ABRDN GLOBAL INCOME FUND, INC. PHILADELPHIA, May 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Aberdeen Global Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE MKT: FCO), a closed-end bond fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of April 30, 2015.
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The Fund's total returns for various periods through April 30, 2015 are provided below. (All figures are based on distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price, and are stated net-of-fees):
Period NAV Total Return % Market Price Total Return
%
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Cumulative Annualized Cumulative Annualized
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Since
Inception 415.4 7.3 331.9 6.5
(March
1992)
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10-years 68.7 5.4 57.5 4.6
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5-years 26.5 4.8 11.0 2.1
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3-years -2.2 -0.8 -14.9 -5.2
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1-year -4.6 -8.0
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The Fund's returns, which are denominated in U.S. dollars, are affected by the performance of the U.S. dollar against the various currencies listed below.
As of April 30, 2015, the portfolio was invested as follows:
Currency Exposure % * Geographic Exposure %
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Australia 16.7 19.5
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United Kingdom 14.1 14.1
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Canada 14.1 14.7
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New Zealand 10.2 12.6
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United States ** 37.4 3.2
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Supranational - 2.9
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Europe (ex UK) 1.0 8.0
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Asia 1.8 6.4
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Emerging Markets 4.7 18.6
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*Currency allocations include impact of all foreign forward currency exchange contracts.
**Of which 24.4% is invested in US$ denominated bonds issued by foreign issuers.
As of April 30, 2015, the top ten holdings of the portfolio based on total assets were as follows:
Holding Coupon / Maturity (%)
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New Zealand Government Bond 5.50%, 04/15/2023 5.5
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United Kingdom Gilt 4.25%, 12/07/2049 5.2
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New Zealand Government Bond 6.00%, 05/15/2021 4.7
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United Kingdom Gilt 4.25%, 06/07/2032 4.6
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Australia Government Bond 5.50%, 04/21/2023 3.7
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Canadian Government Bond 4.00%, 06/01/2016 3.1
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United Kingdom Gilt 2.75%, 09/07/2024 2.7
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Canadian Government Bond 2.50%, 06/01/2024 2.5
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International Finance
Corporation 4.63%, 05/25/2016 2.4
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Canadian Government Bond 9.00%, 06/01/2025 2.3
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TOTAL 36.7
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As of April 30, 2015 the holdings of the portfolio represented approximately 79.1% sovereign and state government securities, 15.3% corporates, 3.1% supranationals and 2.5% cash.
As of April 30, 2015, the Fund's net assets, including US$35 million in bank borrowing, amounted to US$130.8 million with a net asset value per share of common stock of US$10.64.
As of April 30, 2015, 66.8% of the portfolio was invested in securities where either the issue or the issuer was rated "A" or better by multiple rating agencies. The credit quality and maturity breakdown of the portfolio was as follows:
Credit Quality (%)
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AAA/Aaa AA/Aa A BBB/Baa BB/Ba B CCC NR
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31.9 31.6 3.3 11.3 10.7 6.8 1.8 2.6
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Maturity (%)
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<3 Years 3-5 Years 5-10 Years >10 Years
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18.7 5.6 45.7 30.0
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As of April 30, 2015, the average maturity of the portfolio was 9.2 years.
The Fund has in place leverage in the form of a loan facility. The outstanding balance on the loan as of April 30, 2015 is US$35,000,000, which represents no change from the previous month.
The leverage is used with the intent of enhancing returns by borrowing at interest rates that are lower than the relatively higher yields of the emerging market fixed income securities in which the Fund invests. The Fund has entered into interest rate swap agreements in order to fix the interest payable on a portion of the bank loan facility. Details regarding the revolving credit loan facility and the interest rate swap agreements are contained in the Fund's annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders.
Important Information
Aberdeen Asset Management Inc., the Fund's Administrator, has prepared this report based on information sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, the figures are unaudited and neither the Fund, the Administrator, Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Limited (the Investment Manager), Aberdeen Asset Management Limited (the Investment Adviser), Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited (the Sub-Adviser), nor any other person guarantees their accuracy. Investors should seek their own professional advice and should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before acting on this information. Aberdeen is a U.S. registered service mark of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC.
Closed-end funds are traded on the secondary market through one of the stock exchanges. The Fund's investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of closed-end funds may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) the net asset value (NAV) of the fund's portfolio. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.
Total return figures with distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price are stated net-of-fees and represents past performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results, current performance may be higher or lower. Holdings are subject to change and are provided for informational purposes only and should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell the securities shown. Inception date March 12, 1992.
If you wish to receive this information electronically, please
contact InvestorRelations@aberdeen-asset.com
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