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Aberdeen Equity Income Trust plc

Equity income using an index-agnostic approach focusing on our best ideas from the full UK market cap spectrum.

Aberdeen Equity Income Trust plc is an investment trust with a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange. Established on 14 November 1991, it offers investors access to an actively managed portfolio of UK quoted companies. The trust employs an index-agnostic investment approach, focusing on identifying and capitalising on opportunities across the full spectrum of the UK market cap. Its strategy is centered around ‘Focus on Change’, which involves evaluating evolving corporate situations to uncover insights not fully recognised by the market. The trust is committed to delivering sustainable dividend growth and is managed by a team with extensive investment experience.

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The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up and you may get back less than the amount invested.

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Investing for children while school's out this summer

The summer holidays offer a valuable moment to consider how early investing could help secure your child’s financial future. From Junior ISAs to investment trusts, starting now could make all the difference.

13 Aug 2025

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Aberdeen Equity Income Trust: Kepler research note July 2025

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

29 Jul 2025

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Aberdeen Equity Income Trust: Strength in income investing

In the latest manager update video for Aberdeen Equity Income Trust, Manager, Thomas Moore talks about attractive valuations in the UK Small and Mid-Cap market, and shares details on the trust's sector allocation.

21 Jul 2025

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Higher yield UK stocks are outperforming as US sentiment wavers – is this just the beginning?

As US market sentiment weakens, high-yield UK stocks are quietly leading the charge. With small caps gaining traction and dividends driving returns, could this be the start of a new era for UK investors? Thomas Moore, Manager of Aberdeen Equity Income explores.

18 Jul 2025

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Dividend Heroes: The New Backbone of UK Income Investing

Thomas Moore, Manager of Aberdeen Equity Income Trust, joins Asset TV's Future Trends in Investment Trusts event, discussing how 'dividend hero' trusts are rewriting the income playbook for UK investors.

25 Jun 2025