End Funds: Screening For Potential Opportunities To Kick Off H2 2025

We closed out the first half of 2025, making it an appropriate time to give the overall CEF space a fresh look for potential opportunities. As the broader equity indexes have been performing quite well, discounts in the CEF space have narrowed overall. The best relative value more broadly is in the municipal bond space and the "hybrid" funds.

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Seeking Alpha • Jul 14, 2025

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AGD: Hard To Recommend This Fund At Its Current Price

The abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund offers a high 12.45% yield, but its long-term real returns have lagged both peers and global equity indices. Despite strong income, AGD's portfolio is heavy in low-yield, high-valuation stocks, undermining its income-focused mandate and inflation protection. The fund now has a large position in MUFG, which could be well-positioned to profit from a shift to a multipolar banking world.

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Seeking Alpha • Jun 22, 2025

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