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NYSE:JEQ

Abrdn Japan Equity Fund (JEQ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$6.02
+0.02 (+0.33%)
(As of 05/17/2024 08:53 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$5.99
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$6.07
50-Day Range
$5.81
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$6.29
52-Week Range
$4.99
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$6.39
Volume
20,500 shs
Average Volume
31,567 shs
Market Capitalization
$83.36 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
6.98%
Price Target
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About Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Stock (NYSE:JEQ)

Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc is a close ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Aberdeen Standard Investments (Asia) Limited. It invests in the public equity markets of Japan. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It employs quantitative analysis to build its portfolio. The fund employs a quantitative analysis to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the TOPIX Index. The fund was previously known as Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc was formed on July 12, 1990 and is domiciled in the United States.

JEQ Stock Price History

JEQ Stock News Headlines

May 14, 2024 | reuters.com
Activist fund asks four Japan firms to mandate board-shareholder dialogue
April 26, 2024 | reuters.com
Saudi fund PIF's managed assets hit $749 bln in 2023, says SPA
April 19, 2024 | investing.com
Federated Hermes Asia Ex-japan Equity Fund Class F Usd Accumulating (0P0000X9XK)
April 18, 2024 | seekingalpha.com
Asian equity markets rebound as investors shrug off another tech-led selloff on Wall Street
March 22, 2024 | msn.com
Foreigners big buyers of Japanese bonds ahead of BOJ decision
March 13, 2024 | msn.com
Asian equity markets mixed after Ueda remarks, traders digest U.S. inflation report
February 22, 2024 | msn.com
Compare with Russell Investments Japan Equity Fund Sovereign
February 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com
CORRECTION: abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details
February 12, 2024 | msn.com
abrdn Japan Equity Fund declares $0.11 dividend
February 9, 2024 | msn.com
Is Fidelity Japan Fund (FJPNX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now?
January 11, 2024 | msn.com
Japan ETF (BBJP) Hits New 52-Week High
January 9, 2024 | msn.com
Asia-Pacific Markets Rebound As Japan's Nikkei Hits 33-Year High Amid Tech Stock Surge
January 2, 2024 | msn.com
We see opportunities across Asia, particularly in China, India and Japan: Asset management firm
December 20, 2023 | msn.com
Japan Emerges As Promising 2024 Investment Destination: 3 Stocks To Consider
December 8, 2023 | money.usnews.com
Investors Pile Into Cash, Japan Equity Funds See Outflows - BofA
October 30, 2023 | msn.com
Bank of Japan may further loosen cap on long-term bond yields, report says
September 28, 2023 | money.usnews.com
Tokyo Equity Offerings Surge as Japan Inc Begins to Shift Towards Capital Efficiency
September 27, 2023 | msn.com
BOJ minutes show deviating views on future policy direction
September 22, 2023 | reuters.com
UPDATE 1-Japan's Unizo Holdings chooses KKR as restructuring sponsor - Nikkei
September 14, 2023 | money.usnews.com
Japan's Aug Core Inflation Likely Slowed Slightly, Still Above BOJ Target - Reuters Poll
September 11, 2023 | msn.com
KKR Boosts Investment In USI Insurance Services; Reportedly Plans New JV With Japan's SBI Holdings
August 15, 2023 | wsj.com
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August 11, 2023 | nasdaq.com
abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Common Stock (JEQ)
June 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Announces Appointment of William Maher as Director
May 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Finance
Industry
Investment offices, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
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Current Symbol
NYSE:JEQ
CUSIP
471057109
CIK
866095
Web
www.aberdeenjeq.com
Phone
65-63952700
Fax
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Employees
N/A
Year Founded
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Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
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Trailing P/E Ratio
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Forward P/E Ratio
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P/E Growth
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Net Income
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Net Margins
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Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
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Return on Assets
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Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
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Quick Ratio
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Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
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Price / Book
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Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
13,850,000
Free Float
6,632,000
Market Cap
$83.38 million
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.89

JEQ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have JEQ shares performed in 2024?

Abrdn Japan Equity Fund's stock was trading at $5.74 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, JEQ shares have increased by 4.9% and is now trading at $6.02.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.

Are investors shorting Abrdn Japan Equity Fund?

Abrdn Japan Equity Fund saw a decline in short interest in the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 11,300 shares, a decline of 21.0% from the April 15th total of 14,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 32,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days.
View Abrdn Japan Equity Fund's Short Interest.

How often does Abrdn Japan Equity Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Abrdn Japan Equity Fund?

Abrdn Japan Equity Fund declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.12 per share on Friday, June 28th. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.97%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 22nd. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.11.
Read our dividend analysis for JEQ.

Is Abrdn Japan Equity Fund a good dividend stock?

Abrdn Japan Equity Fund (NYSE:JEQ) pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.00%. JEQ has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
Read our dividend analysis for JEQ.

What other stocks do shareholders of Abrdn Japan Equity Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Abrdn Japan Equity Fund investors own include General Motors (GM), GSK (GSK), Pfizer (PFE), Exxon Mobil (XOM), AbbVie (ABBV), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN), BCE (BCE), Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX), Franklin Resources (BEN) and BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (BGY).

Who are Abrdn Japan Equity Fund's major shareholders?

Abrdn Japan Equity Fund's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (16.95%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (16.95%), Lazard Asset Management LLC (8.98%), City of London Investment Management Co. Ltd. (0.85%) and Successful Portfolios LLC (0.60%). Insiders that own company stock include Bill Maher, Peter Gerald Malone and Stephen Bird.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Abrdn Japan Equity Fund?

Shares of JEQ 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.
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This page (NYSE:JEQ) was last updated on 5/20/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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