ACP

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund
ACP
Market cap $344M

6.61 USD

-0.01

0.15%

At close Oct 17, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

6.59

-0.02

0.30%

1 day

-0.15%

5 days

-0.15%

1 month

1.07%

3 months

-5.30%

6 months

-0.90%

Year to date

-2.07%

1 year

5.76%

5 years

-44.03%

About: abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek a high level of current income with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. It predominantly invests in debt and loan instruments of issues that operate in a variety of industries and geographic regions.

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Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

2% less funds holding

Funds holding: 44 [Q1] → 43 (-1) [Q2]

10% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 10

14% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 12 | Existing positions reduced: 14

37.96% less ownership

Funds ownership: 44.94% [Q1] → 6.98% (-37.96%) [Q2]

38% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $39.8M [Q1] → $24.6M (-$15.2M) [Q2]

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Based on 3 articles about ACP published over the past 30 days

abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / October 9, 2024 / PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / October 9, 2024 / The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ACP, AGD, AOD, ASGI, AWP, THQ, THW and NYSE American:FAX, FCO, VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on October 31, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of October 24, 2024 (ex-dividend date October 24, 2024). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ACP NYSE abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund $ 0.1000 AGD NYSE abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.1200 AOD NYSE abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.1000 ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $ 0.2100 AWP NYSE abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund $ 0.0400 FAX NYSE American abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. $ 0.1650 FCO NYSE American abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc. $ 0.0700 THQ NYSE abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $ 0.1800 THW NYSE abrdn World Healthcare Fund $ 0.1167 VFL NYSE American abrdn National Municipal Income Fund $ 0.0500 At the end of each calendar year, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders, which will state the amount and composition of each fund's distributions and provide information with respect to their appropriate tax treatment for the prior calendar year.

abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details

ACP: 18% Yield, 3% Discount

The abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP) offers an 18.60% yield and trades at a discount to NAV, making it an attractive high-yield investment. ACP primarily invests in below-investment-grade debt across various industries and regions, aiming for high current income and capital appreciation. ACP's recent performance has outpaced its historical averages and benchmark index, with a stable monthly distribution and may offer a favorable tax deferral advantage from ROC.

ACP: 18% Yield, 3% Discount

abrdn and First Trust Announce Closing of Reorganizations of Certain First Trust Advised Funds With abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds

PHILADELPHIA & WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE: ACP) (“ACP”) and abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI) (each, an “Acquiring Fund”) announce today the completed reorganizations, after close of regular business on September 20, 2024, of First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE: FAM) and Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/ Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE: MFD) (each, an “Acquired Fund”). In the reorganizatio.

abrdn and First Trust Announce Closing of Reorganizations of Certain First Trust Advised Funds With abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds

abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund ("ASGI") and abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund ("ACP") Announce Distribution Payment Details

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / The abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI) and the abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP), announced today that each closed end fund will pay the distributions indicated in the chart below on a per share basis on September 30, 2024, to all shareholders of record as of September 20, 2024 (ex-dividend date September 20, 2024). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ACP NYSE abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund $ 0.1000 ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $ 0.2100 Please note that shareholders of the Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE: MFD) and the First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE: FAM) will not be shareholders of record of the ASGI or ACP respectively until September 23, 2024, so those shareholders will not receive this September distribution.

abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund ("ASGI") and abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund ("ACP") Announce Distribution Payment Details

ACP: Massive Yield Is Tempting, But Not Worth The Tradeoff

ACP offers a high yield of 18.7%, but its historical performance shows significant capital erosion and multiple distribution cuts since inception. The fund's portfolio, mainly below investment grade debt, is highly vulnerable to interest rate changes, leading to inconsistent earnings and increased default risk. Despite trading at a discount to NAV, ACP's poor long-term performance and reliance on return of capital make it an unattractive investment.

ACP: Massive Yield Is Tempting, But Not Worth The Tradeoff

CEF Weekly Review: Reverse Splits Are Never A Good Sign

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the fourth week of August and highlight recent market action. CEFs had a strong week, with most sectors finishing in the green, supported by lower Treasury yields. PIMCO Muni CEF coverage has increased - an expected outcome of its ARPS retirement. However, the size of the boost looks overdone.

CEF Weekly Review: Reverse Splits Are Never A Good Sign

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund Announces Closing Date for Acquisition of Assets From First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2024 / The Board of Trustees of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP) ("ACP" or the "Acquiring Fund"), previously announced that shareholders of First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE:FAM) ("FAM" or the "Acquired Fund"), advised by First Trust Advisors L.P., have approved the proposed reorganization into ACP ("Reorganization") and today announces that the Reorganization is expected to close at the close of business on September 20, 2024, or as soon as practicable thereafter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund Announces Closing Date for Acquisition of Assets From First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund

abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 9, 2024 / The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ACP)(NYSE:ASGI)(NYSE:AWP)(NYSE:HQH)(NYSE:HQL)(NYSE:IFN)(NYSE:JEQ)(NYSE:THQ)(NYSE:THW)(NYSE American:FAX)(NYSE American:FCO)(NYSE American:IAF)(NYSE American:VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on August 30, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of August 23, 2024 (ex-dividend date August 23, 2024). These dates apply to the Funds listed below with the exception of the abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH), the abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL), the abrdn Australia Equity Fund, Inc. (IAF), the India Fund, Inc. (IFN) and the abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (JEQ) which will pay on September 30, 2024, to all shareholders of record as of August 23, 2024 (ex-dividend date August 23, 2024).

abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details

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abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund Announces Update and Tentative Closing Date for Acquisition of Assets From First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / July 26, 2024 / The Board of Trustees of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP), announces today that shareholders of First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE:FAM) ("FAM" or the "Acquired Fund") advised by First Trust Advisors L.P. have approved the proposed reorganization into ACP ("Reorganization") which is targeted to be completed before the end of September or as soon as practicable thereafter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund Announces Update and Tentative Closing Date for Acquisition of Assets From First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund

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