LSE:ABDN (aberdeen group)

About ABDN

aberdeen group engages in the provision of investment management services. The company focuses on financial assets such as equities, fixed income, and alternatives. It also offers solutions including strategy research, asset allocations views, manager selection, portfolio construction, and client portfolio. The company was founded by Martin James Gilbert on March 2, 1983 and is headquartered in Aberdeen, the United Kingdom.

Frequently Asked Questions

The investment management industry is highly competitive, making growth difficult when it comes to attracting new clients. An alternative method of establishing a larger asset base is to grow the existing one through prudent investing.

However, with the stock market being a volatile place, this often results in a lumpy bottom line that has introduced a lot of volatility to the ABDN share price. The cyclicality of this business makes it more suitable for investors who have a higher tolerance for risk.

Yes. Imperial Brands shares pay a cash dividend at an average 140% payout ratio. This high payout ratio suggests that dividends may be unsustainable in the future. But this may also be a by-product of the lumpy bottom line.

Abrdn shares pay out a dividend twice a year, in April and August.

Abrdn shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange. They can be bought from any investment account that provides access to this exchange platform.

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