Abrdn Australia Equity Fund Inc (IAF) Stock Price & Analysis
Abrdn Australia Equity Fund Inc (IAF) closed at USD 12.43 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 0.49% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 12.37; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 12.36–12.62 on volume of 27,466 shares. Market capitalization is $119.11M, with a 52-week range of USD 11.76–14.54 (ASE). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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Key facts (IAF)
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +1.9% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +19.3% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
Analysts (IAF)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (IAF)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +1.9% | +19.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +2.0% | +3.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.4% | 22.6% |
| Max drawdown | -16.2% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -33.2% (Mar 2022→Oct 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 12.43 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.49% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 12.37 |
| Open | USD 12.49 |
| Day Range | USD 12.36 – 12.62 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 11.76 – 14.54 |
| Volume | 27,466 shares |
| Market Cap | $119.11M |
| Exchange | ASE |
Technical Analysis (IAF)
Nexqual's technical model rates IAF "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 37.17 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 12.95) |
| MACD | -0.13 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (IAF)
Wall Street analysts rate IAF "None", per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (IAF)
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (IAF)
| Total Revenue | $4.47M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +10.20% |
| Gross Margin | +100.00% |
| Operating Margin | +55.94% |
| Profit Margin | +378.94% |
| ROE | +12.60% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.08 |
| Current Ratio | 6.63 |
| Total Cash | $1.16M |
| Total Debt | $10.78M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (IAF)
Nexqual rates Abrdn Australia Equity Fund Inc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +10% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Pre-revenue or very early stage |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $1M cash vs $11M debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 13%, ROA 1.0% |
Ownership (IAF)
| Insider Ownership | +0.01% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +34.89% |
| Shares Outstanding | 9.58M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Leadership (IAF)
Abrdn Australia Equity Fund Inc is led by Martin James Gilbert C.A., L.L.B., LLD, M.A. (age 70), CEO, VP, Interested Director, Chairman of Aberdeen Global Income Fund Inc, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| CEO, VP, Interested Director, Chairman of Aberdeen Global Income Fund Inc | Martin James Gilbert C.A., L.L.B., LLD, M.A. (age 70) |
|---|
Major Backers & Investors (IAF)
Notable institutional backers of Abrdn Australia Equity Fund Inc include Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, Karpus Management, Inc., 1607 Capital Partners, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 15.45% |
| Karpus Management, Inc. | 8.59% |
| 1607 Capital Partners, LLC | 3.52% |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | 3.33% |
| Wolverine Asset Management, LLC | 0.57% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.53% |
| Shaker Financial Services, LLC | 0.49% |
| Osaic Holdings Inc. | 0.32% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BXSL | Blackstone Secured Lending Fund | USD 24.19 | ▲ 1.81% |
| VCTR | Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. | USD 109.3 | ▼ 0.25% |
| PDI | PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund | USD 14.38 | ▲ 1.84% |
| AMG | Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | USD 383.04 | ▲ 1.06% |
| SEIC | SEI Investments Company | USD 105.27 | ▼ 0.23% |
| IVZ | Invesco Ltd | USD 28.8 | ▼ 0.41% |
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