Why use global equities to harvest income?
Reinvested dividends account for 50% or more of total return
Potential for regular income and capital growth, as for most markets, reinvested dividends account for 50% or more (1) of the total return.
8.5% p.a. dividend growth
With a long history of strong dividend growth, the MSCI AC World Index delivered dividend growth of 8.5% p.a. (2).
Over US$1.54 trillion paid in dividends
Large diversified dividend universe, with more than US$1.54 trillion was paid out in dividends globally in the past 12 months to 31 December 2025 (3).
Key highlights of the Master Fund
5.67% p.a. average monthly payout
The Master Fund has delivered an average monthly payout of 5.67% p.a. (4).
Capture capital growth opportunities
Participate in potential upside of global equity markets to access potential capital growth opportunities over time.
Diversification
The Master Fund is style-agnostic, diversifying across Value (60%) and Growth (40%) blended approach. The Fund is also exposed across various sectors and countries.
Available share classes and benefits for ABGDD
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(1) Source: Factset, Jefferies, 31 December 2001 to 31 December 2025. Using MSCI universe as it existed in the past. Based on local currency performance. Gross reinvested dividends without considering the impact of taxes.
(2) Source: MSCI, Bloomberg 31 December 2025. For illustrative purpose only. Past performance does not predict future returns.
(3) Source: Bloomberg, MSCI, Paid by MSCI ACWI constituents, USD, 31 March 2025.
(4) Source: Aberdeen Investments, March 2026, based on A Gross MIncA USD share class of the Master Fund, historical average over April 2025 to March 2026. A positive yield does not imply a positive return of the Fund. The dividend payment information shown is for the fund abrdn SICAV I – Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Class A Gross MIncA USD which is only a reference for presenting the approximate dividend payout rate. ABGDD-M invests in Class Z. The lower fee of Class Z compared to Class A makes the Class Z NAV higher, resulting in only a slight difference in the dividend payout ratio between the two classes.
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Past performance/ performance comparison relating to a capital market product is not a guarantee of future results.
Investment in offshore fund is subject to currency risk and may get a return lower than the amount initially invested.
Currency is hedged upon the Fund Manager’s discretion.





