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27 Mar 2024
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Positive return for abrdn Asian Income Fund despite challenges

abrdn Asian Income Fund (AAIF) announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2023. The company saw a NAV total return of 2.5%, slightly ahead of the MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan Index total return index which returned 1.6%. Shares rose 1.9%, with the discounting widening to 14% at the time of […]

27 Mar 2024

Impressive growth for BlackRock Latin American

BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust (BRLA) announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2023. The company’s NAV was up 37.8% in US Dollar terms, which compares to the benchmark returns with dividends reinvested of 32.7%. The share price rose by 35.3% in US Dollar terms (but increased by 27.6% in sterling terms). […]

27 Mar 2024

Steady year for Fidelity Japan Trust as markets rally

The Fidelity Japan Trust (FJV) has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2023. During the year the trust reported a net asset value (NAV) return of +12.2%, whilst the reference Index, the TOPIX Total Return Index, returned 13.3%. Over the same period, the ordinary share price total return was +12.3%. Commenting […]

26 Mar 2024

Steady as she goes for Petershill Partners

Petershill Partners (PHLL) has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2023. The company, which follows a unique M&A strategy, raised $23 billion of fee eligible assets, although notably earnings were down on the year prior given lower transaction activity. Highlights for the year included: Adjusted profit after tax of $200m for […]

26 Mar 2024

Infrastructure India continues to flounder

Infrastructure India (IIP) announced its annual results for the 12 months ended 31 March 2023. The company has been selling off assets over the period, with the value of these now standing at £99.1m, down 40% from the same time last year. Net liabilities were £184.9m as at 31 March 2023. The group had gross […]

26 Mar 2024

QuotedData’s morning briefing 26 March 2024 – JEMA, AWEM, VOF, FEML

In QuotedData’s morning briefing 26 March 2024: JPMorgan Emerging EMEA Securities (JEMA) has announced that manager Pandora Omaset is pursuing other opportunities external to JPMorgan. Oleg Biryulyov continues to be the company’s investment manager supported by JPMorgan Asset Management’s investment management team and the investment process for the company’s portfolio management will remain unchanged. Ashoka […]

20 Mar 2024

Fidelity European Trust delivers strong year

Fidelity European Trust (FEV) has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2023. The company reported a NAV total return of +17.5% while the benchmark Index, the FTSE World Europe ex UK Index, rose by +15.7%. Over the same period, the ordinary share price total return was +15.3%. The board also announced […]

20 Mar 2024

European Assets Trust looks to the future after solid year

European Assets Trust (EAT) announced its annual results for the year end 31 December 2023. NAV total return was 8.2% for the year ended 31 December 2023, slightly behind the benchmark return of 9.8%. Share price total return was 4.5% while the declared dividend for 2024 is 5.90, up 2% from 2023.  Following the company’s disappointing […]

20 Mar 2024

QuotedData’s morning briefing 20 March 2024 – VNH, PRSR, SERE

In QuotedData’s morning briefing 20 March 2024: VietNam Holding ( VNH) announced an update for the month of February 2024. VNH’s NAV was up +7.8% in February due to overweights in outperforming sectors, particularly banks, telecoms, retail, and industrials. The growth comes on the back of strong domestic performance in Vietnam with the managers noting […]