UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number:   811-22016
     
Exact name of registrant as specified in charter:   abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund
     
Address of principal executive offices:   1900 Market Street, Suite 200
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
     
Name and address of agent for service:   Andrea Melia
    abrdn Inc.
    1900 Market Street Suite 200
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   1-800-522-5465
     
Date of fiscal year end:   October 31
     
Date of reporting period:   October 31, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

 

 

 

 
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund (AWP)
Annual Report
October 31, 2022
abrdn.com
Letter to Shareholders  (unaudited) 
Dear Shareholder,
We present the Annual Report, which covers the activities of abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund (the “Fund”), for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek high current income and capital appreciation.
Total Investment Return1
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, the total return to shareholders of the Fund based on the net asset value (“NAV”) and market price of the Fund, respectively, compared to the Fund’s benchmark is as follows:
NAV2,3 -32.36%
Market Price2 -33.80%
FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Real Estate Index (Net Total Return) 4 -25.36%
For more information about Fund performance, please visit the Fund on the web at www.abrdnawp.com. Here, you can view quarterly commentary on the Fund's performance, monthly fact sheets, distribution and performance information, and other Fund literature.
NAV, Market Price and Premium(+)/Discount(-)
The below table represents comparison from current fiscal year end to prior fiscal year end of market price to NAV and associated Premium(+) and Discount(-).
   
  NAV Closing
Market
Price 		Premium(+)/
Discount(-)
10/31/2022 $4.23 $3.97 -6.15%
10/31/2021 $6.84 $6.56 -4.09%
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, the Fund’s NAV traded within a range of $3.93 to $7.10 and the Fund’s market price traded within a range of $3.65 to $6.84. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, the Fund’s shares traded within a range of a premium(+)/discount(-) of -0.20% to -8.98%.
Distribution Policy
Distributions to common shareholders for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022 totaled $0.48 per share. Based on the market price of $3.97 on October 31, 2022, the distribution rate over the twelve month period ended October 31, 2022 was 12.09%. Based on the NAV of $4.23 on October 31, 2022, the annualized distribution rate was 11.35%. Since all distributions are paid after deducting applicable withholding taxes, the effective distribution rate may be higher for those U.S. investors who are able to claim a tax credit.
On November 9, 2022 and December 9, 2022, the Fund announced that it will pay on November 30, 2022 and January 11, 2023, respectively, a distribution of U.S. $0.04 per share to all shareholders of record as of November 22, 2022 and December 30, 2022, respectively.
The Fund’s policy is to provide investors with a stable monthly distribution out of current income, supplemented by realized capital gains and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital, which is a nontaxable return of capital. This policy is subject to an annual review as well as regular review at the Board of Trustees of the Fund’s (the “Board”) quarterly meetings, unless market conditions require an earlier evaluation.
Loan Facility and Use of Leverage
The Fund is permitted to borrow for investment purposes as may be permitted by the 1940 Act or any rule, order or interpretation thereunder. This allows the Fund to borrow for investment purposes in the amount up to 33 1/3% of the Fund’s total assets. The Fund has entered into a lending agreement with BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International Ltd. (“BNPP PB”) which allows the Fund to borrow on an uncommitted and secured basis up to $175 million. The Fund’s outstanding balance as of October 31, 2022 was $65,048,324. See Notes to Financial Statements for further information.
Unclaimed Share Accounts
Please be advised that abandoned or unclaimed property laws for certain states require financial organizations to transfer (escheat) unclaimed property (including Fund shares) to the state. Each state has its own definition of unclaimed property, and Fund shares could be considered “unclaimed property” due to account inactivity (e.g., no owner-generated activity for a certain period), returned mail (e.g.,
 
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1 Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Net asset value return data include investment management fees, custodial charges and administrative fees (such as Trustee and legal fees) and assumes the reinvestment of all distributions.
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2 Assuming the reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
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3 The Fund’s total return is based on the reported net asset value (“NAV”) for each financial reporting period end and may differ from what is reported on the Financial Highlights due to financial statement rounding or adjustments.
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4 The FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Real Estate Index (Net Total Return) is a total return index that is designed to represent general trends in eligible real estate equities worldwide. The Index is calculated net of withholding taxes to which the Fund is generally subject. Indexes are unmanaged and have been provided for comparison purposes only. No fees or expenses are reflected. You cannot invest directly in an index.
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund 1
Letter to Shareholders  (unaudited)  (concluded)
when mail sent to a shareholder  is returned to the Fund’s transfer agent as undeliverable), or a combination of both. If your Fund shares are categorized as unclaimed, your financial advisor or the Fund’s transfer agent will follow the applicable state’s statutory requirements to contact you, but if unsuccessful, laws may require that the shares be escheated to the appropriate state. If this happens, you will have to contact the state to recover your property, which may involve time and expense. For more information on unclaimed property and how to maintain an active account, please contact your financial adviser or the Fund’s transfer agent.
Open Market Repurchase Program
The Fund’s Board approved an open market repurchase and discount management policy (the “Program”). The Program allows the Fund to purchase, in the open market, its outstanding common shares, with the amount and timing of any repurchase determined at the discretion of the Fund’s investment adviser. Such purchases may be made opportunistically at certain discounts to net asset value per share in the reasonable judgment of management based on historical discount levels and current market conditions. The Fund reports repurchase activity on the Fund's website on a monthly basis. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, the Fund did not repurchase any shares through the Program.
On a quarterly basis, the Fund’s Board will receive information on any transactions made pursuant to this policy during the prior quarter and management will post the number of shares repurchased on the Fund’s website on a monthly basis.  Under the terms of the Program, the Fund is permitted to repurchase up to 10% of its outstanding shares of common stock in the open market during any 12 month period.
Portfolio Holdings Disclosure
The Fund’s complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the second and fourth quarters of each fiscal year are included in the Fund’s semi-annual and annual reports to shareholders. The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These reports are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Fund makes the information available to shareholders upon request and without charge by calling Investor Relations toll-free at 1-800-522-5465.
Proxy Voting
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12 month period ended June 30 is available by August 31 of the relevant year: (1) upon request
without charge by calling Investor Relations toll-free at 1-800-522-5465; and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Investor Relations Information
As part of abrdn’s commitment to shareholders, we invite you to visit the Fund on the web at www.abrdnawp.com. Here, you can view monthly fact sheets, quarterly commentary, distribution and performance information, and other Fund literature.
Enroll in abrdn’s email services and be among the first to receive the latest closed-end fund news, announcements, videos, and other information. In addition, you can receive electronic versions of important Fund documents, including annual reports, semi-annual reports, prospectuses and proxy statements. Sign up today at https://www.abrdn.com/enus/cefinvestorcenter/contact-us/preferences
Contact Us:
• Visit: https://www.abrdn.com/en-us/cefinvestorcenter
• Email: Investor.Relations@abrdn.com; or
• Call: 1-800-522-5465 (toll free in the U.S.).
Yours sincerely,
/s/ Christian Pittard
Christian Pittard
President 
 
