First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. It is co-managed by Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. The fund invests in public equity and fixed income markets of global emerging countries. It seeks to invest in the stocks of companies operating across the diversified sectors. For its fixed income component, the fund invests in government debt securities, corporate bonds, non investment-grade securities, asset-backed securities, credit-linked notes, and credit default swaps. It employs fundamental analysis to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital Global Emerging Markets Index, FTSE All World Emerging Market Index, and a blended index composed of JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index - Global Diversified (32.5%); JPMorgan Government Bond Index - Emerging Markets (32.5%); MSCI Global Emerging Markets Index (35.0%). First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund was formed on August 28, 2006 and is domiciled in the United States.
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The Board of Trustees of First Trust/abrdn Emerging Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO), CUSIP 33731K102, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. The Fund has declared a distribution payable on September 30, 2022, to shareholders of record as of September 23, 2022, with an ex-dividend date of September 22, 2022. This Notice is meant to provide you information ab
First Trust/abrdn Emerging Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.25 per share. The distribution will be payable on September 30, 2022, to shareholders of record as of September 23, 2022. The ex-dividend date is expected to be September 22, 2022. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust/abrdn Emerging Opportunity Fund (FEO): Distribution per share: $0.25 Distribution Rate based on the September 9, 2022 NAV of $10.03: 9.97% Distribution Rate based on the September 9, 2022 closing market price of $8.89: 11.25% The Fund's Board of Trustees has app
The Board of Trustees of First Trust/abrdn Emerging Opportunity Fund (formerly First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund) (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO), CUSIP 33731K102, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. The Fund has declared a distribution payable on June 30, 2022, to shareholders of record as of June 23, 2022, with an ex-dividend date of June 22, 2022. This No
First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.25 per share. The distribution will be payable on June 30, 2022, to shareholders of record as of June 23, 2022. The ex-dividend date is expected to be June 22, 2022. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (FEO): Distribution per share: $0.25 Distribution Rate based on the June 10, 2022 NAV of $10.75: 9.30% Distribution Rate based on the June 10, 2022 closing market price of $9.07: 11.03% On March 8, 2022, the Fund announced that its Board
The Board of Trustees of First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO), CUSIP 33731K102, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. The Fund has declared a distribution payable on March 31, 2022, to shareholders of record as of March 23, 2022, with an ex-dividend date of March 22, 2022. This Notice is meant to provide you information about the s
First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO) has decreased its regularly scheduled quarterly distribution to $0.25 per share from $0.35 per share. The distribution will be payable on March 31, 2022, to shareholders of record as of March 23, 2022. The ex-dividend date is expected to be March 22, 2022. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (FEO): Distribution per share: $0.25 Distribution Rate based on the March 9, 2022 NAV of $11.67: 8.57% Distribution Rate based on the March 9, 2022 closing market price of $10.50: 9.52% Decrease from prev
The Board of Trustees of First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO) has approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. Under the Plan, the Fund currently intends to pay a quarterly distribution in the amount of $0.25 per share, which represents the current earnings forecast of the Fund. However, the distribution amount per share could increase or decrease in the future as a resu
First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO) has declared a long-term capital gain distribution of $0.35 per share. The distribution will be payable on December 31, 2021, to shareholders of record as of December 23, 2021. The ex-dividend date is expected to be December 22, 2021. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (FEO): Distribution per share: $0.35 Distribution Rate based on the December 10, 2021 NAV of $14.33: 9.77% Distribution Rate based on the December 10, 2021 closing market price of $14.05: 9.96% This distribution
First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that Aberdeen Standard Investments Inc. ("Aberdeen"), investment sub-advisor for First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE:FAM) and First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (NYSE:FEO) (each a "Fund" or collectively, the "Funds"), will release an update on the market and the Funds for financial professionals and investors. The update will be available Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on Friday, October 22, 2021. To listen to the update, follow these instructions: Dial: 888-203-1112; International 719-457-0820; and Passcode #3887617. The update will be available from
