abrdn Life Sciences Investors 

Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund operates as a closed-end investment fund and investment trust. The trust's investment objective is to seek current income and long-term capital appreciation through investing in companies engaged in the healthcare industry, including equity securities, debt securities and pooled investment vehicles. The Trust was founded on April 2, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Aberdeen Standard Global Infr Inc Fd

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / November 1, 2024 / The abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ASGI)(NYSE:THQ), (the "Funds" or individually the "Fund"), today announced that the Funds paid the distributions noted in the table below on October 31, 2024, on a per share basis to all shareholders of record as of October 24, 2024 (ex-dividend date October 24, 2024). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $0.2100 THQ NYSE abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $0.1800 Each Fund has adopted a distribution policy to provide investors with a stable distribution out of current income, supplemented by realized capital gains and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital.

abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details

Harrow Health Inc

XOMA

There are sectors that experience demand irrespective of economic climate. I like cold hard cash placed in my account. We discuss big dividends from healthcare, yields +8.3%.

I Am Banking On The Silver Tsunami With Big Dividends

THQ's discount has narrowed even further, helping to continue to boost total returns for investors in this fund. Despite the aggressive distribution hike, THQ's portfolio performance and potential reduction in leverage costs provide optimism for sustainability. THQ's focus on healthcare and defensive positioning make it attractive in a lower-rate environment, with top holdings in vital healthcare companies.

THQ: Discount Narrows Further, But Healthcare Remains Attractive

Cohen & Steers Reit And Preferred Income Fund Inc

Fund your retirement with valuable income from everyday sources. When others spend money, you can benefit from their spending via dividends and distributions. I love collecting income, so I created my Income Method.

Retirement: Two Yields To Send Your Income Soaring

THQ has outperformed the S&P 500 with a YTD return of 27%, but recent price run has made it expensive. The current discount to NAV isn't as attractive. THQ utilizes an option writing strategy for higher income, prioritizing income over growth. The fund's distributions have remained steady, but reliance on return of capital may limit NAV growth and suppress capital appreciation.

THQ: Questionable Distribution Coverage (Rating Downgrade)

Do you have an investment horizon of a decade? You should if you can. We look at yields up to 10% as we dig deeper. Collect income for the length of the average retirement, or longer!

2 Funds For The Next Decade Of Abundant Income

Eli Lilly

AT&T

Verizon

Don't fear recessions; embrace them with a well-constructed portfolio. Market prices and business fundamentals are distinct elements. Focus on the latter. We discuss two picks from non-discretionary sectors — telecom and healthcare.

Recession Alert: Play Defense While Earning Up To 10% Yield

abrdn Healthcare Investors 

abrdn World Healthcare Fund 

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / June 26, 2024 / The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:HQH)(NYSE:THQ)(NYSE:THW) announced they each held their Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meetings") on June 25, 2024. At the Meetings, shareholders of the respective Funds voted on the proposals set forth below: abrdn Healthcare Investors ("HQH") As of the record date, April 1, 2024, HQH had outstanding 50,624,847 shares of common stock.

abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders

I previously recommended the THQ fund over the THW fund, as THQ's distribution was more sustainable. However, THQ has recently boosted its distribution to a 10.9% yield. This risks making it long-term unsustainable as well. I recommend investors buy low-cost passive ETFs and create their own 'high-yielding' funds by periodically selling a portion of their holdings.

THW Versus THQ: I Prefer Neither

abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund is a closed-end fund that provides exposure to the healthcare sector. THQ's distribution rate has increased significantly since our prior update, and that has helped to narrow the fund's discount. Eli Lilly has performed exceptionally well, driving it to the top spot in THQ's portfolio based on solid earnings growth expectations going forward.

THQ: Discount Narrows And Distribution Bump

April showers are over, it is time to focus on our top picks for May. Enjoy the warmer weather, improve your health, and improve your portfolio's exposure to the healthcare sector. We look at two outstanding funds to unlock regular income from this sector.

Buy These 2 Picks If Nothing Else In May

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund Inc

Three funds to consider for a cautiously optimistic portfolio: Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund, and Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF.

Three Funds For A Cautiously Optimistic Portfolio

abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) offers a high dividend yield of 11.3% and exposure to diverse subsectors of the healthcare industry. The fund outperforms its peers, abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) and BlackRock's Health Sciences Trust (BME), in total return. THQ trades at an attractive discount to NAV, making it a favorable entry point for investors.

THQ: Collecting A High Yield From Increased Medical Spending

Oxford Lane Capital

Harmless pranks can be so much fun to play but don't think the market's pranks are harmless. Many get hoodwinked and gamble away their hopes and dreams.

Don't Be An April Fool - Buy These Income Investments

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / March 21, 2024 / abrdn Healthcare Investors (NYSE:HQH), abrdn Life Sciences Investors (NYSE:HQL), abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (NYSE:THQ), and abrdn World Healthcare Fund (NYSE:THW) (collectively, the "Funds") each, a closed-end management investment company, announced today the appointment of Dr. Jason Akus as co-lead portfolio manager to the Funds alongside Dr. Daniel Omstead. Dr. Akus has served on the investment team with Dr. Omstead for over 20 years.

abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH), abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL), abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ), and abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) Announce Investment Team Update

abrdn World Healthcare Fund provides exposure to top-tier healthcare holdings with a high distribution yield of over 10.7%. THW has a global focus with over 40% of their portfolio having exposure to companies based outside the U.S. or companies that get a large percentage of their revenue internationally.