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All amounts are U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated.
2 abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund
Report of the Investment Adviser  (unaudited) 
Market/Economic Review
Global listed real estate fell over the reporting period, underperforming the broader equity markets over the same period. Underlying real estate fundamentals remained healthy throughout the reporting period with record occupancy levels and healthy demand for most property types driving strong market rent growth, supporting double digit earnings and cash flow growth. That said, these positive results were more than offset by concerns about the outlook for asset prices as the cost of capital rose due to rising interest rates, aimed at combating inflationary pressures globally.
The U.S. real estate investment trust (REIT) market posted very strong gains at the beginning of the period, significantly outperforming both the broader equity market and the global real estate index. However, from the first quarter of 2022 onwards, markets were unable to avoid the downside volatility1 in the broader equity markets as a result of inflation and interest-rate hikes. This resulted in downward pressures in the market as investors began to price in a higher cost of capital and risks of slower-than-expected economic growth. Towards the end of the period, the U.S. REIT market dropped sharply due to less-supportive commentary from the U.S. Federal Reserve, higher-than-expected consumer price index readings and aggressive global rate increases.
Canadian REITs outperformed global real estate markets in the first half of the period. Performance in Canada was led by the office and retail sectors, which continued to see occupancy recovery as Covid-19 restrictions, which had been some of the strictest in the western hemisphere, eased. However, towards the end of the period, higher leverage levels and greater interest-rate sensitivity resulted in underperformance when compared to U.S. and global real estate indices.
It was a volatile period for European real estate, marked by rising interest rates, the war in Ukraine, and the potential risk of an energy crisis. The German residential sector, which historically has a high negative correlation with changes in interest rates, performed particularly poorly as yields rose sharply across the European continent. What’s more, landlords in Sweden underperformed for the year due to elevated leverage levels and greater usage of variable rate debt in that market. Towards the end of the period, U.K. stocks performed poorly, as the government transition and subsequent mini-budget disrupted borrowing costs.
In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, geopolitical tensions, rapid changes in domestic politics and economic slowdown resulted in a sell-off in China-related stocks in the first half of the period, with real estate in
the eye of the storm. This market tumult in China heavily affected sentiment throughout the period in the APAC region, especially Hong Kong. In Japan, the most notable development was the depreciation of the yen, driven by expectations that the Bank of Japan will significantly lag behind Western peers in terms of rate hikes.
Fund Performance Review
The abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund returned -32.36% on a net asset value basis for the twelve-month reporting period ended October 31, 20222, underperforming the -25.36% return of its benchmark, the FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Real Estate Index (Net Total Return). Overall stock selection and the negative impact of leverage weighed on Fund performance, while sector allocation had a positive impact.
Both stock selection and allocation to Continental Europe were the largest detractors from Fund performance for the year. Macroeconomic and geopolitical factors, including the war in Ukraine, economic slowdown, rising interest rates, and weakening currency versus the dollar, all conspired to drive the underperformance found in mainland Europe. Similar factors also contributed to negative performance from the U.K., albeit to a slightly lesser extent. This was partially offset by strong stock selection in Japan and Mexico as well as an underweight3allocation to China relative to the benchmark. Continued geopolitical pressures, an economic slowdown, and curtailment of capital availability for real estate speculation drove the lagging performance for the Chinese market during the quarter. We have long believed that these issues will pressure the market and, despite more attractive valuations, we remain cautious about its outlook in the near term. This view is what also drove the positive stock selection in the real estate developer sector, as Chinese and Hong Kong developers comprise a large portion of this segment.
The Fund’s holdings in German homebuilder Instone Real Estate Group and residential landlord Vonovia were among the detractors to Fund performance over the period. Rising interest rates, higher materials costs, and economic weakness in Germany all led to the underperformance of Instone’s shares due to investors’ concerns about near- to medium-term demand for home purchases in the country. Despite a favorable valuation, we have reduced our exposure to Instone as we think the near-term headwinds will continue to weigh on performance for the intermediate term. The movement in rates were also a drag on Vonovia, as the German residential sector has a very high negative correlation with changes in interest rates. CTP, a central European developer and owner of warehouses, also dragged on performance as it was negatively impacted by concerns about the potential spread of the Ukrainian conflict. It suffered
 
