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abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that focuses on assets providing necessary services to society, with an emphasis on infrastructure-related equity investments. Its public communications highlight a goal of delivering a high level of total return with an emphasis on current income, and the fund’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange as a listed closed-end fund.
The ASGI news feed features updates that reflect the fund’s role within the abrdn U.S. closed-end fund platform. Investors can find announcements about distribution payment details, including how distributions are composed among net investment income, realized capital gains, and return of capital under Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The fund also issues notices explaining its managed or stable distribution policy and how estimated distribution sources may change once the fiscal year is complete.
News items for ASGI also cover corporate actions involving the fund, such as its role as an acquiring fund in reorganizations of other closed-end funds. For example, Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (MFD) and abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (JEQ) have been reorganized into ASGI, with shareholders of the acquired funds receiving newly issued ASGI shares based on relative net asset values. These announcements describe the expected benefits of combining assets, such as potential economies of scale and changes in scale and liquidity for the combined fund.
In addition, ASGI’s news includes information about Board decisions, such as the approval of a managed distribution policy and the authorization of an open market share repurchase program. Readers who follow ASGI news can monitor how the fund communicates about its distribution practices, reorganizations, and other structural developments that may affect shareholders.
Aberdeen Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI) announced a distribution payment of $0.1083 per share on February 26, 2021, to shareholders of record by February 19, 2021 (ex-dividend date: February 18). The distribution comprises 16% net investment income, 34% net realized short-term capital gains, and 50% return of capital. The Fund aims to provide stable monthly distributions, though shareholders are advised not to interpret distribution amounts as direct indicators of investment performance. A detailed explanation of the distribution sources and their implications is provided.
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Aberdeen Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI) announced a monthly distribution of $0.1083 per share, payable on January 29, 2021, to shareholders on record as of January 22, 2021. The fund's distribution comprises 19% net investment income, 54% net realized short-term capital gains, and 27% return of capital. The annualized distribution rate is 6.00%, with a total return on net asset value of 10.30% over the past five years. Investors are advised that portions of distributions may be returns of capital and not indicative of the fund's investment performance.
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Aberdeen Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.1083 per share, payable on December 9, 2020. The record date for shareholders is December 2, 2020, with an ex-dividend date of December 1, 2020. The distribution represents income from net investment income (22%), short-term capital gains (46%), and a return of capital (32%). The Fund's distribution policy aims to provide stable monthly distributions, which may result in a decrease in net assets and potentially impact market price.
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Aberdeen Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI) announced a monthly distribution of $0.1083 per share, payable on November 10, 2020. Shareholders of record as of November 3, 2020 will receive this distribution, with an ex-dividend date of November 2, 2020. The distribution consists of 16% from net investment income, 25% from net realized short-term capital gains, and 59% as a return of capital. As of October 20, 2020, the fund has a net deficit of $687,000.
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Aberdeen Standard Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI) has announced a public update call scheduled for September 14, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET. Fund portfolio managers, including Josh Duitz and Ryan Sullivan, will discuss the Fund's holdings as of August 31, 2020, and the stable distribution policy. Interested participants can register for the call via the provided link. The Fund highlights potential investment risks including market fluctuations, liquidity issues, and international investments.
Aberdeen Standard Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI) announced its initial monthly distribution of $0.1083 per share, payable on October 9, 2020. This distribution aligns with the Fund's Stable Distribution Plan, which promises a 6.5% annualized rate based on an initial offering price of $20.00 through September 30, 2021. As of August 28, 2020, the Fund reported net assets of $180.0 million and a NAV per share of $20.33, with 87% of investments in infrastructure equity. The Fund’s portfolio spans various sectors, including Industrials (30.82%) and Utilities (24.28%).