Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. It is co-managed by Macquarie Capital Investment Management, LLC and Four Corners Capital Management, LLC. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the infrastructure and utilities sectors. The fund primarily invests in dividend-paying stocks of companies. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Utilities Total Return Index. Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund was formed on March 25, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
IPO Year: 2004
Exchange: NYSE
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PHILADELPHIA, PA AND WHEATON, IL / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2024 / abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP) ("ACP") and abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI, ))) (each, an "Acquiring Fund") announce today the completed reorganizations, after close of regular business on September 20, 2024, of First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE:FAM) and Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/ Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) (each, an "Acquired Fund").In the reorganizations, common shareholders of each Acquired Fund, respectively, received an amount of Acquiring Fund common shares with a net asset value equal to the aggregate net asset value of their h
abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP) ("ACP") and abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI) (each, an "Acquiring Fund") announce today the completed reorganizations, after close of regular business on September 20, 2024, of First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE:FAM) and Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/ Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) (each, an "Acquired Fund"). In the reorganizations, common shareholders of each Acquired Fund, respectively, received an amount of Acquiring Fund common shares with a net asset value equal to the aggregate net asset value of their holdings of the relevant Acquired Fund common shares, as determined at
PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / The abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI) and the abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP), announced today that each closed end fund will pay the distributions indicated in the chart below on a per share basis on September 30, 2024, to all shareholders of record as of September 20, 2024 (ex-dividend date September 20, 2024).TickerExchangeFundAmountACPNYSEabrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund$ 0.1000ASGINYSEabrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund$ 0.2100Please note that shareholders of the Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) and the First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity I
First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today the results of the special meeting of shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) (the "Fund") held on August 22, 2024. Shareholders of MFD, a diversified, closed-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust, have approved the reorganization of MFD with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund ("ASGI"), a diversified, closed-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust. As previously announced, the reorganization was approved by the Board of Trustees of MFD on October 23, 2023. Subject to the satisfaction of cer
Please note the previous press release incorrectly referenced the First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund in the title instead of the Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD).PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2024 / The Board of Trustees of abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI), announces today that shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) ("MFD" or the "Acquired Fund"), advised by First Trust Advisors L.P., have approved the proposed reorganization into ASGI ("Reorganization") which is expected to close at the close of business on September 20, 2024,
PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2024 / The Board of Trustees of abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI), announces today that shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) ("MFD" or the "Acquired Fund"), advised by First Trust Advisors L.P., have approved the proposed reorganization into ASGI ("Reorganization") which is expected to close at the close of business on September 20, 2024, or as soon as practicable thereafter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.To facilitate the Reorganization, all shares of MFD are expected to cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange as of the market clo
Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:MFD) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.20 per share. The distribution will be payable on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record as of August 22, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be August 22, 2024. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (MFD): Distribution per share: $0.20 Distribution Rate based on the August 9, 2024 NAV of $8.86: 9.03% Distribution Rate based on the Augu
First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) (the "Fund") held on July 25, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund ("ASGI"). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 12:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the "Meeting"). Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the
First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) (the "Fund") held on July 11, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund ("ASGI"). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 12:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the "Meeting"). Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the c
First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) (the "Fund") held on June 18, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund ("ASGI"). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 12:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the "Meeting"). Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the c
