NYSE:AEF Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund (AEF) Stock Price, News & Analysis $9.39 +0.05 (+0.54%) As of 08/21/2026 04:00 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesNews and TrendsOwnershipSEC Filings About Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund Stock (NYSE:AEF) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get AEF alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$9.31▼$9.4450-Day Range$8.10▼$10.0352-Week Range$6.02▼$10.14Volume87,266 shsAverage Volume175,388 shsMarket Capitalization$381.24 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield8.41%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingN/A Company Overview Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund (NYSE:AEF) is a closed‐end investment company that seeks to provide investors with a combination of current income and long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in dividend-paying equities of companies located in emerging market countries. The fund offers investors access to a diversified portfolio of stocks across Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, targeting firms with strong cash flow characteristics and sustainable payout policies. The investment process combines bottom-up fundamental research with a disciplined focus on income generation. Portfolio managers evaluate individual securities based on factors such as dividend yield, earnings quality, balance‐sheet strength and valuation metrics, while also considering country-level risk, currency dynamics and macroeconomic trends. Sector allocation is actively managed to reflect opportunities across financials, consumer staples, telecommunications, energy and other industries that exhibit attractive income prospects. AEF is managed by abrdn US Inc., a subsidiary of abrdn plc, a global investment manager headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland. The abrdn team utilizes its regional research platform and on-the-ground analyst network to identify companies with durable competitive advantages and high cash‐generation potential. Through its closed-end structure, the fund may employ leverage within approved guidelines to enhance income, and typically distributes dividends on a monthly basis. AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Receive AEF Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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AEF Stock News HeadlinesAEF: Strong Results, Still Trading At A Deep Discount, But I'll PassJuly 28, 2026 | seekingalpha.comabrdn Emerging Markets Fund;RJuly 17, 2026 | wsj.comThe end may be near for these iconic stocksMarc Chaikin, founder of Chaikin Analytics, says two forces - AI disruption and fracturing global trade - are triggering a historic wealth transfer already underway in 2026. Household names like Intuit (-57%), Boston Scientific (-49%), and Tractor Supply (-40%) are cratering, while lesser-known companies like Sandisk (+573%) and Rackspace (+444%) surge. Chaikin has identified specific stocks he believes investors should sell before they fall further - and the names may surprise you. He's also pinpointing a company tapped as Nvidia's self-driving partner and a potential AI megadeal that could split into three high-growth stocks. Stream his free presentation to get every buy and sell recommendation with no membership or credit card required.August 23 at 1:00 AM | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)abrdn Emerging MarketsJune 16, 2026 | money.usnews.comabrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund Inc.June 6, 2026 | barrons.comAEF: Profit From The AI Spending Binge With This Emerging Market FundMay 7, 2026 | seekingalpha.comabrdn EM SMA Completion FundApril 16, 2026 | money.usnews.comAberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds Declare Distribution Dates and AmountsMarch 10, 2026 | prnewswire.comSee More Headlines AEF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AEF shares performed this year? Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund's stock was trading at $7.00 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, AEF shares have increased by 34.1% and is now trading at $9.39. Who are Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund's major shareholders? Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund's top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Capital Wealth Advisors (0.30%) and Noble Wealth Management PBC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Bill Maher and Anthony S Clark. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund? Shares of AEF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund investors own include Chimera Investment (CIM), Killam Apartment REIT (KMP.UN), NIO (NIO), Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund (AWP), AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (AWF) and Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP). Company Calendar Record date for 6/30 Dividend6/23/2026Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend6/23/2026Dividend Payable6/30/2026Today8/23/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Red Zone (3w+) 1-Year History Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26 For the last 3 weeks, AEF's financial health has been in the Red zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Capital Markets Sub-IndustryAsset Management & Custody Banks Current SymbolNYSE:AEF CIK846676 Webwww.aberdeench.com Phone(800) 522-5465FaxN/AEmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$96.44 million Price / Sales3.95 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book ValueN/A Price / BookN/AMiscellaneous Outstanding Shares40,601,000Free Float42,276,000Market Cap$381.24 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.00 7 Stocks That Will Be Magnificent in 2026Discover the next wave of investment opportunities with our report, 7 Stocks That Will Be Magnificent in 2026. 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