AEF is abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (Financial Services). Trading at $9.60. Current dividend yield: 9.58%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.92 |
| Current yield | 9.58% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 23, 2026(in 21 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2300 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 24.11% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 13.89% |
| Payout ratio | 28% |
| Market cap | $390M |
| Exchange | ASE |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | $0.2300 |
| 2026-03-24 | $0.2100 |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.1800 |
| 2025-09-23 | $0.1700 |
| 2025-06-23 | $0.1500 |
| 2025-03-25 | $0.1500 |
| 2024-12-30 | $0.1000 |
| 2024-09-23 | $0.1000 |
About AEF
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INCOME FUND, INC. is a non-diversified closed-end, management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide both current income and long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests a majority of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in emerging markets (excluding China) equity securities. The performance of the fund is measured against the MSCI Emerging Markets ex-China Index. Its investment portfolio consists of equity securities from emerging market companies (excluding China), spanning multiple sectors such as Information Technology, Financials, Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, Real Estate, and others.
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Frequently asked
What is AEF's dividend yield?
AEF (abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 9.58%, which works out to about $0.92 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is AEF's next ex-dividend date?
AEF's next ex-dividend date is Sep 23, 2026 (in 21 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did AEF last pay a dividend?
AEF's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 30, 2026.
How often does AEF pay dividends?
AEF pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is AEF growing its dividend?
AEF has been growing its dividend at a 13.89% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-02. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.