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Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) generates a steady stream of news centered on its performance, distributions, portfolio composition, and capital management actions. As an internally managed closed-end equity fund that invests primarily in very liquid S&P 500 stocks with a sector-neutral approach, ADX regularly reports on how its net asset value (NAV) and market price returns compare with benchmarks such as the S&P 500 Index and the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category.
News updates commonly include quarterly and year-to-date performance figures, highlighting total returns on both NAV and market price over one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods. Releases also provide details on the Fund’s net assets, shares outstanding, and NAV per share at specific quarter-end dates, giving investors insight into the Fund’s scale and trading dynamics.
Another key theme in ADX news is its distribution activity. The Fund announces regular quarterly distributions and year-end distributions, often specifying the per-share amounts and the estimated breakdown among net investment income, net realized short-term gains, net realized long-term gains, and any return of capital. These communications also reference the Fund’s managed distribution policies, including commitments to minimum annual distribution rates based on market price or average NAV.
Portfolio transparency is reflected in news items that list the Fund’s ten largest equity holdings and sector weightings as of quarter-end. In addition, Adams Diversified Equity Fund issues press releases when it undertakes tender offers to repurchase a portion of its outstanding shares, covering the commencement, preliminary results, and final results of such offers, including the number of shares tendered and proration factors.
Investors and researchers can use the ADX news feed to follow performance announcements, distribution declarations, portfolio snapshots, and tender offer developments, and to monitor how the Fund’s strategy and managed distribution framework are being implemented over time.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) elected Steven G. Chambers as an independent director effective February 12, 2026.
Dr. Chambers brings 25+ years in educational technology and AI, prior CEO experience at Jibo, and current board roles in AI and consumer tech companies.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) declared a $0.47 per share distribution payable February 27, 2026 to holders of record on January 26, 2026. Shareholders may receive the distribution in additional common shares (default) or in cash if they elect before 4:00 PM ET on February 13, 2026 (valuation date). The issue price per share will be the lower of the Fund’s closing NYSE market price or the Fund’s NAV on the valuation date.
Estimated sources for the $0.47 distribution: net investment income $0.06 (13%), net realized long-term gains $0.04 (9%), return of capital $0.37 (78%). Performance highlights: 5-year annualized NAV return 15.0%, annualized current distribution rate 7.6% of NAV, and fiscal YTD cumulative total return on NAV 18.9%. The Fund will issue Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) reported its 2025 investment returns and portfolio metrics. The Fund's NAV total return for 2025 was 18.9% (dividends and capital gains reinvested) versus the S&P 500 at 17.9% and Morningstar U.S. Large Blend at 16.2%. The Fund's market price total return was 25.7%. The Fund paid $1.85 per share in income dividends and realized capital gain distributions, producing an annual distribution rate of 8.1% on NAV. Net assets rose to $3,028,642,556 at 12/31/2025 from $2,662,523,552 a year earlier. Top sector weight is Information Technology 34.1%, and the ten largest holdings total 42.8% of net assets. The 2025 Annual Report is expected on or about February 18, 2026.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) reported 2025 investment returns and year-end portfolio data. The Fund's NAV total return was 18.9% for 2025 with dividends and capital gains reinvested, versus 17.9% for the S&P 500 and 16.2% for the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend Category. The Fund's market-price total return was 25.7%. Net assets rose to $3.028B from $2.663B at year-end 2024. The Fund paid $1.85 per share in income dividends and capital gain distributions, producing an 8.1% annual distribution rate on NAV. Annualized NAV returns were 23.3% (3Y), 15.0% (5Y) and 15.5% (10Y). Top-ten holdings accounted for 42.8% of net assets and Information Technology represented 34.1% of the portfolio. The 2025 Annual Report is expected on or about February 18, 2026.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) declared a $0.46 per share distribution payable December 23, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 21, 2025. Stockholders may elect cash or additional shares (default) if election is received by 4:00 p.m. ET on December 10, 2025; issue price will be the lower of the Fund’s closing NYSE price or NAV on that valuation date.
YTD distributions total $1.85 per share; annual distribution rate for 2025 is 8.1%. The Fund reports most distributions in 2025 are return of capital; historical notes show 61st consecutive year of capital gains and 90th consecutive year of dividends. Annualized current distribution rate on NAV is 7.3%.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) reported its investment returns for the first nine months of 2025. The Fund's NAV total return was 16.0% with dividends and capital gains reinvested and the market-price total return was 17.8% for the period. Comparative nine-month and annualized returns outpaced the S&P 500 and Morningstar U.S. Large Blend in several horizons. Net assets at 9/30/2025 were $2.986 billion and NAV per share was $24.61. The Third Quarter Report to Shareholders is expected on or about October 22, 2025.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) has declared a distribution of $0.46 per share, payable on August 28, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 28, 2025. The distribution can be received in additional shares of common stock (default option) or cash upon specific election by August 15, 2025.
The distribution sources include 58% from net realized long-term gains, 9% from net investment income, and 33% from return of capital. The Fund's 5-year average annual total return on NAV through June 30, 2025, stands at 17.2%, with an annualized current distribution rate of 7.9% of NAV.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) reported strong performance for the first half of 2025, achieving a 7.8% total return on net asset value, outperforming both the S&P 500 Index (6.2%) and Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category (5.7%). The fund's market price return was even more impressive at 12.4%.
As of June 30, 2025, the fund's net assets stood at $2.80 billion with a net asset value of $23.35 per share. The portfolio is heavily weighted towards Information Technology (32.7%), with top holdings including Microsoft (7.7%), NVIDIA (7.5%), and Apple (6.1%). The fund's long-term performance remains strong, with 10-year annualized returns of 14.3% based on NAV.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) has announced a distribution of $0.46 per share, payable on May 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of April 28, 2025. The distribution can be received in additional common stock shares (default option) or cash, with elections due by May 16, 2025.
The distribution breakdown includes:
- 11% ($0.05) from Net Investment Income
- 89% ($0.41) from Net Realized Long-Term Gains
Key performance metrics as of March 31, 2025 show:
- 5-year Average Annual Total Return on NAV: 18.7%
- Annualized Current Distribution Rate: 8.6%
- Cumulative Total Return on NAV (fiscal year): -3.9%
- Cumulative Fiscal Year Distribution Rate: 4.4%
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) reported its Q1 2025 performance with a -3.9% total return on both NAV and market price, outperforming the S&P 500 Index and Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category, which both returned -4.3%.
The Fund's net assets stood at $2.53 billion as of March 31, 2025, with a NAV of $21.28 per share. The portfolio demonstrates strong long-term performance, with 5-year returns of 18.7% (NAV) and 19.6% (market price).
The Fund maintains a diversified portfolio with significant technology exposure, as reflected in its top holdings: Apple (7.4%), Microsoft (6.5%), and NVIDIA (5.7%). By sector, Information Technology leads at 29.5%, followed by Financials at 14.3% and Health Care at 11.3%. The top ten holdings represent 38.3% of net assets.
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