First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO) has declared a long-term capital gain distribution of $0.35 per share. The distribution will be payable on September 30, 2021, to shareholders of record as of September 23, 2021. The ex-dividend date is expected to be September 22, 2021. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (FEO): Distribution per share: $0.35 Distribution Rate based on the September 10, 2021 NAV of $15.52: 9.02% Distribution Rate based on the September 10, 2021 closing market price of $15.00: 9.33% This distribution will be paid out of lo
First Trust/abrdn Emerging Opportunity Fund (NYSE:FEO) (the "Fund") completed its termination and liquidation following the close of business on December 7, 2022. The termination and liquidation was performed consistent with the Fund's plan of liquidation and termination announced on September 20, 2022. Accordingly, on December 7, 2022, the Fund returned to holders of its common shares of beneficial interest ("Common Shares") as a liquidating distribution in cash the Fund's net asset value per Common Share of $9.635572. As previously announced, the Fund had designated the close of business on December 5, 2022 as the record date for determining the shareholders entitled to receive such liqui
The Board of Trustees of First Trust/abrdn Emerging Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO), CUSIP 33731K102, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. The Fund has declared a distribution payable on September 30, 2022, to shareholders of record as of September 23, 2022, with an ex-dividend date of September 22, 2022. This Notice is meant to provide you information ab
First Trust/abrdn Emerging Opportunity Fund (NYSE:FEO) (the "Fund") announced today that it intends to liquidate and distribute its net assets to shareholders. Based upon the recommendation of First Trust Advisors L.P., the Fund's investment advisor ("FTA"), the Board of Trustees of the Fund determined that it was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders to liquidate the Fund. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees of the Fund approved the liquidation of the Fund pursuant to a plan of liquidation and termination. The Fund intends to terminate on or around December 7, 2022 (the "Termination Date"). As the Fund liquidates its assets, it may deviate from its investment objective and
First Trust/abrdn Emerging Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.25 per share. The distribution will be payable on September 30, 2022, to shareholders of record as of September 23, 2022. The ex-dividend date is expected to be September 22, 2022. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust/abrdn Emerging Opportunity Fund (FEO): Distribution per share: $0.25 Distribution Rate based on the September 9, 2022 NAV of $10.03: 9.97% Distribution Rate based on the September 9, 2022 closing market price of $8.89: 11.25% The Fund's Board of Trustees has app
The Board of Trustees of First Trust/abrdn Emerging Opportunity Fund (formerly First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund) (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO), CUSIP 33731K102, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. The Fund has declared a distribution payable on June 30, 2022, to shareholders of record as of June 23, 2022, with an ex-dividend date of June 22, 2022. This No
First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.25 per share. The distribution will be payable on June 30, 2022, to shareholders of record as of June 23, 2022. The ex-dividend date is expected to be June 22, 2022. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (FEO): Distribution per share: $0.25 Distribution Rate based on the June 10, 2022 NAV of $10.75: 9.30% Distribution Rate based on the June 10, 2022 closing market price of $9.07: 11.03% On March 8, 2022, the Fund announced that its Board
The Board of Trustees of First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO), CUSIP 33731K102, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. The Fund has declared a distribution payable on March 31, 2022, to shareholders of record as of March 23, 2022, with an ex-dividend date of March 22, 2022. This Notice is meant to provide you information about the s
First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO) has decreased its regularly scheduled quarterly distribution to $0.25 per share from $0.35 per share. The distribution will be payable on March 31, 2022, to shareholders of record as of March 23, 2022. The ex-dividend date is expected to be March 22, 2022. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (FEO): Distribution per share: $0.25 Distribution Rate based on the March 9, 2022 NAV of $11.67: 8.57% Distribution Rate based on the March 9, 2022 closing market price of $10.50: 9.52% Decrease from prev
The Board of Trustees of First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO) has approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain conditions. Under the Plan, the Fund currently intends to pay a quarterly distribution in the amount of $0.25 per share, which represents the current earnings forecast of the Fund. However, the distribution amount per share could increase or decrease in the future as a resu
First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:FEO) has declared a long-term capital gain distribution of $0.35 per share. The distribution will be payable on December 31, 2021, to shareholders of record as of December 23, 2021. The ex-dividend date is expected to be December 22, 2021. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust/Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund (FEO): Distribution per share: $0.35 Distribution Rate based on the December 10, 2021 NAV of $14.33: 9.77% Distribution Rate based on the December 10, 2021 closing market price of $14.05: 9.96% This distribution
