Alpine Total Dynamic Dividend Fund

abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund is a closed end investment fund. It focuses on long-term growth of capital. The company was founded on October 27, 2006 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

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The abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund offers a high 13.41% yield and has improved significantly since new management took over. The AOD closed-end fund is well-positioned against inflation risks, favoring equities over fixed-income securities, and has recently outperformed major indices when including distributions. The fund focuses on dividend-paying equities, with a diversified portfolio less exposed to low-yielding tech stocks, making it attractive for income-focused investors.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 29, 2024 / The Board of Trustees of abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (NYSE:AOD) ("AOD"), announces that shareholders of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:FGB) ("FGB"), advised by First Trust Advisors L.P., did not attain a 1940 Act quorum at its adjourned special meeting of shareholders on August 29, 2024 and therefore there were insufficient votes to pass the proposed reorganization proposal.

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AOD offers high yield income with a 70% increase in the monthly distribution and shift to managed distribution policy based on 12% of NAV each month. AOD fund is managed by abrdn with top sectors in Information Technology, Financials, Health Care, and Consumer Discretionary. Recent increase in AOD distribution aimed at closing discount, presumably placating activist investor Saba Capital Management.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 8, 2024 / abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (NYSE:AGD) and abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (NYSE:AOD) (collectively, the "Funds") each, a closed-end management investment company, announced today its Board of Trustees (each a "Board" and collectively, the "Boards") have each approved the implementation of a managed distribution policy which will pay monthly, 12% of the average daily NAV for the previous month as of the month-end prior to declaration ("Managed Distribution Policy"). The new Managed Distribution Policy will commence with the distributions payable on August 30, 2024, to all shareholders of record as of August 23, 2024 (ex-dividend date August 23, 2024).

abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) and abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (AOD) Announce 70% Increase in Distribution Rate and Adoption of a 12% Managed Distribution Policy

The abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund offers income-focused investors exposure to common equity securities for potential inflation protection. The fund's 8.15% yield is competitive, and its performance has been reasonable, outperforming some benchmarks on a total return basis. The fund claims to be focused on dividend income, but many of its positions do not have much of a yield.

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The abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund offers a yield of 8.38%, which compares well to similar closed-end funds. The AOD closed-end fund has underperformed global equity indices but has shown consistent performance under abrdn's management. The AOD fund's distribution history has been consistent, and it currently trades at a discount to its net asset value, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors.

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This release provides an update to the performance tables regarding the IAF Estimated Amounts of Current Distribution per Share and Estimated Amounts of Fiscal Year to Date Cumulative Distributions per Share PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / February 13, 2024 / The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ACP),(NYSE:AGD),(NYSE:AOD),(NYSE:ASGI),(NYSE:AWP),(NYSE:IFN),(NYSE:JEQ) and (NYSE American:FAX),(NYSE American:FCO),(NYSE American:IAF),(NYSE American:THW),(NYSE American:VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on February 29, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of February 22, 2024 (ex-dividend date February 21, 2024). These dates apply to the Funds listed below with the exception of the abrdn Australia Equity Fund, Inc. (IAF), the India Fund, Inc. (IFN) and the abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (JEQ) which will pay on March 28, 2024, to all shareholders of record as of February 22, 2024 (ex-dividend date February 21, 2024).