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2 Sources for all data: abrdn
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3 A portfolio holding less of a particular security (or sector or region) than the security’s weight in the benchmark portfolio.
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund 3
Report of the Investment Adviser  (unaudited)  (concluded)
further after concerns surrounding its sizable development pipeline and elevated leverage levels.
More positively, the Fund’s overweight position in hotel REIT Host Hotels & Resorts also benefitted performance. We attribute the outperformance to the ability to pass through outsized rate increases, which led to better-than-expected revenue per available room (RevPAR) and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) growth along with an attractive relative valuation. Lastly, skilled nursing REIT Omega Healthcare, which had underperformed much of last year, also outperformed meaningfully as the company reported improving tenant health as occupancy recovered from pandemic era lows, alleviating some of the concerns about the near-term sustainability of cash flows and the dividend.
The monthly distribution reflects the Fund’s current policy to provide shareholders with a relatively stable cash flow per share. This policy did not have a material effect on the Fund’s investment strategy over the reporting period. During the 12-month period ended October 31, 2022, the distributions comprised of ordinary income and return of capital.
Outlook
The rising interest-rate and inflationary conditions that have taken hold in 2022 present new challenges for global real estate portfolios. Indeed, with financing costs on the rise, we believe that investors may require a greater return on their investments, resulting in some outward movement in cap rates.  Nonetheless, underlying real estate fundamentals remain strong, and real estate historically has served as a good inflation hedge due to an ability to increase rents in conjunction with rising prices, given lower levels of new construction stemming from rising input costs.
Consequently, we feel that net operating income growth can mitigate some of this impact on asset prices thanks to the continued pricing power enjoyed by landlords. Accordingly, we are focusing on those sectors and companies where we see opportunity to increase rents both in the near term and with structural tailwinds that can support outsized growth into the future even if economic activity remains
relatively weak, as we believe these factors will help to identify those companies best positioned to maintain and grow underlying asset values and increase dividends.
We have increased the defensive positioning in the Fund over the last few months, favoring regions and sectors with more predictable cash-flow outlooks. We have reduced the Fund’s exposure to rent-sensitive and/or economically sensitive segments of the market. Moreover, despite the Fund’s weak recent performance, we think that listed real estate could see fewer downward earnings revisions than those in the broader equity markets over the next 12-18 months, providing some support for relative valuations.
Risk Considerations
Past performance is not an indication of future results.
Foreign securities may be more volatile, harder to price and less liquid than U.S. securities. They are subject to risks associated with less stringent accounting and regulatory standards, the impact of currency exchange rate fluctuation, political and economic instability, reduced information about issuers, higher transaction costs and delayed settlement. Equity stocks of small- and mid-cap companies carry greater risk, and more volatility, than equity stocks of larger, more established companies. Dividends are not guaranteed and a company’s future ability to pay dividends may be limited. The use of leverage will also increase market exposure and magnify risk. Because the Fund concentrates its investments in the real estate industry, the portfolio may experience more volatility and be exposed to greater risk than the portfolios of many other mutual funds. Risks associated with investment in securities of companies in the real estate industry may include: declines in the value of real estate; overbuilding and increased competition; increases in property taxes and operating expenses; changes in zoning laws; casualty or condemnation losses; variations in rental income; neighborhood values; changes in interest rates; and changes in economic conditions.
abrdn Investments Limited (formerly, Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited)  
 
4 abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund
Total Investment Return  (unaudited) 
The following table summarizes the average annual Fund performance compared to the Fund’s primary benchmark  for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended October 31, 2022.
  1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
Net Asset Value (NAV) -32.36% -8.89% -1.50% 3.13%
Market Price -33.80% -7.17% -0.73% 3.06%
FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Real Estate Index (Net Total Return) -25.36% -7.31% -1.12% 2.61%
Performance of a $10,000 Investment (as of October 31, 2022)
This graph shows the change in value of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund for the period indicated. For comparison, the same investment is shown in the indicated index.
The Fund changed its investment objective effective May 27, 2020. Performance information for periods prior to May 27, 2020 does not reflect the current investment strategy.
abrdn Investments Limited (formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited) (the "Adviser") assumed responsibility for the management of the Fund as investment adviser and sub-adviser, respectively, on May 7, 2018. Performance prior to this date reflects the performance of an unaffiliated investment adviser.
Effective May 4, 2018, the Adviser entered into a written contract with the Fund to waive fees or limit expenses. This contract may not be terminated before June 30, 2024. Absent such waivers and/or reimbursements, the Fund's returns would be lower. Additionally, abrdn Inc. has entered into an agreement with the Fund to limit investor relations services fees, without which performance would be lower if the Fund's investor services fees exceeded such limit during the relevant period. This agreement aligns with the term of the advisory agreement and may not be terminated prior to the end of the current term of the advisory agreement. See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.
Returns represent past performance. Total investment return at NAV is based on changes in the NAV of Fund shares and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any, at market prices pursuant to the dividend reinvestment program sponsored by the Fund’s transfer agent. All return data at NAV includes fees charged to the Fund, which are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Operations under “Expenses.” Total investment return at market value is based on changes in the market price at which the Fund’s shares traded on the NYSE during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any, at market prices pursuant to the dividend reinvestment program sponsored by the Fund’s transfer agent. The Fund’s total investment return is based on the reported NAV on the financial reporting period ended October 31, 2022. Because the Fund’s shares trade in the stock market based on investor demand, the Fund may trade at a price higher or lower than its NAV. Therefore, returns are calculated based on both market price and NAV. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The performance information provided does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions received from the Fund. The current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the figures shown. The Fund’s yield, return, market price and NAV will fluctuate. Performance information current to the most recent month-end is available at www.abrdnawp.com or by calling 800-522-5465.
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund 5
Total Investment Return  (unaudited)  (concluded)
The net operating expense ratio excluding fee waivers based on the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022 was 1.89%. The net operating expense ratio net of fee waivers based on the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022 was 1.62%. The net operating expenses net of fee waivers and excluding interest expense based on the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022 was 1.19%. 
6 abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund
Portfolio Composition  (as a percentage of net assets) (unaudited) 
As of October 31, 2022
The following table summarizes the sector composition of the Fund’s portfolio, in S&P Global Inc.’s Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) Sectors. Industry allocation is shown below for any sector more than 25% of net assets.
Sub-Industries  
Specialized REITs 21.4%
Industrial REITs 18.6%
Residential REITs 17.7%
Retail REITs 17.2%
Health Care REITs 10.7%
Real Estate Operating Companies 7.3%
Office REITs 7.1%
Diversified REITs 4.9%
Diversified Real Estate Activities 4.6%
Hotel & Resort REITs 4.1%
Real Estate Development 2.5%
Other, less than 2% each 0.7%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (16.8%)
  100.0%
The following chart summarizes the composition of the Fund’s portfolio by geographic classification.
Countries  
United States 77.1%
Japan 11.9%
United Kingdom 7.2%
Hong Kong 3.2%
Singapore 2.7%
Germany 2.6%
Canada 2.2%
Mexico 2.2%
Belgium 2.2%
Other, less than 2% each 5.5%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (16.8%)
  100.0%
The following were the Fund’s top ten holdings as of October 31, 2022:
Top Ten Holdings  
Prologis, Inc., REIT 10.8%
Public Storage 5.2%
Realty Income Corp. 4.7%
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. 3.6%
Welltower, Inc. 3.3%
Equinix, Inc., REIT 3.3%
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., REIT 3.3%
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. 3.0%
VICI Properties, Inc. 2.9%
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 2.8%
 
