Exquisite insight, better investing | Aberdeen Equity Income Trust PLC

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Share price

414.00 p

Last actual cum income NAV

421.58 p

Dividend Yield

5.57 %

GBX | London Stock Exchange | As of 07 May 2026 at 10:13 | D

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Our investment objective

To provide shareholders with a progressive dividend and long-term capital growth from a portfolio invested predominantly in UK listed equities.

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Key reports

Read the latest investment literature including factsheets, annual reports, and more financial trust information.

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Kepler Research Note

Read the latest comprehensive research note published by Kepler, providing an update on the Trust's portfolio, gearing, performance, dividend, management and charges.

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News & highlights

Why choose Aberdeen Equity Income Trust plc

An actively managed portfolio of UK quoted companies.
An index-agnostic investment approach.
Focused on change: aiming to evaluate changing corporate situations and identify insights not fully recognised by the market.

Watch Thomas Moore, Manager of Aberdeen Equity Income Trust, as he shares the trust’s strategy, key investment themes, and discusses the portfolio of UK quoted companies. (03:51 min watch)

Meet the team

Get to know the people behind the trust. Our independent board and portfolio management team provide a wealth of investment experience.

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Our investment approach

How we invest to achieve our goals. Learn how we research and select holdings and how we look to invest to benefit people and planet.

Our investment approach

How to invest

Private investors usually buy investment trusts through online platforms. You can hold your shares in ISAs and SIPPs through these platforms.

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Latest articles

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30 Apr 2026

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A "Best of British" merger

A merger of strength has brought Shires Income and Aberdeen Equity Income Trust together to create a larger, more cost-effective UK equity income trust. Shareholders get the same dividend-focused approach, plus added flexibility to invest beyond UK equities and into preference shares.

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