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Consider High-Yield Caution: According to the ACP, Be Wary of Promised High Returns; Explore These Alternatives Instead

High distribution yield of ACP is unsustainable, financed through return of capital, resulting in diminishing Net Asset Value (NAV), possibly necessitating more reductions.

Distributing profits at an excessive rate by ACP, primarily through capital return, is causing a...
Distributing profits at an excessive rate by ACP, primarily through capital return, is causing a decline in the Net Asset Value (NAV), potentially triggering more reductions.

Consider High-Yield Caution: According to the ACP, Be Wary of Promised High Returns; Explore These Alternatives Instead

Hey there! So, around a year back, I penned a somewhat cautious piece about the abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP), listed on the NYSE. And guess what? I threw a rare 'sell' rating its way. At the time, I felt credit spreads were blooming in the danger zone.

Now, understanding the fund's subsequent journey can be a bit tricky. Since I wrote my article, researching the performance of the ACP following a 'sell' rating hasn't yielded a steady stream of conscious results. Though financial databases, like Bloomberg or Morningstar, could potentially provide the missing pieces, I haven't managed to find specific details about the ACP's post-sell-rating performance.

If you're itching to unearth more about this fund, here are some suggestions:

  1. Financial Databases: Not just Bloomberg and Morningstar, but Yahoo Finance and other similar platforms may offer the elusive data you seek – detailed financial data and performance metrics for the ACP.
  2. Fund's Official Website: As much as I'd love to steer the conversation elsewhere, the abrdn (formerly Standard Life Aberdeen) official website could contain performance reports or press releases related to the ACP. It's worth checking out.
  3. Financial News Outlets: Outlets like Reuters, Financial Times, or CNBC might have articles, analysis, or discussions on the fund's current standing and any recent rating changes. Keep your eyes peeled!
  4. To delve deeper into the ACP's performance post the sell rating, you may find it beneficial to explore financial databases such as Yahoo Finance, in addition to traditional platforms like Bloomberg and Morningstar.
  5. For a comprehensive understanding of the ACP's journey since the sell rating, it's advisable to visit the official abrdn website, where you might find performance reports or press releases related to the fund.

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