PCF vs. ACP
Compare and contrast key facts about High Income Securities Fund (PCF) and abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP).
ACP is an actively managed fund by abrdn. It was launched on Jan 27, 2011.
Performance
PCF vs. ACP - Performance Comparison
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PCF vs. ACP - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCF High Income Securities Fund | -0.20% | 5.31% | 16.66% | 10.45% | -15.56% | 11.44% | 8.13% | 4.22% | 5.46% | 14.58% |
ACP abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund | -1.66% | 6.48% | 4.81% | 19.27% | -22.87% | 6.65% | 7.51% | 26.93% | -17.64% | 15.60% |
Returns By Period
PCF
- 1D
- —
- 1M
- —
- YTD
- —
- 6M
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
ACP
- 1D
- 1.80%
- 1M
- -6.39%
- YTD
- -1.66%
- 6M
- -4.24%
- 1Y
- 2.16%
- 3Y*
- 8.57%
- 5Y*
- -0.72%
- 10Y*
- 6.58%
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PCF vs. ACP - Expense Ratio Comparison
Return for Risk
PCF vs. ACP — Risk / Return Rank
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PCF vs. ACP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for High Income Securities Fund (PCF) and abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP). 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.
Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| PCF | ACP | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | — | 0.14 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | — | -0.04 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.31 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | — | 0.18 | — |
Correlation
The correlation between PCF and ACP is 0.30, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
PCF vs. ACP - Dividend Comparison
PCF's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 11.68%, less than ACP's 18.24% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCF High Income Securities Fund | 9.73% | 11.57% | 11.29% | 11.29% | 13.48% | 10.82% | 11.46% | 3.29% | 6.88% | 3.97% | 4.52% | 5.07% |
ACP abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund | 18.24% | 17.19% | 19.72% | 17.65% | 17.70% | 11.76% | 12.73% | 12.27% | 12.60% | 10.26% | 10.72% | 12.69% |
Drawdowns
PCF vs. ACP - Drawdown Comparison
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Drawdown Indicators
| PCF | ACP | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -53.82% | -51.03% | -2.79% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.33% | -12.07% | -1.26% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.06% | -40.97% | +11.91% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.13% | -51.03% | +5.90% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.21% | -11.74% | +9.53% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.53% | -11.17% | +0.64% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.14% | 3.75% | +0.39% |
Volatility
PCF vs. ACP - Volatility Comparison
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Volatility by Period
| PCF | ACP | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | — | 5.12% | — |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | — | 9.06% | — |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | — | 15.09% | — |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | — | 17.63% | — |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | — | 21.03% | — |