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PHILADELPHIA, PA AND WHEATON, IL / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2024 / abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP) ("ACP") and abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI, ))) (each, an "Acquiring Fund") announce today the completed reorganizations, after close of regular business on September 20, 2024, of First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE:FAM) and Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/ Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) (each, an "Acquired Fund").In the reorganizations, common shareholders of each Acquired Fund, respectively, received an amount of Acquiring Fund common shares with a net asset value equal to the aggregate net asset value of their h
abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP) ("ACP") and abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI) (each, an "Acquiring Fund") announce today the completed reorganizations, after close of regular business on September 20, 2024, of First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund (NYSE:FAM) and Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/ Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) (each, an "Acquired Fund"). In the reorganizations, common shareholders of each Acquired Fund, respectively, received an amount of Acquiring Fund common shares with a net asset value equal to the aggregate net asset value of their holdings of the relevant Acquired Fund common shares, as determined at
PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / The abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI) and the abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP), announced today that each closed end fund will pay the distributions indicated in the chart below on a per share basis on September 30, 2024, to all shareholders of record as of September 20, 2024 (ex-dividend date September 20, 2024).TickerExchangeFundAmountACPNYSEabrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund$ 0.1000ASGINYSEabrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund$ 0.2100Please note that shareholders of the Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) and the First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity I
First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today the results of the special meeting of shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) (the "Fund") held on August 22, 2024. Shareholders of MFD, a diversified, closed-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust, have approved the reorganization of MFD with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund ("ASGI"), a diversified, closed-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust. As previously announced, the reorganization was approved by the Board of Trustees of MFD on October 23, 2023. Subject to the satisfaction of cer
Please note the previous press release incorrectly referenced the First Trust/abrdn Global Opportunity Income Fund in the title instead of the Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD).PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2024 / The Board of Trustees of abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI), announces today that shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) ("MFD" or the "Acquired Fund"), advised by First Trust Advisors L.P., have approved the proposed reorganization into ASGI ("Reorganization") which is expected to close at the close of business on September 20, 2024,
PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2024 / The Board of Trustees of abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI), announces today that shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) ("MFD" or the "Acquired Fund"), advised by First Trust Advisors L.P., have approved the proposed reorganization into ASGI ("Reorganization") which is expected to close at the close of business on September 20, 2024, or as soon as practicable thereafter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.To facilitate the Reorganization, all shares of MFD are expected to cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange as of the market clo
Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:MFD) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.20 per share. The distribution will be payable on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record as of August 22, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be August 22, 2024. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (MFD): Distribution per share: $0.20 Distribution Rate based on the August 9, 2024 NAV of $8.86: 9.03% Distribution Rate based on the Augu
First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) (the "Fund") held on July 25, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund ("ASGI"). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 12:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the "Meeting"). Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the
First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) (the "Fund") held on July 11, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund ("ASGI"). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 12:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the "Meeting"). Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the c
First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that the special meeting of shareholders of Macquarie/First Trust Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (NYSE:MFD) (the "Fund") held on June 18, 2024 has been adjourned in order to permit additional solicitation of shareholders and to allow shareholders additional time to vote on the reorganization of the Fund with and into abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund ("ASGI"). The special meeting of shareholders of the Fund will reconvene on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 12:00 Central time in the offices of FTA at 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois (the "Meeting"). Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the c
