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Short Dated Enhanced Income Fund

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Important information.

Important Information
  1. The Fund invests in debt and debt-related securities issued by corporations and governments anywhere in the world (including in emerging market countries) with a maturity of up to 5 years, including sub-sovereigns, inflation-linked and convertible bonds.
  2. The Fund is therefore exposed to risks associated with debt securities, sovereign debt, investing in sub-investment grade debt and/or unrated debt securities, emerging markets, exchange rates and securities lending transactions.

Why invest in Short Dated bonds?

Attractive returns over cash

Step out of cash with higher portfolio yield and income1,2

Positioning for a falling interest rate environment

Capital gains as bond prices set to rise during the interest rate cutting cycle

Lower risk

Positive returns in 9 out of the last 10 years with minimal drawdown3

Key benefits investing in abrdn’s Short Dated Enhanced Income Fund

Enhanced income

Receive an average monthly payout of 5.8% p.a4


Aim at monthly distribution. Dividend rate is not guaranteed. Dividend may be paid out of capital. Please refer to Important Information 4.

Price stability

Maximum portfolio duration of 2 years and minimum average portfolio credit rating of A-

Liquidity

No lock-in period with ultra liquid investments

Fund information

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1Source: Bloomberg, 30 Jun 2024, cash represented by United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR).

2Source: abrdn, 31 Jul 2024.

3Source: ICE, 31 Dec 2023, based on ICE BofA 1-3 Year Global Corporate Index.

4Source: abrdn, 30 Jun 2024, based on annualised yield of A Gross MIncA USD share class, historical average over July 2023 to June 2024. Annualised Yield = (Dividend per share/Price (ex-dividend)) x 12 (months) x 100%. A positive distribution yield does not imply a positive return.

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