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Data as at: 12/08/2026
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Objective
To provide shareholders with an above average income from their equity investment while also providing real growth in capital and income.
AIC sector
Management group
Launch date
15/11/1991
September
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
Thomas Moore, Iain Pyle
Dividend frequency
Quarterly
Wind-up provisions
The investors will have the opportunity to vote on the continuation of the Company at its five yearly continuation vote in 2027.
Continuation vote
5 yearly
(Next vote: 2027)
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 369.57 | 403.98 | 462.00 | 460.21 | 0.39 | 8 | 5.00 | Feb, May, Aug, Nov | 0.84 (30/09/2025) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/05/2026 | 26/06/2026 | 5.700 | No | 2026 |
| 26/02/2026 | 27/03/2026 | 5.700 | No | 2026 |
| 11/12/2025 | 16/01/2026 | 5.900 | No | 2025 |
| 28/08/2025 | 26/09/2025 | 5.700 | No | 2025 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Equity Income Trust | Share price total return | 35.4 | 80.9 | 81.2 | 107.3 |
| UK Equity Income AIC sector | Share price total return | 20.1 | 51.9 | 56.6 | 124.5 |
| Morningstar UK * | Total return | 21.5 | 59.0 | 71.3 | 120.1 |
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* The Morningstar market index is not necessarily the official benchmark of the investment trust, but it has been identified as an appropriate comparative index. Please hover over the definition for further detail on the index construction.
Share structure
Number of shares
79,993,671
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 281,001 | 3,685,393 | 33,552,133 | 118,123,790 |
| Average | N/A | 160,234 | 132,617 | 93,675 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1.30 | 16.94 | 137.54 | 414.56 |
| Average | N/A | 0.74 | 0.54 | 0.33 |
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Trading details
| ISIN | Ticker | Traded currency | Stock exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0006039597 | AEI | GBX | London Stock Exchange - MAIN Chi-x Europe Limited London Stock Exchange |
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Top holdings
Data as at : 28/02/2026
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| Rio Tinto PLC Ordinary Shares | 6.1 |
| HSBC Holdings PLC | 5.7 |
| BP PLC | 4.3 |
| British American Tobacco PLC | 3.7 |
| Galliford Try Holdings PLC | 3.6 |
| M&G PLC Ordinary Shares | 3.5 |
| Legal & General Group PLC | 3.5 |
| Imperial Brands PLC | 3.3 |
| Chesnara PLC | 3.1 |
| OSB Group PLC | 3.0 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.
