184,471 Shares in Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. $PEO Acquired by UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC

Key Points

• UBS Asset Management acquired 184,471 shares of Adams Natural Resources Fund (PEO) during the second quarter, valued at approximately $8.5 million and representing a 0.67% stake.
• Institutional investors and hedge funds own 33.54% of PEO, with several firms recently increasing or initiating positions.
• PEO shares opened at $28.86, near their 12-month high, while the fund raised its quarterly dividend to $0.54, implying an annualized yield of approximately 7.5%.

UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC purchased a new stake in Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 184,471 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $8,515,000. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC owned 0.67% of Adams Natural Resources Fund at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Global Retirement Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Adams Natural Resources Fund during the fourth quarter worth $35,000. Comerica Bank boosted its position in shares of Adams Natural Resources Fund by 38.1% in the first quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 1,859 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 513 shares during the period. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in shares of Adams Natural Resources Fund in the third quarter valued at about $48,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Adams Natural Resources Fund by 45.2% in the second quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 2,572 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $55,000 after acquiring an additional 801 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp increased its position in Adams Natural Resources Fund by 2,697.6% during the first quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 2,294 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $64,000 after acquiring an additional 2,212 shares during the period. 33.54% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Adams Natural Resources Fund Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of Adams Natural Resources Fund stock opened at $28.86 on Tuesday. Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. has a twelve month low of $20.75 and a twelve month high of $29.53. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $27.04 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $26.50.

Adams Natural Resources Fund Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 26th. Investors of record on Monday, July 27th were paid a $0.54 dividend. This represents a $2.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.5%. This is an increase from Adams Natural Resources Fund's previous quarterly dividend of $0.52. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 27th.

About Adams Natural Resources Fund

Adams Natural Resources Fund NYSE: PEO is a closed-end management investment company that seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the fund offers investors a way to access a diversified portfolio of companies engaged in the natural resources and energy sectors without investing directly in individual stocks or commodities.

The fund primarily invests in equity securities, including common and preferred stocks, of companies involved in exploration, production, processing, and distribution of oil, natural gas, coal and alternative energy sources.

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