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Exploring the future: AI's transformative role in healthcare investing

By Jason Akus, Head of Healthcare Investments

In 2025, the healthcare landscape is set to be transformed by the Stargate project, a groundbreaking initiative powered by Oracle, OpenAI, and Softbank. This project promises to revolutionize cancer research and healthcare investing, harnessing the power of AI to drive unprecedented advancements. Learn more about how this new era of innovation may impact investment opportunities in the healthcare sector!

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Healthcare fund information

Explore our range of closed-end healthcare funds, each with a distinct focus, all managed by seasoned professionals with deep expertise in the ever-evolving healthcare sector.

abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH)

The Funds investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in securities of healthcare companies. In addition, the Fund seeks to provide regular distribution of realized capital gains.

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abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL)

The Funds investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in securities of Life Sciences companies.

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abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ)

The Funds investment objective is to seek current income and long-term capital appreciation.

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abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW)

The Funds investment objective is to seek current income and long-term capital appreciation.

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