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ABAKF

abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC

ABAKF

Financial Services · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

3.11%

Annual Dividend

$0.21

Payout Ratio

359%

5-Yr Growth

Ex-Date

May 21, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

ABAKF Dividend Safety Score

50/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak1 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2023
Earnings payout coverage359% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.43
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is ABAKF a good dividend stock?

Mixed

abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund VCC (ABAKF) pays a monthly dividend yielding 3.11% ($0.21/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2023
    • Elevated payout ratio (359%)
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    3.11%
    Payout Ratio
    359%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.21
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    Ex-Dividend Date
    May 21, 2026
    Years of Growth
    1
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.21
    Market Cap
    $69.6M
    P/E Ratio
    23.2
    5-Yr Total Return
    -20%
    52-Week Range
    $1.93 – $2.24
    Dividend Safety
    C · 50/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2023)
    ABAKF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 21, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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    At $0.21 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$1.75
    Annual$21.00
    Monthly avg$1.75