**Abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund Q3 2025 Commentary**
*Dec. 10, 2025 | 8:15 PM ET*
The abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (AOD, XAODX) outperformed its benchmark over the three-month period ending 31 October 2025, driven primarily by positive stock selection. Notably, the Fund benefited from not holding shares of Meta Platforms, which offers only a minimal dividend yield, boosting relative performance.
### Market Overview
Global equities rose over the quarter to end-October, supported by strong corporate earnings and market expectations that the US Federal Reserve would continue to adjust policy cautiously. However, tariffs remain elevated compared to pre-“Liberation Day” levels, maintaining lingering concerns about their long-term economic impact.
### Fund Strategy
Our investment focus remains firmly at the stock level. We strive to ensure the portfolio is well diversified and robust enough to preserve capital even amidst uncertain economic conditions. Through careful stock selection and risk management, the Fund aims to deliver consistent returns.
### Fund Performance
For the quarter ending 31 October 2025, the abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund outperformed its benchmark. Positive stock selection more than offset a slight negative impact from sector allocation decisions. Key contributors included holdings in companies such as SSNGY, AVGO, and ASML. Meanwhile, avoiding low-yield stocks like META and TSLA further enhanced relative returns.
Conversely, the Fund’s performance was modestly held back by weaker results from TLPFY and a sector-driven pullback in BX, despite BX having no direct exposure to private credit.
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### About Aberdeen Standard Investments
Aberdeen Standard Investments is a leading global asset manager dedicated to creating long-term value for clients. We offer a comprehensive range of investment capabilities combined with the highest levels of client service.
Currently, we manage $669.1 billion* on behalf of clients across 80 countries. Our team comprises over 1,000 investment professionals, supported by more than 40 client relationship offices globally.
The Aberdeen Standard Investments brand was established through the merger of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC and Standard Life Plc on 14 August 2017, forming Standard Life Aberdeen plc.
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### Quick Insights
– AOD outperformed its benchmark due to strong stock selection and avoiding low-yielding Meta Platforms.
– Holdings in SSNGY, AVGO, and ASML contributed significantly to positive returns.
– The Fund maintains broad diversification and focuses on stock fundamentals amid inflation, mixed central bank policies, and tariff uncertainties.
– Avoiding TSLA and META stocks aided fund performance.
– Weak results from TLPFY and a sector pullback in BX slightly detracted from returns.
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*Note: Fund performance figures and commentary are as of 31 October 2025. Past performance is not indicative of future results.*
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