abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) Stock Price & Analysis
abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) closed at USD 8.33 on Friday, October 23, 2026, down 0.24% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 8.35; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 8.21–8.36 on volume of 91,099 shares. Market capitalization is $338.21M, with a 52-week range of USD 6.41–10.14 (ASE). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 24, 2026 at 13:34 UTC.
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Key facts (AEF)
- Insider open-market purchases, last ~7 months: 2 Form 4 filings, $63K; 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders.
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +36.9% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +54.5% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
Insider purchases (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (AEF)
2 purchases, $63K. Private placements, offerings, dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plan buys are excluded.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | Avg price | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | Clark Anthony S. | Director | 2,000 | $19K | 9.73 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-09-24 | Clark Anthony S. | Director | 4,500 | $43K | 9.63 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (AEF)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (AEF)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +36.9% | +54.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +37.1% | +9.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 31.6% | 24.5% |
| Max drawdown | -20.0% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -44.9% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |
AEF analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next fiscal year | — | — | — | $0 | — |
Key Statistics (as of October 24, 2026 at 13:34 UTC)
| Price | USD 8.33 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.24% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 8.35 |
| Open | USD 8.37 |
| Day Range | USD 8.21 – 8.36 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.41 – 10.14 |
| Volume | 91,099 shares |
| Market Cap | $338.21M |
| Exchange | ASE |
Technical Analysis (AEF)
Nexqual's technical model rates AEF "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 24, 2026 at 13:34 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 24.37 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 9.4) |
| MACD | -0.3 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (AEF)
Wall Street analysts rate AEF "None", per Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 13:34 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (AEF)
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 13:34 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (AEF)
| Total Revenue | $7.43M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +24.80% |
| Gross Margin | +100.00% |
| Operating Margin | +53.17% |
| Profit Margin | +2638.34% |
| ROE | +55.84% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.06 |
| Current Ratio | 0.05 |
| Total Cash | $8,202 |
| Total Debt | $27.00M |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 13:34 UTC.
Financial Health Score (AEF)
Nexqual rates abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 24, 2026 at 13:34 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +25% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Pre-revenue or very early stage |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $8K cash vs $27M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $37M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 56%, ROA 0.6% |
Ownership (AEF)
| Insider Ownership | +0.02% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +64.02% |
| Shares Outstanding | 40.60M |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 13:34 UTC.
Leadership (AEF)
abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. is led by Hugh Young, Portfolio Manager and Director, per Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 13:34 UTC.
| Portfolio Manager and Director | Hugh Young |
|---|
Major Backers & Investors (AEF)
Notable institutional backers of abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. include City of London Investment Management Co. Limited, Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 13:34 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| City of London Investment Management Co. Limited | 25.85% |
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 5.81% |
| Morgan Stanley | 4.31% |
| Lazard Asset Management LLC | 2.71% |
| 1607 Capital Partners, LLC | 1.95% |
| Raymond James Financial, Inc. | 1.82% |
| HC Capital Trust-The Emerging Markets Portfolio | 1.02% |
| Modern Capital Funds Trust-Modern Capital Tactical Income Fund | 0.8% |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 13:34 UTC.
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Data source: Nexqual — market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: October 24, 2026 at 13:34 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.
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