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abrdn World Healthcare Fund Shares of Beneficial Interest (THW)

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Key data on THW

AUM

$486471312

P/E ratio

17.2

Dividend yield

10.8474%

Expense ratio

1.53%

Beta

0.78022

Price on THW

Previous close

$12.66

Today's open

$12.62

Day's range

$12.62 - $12.77

52 week range

$9.80 - $13.19

Profile about THW

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Headquarters

US

Exchange

New York Stock Exchange

Issue type

Common Stock

THW industries and sectors

Industries

Health

Top holdings in THW

6.3%

News on THW

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

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).

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PRNewsWire • Feb 10, 2026

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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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I Demand International Income: 2 Easy Buys With +11% Yields Today

The world is changing – diversify your income streams. Two CEFs to add international exposure to your portfolio. Real estate and healthcare provide income opportunities.

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Seeking Alpha • Nov 6, 2025

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THW: Discounted Valuation Due To Higher Interest Rates

THW offers high yield and global healthcare exposure, but recent performance has lagged, with a 17% share price decline and questionable dividend sustainability. The fund now trades at a favorable discount to NAV, presenting a potential accumulation opportunity, though risks remain if interest rates stay elevated. THW's aggressive leverage and reliance on capital gains for distributions make it vulnerable to higher rates and inconsistent earnings coverage.

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Seeking Alpha • Aug 8, 2025

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CEF Insights: The Future Of Healthcare Investing

Groundbreaking AI-powered initiatives are set to transform the healthcare landscape, potentially revolutionizing cancer research and healthcare investing. Aberdeen Investments' four healthcare-focused closed-end funds meet various investor needs: THQ/THW for income and stability, HQH/HQL for growth and innovation exposure. Jason Akus, Portfolio Manager and Head of Healthcare Investments with Aberdeen Investments, gives insight into how new innovations may impact investment opportunities.

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Seeking Alpha • Jun 25, 2025

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THW: Income Investors Likely To Face A Massive Distribution Cut

abrdn World Healthcare Fund has consistently underperformed sector benchmarks like XLV. The fund's high 14% yield is unsustainable, with returns lagging the distribution rate by a wide margin. Overdistributing forces THW to sell holdings at inopportune times, further eroding performance and increasing risk for income-focused investors.

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Seeking Alpha • May 25, 2025

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THW: NAV Growth Starting To Improve

THW offers global exposure to high-quality healthcare companies and an attractive 11.6% dividend yield.

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Seeking Alpha • Feb 25, 2025

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2 Big Dividends To Buy And Hold Forever

We focus on essential sectors to secure predictable monthly income and hedge against market uncertainties. Real estate and healthcare undisputedly play fundamental roles in human life. We discuss our top diversified picks with yields of up to 12%.

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Seeking Alpha • Jan 15, 2025

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THW: Revisiting The 11.8% Healthcare Yielder As Thesis Plays Out

We initially highlighted unwarranted optimism and faulty logic in THW and predicted it would underperform 2 funds. Our thesis proved correct as THW lagged cash by over 6%, delivering just 0.06% total returns. We tell you why we are less pessimistic today.

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Seeking Alpha • Dec 10, 2024

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THW: Valuation Is Attractive Once More (Rating Upgrade)

abrdn World Healthcare Fund operates as a closed end fund that prioritizes income generation from its portfolio of healthcare investments. The current dividend yield sits at a high 11.7% and has never been reduced since the fund's inception. THW's weakness is the limited upside potential because of its closed end structure and the inclusion of a option strategy against underlying equities.

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Seeking Alpha • Nov 28, 2024

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