During Wednesday's session, 326 stocks hit new 52-week lows. Interesting Points From Today's 52-Week Lows: The largest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was Bank of America (NYSE:BAC). The smallest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was Gaucho Group Holdings (NASDAQ:VINO). Humanigen (NASDAQ:HGEN) was the biggest loser of the morning session, as it dropped 78.59% to reach its new 52-week low. Merit Medical Systems (NASDAQ:MMSI) was the most promising stock of the group, with shares actually trading up 0.0% to bounce back after reaching its new 52-week low. The following stocks created new 52-week lows on Wednesday: Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) stock dropp
On Thursday, 216 stocks hit new 52-week lows. Noteworthy Points From Today's 52-Week Lows: The largest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM). The smallest company by market cap to hit a new 52-week low was ThermoGenesis Holdings (NASDAQ:THMO). Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) was the biggest loser of the morning session, as it dropped 79.51% to reach its new 52-week low. Allspring Income (AMEX:EAD)'s stock rebounded the most, as it traded up 0.0% after dropping to a new 52-week low. Stocks that set new 52-week lows on Thursday are as follows: Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) shares set a new yearly low of $82.75 this morning. The stock was dow
Tuesday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from First Trust/aberdeen (NYSE:FEO). What's Happening The company announced on Monday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share. On Wednesday, First Trust/aberdeen will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 25 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day. In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Wednesday. Shareholders who own FEO as of the end of Tuesday's session are eligible to receive the 25 cent
Monday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from First Trust/aberdeen (NYSE:FEO). What's Happening The company announced on Thursday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share. On Tuesday, First Trust/aberdeen will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open $0.25 lower than it would have opened on any other day. In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Tuesday. Shareholders who own FEO as of the end of Monday's session are eligible to receive the $0.25 dividend pa
On Monday, 671 companies achieved new lows for the year. Points of Interest From Today's 52-Week Lows: Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) was the largest firm by market cap to set a new 52-week low. The company with the smallest market cap to set a new 52-week low was Reshape Lifesciences (NASDAQ:RSLS). Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NKTR)'s stock fell the most, as it traded down 56.02% to reach a new 52-week low. Engagesmart (NYSE:ESMT)'s stock rebounded the most, as it traded up 0.0% after dropping to a new 52-week low. Here is a list of stocks that set new 52-week lows on Monday: Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) stock broke to a new 52-week low of $77.70 on Monday. Shares o
During Friday's session, 198 companies made new 52-week lows. Key Facts About Today's 52-Week Highs And Lows: Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) is the largest company in terms of market cap to set a new 52-week low this morning. The smallest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was Happiness Development Gro (NASDAQ:HAPP). Orphazyme (NASDAQ:ORPH) saw the most significant move of the companies, as shares traded down 38.88% to reach its new 52-week low. NI Holdings (NASDAQ:NODK) shares were the most resilient of the group, as shares actually moved up 0.0% in response to hitting its 52-week low. On Friday, the following stocks set new 52-week lows: Alibaba Group Holding
On Monday, 524 stocks hit new 52-week lows. Areas of Interest About Today's 52-Week Lows: The largest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM). ThermoGenesis Holdings (NASDAQ:THMO) was the smallest, in terms of market cap, to set a new 52-week low. Incannex Healthcare (NASDAQ:IXHL)'s stock made the biggest move downwards, diving 18.56% to reach a new 52-week low. On Monday, the following stocks broke to new 52-week lows: Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) shares set a new yearly low of $100.78 this morning. The stock was down 3.51% on the session. JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) stock dropped to a yearly low on Monday of $129.24. Shares trad
On Friday, 368 stocks hit new 52-week lows. Interesting Points From Today's 52-Week Lows: The largest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM). Direct Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:DRCT) was the smallest, in terms of market cap, to set a new 52-week low. Ocugen (NASDAQ:OCGN) was the biggest loser of the morning session, as it dropped 21.28% to reach its new 52-week low. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS (AMEX:AEF) was the most promising stock of the group, with shares actually trading up 0.0% to bounce back after reaching its new 52-week low. The stocks that set new 52-week lows on Friday: JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) stock broke to a new 52-week low of