Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. (AEF)

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Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. (AEF) returned 7.34% year-to-date (YTD) and 12.50% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, AEF returned 4.11% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.85%.

The table below presents the monthly returns of AEF, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.

The current rank of AEF is 64, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. (AEF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. Sharpe ratios as of May 31, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 0.57
• 5-Year: 0.30
• 10-Year: 0.19
• All Time: 0.35

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. provided a 8.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.45 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. was 63.36%, occurring on Oct 10, 2008. Recovery took 313 trading sessions.

The current Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. drawdown is 23.36%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.