LSE:ABDN (abrdn)

About ABDN

Abrdn Plc is a global investment company based in the United Kingdom that was originally called Standard Life Aberdeen Plc. The group operates out of three distinct divisions: Investments, Advisor, and Personal.

The Investment segment is a global asset management business catering to institutional, wholesale, and insurance clients. The Advisor segment provides a suite of software solutions to help wealth managers and financial advisors look after the needs of their clients. And lastly, the Personal segment is focused on delivering various direct-to-consumer services such as financial planning and fund management.

As of the end of 2021, Abrdn has over £464bn in assets under management, making it the third largest financial asset manager in 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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