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Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc (PEO) provides investors focused exposure to energy and natural resources equities through its closed-end fund structure. This news hub delivers timely updates on portfolio developments, market positioning, and strategic initiatives essential for understanding this specialized vehicle.
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Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) reported its nine-month results ending September 30, 2024. The fund's net asset value total return was 10.2%, outperforming its benchmark's 9.5% return. The fund's market price total return was 16.3% for the same period. For the 12 months ended September 30, the fund's NAV total return was 6.2%, surpassing the benchmark's 4.9%, while the market price total return reached 9.2%.
The fund's net asset value as of September 30, 2024, was $681,420,546 with 25,728,942 shares outstanding, resulting in a NAV per share of $26.48. The top holdings include Exxon Mobil (25.6%) and Chevron (11.2%). The fund's portfolio is heavily weighted towards the Energy sector, with Integrated Oil & Gas (37.4%) and Exploration & Production (18.3%) being the largest industry weightings.
Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) has announced its third quarter distribution details. The Fund set the issue price at $22.75 per share for the $0.54 distribution payable on August 30, 2024. This is part of the Fund's new managed distribution policy, which commits to an 8% annual rate of average net asset value (NAV) distributed quarterly.
The distribution sources are: 59% from net investment income and 41% from net realized long-term gains. The Fund's 5-year average annual total return on NAV is 14.4%, with a current annualized distribution rate of 7.8%. Adams Natural Resources Fund has maintained a consistent record of paying dividends for over 90 years and capital gains for more than 73 consecutive years.
Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) has declared a distribution of $0.54 per share, payable on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 5, 2024. This distribution is part of the Fund's Managed Distribution Policy to pay at least 2% of average net asset value each quarter.
For the first half of 2024, PEO reported a total return of 10.2% on its net asset value, outperforming its benchmark's 9.6% return. The Fund's market price total return was 15.5% for the same period. Over the 12 months ended June 30, 2024, PEO's net asset value total return was 16.5%, compared to the benchmark's 14.4%.
As of June 30, 2024, PEO's net assets were $689,986,546, with a net asset value per share of $27.11. The Fund's portfolio is heavily weighted towards the Energy sector (80.5%), with top holdings including Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE: ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) announced several governance updates approved by their Boards of Directors. These include the election of a classified board structure and adoption of specific bylaws amendments. The classified board structure will have three director classes with three-year terms each, as per Maryland Corporations Code Section 3-803. These changes aim to enhance the stability of fund oversight and operations, serving the long-term interests of shareholders. The governance updates were made after a thorough review to safeguard the best interests of the funds and their shareholders.
Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) has announced a new initiative to enhance shareholder value: an 8% annual rate managed distribution policy. This policy replaces the previous 6% minimum annual distribution commitment and aims to offer higher, more predictable quarterly distributions. Starting in the third quarter of 2024, the Fund will distribute 2% of the average net asset value (NAV) each quarter, with the fourth quarter distribution being at least 2% of NAV or the amount needed to meet Internal Revenue Code requirements. Distributions may include net investment income, capital gains, and/or returns of capital, payable in shares or cash. CEO James Haynie asserts that this policy will enhance the Fund's value proposition while maintaining its strong returns and low expense ratio.
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