CSS LLC IL reduced its position in Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO - Free Report) by 20.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 155,687 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 39,333 shares during the period. CSS LLC IL owned 0.61% of Adams Natural Resources Fund worth $3,385,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Focus Partners Wealth boosted its stake in Adams Natural Resources Fund by 3.6% in the fourth quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 15,570 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $338,000 after acquiring an additional 541 shares during the last quarter. Moors & Cabot Inc. boosted its position in shares of Adams Natural Resources Fund by 4.6% in the 4th quarter. Moors & Cabot Inc. now owns 15,298 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $333,000 after purchasing an additional 669 shares during the last quarter. Kovack Advisors Inc. grew its stake in shares of Adams Natural Resources Fund by 4.6% during the fourth quarter. Kovack Advisors Inc. now owns 22,740 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $494,000 after purchasing an additional 991 shares during the period. Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased its holdings in Adams Natural Resources Fund by 31.9% in the fourth quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 4,547 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $99,000 after purchasing an additional 1,100 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Stifel Financial Corp lifted its stake in Adams Natural Resources Fund by 1.6% in the fourth quarter. Stifel Financial Corp now owns 75,452 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $1,640,000 after buying an additional 1,192 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 33.54% of the company's stock.
Adams Natural Resources Fund Price Performance
PEO traded up $0.09 during midday trading on Monday, reaching $20.11. 37,626 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 52,009. Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. has a one year low of $18.35 and a one year high of $24.23. The stock's 50-day simple moving average is $20.70 and its 200 day simple moving average is $21.93.
Adams Natural Resources Fund Cuts Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 28th. Investors of record on Monday, April 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.52 per share. This represents a $2.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 10.34%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 28th.
Adams Natural Resources Fund Profile
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Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets across the globe. The firm manages closed-end equity fund focused on the energy and material sectors. It invests in stocks of companies of all market capitalizations operating in the energy and natural resources sector including oil companies, exploration and production, utilities, services, and basic materials sectors.
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