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Portfolio of Investments  
As of October 31, 2022
    Shares Value
COMMON STOCKS—116.8%  
AUSTRALIA—1.2%
Diversified REITs—1.2%      
Mirvac Group    3,167,642 $   4,197,016
BELGIUM—2.2%
Health Care REITs—1.7%      
Aedifica SA       49,155   3,748,695
Cofinimmo SA       27,853   2,310,001
      6,058,696
Industrial REITs—0.5%      
Warehouses De Pauw CVA       69,291   1,778,417
Total Belgium   7,837,113
CANADA—2.2%
Residential REITs—0.6%      
Canadian Apartment Properties       78,239   2,422,948
Retail REITs—1.6%      
SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust      289,816   5,679,956
Total Canada   8,102,904
FINLAND—0.5%
Real Estate Operating Companies—0.5%      
Kojamo Oyj   139,929 1,821,121
FRANCE—1.3%
Office REITs—0.7%      
Gecina SA   27,938 2,490,785
Retail REITs—0.6%      
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield(a)   45,427 2,146,861
Total France   4,637,646
GERMANY—2.6%
Real Estate Development—0.7%      
Instone Real Estate Group SE(b)   332,743 2,421,915
Real Estate Operating Companies—1.9%      
TAG Immobilien AG   272,065 1,703,889
Vonovia SE   233,182 5,155,795
      6,859,684
Total Germany   9,281,599
HONG KONG—3.2%
Diversified Real Estate Activities—0.3%      
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.   93,500 1,004,781
Real Estate Development—1.8%      
CK Asset Holdings Ltd.   1,198,500 6,625,986
Real Estate Operating Companies—0.5%      
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.   444,000 1,709,349
Retail REITs—0.6%      
Link REIT   367,100 2,169,786
Total Hong Kong   11,509,902
JAPAN—11.9%
Diversified Real Estate Activities—4.3%      
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.   568,200 7,145,282
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.   378,300 7,243,826
Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp.   231,200 1,173,010
      15,562,118
Diversified REITs—1.6%      
Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund, Inc., UNIT   6,819 5,849,896
Hotel & Resort REITs—0.8%      
Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corp.   5,635 2,968,837
    Shares Value
Industrial REITs—1.6%      
GLP J-REIT        2,729 $   2,830,198
LaSalle Logiport REIT        1,552   1,656,463
Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment Corp.          376   1,112,840
      5,599,501
Office REITs—3.1%      
Mori Hills REIT Investment Corp.        4,243   4,647,669
Nippon Building Fund, Inc.          878   3,902,924
Orix JREIT, Inc.        2,047   2,746,288
      11,296,881
Residential REITs—0.5%      
Comforia Residential REIT, Inc.          838   1,779,028
Total Japan   43,056,261
MEXICO—2.2%
Industrial REITs—1.2%      
PLA Administradora Industrial S de RL de CV    1,227,675   1,720,096
Prologis Property Mexico SA de CV   1,039,969 2,670,651
      4,390,747
Real Estate Operating Companies—1.0%      
Corp Inmobiliaria Vesta SAB de CV   1,596,651 3,478,899
Total Mexico   7,869,646
NETHERLANDS—1.3%
Real Estate Operating Companies—1.3%      
CTP NV(b)   464,277 4,815,502
SINGAPORE—2.7%
Industrial REITs—1.1%      
Daiwa House Logistics Trust   10,299,000 4,072,921
Real Estate Operating Companies—0.9%      
Capitaland India Trust, UNIT   4,163,700 3,295,114
Retail REITs—0.7%      
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust   1,779,100 2,361,140
Total Singapore   9,729,175
SWEDEN—1.2%
Real Estate Operating Companies—1.2%      
Castellum AB   125,742 1,437,745
Catena AB   82,262 2,793,854
      4,231,599
UNITED KINGDOM—7.2%
Diversified REITs—2.1%      
Land Securities Group PLC   1,170,648 7,654,732
Health Care REITs—0.7%      
Assura PLC   3,917,783 2,510,176
Industrial REITs—2.1%      
Segro PLC   824,604 7,421,435
Residential REITs—0.8%      
UNITE Group PLC   282,929 2,890,105
Specialized REITs—1.5%      
Safestore Holdings PLC   539,397 5,588,358
Total United Kingdom   26,064,806
UNITED STATES—77.1%
Health Care REITs—8.3%      
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.(c)   243,102 7,725,781
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.   284,690 3,888,865
 
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Portfolio of Investments   (concluded)
As of October 31, 2022
    Shares Value
COMMON STOCKS (continued)  
UNITED STATES (continued)
Ventas, Inc.(c)      164,045 $   6,419,081
Welltower, Inc.(c)      197,941  12,082,319
      30,116,046
Hotel & Resort REITs—3.3%      
DiamondRock Hospitality Co.(c)      216,003   2,017,468
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.(c)      529,804  10,002,700
      12,020,168
Industrial REITs—12.1%      
Americold Realty Trust, Inc.      191,948   4,654,739
Prologis, Inc.(c)      351,435  38,921,426
      43,576,165
Mortgage REITs—0.7%      
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Class A(c)      108,818   2,716,097
Office REITs—3.3%      
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.       51,693   7,510,993
Boston Properties, Inc.(c)       59,872   4,352,694
      11,863,687
Residential REITs—15.8%      
American Homes 4 Rent, Class A(c)   90,227 2,881,850
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.(c)   74,821 13,102,654
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.(c)   170,984 10,936,137
Equity Residential(c)   146,471 9,230,603
Invitation Homes, Inc.(c)   286,654 9,084,065
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.   74,954 11,801,507
      57,036,816
Retail REITs—13.7%      
Brixmor Property Group, Inc.(c)   188,735 4,021,943
Kimco Realty Corp.(c)   269,690 5,765,972
National Retail Properties, Inc.   183,245 7,701,788
Realty Income Corp.(c)   268,838 16,740,542
    Shares Value
Simon Property Group, Inc.(c)       40,688 $   4,434,178
SITE Centers Corp.(c)      406,569   5,033,324
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.      145,878   5,664,443
      49,362,190
Specialized REITs—19.9%      
American Tower Corp.(c)       27,021   5,598,481
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.(c)       60,960   6,111,240
Equinix, Inc.(c)       20,839  11,804,043
Extra Space Storage, Inc.(c)       46,754   8,296,030
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.(c)      151,272   7,581,753
Public Storage(c)       60,970  18,885,458
SBA Communications Corp.(c)       11,676   3,151,352
VICI Properties, Inc.(c)      333,113  10,666,278
      72,094,635
Total United States   278,785,804
Total Common Stocks   421,940,094
Total Investments
(Cost $460,655,980)(d)—116.8% 		  421,940,094
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets—(16.8%)   (60,605,019)
Net Assets—100.0%   $361,335,075
    
