abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF)
abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) is listed on NYSE American, where it has traded since January 12, 1990.
- Listed On
- NYSE American
- Listed Since
- January 12, 1990
- Market Cap
- $342M
About abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc.
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.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 59 institutions reported holding AEF, with 19.7 million shares worth $188.8 million in aggregate. The largest reported holder was City of London Investment Management, with 10.5 million shares worth $100.7 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, all 5 reduced their positions during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Investment Management | 10,493,864 | $101M | Reduced 7.4% |
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings | 2,360,680 | $23M | Reduced 12.1% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1,749,028 | $17M | Reduced 2.24% |
| Lazard Asset Management | 1,101,112 | $11M | Reduced 1.07% |
| 1607 Capital Partners | 793,245 | $8M | Reduced 36.35% |
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 AEF?
abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) is listed on NYSE American, where it has traded since January 12, 1990.
Who are the largest institutional holders of AEF?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of AEF were City of London Investment Management, Allspring Global Investments Holdings and Morgan Stanley.
How many institutions own AEF?
59 institutions reported a position in AEF for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $188.8 million in total.
Did institutions buy or sell AEF last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, all 5 reduced their positions during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for AEF.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in AEF, on SentiSense.