Welcome to our update for the month ending 28 February 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 EquitiesFebruary was a weak month for most Asian shares as the benchmark MSCI AC Asia Pacific Ex Japan Index returned -5.18% in pound sterling (GBP).Global EquitiesMost global equity markets declined over the period, although Sterling weakness helped minimise capital losses for truly diversified portfolios.Indian EquitiesIndian equities were not spared from the impact of inflation as the MSCI India Index fell 2.92% in sterling terms. Japanese EquitiesJapan’s equity markets rose in February. Globally, equities fell as investors feared persistent inflation in the US would lead to higher interest rates.Multi-AssetFollowing a strong start to the year, global equities delivered a negative return over February. North American EquitiesThe market backdrop remained challenging given a combination of inflationary pressures and expected monetary tightening.Real EstateAccording to the MSCI Monthly Index, total returns for January (latest data available) were -0.2%, up from December’s -3.3%. UK Equities UK equities advanced in February as recession fears receded and inflation continued to fall. Reports
Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust plc Monthly Report Website
Aberdeen New India Investment Trust PLC Monthly Report Website
abrdn Asia Focus plc Monthly Report Website
abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited Monthly Report Website
abrdn China Investment Company Limited 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 Latin American Income Fund Limited Monthly Report Website
abrdn New Dawn 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
Protecting your portfolio from inflation: the Asia angle: Yoojeong Oh , manager of abrdn Asian Income Fund, discusses inflation in the region and how dividends can act as an effective inflation buster. Watch here.
abrdn Japan Investment Trust manager update: Hisashi Arakawa, manager of the abrdn Japan Investment Trust, gives an update on the Trust’s current positioning, recent performance and key portfolio changes. Watch here.
Asia Pacific ex Japan market review and outlook: Kristy Fong, manager of Aberdeen New India Investment Trust, considers what the future could look like for Asia, and discusses the four key focus areas for the Asian Equities team in 2023. Watch here.
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