Welcome to our update for the month ending 30 June 2023.
Please find below the links to our monthly reports that include: the latest fund managers' commentaries on their portfolios, performance summaries, up-to-date largest holdings, geographical breakdowns (where applicable), sector allocations and current gearing levels for the investment trusts managed by abrdn.Access the reports  >Asia Pacific EquitiesAsian equity markets bounced back in June, in common with Western developed markets, as investors sensed that interest rates were close to their peaks. Global EquitiesUnperturbed by deteriorating economic fundamentals and increasingly cautious corporate trading statements, global equity markets practiced to perfection the art of unconcerned denial during the period. Indian EquitiesIndian equities extended their gains in June, outperforming the broader Asia-Pacific region as well as global emerging markets.Japanese EquitiesJapanese equities rose again in June, capping out a positive first half of the 2023.Multi-AssetWithin private markets, it was a busy month with valuation statements. In June, listed equities produced a mid-single digit positive return and EM bonds produced a positive return. North American EquitiesUS equities ended the month higher. The recent compromise agreement to suspend the US debt ceiling until January 2025 was signed into law in early June, removing the risk of a default.Real EstateTotal returns for May were 0.5%, the same as in April (latest data, MSCI Monthly Index). Residential and retail sectors were the strongest over the month. In contrast, the office and hotel sectors were relatively weak.UK Equities The Bank of England surprised markets by hiking interest rates by 0.5% in June in response to high inflation and indicated that further increases could be expected in the coming months if prices continue to rise rapidly.Reports
abrdn Asia Focus plc Monthly Report Website
abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited Monthly Report Website
abrdn China Investment Company Limited Monthly Report Website
abrdn Diversified Income and Growth plc Monthly Report Website
abrdn Equity Income Trust plc Monthly Report Website
abrdn European Logistics Income plc Quarterly Report Website
abrdn Japan Investment Trust plc Monthly Report Website
abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust plc Monthly Report Website
abrdn New India Investment Trust plc Monthly Report Website
abrdn Private Equity Opportunities Trust plc Monthly Report Website
abrdn Property Income Trust Limited Quarterly Report Website
abrdn Smaller Companies Income Trust plc Monthly Report Website
abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc Monthly Report Website
Asia Dragon Trust plc Monthly Report Website
Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust PLC Monthly Report Website
Murray Income Trust PLC Monthly Report Website
Murray International Trust PLC Monthly Report Website
Shires Income PLC Monthly Report Website
The North American Income Trust plc Monthly Report Website
UK Commercial Property REIT Quarterly Report Website
Recent broadcasts
Semiconductors, infrastructure and consumer growth in Asia: Pruksa Iamthongthong, co-manager of Asia Dragon Trust plc, speaks to Kepler about the trust's objectives and strategies. She looks at some of the major trends in Asia today, including infrastructure plays, green energy, consumer growth, and what's happening in China. Listen here.
abrdn Property Income Trust manager update: Fund manager Mark Blyth provides an update on the Trust's current positioning, the weighting of the portfolio, and performance. He also discusses specific assets and gives his views on the outlook for the UK commercial property sector. Watch here.
UK Commercial Property REIT update: Lead manager Will Fulton gives an update on the Trust's current positioning, recent performance, and key portfolio changes. Watch here.
The North American Income Trust manager update: Fran Radano talks us through recent performance drivers and key portfolio changes for the Trust. He also discusses some of the Trust's key holdings and the rationale behind holding them. Watch here.   
Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust manager update: Managers Ben Ritchie and Rebecca Maclean join an abrdn Investment Trusts podcast. They discuss the latest on currency, interest rates and energy prices. Listen here.

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