Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc (ADX)

Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc (ADX) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since January 3, 1972.

Listed On
the New York Stock Exchange
Listed Since
January 3, 1972
Market Cap
$3.2B

About Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc

Adams Diversified Equity Fund Inc is a diversified investment company. It is an internally managed closed-end fund whose investment objectives are the preservation of capital, the attainment of reasonable income from investments, and an opportunity for capital appreciation. It invests a majority of its assets in very liquid S&P 500 stocks, and has broad flexibility in the selection of stocks, but maintains a sector-neutral approach. The fund has a diversified equity portfolio that consists of securities of companies from energy, consumer staples, information technology, financials, and other sectors.

Institutional ownership

In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 211 institutions reported holding ADX, with 19.9 million shares worth $509.6 million in aggregate. The largest reported holder was Lazard Asset Management, with 3.2 million shares worth $82.0 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.

InstitutionSharesValueQuarter change
Lazard Asset Management3,208,355$82MReduced 10.07%
Raymond James Financial1,318,584$34MAdded 1.98%
Bensler1,129,607$29MAdded 7.08%
Cohen & Steers1,101,635$28MReduced 1.78%
Lpl Financial1,016,997$26MAdded 162.73%

Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.

Frequently asked questions

What is ADX?

Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc (ADX) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since January 3, 1972.

Who are the largest institutional holders of ADX?

In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of ADX were Lazard Asset Management, Raymond James Financial and Bensler.

How many institutions own ADX?

211 institutions reported a position in ADX for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $509.6 million in total.

Did institutions buy or sell ADX last quarter?

Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for ADX.

Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in ADX, on SentiSense.