THW And THQ: Global Healthcare Exposure With A Double-Digit Yield

Edison

The market's biggest secret is that you don't need to own a market-wide ETF to succeed. You don't need to sell your assets to fund your retirement. Reject that. Your retirement needs income; let the market pay your way.

Yes, You Can Retire On Dividends, 2 Fat Yields Up To 10%

Healthcare stocks have seen a better 2024 so far this year than the entire 2023 and 2022 years combined. If you go back 2 calendar years, the broad-based Health Care Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF was still down slightly on a total-return basis. But in 2024, it is now up +6.8%. And you wouldn't be the only-one if you thought that the healthcare sector may just-be getting started with a rebound this year. Heck, Eli Lilly is already up 34.4% YTD.

The abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund Is Due For A Breakout

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / February 9, 2024 / abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL), abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH), and abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) (collectively, the "Funds") each, a closed-end management investment company, announced today its Board of Trustees (each a "Board" and collectively, the "Boards") have approved an increase in each Fund's respective distribution rate and announce payment details for the Funds in the chart directly below. Ticker Exchange Fund Distribution Policy Previous Distribution Policy New Declared Distribution Amount HQH NYSE abrdn Healthcare Investors Annualized rate of 8% of rolling NAV Annualized rate of 10% of rolling NAV $ 0.4800 HQL NYSE abrdn Life Sciences Investors Annualized rate of 8% of rolling NAV Annualized rate of 10% of rolling NAV $ 0.3900 THQ NYSE abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $0.1125 per share per month $0.18 per share per month $ 0.1800 HQL and HQH each distribute quarterly, and THQ distributes monthly all or a portion of its net investment income, including current gains, to common shareholders.

abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL) and abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH) Announce a 25% Increase in Distribution Rates and abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) Announces a 60% Increase in Distribution Rate

The Healthcare sector shows promising growth opportunities in 2024, with an aging population and increased demand for improved healthcare. The cell and gene therapy industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 34% from 2021-2027. The introduction of the GLP-1 class of drugs offers a new class of drugs with a potential market size exceeding $100B.

THQ: Investing In A Healthy Future

Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund

Alpine Global Dynamic Dividend Fund

Alpine Total Dynamic Dividend Fund

Alpine Global Premier Properties Fund

Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc

Aberdeen Global Income Fund

Delaware Investments

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / January 10, 2024 / The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ACP)(NYSE:AGD)(NYSE:AOD)(NYSE:ASGI)(NYSE:AWP) and (NYSE American:FAX)(NYSE American:FCO)(NYSE American:THQ)(NYSE American:THW)(NYSE American:VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on January 31, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of January 24, 2024 (ex-dividend date January 23, 2024). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ACP NYSE abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund $ 0.1000 AGD NYSE abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.0650 AOD NYSE abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.0575 ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $ 0.1600 AWP NYSE abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund $ 0.0400 FAX NYSE American Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. $ 0.0275 FCO NYSE American abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc. $ 0.0700 THQ NYSE American abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $ 0.1125 THW NYSE American abrdn World Healthcare Fund $ 0.1167 VFL NYSE American abrdn National Municipal Income Fund $ 0.0375 At the end of each calendar year, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders, which will state the amount and composition of each fund's distributions and provide information with respect to their appropriate tax treatment for the prior calendar year.

abrdn U.S. Closed End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details

Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Fund

Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust

Eaton Vance

Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund

Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc.

Tortoise MLP Fund

Franklin Templeton Dragon Fund

Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund

Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund

Tortoise Energy Infrastructure

22 out of 22 CEF sectors positive on price and 21 out of 22 sectors positive on NAV. Tortoise tender offering results. Eaton Vance tender offer results.

Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup: Tortoise Tender Results (November 19, 2023)

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On October 31, 2023, abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund, formerly known as Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund, paid a monthly distribution of $0.1125 per share. It is currently estimated that this distribution is derived from a return of capital or other capital source. The composition of this and subsequent distributions may vary from month to month because it may be materially impacted by future realized gains and losses on securities. As of October 26, 2023, the ag.

abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund Paid Distribution

abrdn has taken over the management of the former Tekla funds, and they've dropped to some meaningful discounts. Both the abrdn World Healthcare Fund and the abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund represent attractive investment opportunities, but I would tend to favor THQ. THW has a higher distribution rate when compared to THQ, which can have some appeal for some investors, but both funds will rely entirely on capital gains going forward.

THW: abrdn Takes Over, Fund Drops To Massive Discount, But THQ Still Looking Better

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / October 27, 2023 / Effective close of business today, October 27, 2023, abrdn Inc. ("abrdn") assumed responsibility for the management of the four (4) former Tekla Capital Management LLC closed-end funds totaling $2.8bn in assets under management (AUM) as of October 26, 2023. As noted within the Funds' proxy statements and in connection with the change in investment adviser, each Fund amended its declaration of trust to change its name as detailed in the chart below effective after close of regular business on October 27, 2023.

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