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Denotes a security issued under Regulation S or Rule 144A.
(c) All or a portion of the security has been designated as collateral for the line of credit.
(d) See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements for tax unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of securities.
    
CVA Dutch Certificate
PLC Public Limited Company
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund 9
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
As of October 31, 2022
Assets  
Investments, at value (cost $460,655,980) $421,940,094
Foreign currency, at value (cost $4,635,431) 4,688,786
Receivable for investments sold 2,835,033
Interest and dividends receivable 829,657
Tax reclaim receivable 167,476
Prepaid expenses 11,517
Total assets 430,472,563
Liabilities  
Line of credit payable (Note 7) 65,048,324
Due to custodian 3,416,318
Investment management fees payable (Note 3) 272,023
Interest expense on line of credit 263,808
Administration fees payable (Note 3) 23,772
Investor relations fees payable (Note 3) 11,390
Other accrued expenses 101,853
Total liabilities 69,137,488
 
Net Assets $361,335,075
Composition of Net Assets  
Paid-in capital in excess of par $448,998,090
Distributable accumulated loss (87,663,015)
Net Assets $361,335,075
Net asset value per share based on 85,407,951 shares issued and outstanding $4.23
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
10 abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund
Statement of Operations 
For the Year Ended October 31, 2022
Net Investment Income  
Investment Income:  
Dividends (net of taxes withheld of $953,994) $18,289,489
Total investment income 18,289,489
Expenses:  
Investment management fee (Note 3) 6,145,228
Administration fee (Note 3) 399,133
Investor relations fees and expenses (Note 3) 158,992
Reports to shareholders and proxy solicitation 121,520
Custodian’s fees and expenses 103,782
Legal fees and expenses 72,135
Trustees' fees and expenses 68,749
Independent auditors’ fees and expenses 62,151
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses 16,170
Miscellaneous 167,366
Total operating expenses, excluding interest expense 7,315,226
Interest expense (Note 7) 2,133,755
Total operating expenses before reimbursed/waived expenses 9,448,981
Expenses waived (Note 3) (1,378,125)
Net expenses 8,070,856
 
Net Investment Income 10,218,633
Net Realized/Unrealized Gain/(Loss) from Investments and Foreign Currency Related Transactions:  
Net realized gain/(loss) from:  
Investment transactions (16,993,473)
Foreign currency transactions (780,445)
  (17,773,918)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:  
Investments (174,024,325)
Foreign currency translation 27,918
  (173,996,407)
Net realized and unrealized loss from investments and foreign currencies (191,770,325)
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations $(181,551,692)
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund 11
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2022 		For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2021
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets:    
Operations:    
Net investment income $10,218,633 $10,907,789
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign currency transactions (17,773,918) 18,416,612
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translation (173,996,407) 149,021,032
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (181,551,692) 178,345,433
Distributions to Shareholders From:    
Distributable earnings (6,203,707) (13,365,429)
Tax return of capital (34,792,110) (27,630,388)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions (40,995,817) (40,995,817)
Change in net assets (222,547,509) 137,349,616
Net Assets:    
Beginning of year 583,882,584 446,532,968
End of year $361,335,075 $583,882,584
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
12 abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund
Statement of Cash Flows 
For the Year Ended October 31, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $(181,551,692)
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations to net cash provided by operating activities: 		 
Investments purchased (252,219,259)
Investments sold and principal repayments 322,358,939
Increase in interest and dividends receivable (144,548)
Decrease in prepaid expenses 9,934
Increase in interest payable on bank loan 5,131
Decrease in accrued investment management fees payable (227,928)
Decrease in other accrued expenses (86,824)
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments 174,024,325
Net change unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency translations (27,918)
Net realized loss on investments transactions 16,993,473
Net cash provided by operating activities 79,133,633
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Increase in due to custodian 3,416,318
Decrease in line of credit payable (41,799,213)
Distributions paid to shareholders (40,995,817)
Net cash used in financing activities (79,378,712)
Effect of exchange rate on cash 57,002
Net change in cash (188,077)
Unrestricted and restricted cash and foreign currency, beginning of year 4,876,863
Unrestricted and restricted cash and foreign currency, end of year $4,688,786
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:  
Cash paid for interest and fees on borrowing $2,128,624
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund 13
Financial Highlights 
  For the Fiscal Years Ended October 31,
  2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE(a):          
Net asset value per common share, beginning of year $6.84 $5.23 $7.28 $6.14 $7.18
Net investment income 0.12 0.13 0.13 0.16 0.08
Net realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on investments and foreign
currency transactions 		(2.25) 1.96 (1.70) 1.55 (0.52)
Total from investment operations applicable to common shareholders (2.13) 2.09 (1.57) 1.71 (0.44)
Distributions to common shareholders from:          
Net investment income (0.07) (0.16) (0.05) (0.42) (0.22)
Tax return of capital (0.41) (0.32) (0.43) (0.15) (0.38)
Total distributions (0.48) (0.48) (0.48) (0.57) (0.60)
Net asset value per common share, end of year $4.23 $6.84 $5.23 $7.28 $6.14
Market price, end of year $3.97 $6.56 $4.36 $6.46 $5.38
Total Investment Return Based on(b):          
Market price (33.80%) 62.89% (25.81%) 32.04% (8.73%)
Net asset value (32.36%) 41.59% (21.03%) 30.38% (5.99%)
Ratio to Average Net Assets Applicable to Common Shareholders/Supplementary Data:          
Net assets applicable to common shareholders, end of year (000 omitted) $361,335 $583,883 $446,533 $621,927 $524,731
Average net assets applicable to common shareholders (000 omitted) $498,916 $547,641 $518,462 $563,168 $596,855
Net operating expenses, net of fee waivers/recoupments 1.62% 1.40% 1.27% 1.37% 1.19%
Net operating expenses, excluding fee waivers 1.89% 1.59% 1.36% 1.42% 1.19%
Net operating expenses, net of fee waivers and excluding interest expense 1.19% 1.19% 1.19% 1.19% 1.17%
Net Investment income 2.05% 1.99% 2.12% 2.45% 1.14%
Portfolio turnover 41% 36% 30% 45% 83%
Line of credit payable outstanding (000 omitted) $65,048 $106,848 $30,415 $37,522 $16,248
Asset coverage ratio on line of credit payable at year end(c) 655% 646% 1,568% 1,757% 3,329%
Asset coverage per $1,000 on line of credit payable at year end $6,555 $6,465 $15,681 $17,575 $33,294
    
