Welcome to our update for the month ending 30 April 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 markets retreated in April, with the benchmark MSCI AC Asia Pacific Ex Japan Index returning 3.29% in sterling (GBP) terms.Global EquitiesGlobal equities rose as investors took comfort in corporate results announcements. Stocks ended higher in the US, Europe, Japan and the UK. Indian EquitiesIndian equities extended their positive run in April, sharply outperforming the broader Asia-Pacific region and emerging markets.Japanese EquitiesThe MSCI Japan Index returned 2.69%, while the MSCI Japan Small Cap Index rose by 3.04% (total returns in yen terms).Multi-AssetIn the public markets, listed equities produced a small positive return over the month.North American EquitiesUS equities, for the large part, ended higher in US dollar terms over the month.Real EstateAccording to the MSCI Monthly Index, total returns for March (the latest data available) were 0.7%, up from Februarys -0.3%. UK Equities UK equities made progress as fears about the resilience of the global banking system faded and indicators suggested the British economy may be less fragile than anticipated.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 Latin American Income Fund Limited 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
The North American Income Trust panel discussion: Manager Fran Radano leads a panel discussion about the likelihood of a recession and the impact it will have on US markets. Watch here.
Murray International Trust manager update: Samantha Fitzpatrick provides a short update on the Trust's recent performance and key portfolio changes, as well as looking in more detail at some of the Trusts holdings including Asur. Watch here.
abrdn Equity Income Trust manager update: Thomas Moore provides an update on the Trust's current positioning and discusses key portfolio changes in this short video. Watch here.
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