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Adams Diversified Equity Fund

18.60 USD
+0.49
2.71%
At close Apr 23, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
2.71%
5 days
1.69%
1 month
-4.07%
3 months
-12.43%
6 months
-13.89%
Year to date
-8.19%
1 year
-1.12%
5 years
35.57%
10 years
30.99%
 

About: Adams Diversified Equity Fund Inc is a diversified investment company. It is an internally managed closed-end fund whose investment objectives are the preservation of capital, the attainment of reasonable income from investments, and an opportunity for capital appreciation. It invests a majority of its assets in very liquid S&P 500 stocks, and has broad flexibility in the selection of stocks, but maintains a sector neutral approach. The fund has a diversified equity portfolio which consists of securities of companies from energy, consumer staples, information technology, financials, and other sectors.

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Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

216% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $552M [Q3] → $1.75B (+$1.19B) [Q4]

200% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 24 | Existing positions closed: 8

142% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 75 | Existing positions reduced: 31

7% more funds holding

Funds holding: 168 [Q3] → 180 (+12) [Q4]

2.67% more ownership

Funds ownership: 20.71% [Q3] → 23.38% (+2.67%) [Q4]

14% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 7 [Q3] → 6 (-1) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for ADX.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about ADX published over the past 30 days

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 days ago
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Declares Distribution
BALTIMORE, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 17, 2025, Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) declared a distribution of $0.46 per share payable May 30, 2025 to shareholders of record on April 28, 2025. The distribution is optionally payable in additional shares of common stock (default) or in cash by specific stockholder election received before 4 p.m.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Declares Distribution
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Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
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Invest In 6 Funds For A Potential $5,000 Monthly Income
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GlobeNewsWire
6 days ago
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Announces First Quarter 2025 Performance
BALTIMORE, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) announces the Fund's investment returns for the first quarter of 2025. The total return on the Fund's net asset value for the first quarter of 2025 was -3.9%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. This compared to -4.3% total return for both the S&P 500 Index and the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category. The total return on the Fund's market price for the period was -3.9%.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Announces First Quarter 2025 Performance
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
ADX: Tech Tilt Exposure With Telling Income And Limited Price Volatility
Adams Diversified Equity Fund offers large cap and tech stock exposure with an 8% of NAV annual distribution yield, combining capital appreciation with consistent income for investors. The fund's diversified, yet tech tilted portfolio includes notable holdings, including Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, while also covering financial, consumer, health care, and communication sectors. ADX displayed a superior 10-year Sharpe Ratio and less volatility compared to SPY, though it may be more sensitive in tail risk events.
ADX: Tech Tilt Exposure With Telling Income And Limited Price Volatility
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1 month ago
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5 Best CEFs This Month For Yields Up To 14%
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1 month ago
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1 month ago
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1 month ago
5 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 10% (February 2025)
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Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
ADX: A Story Of High Yields And Outperformance
Adams Diversified Equity Fund boasts a high yield of 9% and has outperformed the S&P 500 over multiple timeframes, making it a strong income-focused investment. ADX's managed distribution policy ensures at least 8% annual distribution, with recent years seeing double-digit yields, primarily funded through long-term capital gains. The fund's concentrated holdings in large-cap stocks, including the Magnificent Seven, pose both significant upside potential and concentration risk.
ADX: A Story Of High Yields And Outperformance
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