ASGI Stock

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / January 31, 2025 / The abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ASGI, THQ) (the "Funds" or individually the "Fund"), today announced that the Funds paid the distributions noted in the table below on January 31, 2025, on a per share basis to all shareholders of record as of January 24, 2025 (ex-dividend date January 24, 2025). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $0.2000 THQ NYSE abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $0.1800 Each Fund has adopted a distribution policy to provide investors with a stable distribution out of current income, supplemented by realized capital gains and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital.

ASGI, a non-leveraged infrastructure-focused CEF, has experienced recent underperformance and a widening discount, but this can make it a more interesting choice. The fund's unique approach, emphasizing industrial infrastructure and private investments, differentiates it from peers, though it has higher expenses. ASGI's managed distribution policy targets a 12% payout, which may not be sustainable long-term, potentially leading to NAV erosion and adjusted payouts, but total returns can still be attractive.

ASGI offers high yield exposure to US and global infrastructure, with a focus on current income and total return, and no leverage used. ASGI's monthly distribution increased to $0.20 in 2024, yielding 13.89% at the current price of $17.28. ASGI's portfolio is heavily weighted towards North America and industrials, with significant exposure to utilities and energy sectors.

We had previously compared ASGI to UTF and suggested the ASGI would do better. While both have delivered exceptional returns since our buy point, they have been for different reasons. We go over the setup today and tell you why it is quite different from 14 months back.

As a retired income investor, I focus on high-yield closed-end funds, or CEFs, for consistent monthly distributions and reinvestment discounts to grow my retirement portfolio. Significant 2024 events include distribution cuts, fund liquidations, rights offerings, and new fund launches, impacting various CEFs I own or follow. Notable CEFs like ACP, ASGI, AOD/AGD, and BlackRock funds have seen distribution increases, reorganizations, and efforts to close discounts due to activist pressure.

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / November 29, 2024 / The abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ASGI)(NYSE:THQ), (the "Funds" or individually the "Fund"), today announced that the Funds paid the distributions noted in the table below on November 29, 2024, on a per share basis to all shareholders of record as of November 21, 2024 (ex-dividend date November 21, 2024). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $0.2100 THQ NYSE abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $0.1800 Each Fund has adopted a distribution policy to provide investors with a stable distribution out of current income, supplemented by realized capital gains and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital.

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / November 1, 2024 / The abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ASGI)(NYSE:THQ), (the "Funds" or individually the "Fund"), today announced that the Funds paid the distributions noted in the table below on October 31, 2024, on a per share basis to all shareholders of record as of October 24, 2024 (ex-dividend date October 24, 2024). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $0.2100 THQ NYSE abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $0.1800 Each Fund has adopted a distribution policy to provide investors with a stable distribution out of current income, supplemented by realized capital gains and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital.

ASGI offers a compelling 12.5% distribution yield, which is one of the highest in the infrastructure fund space. Looking at the underlying fundamentals, we will also notice that the risk profile is very acceptable as there is no external leverage involved, and the positions are greatly diversified. In this article, I explain in more detail why, in my view, ASGI should be considered by income seeking investors to enhance their portfolio yield levels in a financially sound manner.

ASGI offers global exposure to infrastructure sectors, providing a high dividend yield of 12.5%, making it attractive for income-focused investors. The fund's diverse portfolio mains a majority exposure to Industrials and Utilities. I believe ASGI has a positive outlook due to continued interest rate cuts. Despite a high management fee, ASGI's consistent price range and monthly distributions make it appealing for both capital preservation and income generation.