Abrdn Asia Focus plc (AAS.L)
Aberdeen Standard Asia Focus plc operates as an investment trust that invests in a portfolio of smaller companies in Japan, Asia, and Australasia. The trust invests in companies operating in various sectors, including auto components; beverages; chemicals; commercial banks; containers and packaging; diversified financial services; food and staples retailing; hotels, restaurants, and leisure; industrial conglomerates; multiline retail; paper and forest products; real estate; and transportation infrastructure. The company was formerly known as Aberdeen Asian Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc. Aberdeen Standard Investments (Asia) Limited serves as the manager of the trust. Aberdeen Standard Asia Focus plc was founded in 1995 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Company Info
| ISIN | GB0000100767 |
|---|---|
| Sector | Financials |
| Industry | Collective Investments |
Highlights
| Market Cap | £402.91M |
|---|---|
| EPS | -£0.01 |
| Revenue (TTM) | £5.84M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | -£4.25M |
| Year Range | £223.94 - £270.95 |
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Performance
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Abrdn Asia Focus plc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Return
Abrdn Asia Focus plc had a return of -0.37% year-to-date (YTD) and -2.81% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Abrdn Asia Focus plc had an annualized return of 3.11%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.85%, indicating that Abrdn Asia Focus plc did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2.39% | 0.62% |
| 6 months | 0.80% | 8.94% |
| Year-To-Date | -0.37% | 11.11% |
| 1 year | -2.81% | 8.76% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.02% | 7.88% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.11% | 11.85% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -1.51% | -1.54% | -2.35% | -0.40% | 0.81% | 5.60% | -1.89% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Abrdn Asia Focus plc (AAS.L) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AAS.L Abrdn Asia Focus plc | -0.13 | ||||
^GSPC S&P 500 | 0.89 |
Dividend History
Abrdn Asia Focus plc granted a 0.02% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to £0.06 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.06 | £0.24 | £0.00 | £0.19 | £0.19 | £0.17 | £0.16 | £0.11 | £0.15 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
Dividend yield | 0.02% | 0.09% | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.08% | 0.06% | 0.10% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Abrdn Asia Focus plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | ||||
| 2022 | £0.16 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 |
| 2021 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 2020 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.19 | £0.00 |
| 2019 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.19 | £0.00 |
| 2018 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.17 |
| 2017 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.16 | £0.00 |
| 2016 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.11 | £0.00 |
| 2015 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.15 | £0.00 |
| 2014 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 2013 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 2012 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
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Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the Abrdn Asia Focus plc. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the Abrdn Asia Focus plc is 73.27%, recorded on Oct 6, 1998. It took 120 trading sessions for the portfolio to recover.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -73.27% | Mar 15, 1996 | 368 | Oct 6, 1998 | 120 | Feb 7, 2000 | 488 |
| -46.85% | Jul 17, 2007 | 326 | Oct 27, 2008 | 230 | Sep 29, 2009 | 556 |
| -42.08% | May 23, 2013 | 571 | Aug 24, 2015 | 1343 | Dec 11, 2020 | 1914 |
| -32.77% | Mar 7, 2000 | 271 | Sep 26, 2001 | 109 | Apr 17, 2002 | 380 |
| -26.46% | Apr 20, 2006 | 37 | Jun 13, 2006 | 140 | Jan 2, 2007 | 177 |
Volatility Chart
The current Abrdn Asia Focus plc volatility is 4.41%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.