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

abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund has performed well, returning 11.2% in total returns on market price since my last article. Compared to passive ETFs, the AOD fund has lagged. In fact, the AOD fund lags on average 150-250 bps every year. While AOD's 8.6% distribution yield looks attractive, investors can easily create a superior distribution stream using low-cost passive ETFs and fixed withdrawals.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / January 10, 2024 / The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ACP)(NYSE:AGD)(NYSE:AOD)(NYSE:ASGI)(NYSE:AWP) and (NYSE American:FAX)(NYSE American:FCO)(NYSE American:THQ)(NYSE American:THW)(NYSE American:VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on January 31, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of January 24, 2024 (ex-dividend date January 23, 2024). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ACP NYSE abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund $ 0.1000 AGD NYSE abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.0650 AOD NYSE abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.0575 ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $ 0.1600 AWP NYSE abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund $ 0.0400 FAX NYSE American Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. $ 0.0275 FCO NYSE American abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc. $ 0.0700 THQ NYSE American abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $ 0.1125 THW NYSE American abrdn World Healthcare Fund $ 0.1167 VFL NYSE American abrdn National Municipal Income Fund $ 0.0375 At the end of each calendar year, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders, which will state the amount and composition of each fund's distributions and provide information with respect to their appropriate tax treatment for the prior calendar year.

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abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund is set to benefit from a potential year-end rally in equities, after being down more than -13% since our Sell rating. AOD is moving from a Sell to Hold rating due to its potential for positive momentum and attractive seasonality factors, with the original factors driving the Sell rating now dissipated. AOD is set to merge with First Trust Special Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund, creating a larger fund with increased assets under management.

AOD: Moving To Hold, Watch Out For The Merger (Rating Upgrade)

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the Board of Trustees of each of the Acquired Funds, listed below, approved the proposed reorganization of the Acquired Fund into the respective Acquiring Fund (the “Reorganizations”). Acquired Fund Acquiring Fund Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (“MFD”) abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (“ASGI”) First Trust High Income Long/Short Fund (“FSD”) abrdn Income.

First Trust Advisors Announces Proposed Reorganization of Four First Trust Advised Closed-End Funds into Three abrdn Advised Closed-End Funds

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / October 23, 2023 / The Board of Trustees of each of the Acquiring Funds, listed below, announces the proposed reorganization of several closed-end investment companies advised by First Trust Advisors, L.P. into the respective Acquiring Funds ("Reorganizations").

abrdn's U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Proposed Acquisition of Assets of Four First Trust Advised Closed-End Funds

The abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund offers a high level of income with a current yield of 9.20%, surpassing major indices and fixed-income options. The fund's performance has been underwhelming compared to the S&P 500 Index, but its distribution payments improve its overall returns. The fund's strategy of investing in dividend-paying common stocks may not generate sufficient income, but its leverage ratio is low and it provides diversification with unique holdings.

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Almost 40 percent of abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund's assets are invested in healthcare and ICT stocks. Remaining investments are highly scattered among various other sectors. AOD's technology portfolio seems futuristic and delivered impressive price growth. But investments in pharmaceutical stocks failed to generate returns. AOD offers strong and steady monthly payouts, with an equally strong and steady yield. However, it failed to generate strong price growth over the years.

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AOD is an equities-focused closed-end fund. The CEF focuses on large capitalization global equities that pay dividends.

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The Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund aims to provide high current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests in dividend-paying stocks across the globe.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / June 10, 2022 / The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (collectively, the "Funds") announced today that the Funds' respective boards have approved a name change for each of the Funds, to be effective June 30, 2022, as set forth below. The Funds' ticker symbols and CUSIPs are not changing.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / March 9, 2022 / The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds announced today that the closed-end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on March 31, 2022 to all shareholders of record as of March 24, 2022 (ex-dividend date March 23, 2022). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ACP NYSE Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund $ 0.10 AGD NYSE Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.065 AEF NYSE American Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. $ 0.14 AOD NYSE Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund $ 0.0575 ASGI NYSE Aberdeen Standard Global Infrastructure Income Fund $ 0.1083 AWP NYSE Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund $ 0.04 FAX NYSE American Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. $ 0.0275 FCO NYSE American Aberdeen Global Income Fund, Inc. $ 0.07 At the end of each calendar year, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders, which will state the amount and composition of each fund's distributions and provide information with respect to their appropriate tax treatment for the prior calendar year.

Abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details

AOD has a yield of 6.98%. This is attractive if the distribution can be supported.

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