ABERDEEN EMRG MKTS SMLR CO OPPTS FD INC PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Aberdeen Emerging Markets Smaller Company Opportunities Fund, Inc.(1) (the "Fund") (NYSE MKT: ABE(2)), a closed-end equity fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of August 31, 2015.
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The Fund's total returns for various periods through August 31, 2015 are provided below. (All figures are based on distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price and are stated net-of-fees):
Cumulative as of
08/31/15 Annualized as of 08/31/15
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1 Month 3 Month YTD 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years Since Inception
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NAV -7.7 -11.2 -10.7 -19.0 -3.7 1.7 6.1 6.4
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Market
Price -12.1 -12.7 -14.5 -23.1 -4.5 0.8 5.9 5.6
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MSCI
Emerging
Markets
Small Cap -9.6 -20.4 -9.6 -18.7 1.2 0.1 *N/A *N/A
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*There is no 10 year or since inception figure for the MSCI EM Small Cap Index because the inception date of the Index is June 1, 2007. The inception date of the Fund is June 17, 1992.
On August 31, 2015, the Fund's net assets amounted to US$127.9 million and the Fund's NAV per share was US$13.13.
(1) The Fund changed its name, benchmark, investment objective and strategy effective March 15, 2013. Performance information for periods prior to March 15, 2013 does not reflect the current investment strategy. The MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index is the Fund's benchmark. Please refer to the Fund's January 14, 2013 proxy statement at www.aberdeenABE.com for additional information.
(2 )The Fund's ticker symbol changed from ETF to ABE effective July 31, 2015.
As of August 31, 2015, the portfolio was invested as follows:
Portfolio Composition Percent of
Net Assets
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Financials 23.0
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Consumer Staples 18.8
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Industrials 15.4
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Consumer Discretionary 14.2
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Materials 11.2
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Information Technology 8.7
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Health Care 6.2
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Cash 2.4
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Portfolio Composition Geographic Exposure %
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India 13.4
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Brazil 9.8
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South Africa 8.1
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Hong Kong 6.3
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Thailand 5.7
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Malaysia 5.7
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United States 5.6
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Indonesia 5.6
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Chile 4.0
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Mexico 3.8
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Turkey 3.6
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Singapore 3.4
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South Korea 3.0
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Nigeria 2.3
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Philippines 2.3
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Romania 2.1
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Poland 2.0
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Egypt 1.8
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Kenya 1.7
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United Kingdom 1.6
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Sri Lanka 1.5
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Russia 1.4
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Netherlands 1.3
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Oman 1.1
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China 0.8
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Israel 0.8
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Lebanon 0.7
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Peru 0.7
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Eurozone 0.2
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*Compositions are subject to change. Figures may not appear to sum due to rounding.
The Fund's ten largest equity holdings as of August 31, 2015, representing 26.5% of net assets, were:
Stock Percent of
Net Assets
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Aeroportuario del Centro Norte pls 3.8
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Godrej Consumer Products 3.2
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Parque Arauco 3.0
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Epam Systems Inc. 3.0
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AKR Corporindo 2.6
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Kansai 2.6
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Jollibee Foods 2.3
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BRD Groupe Societe Generale 2.1
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Petra Foods 2.1
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Eurocash 2.0
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Important Information
Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. has prepared this report based on information sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, the figures are unaudited and neither the Fund, Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited (the Investment 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. 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 June 17, 1992.
If you wish to receive this information electronically, please contact: InvestorRelations@aberdeen-asset.com
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