(a) Based on average shares outstanding.
(b) Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock on the first day and a sale on the last day of each reporting period. Dividends and distributions, if any, are assumed, for purposes of this calculation, to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan. Total investment return does not reflect brokerage commissions.
(c) Asset coverage ratio is calculated by dividing net assets plus the amount of any borrowings, for investment purposes by the amount of the Revolving Credit Facility.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements 
October 31, 2022
1.  Organization
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund (formerly, Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund) (the “Fund”) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on February 13, 2007, and commenced operations on April 26, 2007. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek high current income and capital appreciation. On May 27, 2020, shareholders of the Fund approved a new investment objective to seek high current income and capital appreciation. The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) authorized an unlimited number of shares with no par value.
2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 Financial Services-Investment Companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States of America. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. Dollars and the U.S. Dollar is used as both the functional and reporting currency.
a.  Security Valuation:
The Fund values its securities at current market value or fair value, consistent with regulatory requirements. "Fair value" is defined in the Fund's Valuation and Liquidity Procedures as the price that could be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between willing market participants without a compulsion to transact at the measurement date. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), the Board designated abrdn Investments Limited (formerly, Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited) (the "Adviser") as the valuation designee ("Valuation Designee") for the Fund to perform the fair value determinations relating to Fund investments for which market quotations are not readily available.
In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under GAAP, the Fund discloses the fair value of its investments using a three-level hierarchy that classifies the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. The hierarchy assigns Level 1, the highest level, measurements to valuations based upon unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets, Level 2 measurements to valuations based upon other
significant observable inputs, including adjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets, and Level 3, the lowest level, measurements to valuations based upon unobservable inputs that are significant to the valuation. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk, for example, the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique used to measure fair value including a pricing model and/or the risk inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, which are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Equity securities that are traded on an exchange are valued at the last quoted sale price or the official closing price on the principal exchange on which the security is traded at the “Valuation Time” subject to application, when appropriate, of the valuation factors described in the paragraph below. Under normal circumstances, the Valuation Time is as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). In the absence of a sale price, the security is valued at the mean of the bid/ask price quoted at the close on the principal exchange on which the security is traded. Securities traded on NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") are valued at the market price of the security at the Valuation Time. A security using any of these pricing methodologies is determined to be a Level 1 investment.
Foreign equity securities that are traded on foreign exchanges that close prior to Valuation Time are valued by applying valuation factors to the last sale price or the mean price as noted above. Valuation factors are provided by an independent pricing service provider. These valuation factors are used when pricing the Fund's portfolio holdings to estimate market movements between the time foreign markets close and the time the Fund values such foreign securities. These valuation factors are based on inputs such as depositary receipts, indices, futures, sector indices/ETFs, exchange rates, and local exchange opening and closing prices of each security. When prices with the application of valuation factors are utilized, the value assigned to the foreign securities may not be the same as quoted or published prices of the securities on their primary markets. A security that applies a valuation factor is determined to be a Level 2 investment because the exchange-traded price has been adjusted. Valuation factors are not utilized if the independent pricing service provider is
 
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October 31, 2022
unable to provide a valuation factor or if the valuation factor falls below a predetermined threshold; in such case, the security is determined to be a Level 1 investment.
Derivative instruments are valued at fair value. Exchange-traded futures are generally Level 1 investments and centrally cleared swaps and forwards are generally Level 2 investments. Forward foreign currency contracts are generally valued based on the bid price of the forward rates and the current spot rate. Forward exchange rate quotations are available for scheduled settlement dates, such as 1-, 3-, 6-, 9- and 12- month periods. An interpolated valuation is derived based on the actual settlement dates of the forward contracts held. Futures contracts are valued at the settlement price or at the last bid price if no settlement price is available. Swap agreements are generally valued by an approved pricing agent based on the terms of the swap agreement (including future cash flows). When market quotations or exchange rates are not readily available, or if the Adviser concludes that such market quotations do not accurately reflect fair value, the fair value of the Fund’s assets are determined in good faith in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.
Short-term investments are comprised of cash and cash equivalents invested in short-term investment funds  which are redeemable daily. The Fund sweeps available cash into the State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, which has elected to qualify as
a “government money market fund” pursuant to Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act, and has an objective, which is not guaranteed, to maintain a $1.00 per share net asset value (“NAV”). Registered investment companies are valued at their net asset value as reported by such company. Generally, these investment types are categorized as Level 1 investments.
In the event that a security’s market quotations are not readily available or are deemed unreliable (for reasons other than because the foreign exchange on which it trades closes before the Valuation Time), the security is valued at fair value as determined by the Adviser as Valuation Designee, taking into account the relevant factors and surrounding circumstances using valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board. A security that has been fair valued by the Adviser may be classified as Level 2 or Level 3 depending on the nature of the inputs.
The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:
Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments;
Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, and credit risk); or
Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
 
