- ISIN
- US87911L1089
- CUSIP
- 87911L108
- Issuer
- Aberdeen
- Inception Date
- Jun 26, 2015
- Category
- Health & Biotech Equities
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
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Performance
THW Performance Chart
abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) is up 4.7% since the beginning of the year. THW is currently trading at $13 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of THW shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,325.
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Returns By Period
abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) has returned 4.72% so far this year and 39.93% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, THW has returned 9.82% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
abrdn World Healthcare Fund
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- -0.42%
- YTD
- 4.72%
- 6M
- 3.97%
- 1Y
- 39.93%
- 3Y*
- 7.98%
- 5Y*
- 5.79%
- 10Y*
- 9.82%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
THW Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 26, 2015, THW's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +23.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2015 at -17.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, THW closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -13.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.22% | 2.85% | -7.57% | 10.28% | 2.02% | -0.88% | 4.72% | ||||||
| 2025 | 10.62% | 1.06% | -3.53% | -3.96% | -4.69% | 0.56% | 5.94% | 10.69% | 8.01% | 4.67% | -0.29% | -0.11% | 31.10% |
| 2024 | 9.72% | -0.34% | 6.55% | -2.58% | 1.46% | 3.18% | 1.27% | 1.73% | 0.73% | -6.08% | -0.49% | -8.59% | 5.35% |
| 2023 | 0.99% | -3.87% | -1.06% | 5.49% | -2.49% | 1.63% | -0.67% | -2.78% | -11.12% | -12.33% | 11.69% | 4.84% | -11.52% |
| 2022 | -7.85% | -3.52% | 7.66% | 3.63% | 1.45% | -7.98% | 7.06% | -6.29% | -8.89% | 7.73% | 9.68% | -1.20% | -1.21% |
| 2021 | 4.43% | 6.20% | -12.32% | 4.23% | 2.29% | 4.58% | 2.30% | 3.22% | -3.25% | 3.81% | -5.06% | 2.62% | 12.03% |
Benchmark Metrics
abrdn World Healthcare Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.38%, beta of 0.75, and R2 of 0.39 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 26, 2015.
- This fund participated in 115.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 90.11% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.39 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -1.38%
- Beta
- 0.75
- R²
- 0.39
- Upside Capture
- 90.11%
- Downside Capture
- 115.17%
Expense Ratio
THW has a high expense ratio of 1.54%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
THW ranks 60 for risk / return — better than 60% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| THW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.21 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.28 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.32 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.56 | 2.46 | +1.10 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.61 | 10.92 | +1.69 |
Dividends
Dividend History
abrdn World Healthcare Fund provided a 11.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.40 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 10 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $0.58 |
Dividend yield | 11.06% | 10.96% | 12.72% | 12.00% | 9.56% | 8.60% | 8.85% | 10.11% | 12.08% | 10.29% | 10.91% | 3.69% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for abrdn World Healthcare Fund. 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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.70 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.40 |
| 2024 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.40 |
| 2023 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.40 |
| 2022 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.40 |
| 2021 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.40 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the abrdn World Healthcare Fund. 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 abrdn World Healthcare Fund was 37.36%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 24 trading sessions.
The current abrdn World Healthcare Fund drawdown is 0.96%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -37.36%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 9dFeb 2020 - Apr 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -36.36%Feb 2016 | 7mo 2d | 3y 5mo | 4y 4dJul 2015 - Jul 2019 |
2023 bear market2023 | -31.53%Oct 2023 | 10mo 16d | 9mo 9d | 1y 7moDec 2022 - Aug 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.06%Apr 2025 | 6mo 3d | 4mo 28d | 11mo 1dOct 2024 - Sep 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -19.26%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1mo 25d | 1y 3moSep 2021 - Dec 2022 |
Drawdown Indicators
| THW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -37.36% | -56.78% | +19.42% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.28% | -9.10% | -2.18% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -28.37% | -18.90% | -9.47% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.53% | -25.43% | -6.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.36% | -33.92% | -3.44% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.96% | -3.21% | +2.25% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.68% | -10.71% | +1.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.18% | 2.04% | +1.14% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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