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Wednesday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from Macquarie/First Trust Glb (NYSE:MFD). What's Happening The company announced on Monday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share. On Thursday, Macquarie/First Trust Glb will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 20 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, Thursday. Shareholders who own MFD as of the end of Wednesday's session are eligible to receive
Tuesday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from Macquarie/First Trust Glb (NYSE:MFD). What's Happening The company announced on Monday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share. On Wednesday, Macquarie/First Trust Glb will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 20 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 MFD as of the end of Tuesday's session are eligible to receive t
On Wednesday, 311 stocks hit new 52-week lows. Noteworthy Points From Today's 52-Week Lows: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Common Stock (NYSE:BMY) is the largest company in terms of market cap to set a new 52-week low this morning. SenesTech, Inc. - Common Stock (NASDAQ:SNES) was the smallest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low. A10 Networks, Inc. Common Stock (NYSE:ATEN) saw the most pronounced move, as shares traded down 28.81% to hit its new 52-week low. Bank Of Montreal Common Stock (NYSE:BMO) was the biggest winner of the bunch, with shares actually trading up 0.0% after it rebounded from its new 52-week low. Stocks dropping to new 52-week lows on Wednesday: Bris
On Tuesday, 647 companies set new 52-week lows. Things to Consider About Today's 52-Week Lows: Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) was the biggest company on a market cap basis to set a new 52-week low. Blue Star Foods (NASDAQ:BSFC) was the smallest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low. Stryve Foods (NASDAQ:SNAX) shares dropped the most, trading down 27.96% to reach its new 52-week low. Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:RY) shares rebounded the highest, with shares trading up 0.0%, bouncing back after reaching its new 52-week low. Stocks dropping to new 52-week lows on Tuesday: Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) shares set a new yearly low of $26.16 this morning. The stock was down 0.75% on
On Monday, 369 companies set new 52-week lows. Intriguing Points From Today's 52-Week Lows: Danaher (NYSE:DHR) was the biggest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low. The smallest company in terms of market cap to set a new 52-week low was Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ:ASTI). EBET (NASDAQ:EBET) saw the largest move of the companies, as shares plummetted 2955.38% to hit a new 52-week low. Fiserv (NYSE:FI) 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. Here are all the stocks that set new 52-week lows as of 10am on Monday: Danaher (NYSE:DHR) stock set a new 52-week low of $210.14 on M
During Thursday's session, 406 companies made new 52-week lows. Key Facts About Today's 52-Week Lows: The largest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was Pfizer (NYSE:PFE). The smallest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ:ASTI). Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ:ASTI)'s stock fell the most, as it traded down 62.52% to reach a new 52-week low. Nuveen Pennsylvania (NYSE:NQP)'s stock bounced back the most, actually rising 0.0% after reaching its new 52-week low. Stocks that set new 52-week lows on Thursday are as follows: Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) stock hit $31.77 on Thursday morning, setting a new 52-week low for a change of do
On Tuesday, 210 companies reached new 52-week lows. Interesting Points From Today's 52-Week Lows: Enbridge (NYSE:ENB) was the largest firm by market cap to set a new 52-week low. First Wave BioPharma (NASDAQ:FWBI) was the smallest company in terms of market cap to set a new 52-week low. Republic First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FRBK)'s stock came under the most pressure, trading down 37.14% to reach a new 52-week low. Monro (NASDAQ:MNRO)'s stock bounced back the most, actually rising 0.0% after reaching its new 52-week low. The stocks that set new 52-week lows on Tuesday: Enbridge (NYSE:ENB) stock set a new 52-week low of $34.46 on Tuesday, moving down 0.63%. Target (NYSE:TGT) stock hit
Monday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from Macquarie/First Trust Glb (NYSE:MFD). What's Happening The company announced on Thursday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share. On Tuesday, Macquarie/First Trust Glb will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 20 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, Tuesday. Shareholders who own MFD as of the end of Monday's session are eligible to receive the 2
On Thursday, 221 companies hit new 52-week lows. Interesting Facts About Today's 52-Week Lows: The largest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY). Biocept (NASDAQ:BIOC) was the smallest firm on a market cap basis to set a new 52-week low. Annexon (NASDAQ:ANNX) saw the most pronounced move, as shares traded down 57.45% to hit its new 52-week low. Chindata Group Holdings (NASDAQ:CD)'s stock rebounded the most, as it traded up 0.0% after dropping to a new 52-week low. Stocks dropping to new 52-week lows on Thursday: Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) shares reached a new 52-week low of $64.11 on Thursday morning, moving down 1.58%. Amgen
On Wednesday, 129 stocks made new 52-week lows. Noteworthy Highlights From Today's 52-Week Lows: Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) was the biggest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low. The smallest company in terms of market cap to set a new 52-week low was Athenex (NASDAQ:ATNX). QualTek Services (NASDAQ:QTEK)'s stock fell the most, as it traded down 38.7% to reach a new 52-week low. Delaware Investments (AMEX:VFL) saw the sharpest rebound, as shares ascended 0.02%, reversing after hiting a new 52-week low. Stocks dropping to new 52-week lows on Wednesday: Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) stock broke to a new 52-week low of $101.61 on Wednesday. Shares of the company traded down 1.82%.