A summary of standard inputs is listed below:
Security Type Standard Inputs
Foreign equities utilizing a fair value factor Depositary receipts, indices, futures, sector indices/ETFs, exchange rates, and local exchange opening and closing prices of each security.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2022 in valuing the Fund's investments at fair value. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments for a detailed breakout of the security types:
Investments, at Value Level 1 – Quoted
Prices 		Level 2 – Other Significant
Observable Inputs 		Level 3 – Significant
Unobservable Inputs 		Total
Assets    
Investments in Securities      
Common Stocks $294,758,354 $127,181,740 $– $421,940,094
Total Assets $294,758,354 $127,181,740 $– $421,940,094
Amounts listed as “–” are $0 or round to $0.
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, there were no significant changes to the fair valuation methodologies. 
b.  Restricted Securities:
Restricted securities are privately-placed securities whose resale is restricted under U.S. securities laws. The Fund may invest in restricted securities, including unregistered securities eligible for resale without registration pursuant to Rule 144A and privately-placed securities of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers offered outside the U.S. without registration pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the "1933 Act"). Rule 144A securities may be freely traded among certain qualified institutional investors, such as the Fund, but resale of such securities in the U.S. is permitted only in limited circumstances.
c.  Foreign Currency Translation:
Foreign securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. Dollars at
 
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the exchange rate of said currencies against the U.S. Dollar, as of the Valuation Time, as provided by an independent pricing service approved by the Board.
Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. Dollars on the following basis:
(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities – at the current daily rates of exchange at the Valuation Time; and
(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses – at the rate of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
The Fund does not isolate that portion of gains and losses on investments in equity securities due to changes in the foreign exchange rates from the portion due to changes in market prices of equity securities. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains and losses with respect to such securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investment transactions balances.
The Fund reports certain foreign currency related transactions and foreign taxes withheld on security transactions as components of realized gains for financial reporting purposes, whereas such foreign currency related transactions are treated as ordinary income for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Net unrealized currency gains or losses from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities at period end exchange rates are reflected as a component of net unrealized appreciation/depreciation in value of investments, and translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies.
Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses represent foreign exchange gains and losses from transactions in foreign currencies and forward foreign currency contracts, exchange gains or losses realized between the trade date and settlement date on security transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest and dividends recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. Dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received.
d.  Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses:
Security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) from security and currency transactions are calculated on the identified cost basis. Dividend income and corporate actions are recorded generally on the ex-date, except for certain dividends and corporate actions which may be recorded after the ex-date, as soon as the Fund acquires information regarding such dividends or corporate actions. Interest income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis.
e.  Derivative Financial Instruments:
The Fund is authorized to use derivatives to manage currency risk, credit risk, and interest rate risk and to replicate, or use as a substitute for, physical securities. Losses may arise due to changes in the value of the contract or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. The use of derivative instruments involves, to varying degrees, elements of market risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
A forward foreign currency exchange contract ("forward contract") involves an obligation to purchase and sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. Forward contracts are used to manage the Fund's currency exposure in an efficient manner. They are used to sell unwanted currency exposure that comes with holding securities in a market, or to buy currency exposure where the exposure from holding securities is insufficient to give the desired currency exposure either in absolute terms or relative to a particular benchmark or index. The use of forward contracts allows for the separation of investment decision-making between foreign exchange holdings and their currencies.
The forward contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. Forward contracts' prices are received daily from an independent pricing provider. When the forward contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. These realized and unrealized gains and losses are reported on the Statement of Operations. The Fund could be exposed to risks if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts or from unanticipated movements in exchange rates.
While the Fund may enter into forward contracts to seek to reduce currency exchange rate risks, transactions in such contracts involve certain risks. The Fund could be exposed to risks if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in exchange rates. Thus, while the Fund may benefit from such transactions, unanticipated changes in currency prices may result in a poorer overall performance for the Fund than if it had not engaged in any such transactions. Moreover, there may be imperfect correlation between the Fund’s portfolio holdings or securities quoted or denominated in a particular currency and forward contracts entered into by the Fund. Such imperfect correlation may prevent the Fund from achieving a desired hedge, which will expose the Fund to the risk of foreign exchange loss.
Forward contracts are subject to the risk that a counterparty to a forward contract may default on its obligations. Since a forward foreign currency exchange contract is not guaranteed by an exchange
 
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October 31, 2022
or clearing house, a default on the contract would deprive the Fund of unrealized profits, transaction costs or the benefits of a currency hedge or force the Fund to cover its purchase or sale commitments, if any, at the market price at the time of default.
f.  Distributions:
The Fund implemented a managed distribution policy to pay a stable monthly distribution out of current income, supplemented by realized short-term capital gains and long-term capital gains, and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital, which is a nontaxable return of capital. The managed distribution policy is subject to regular review by the Board. The Fund expects to pay its common shareholders annually all or substantially all of its investment company taxable income. In addition, at least annually, the Fund intends to distribute all or substantially all of its net capital gains, if any.
Distributions from net realized gains for book purposes may include short-term capital gains which are ordinary income for tax purposes. Distributions to common shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Dividends and distributions to shareholders are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These “book-tax” differences are considered either temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on their federal income tax treatment. Temporary differences do not require reclassification. To the extent distributions exceed current and accumulated earnings and profits for federal income tax purposes they are reported to shareholders as return of capital.
g.  Federal Income Taxes:
The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a “regulated investment company” (RIC) by complying with the provisions available to certain investment companies, as defined in Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and to make distributions of net investment income and net realized capital gains sufficient to relieve the Fund from all federal income taxes. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. Since tax authorities can examine previously filed tax returns, the Fund's U.S. federal and state tax returns for each of the most recent four fiscal years up to the most recent fiscal year ended October 31, 2022 are subject to such review.
h.  Foreign Withholding Tax:
Dividend and interest income from non-U.S. sources received by the Fund are generally subject to non-U.S. withholding taxes and are recorded on the Statement of Operations. The Fund files for tax reclaims for the refund of such withholding taxes according to tax treaties. Tax reclaims that are deemed collectible are booked as tax reclaim receivable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, the Fund may be subject to capital gains tax in certain countries in which it invests. The above taxes may be reduced or eliminated under the terms of applicable U.S. income tax treaties with some of these countries. The Fund accrues such taxes when the related income is earned.
In addition, when the Fund sells securities within certain countries in which it invests, the capital gains realized may be subject to tax. Based on these market requirements and as required under GAAP, the Fund accrues deferred capital gains tax on securities currently held that have unrealized appreciation within these countries. The amount of deferred capital gains tax accrued, if any, is reported on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
3.  Agreements and Transactions with Affiliates
a.  Investment Adviser and Investment Sub-Adviser:
The Adviser and abrdn Inc. (formerly, Aberdeen Standard Investments Inc.) (“abrdn Inc.” or the “Sub-Adviser”) serve as the Fund’s investment adviser and subadviser, respectively, pursuant to an investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) and sub-advisory agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) with the Fund. The Adviser and abrdn Inc. (collectively, the “Advisers”) are wholly-owned indirect subsidiaries of abrdn plc (formerly known as “Standard Life Aberdeen plc”). In rendering advisory services, the Advisers may use the resources of investment advisor subsidiaries of abrdn. These affiliates have entered into procedures pursuant to which investment professionals from affiliates may render portfolio management and research services as associated persons of the Advisers.
As compensation for its services to the Fund, the Adviser receives an annual investment advisory fee of 1.00% based on the Fund’s average daily Managed Assets, computed daily and payable monthly. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022 the Fund paid the Adviser $6,145,228. Managed Assets means total assets of the Fund, including any form of investment leverage, minus all accrued expenses incurred in the normal course of operations, but not excluding any liabilities or obligations attributable to investment leverage obtained through (i) indebtedness of any type (including, without limitation, borrowing through a credit facility or the issuance of debt securities), (ii) the issuance of preferred stock or other similar preference securities, (iii) the reinvestment of collateral received for securities loaned in
 
