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In the recent chairman's statement, Michael Hughes, chairman of abrdn New India Investment Trust, provides commentary on the trust's recent performance, highlighting that the largest positive contributions to returns came from good stock picking in the energy, financials, and real estate sectors. He also discusses the macroeconomic outlook, mentioning that investing in India requires accepting market volatility and a degree of risk. Capital at risk. Read the full statement here: https://ow.ly/ehia50UrBhX #ANII

Paul has done the hard work for you, skip to the bits you’re interested in! ⏩️⏩️⏩️ 📽️🎙️📈📉 An hour chatting through markets and stocks with Paul Hill for his VOX Podcast. What will 2025 bring?! #abrdn #uksmallercompanies

We are thrilled to share that abrdn has won three awards at the UK Investor Magazine Awards 2024 – 'Best Investment Trust Manager', 'Best Fund Manager', and our Murray Income Trust PLC took home the award for 'Best Equity Income Trust'. A fantastic way to close 2024! Voted for by investors, these awards celebrate excellence in serving private clients across the UK investment industry. Capital at risk. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/Utvb50UuaQL #Awards #Investments #InvestmentTrusts #MUT

In a recent article, Abby Glennie and Amanda Yeaman, Co-Managers of abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc highlighted that even without the help of UK Budget reforms, the smaller companies sector has displayed a robust recovery. Small caps have managed to deliver a return amid continued gloom about their prospects, uncertainty on the regulatory backdrop, and an unfavourable global backdrop. Capital at risk. Read more: https://ow.ly/axHh50UsG6V #AUSC #Budget #SmallerCompanies

On this #podcast episode, host Stuart Fieldhouse speaks with Yoojeong Oh, CFA, Investment Director with abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited Stuart and Yoojeong talk about the likely impact of Donald Trump’s election win on Asia Pacific markets and the elephant in the room, the relative health of China’s economy. Yoojeong tells us which Asian markets she likes the look of for the year ahead and focuses in on the Indian stock market and Australia in particular. Stuart and Yoojeong take time to discuss governance in Asian listed companies, the Australian real estate market, and Yoojeong gives us some insights on her favourite stocks in the fund right now. It's a great listen! Find our podcast on your favourite podcast platform - and don't forget to like and subscribe. abrdn Investment Trusts Graeme Coles-Andrew Michael Morton Archie H. Lilly Whitefield Ellis White Ian Overgage https://lnkd.in/egSkhVt4

"We believe that rates falling will be positive for UK small caps as an asset class." In a recent interview with Sam Benstead from interactive investor, Abby Glennie, Co-Manager of abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc highlights that falling rates should favour growth companies more over value, and the trust is very much focused on growth company space. Abby shared that they try to select companies with strong growth strategies, new products, services, or geographical expansions that can drive their own success. During the interview, Abby also discusses the health of the UK economy, as well as going into detail about the trust's holdings in the Alternatives Investments Market, and why political risks may be overblown. Capital at risk. Watch the full interview here: https://ow.ly/ZLQ350UswIr #AUSC #interactiveinvestor #UKSmallerCompanies

UK equities: A generational opportunity?💡📈🔎 With #UK #equities trading at their steepest #discount to global peers in more than 30 years, November 2024 marked a turning point with the first net inflows after 41 months of outflows. As US-based #funds seek diversification and value, is this the start of a UK equities revival? Dive into our latest thematic report written by Edison's Neil Shah, featuring 20 standout names and several key closed-end funds offering UK market exposure: https://lnkd.in/e7W3aJTV 4imprint abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc Card Factory Creo Medical Dowlais Group plc Foxtons Games Workshop Ltd Gamma Communications GlobalData Plc HgT International Airlines Group (IAG) Janus Henderson Investment Trusts, UK Lowland Investment Company plc ME Group Mitie Pan African Resources PLC Plus500™ Renew Holdings plc Rightmove #RockwoodStrategic Schroder Uk Mid Cap Fund Plc Smiths News plc Softcat Target Healthcare REIT Ltd (THRL) THE DIVERSE INCOME TRUST PLC The Law Debenture Group The Merchants Trust PLC Topps Tiles Wheaton Precious Metals

Markets react fast to big events like the UK Budget and US election, however long-term impacts take time to emerge. Iain Pyle CFA, ACA, Manager of Shires Income plc, discusses the challenges of responding to these events and highlights how company fundamentals remain the focus of the trust during times of uncertainty. Capital at risk. Read more: https://ow.ly/B0Or50UrCtV #UKBudget #USElection #SHRS

India is leaping ahead. With tech disruption, a growing middle class, and digital transformation, it's now the world's fastest-growing major economy. Gabriel Sacks, Co-manager of abrdn Asia Focus plc, explores hidden gems fueling this growth. Capital at risk. Read more: https://ow.ly/8i3b50UrB5K #India #EmergingMarkets #AAS