Steven G. Chambers Joins the Boards of Directors of Adams Diversified Equity Fund and Adams Natural Resources Fund

BALTIMORE, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boards of Directors of Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO), two of the nation's oldest closed-end funds, announce the election of Steven G. Chambers as an independent director of the Funds, effective February 12, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Feb 12, 2026

My Income Portfolio - A Random Walk

My income portfolio prioritizes resilient, high-dividend securities with long-term positive NAV trends rather than trading based on unpredictable short-term price movements. Therefore, I focus on funds that have demonstrated value creation since launch, especially those with at least a decade of performance history, with its accompanying ups and downs. In this article, I show how the NAVs of all my securities behaved during the worst moments of their existence and how they largely rebounded.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 5, 2026

10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 8.7% (January 2026)

The article presents a rigorously screened list of 10 top closed-end funds, or CEFs, for income investors, offering an average 8.7% yield and -7.5% NAV discount. Selections emphasize sector diversification, long-term outperformance, sustainable distributions, and attractive valuations, with a focus on both equity and credit-oriented CEFs. CEFs are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 24, 2026

Adams Natural Resources Fund Declares Distribution

BALTIMORE, Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On January 15, 2026, Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PEO) declared a distribution of $0.49 per share payable February 25, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 26, 2026. The distribution is optionally payable in additional shares of common stock (default) or in cash by specific stockholder election received before 4 p.m. (ET) on February 13, 2026, the valuation date. The issue price for shares will be the lower of the Fund's closing NYSE market price or the Fund's NAV per share on the valuation date.

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 16, 2026

Adams Natural Resources Fund Announces 2025 Performance

BALTIMORE, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PEO) announces the Fund's investment returns for 2025. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for 2025 was 9.4%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P 500 Energy Sector and the S&P 500 Materials Sector were 8.7% and 10.5%, respectively. Our benchmark, which is comprised of the S&P 500 Energy Sector (80%) and the S&P 500 Materials Sector (20%), returned 9.1%. The total return on the Fund's market price for the same period was 9.9%. The Fund paid $2.05 per share in income dividends and realized capital gain distributions to shareholders in 2025, producing an annual distribution rate of 8.4% of net asset value. “In a weak energy market environment, we were pleased to generate a 9.4% return in 2025, outperforming our benchmark,” said Jim Haynie, CEO of Adams Funds. The 2025 Annual Report is expected to be released on or about February 18, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 15, 2026

Retire With A Potential $5,000 Monthly Income And High Growth

The S&P 500 offers a meager 1.1% yield, along with a roller-coaster ride on a regular basis. Most retirees do not like the idea of raising income by selling shares. The article presents a diversified, three-bucket retirement portfolio targeting 5.5%-6% income and 10%+ annualized growth over 10-15 years. Backtesting shows the combined model portfolio would have delivered 14% annualized returns since 2008, outperforming the S&P 500's 10.9%.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 10, 2026

PEO: Own This Resources Fund As Oil Stocks To Finally Go Up In 2026

Adams Natural Resources Fund (PEO) offers diversified energy and materials exposure, trading at a double-digit discount to NAV with an 8% managed distribution yield. PEO is positioned to benefit from a potential oil price rebound in 2026, supported by extreme gold/oil ratio levels and contrarian investor positioning. Top holdings like XOM and CVX provide dependable dividends and cash flows, enhancing PEO's appeal as a portfolio diversifier in volatile or inflationary environments.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 5, 2026

My Income Portfolio's Year-End Review

The rebound that began in April on stock markets around the world is leading to a positive double-digit year-end close for Wall Street. This increase has been partially reflected in my portfolio, which focuses on high-dividend securities, showing a gain of more than 6% against the cost basis. In addition, there has been a recent flurry of positive news regarding various special year-end distributions announced by several funds in my portfolio.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 30, 2025

Undercovered Dozen: Canadian Natural Resources, Duke Energy, PennyMac Mortgage And More

This week's Undercovered Dozen highlights 12 lesser-followed stocks and funds, each with distinct catalysts or value opportunities. This week's edition covers articles published between Dec. 12 and Dec. 18, offering fresh investment ideas. The series aims to inspire discussion and help investors discover overlooked opportunities in the market.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 22, 2025

Buy And Hold Portfolio For Next 10 Years: Potential $5,500 Monthly Income

This article presents a diversified, fund-based portfolio targeting market-matching growth and a 6%+ income yield, with lower tech exposure than the S&P 500. The model portfolio, comprising 5 ETFs and 6 CEFs, emphasizes asset class diversification—spanning blue-chip dividends, tech, real estate, gold, materials, energy, and utilities. The portfolio presented uses ahands-off approach, and it is diversified among many asset classes to be able to withstand different economiccycles in the next 10 years.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 13, 2025