How have JEQ shares performed in 2024?

Abrdn Japan Equity Fund's stock was trading at $5.74 at the start of the year. Since then, JEQ stock has increased by 1.9% and is now trading at $5.85. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Abrdn Japan Equity Fund?

Abrdn Japan Equity Fund saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 7,900 shares, an increase of 558.3% from the March 15th total of 1,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 34,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days. View Abrdn Japan Equity Fund's Short Interest .

How often does Abrdn Japan Equity Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Abrdn Japan Equity Fund?

Abrdn Japan Equity Fund announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 22nd will be paid a dividend of $0.11 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $0.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.52%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 21st. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.10. Read our dividend analysis for JEQ .

Is Abrdn Japan Equity Fund a good dividend stock?

Abrdn Japan Equity Fund (NYSE:JEQ) pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.23%. JEQ has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Read our dividend analysis for JEQ .

What other stocks do shareholders of Abrdn Japan Equity Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Abrdn Japan Equity Fund investors own include General Motors (GM) , GSK (GSK) , Pfizer (PFE) , Exxon Mobil (XOM) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) , BCE (BCE) , Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) , Franklin Resources (BEN) and BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (BGY) .

Who are Abrdn Japan Equity Fund's major shareholders?

Abrdn Japan Equity Fund's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (16.95%) and Successful Portfolios LLC (0.60%). Insiders that own company stock include Bill Maher, Peter Gerald Malone and Stephen Bird . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Abrdn Japan Equity Fund?

Shares of JEQ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

NYSE:JEQ

Abrdn Japan Equity Fund (JEQ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$5.84

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Volume: 68,507 shs
Average Volume: 33,137 shs
Market Capitalization: $80.88 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 7.19%
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About Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Stock (NYSE:JEQ)

Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc is a close ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Aberdeen Standard Investments (Asia) Limited. It invests in the public equity markets of Japan. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It employs quantitative analysis to build its portfolio. The fund employs a quantitative analysis to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the TOPIX Index. The fund was previously known as Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Abrdn Japan Equity Fund Inc was formed on July 12, 1990 and is domiciled in the United States.

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JEQ Stock News Headlines

April 19, 2024 | investing.com

Federated Hermes Asia Ex-japan Equity Fund Class F Usd Accumulating (0P0000X9XK)

April 18, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

Asian equity markets rebound as investors shrug off another tech-led selloff on Wall Street

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March 22, 2024 | msn.com

Foreigners big buyers of Japanese bonds ahead of BOJ decision

March 13, 2024 | msn.com

Asian equity markets mixed after Ueda remarks, traders digest U.S. inflation report

February 22, 2024 | msn.com

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February 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

CORRECTION: abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details

February 12, 2024 | msn.com

abrdn Japan Equity Fund declares $0.11 dividend

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February 9, 2024 | msn.com

Is Fidelity Japan Fund (FJPNX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now?

January 11, 2024 | msn.com

Japan ETF (BBJP) Hits New 52-Week High

January 9, 2024 | msn.com

Asia-Pacific Markets Rebound As Japan's Nikkei Hits 33-Year High Amid Tech Stock Surge

January 2, 2024 | msn.com

We see opportunities across Asia, particularly in China, India and Japan: Asset management firm

December 20, 2023 | msn.com

Japan Emerges As Promising 2024 Investment Destination: 3 Stocks To Consider

December 8, 2023 | money.usnews.com

Investors Pile Into Cash, Japan Equity Funds See Outflows - BofA

October 30, 2023 | msn.com

Bank of Japan may further loosen cap on long-term bond yields, report says

September 28, 2023 | money.usnews.com

Tokyo Equity Offerings Surge as Japan Inc Begins to Shift Towards Capital Efficiency

September 27, 2023 | msn.com

BOJ minutes show deviating views on future policy direction

September 22, 2023 | reuters.com

UPDATE 1-Japan's Unizo Holdings chooses KKR as restructuring sponsor - Nikkei

September 14, 2023 | money.usnews.com

Japan's Aug Core Inflation Likely Slowed Slightly, Still Above BOJ Target - Reuters Poll

September 11, 2023 | msn.com

KKR Boosts Investment In USI Insurance Services; Reportedly Plans New JV With Japan's SBI Holdings

August 15, 2023 | wsj.com

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abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Announces Appointment of William Maher as Director

May 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders

May 17, 2023 | msn.com

Japan ETF (DBJP) Hits New 52-Week High

May 16, 2023 | msn.com

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Today: 4/19/2024
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Finance
Industry: Investment offices, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NYSE:JEQ
CUSIP: 471057109
CIK: 866095
Web: www.aberdeenjeq.com
Phone: 65-63952700
Fax: N/A
Employees: N/A
Year Founded: N/A

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Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: N/A
Return on Assets: N/A

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Outstanding Shares: 13,850,000
Free Float: 6,632,000
Market Cap: $80.47 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.88

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Mr. Gary Robert Marshall (Age 63)
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Mr. Naoto Nagai
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Mr. Takahiro Ueno CFA
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Mr. Chern-Yeh Kwok
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JEQ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have JEQ shares performed in 2024?: Abrdn Japan Equity Fund's stock was trading at $5.74 at the start of the year. Since then, JEQ stock has increased by 1.9% and is now trading at $5.85.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Abrdn Japan Equity Fund?: Abrdn Japan Equity Fund saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 7,900 shares, an increase of 558.3% from the March 15th total of 1,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 34,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days.
View Abrdn Japan Equity Fund's Short Interest.
How often does Abrdn Japan Equity Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Abrdn Japan Equity Fund?: Abrdn Japan Equity Fund announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 22nd will be paid a dividend of $0.11 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $0.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.52%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 21st. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.10.
Read our dividend analysis for JEQ.
Is Abrdn Japan Equity Fund a good dividend stock?: Abrdn Japan Equity Fund (NYSE:JEQ) pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.23%. JEQ has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
Read our dividend analysis for JEQ.

What other stocks do shareholders of Abrdn Japan Equity Fund own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Abrdn Japan Equity Fund investors own include General Motors (GM), GSK (GSK), Pfizer (PFE), Exxon Mobil (XOM), AbbVie (ABBV), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN), BCE (BCE), Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX), Franklin Resources (BEN) and BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (BGY).
Who are Abrdn Japan Equity Fund's major shareholders?: Abrdn Japan Equity Fund's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (16.95%) and Successful Portfolios LLC (0.60%). Insiders that own company stock include Bill Maher, Peter Gerald Malone and Stephen Bird.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Abrdn Japan Equity Fund?: Shares of JEQ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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