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October 31, 2022
accordance with the Fund’s investment objectives and policies, and/or (iv) any other means. Under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Adviser is responsible for the payment of fees to abrdn Inc.
Effective May 4, 2018, the Adviser entered into a written contract (the “Expense Limitation Agreement”) with the Fund that is effective through June 30, 2023. The Expense Limitation Agreement limits the total ordinary operating expenses of the Fund (excluding any leverage costs, taxes, interest, brokerage commissions and any non-routine expenses) from exceeding 1.19% of the average daily net assets of the Fund on an annualized basis. The total amount of the waiver the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022 pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement was $1,378,125.
The Adviser may request and receive reimbursement from the Fund of the advisory fees waived and other expenses reimbursed pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement as of a date not more than three years after the date when the Adviser limited the fees or reimbursed the expenses; provided that the following requirements are met: the reimbursements do not cause the Fund to exceed the lesser of the applicable expense limitation in the contract at the time the fees were limited or expenses are paid or the applicable expense limitation in effect at the time the expenses are being recouped by the Adviser, and the payment of such reimbursement is approved by the Board on a quarterly basis (the "Reimbursement Requirements"). Except as provided for in the Expense Limitation Agreement, reimbursement of amounts previously waived or assumed by the Adviser is not permitted.
As of October 31, 2022, to the extent the Reimbursement Requirements are met, the cumulative potential reimbursements to the Adviser from the Fund, based on expenses reimbursed by the Adviser, including adjustments described above, would be:
Amount Fiscal Year 2020 (Expires 10/31/23)   $481,002
Amount Fiscal Year 2021 (Expires 10/31/24)   $1,046,700
Amount Fiscal Year 2022 (Expires 10/31/25)   $1,378,125
Total*   $2,905,827
    
* Amounts reported are due to expire throughout the respective 3-year expiration period presented above.
b.  Fund Administrator:
abrdn Inc. serves as the Fund’s Administrator. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, abrdn Inc. receives a fee paid by the Fund, at an annual fee rate of 0.08% of the Fund’s average monthly net assets.  State Street Bank and Trust Company serves as the Fund's Sub-Administrator. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, abrdn Inc. earned $399,133 from the Fund for administration services.
c.  Investor Relations:
Under the terms of the Investor Relations Services Agreement, abrdn Inc. provides and/or engages third parties to provide investor relations services to the Fund and certain other funds advised by the Adviser or its affiliates as part of an Investor Relations Program. Under the Investor Relations Services Agreement, the Fund owes a portion of the fees related to the Investor Relations Program (the “Fund’s Portion”). However, Investor Relations Services fees are limited by abrdn Inc. so that the Fund will only pay up to an annual rate of 0.05% of the Fund’s average weekly net assets. Any difference between the capped rate of 0.05% of the Fund’s average weekly net assets and the Fund’s Portion is paid for by abrdn Inc.
Pursuant to the terms of the Investor Relations Services Agreement, abrdn Inc. (or third parties hired by abrdn Inc.), among other things, provides objective and timely information to shareholders based on publicly available information; provides information efficiently through the use of technology while offering shareholders immediate access to knowledgeable investor relations representatives; develops and maintains effective communications with investment professionals from a wide variety of firms; creates and maintains investor relations communication materials such as fund manager interviews, films and webcasts, publishes white papers, magazine articles and other relevant materials discussing the Fund’s investment results, portfolio positioning and outlook; develops and maintains effective communications with large institutional shareholders; responds to specific shareholder questions; and reports activities and results to the Board and management detailing insight into general shareholder sentiment.
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, the Fund incurred investor relations fees of approximately $158,992. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, abrdn Inc. did not contribute to the investor relations fees for the Fund because the Fund’s contribution was below 0.05% of the Fund’s average weekly net assets on an annual basis.
4.  Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, were $244,988,931 and $311,171,275, respectively.
5.  Capital
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares with no par value. As of October 31, 2022, there were 85,407,951 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
6.  Open Market Repurchase Program
The Fund’s Board approved an open market repurchase and discount management policy (the “Program”). The Program allows the Fund to purchase, in the open market, its outstanding common shares, with
 
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October 31, 2022
the amount and timing of any repurchase determined at the discretion of the Fund’s investment adviser. Such purchases may be made opportunistically at certain discounts to net asset value per share in the reasonable judgment of management based on historical discount levels and current market conditions.
On a quarterly basis, the Fund’s Board will receive information on any transactions made pursuant to this policy during the prior quarter and management will post the number of shares repurchased on the Fund’s website on a monthly basis.  Under the terms of the Program, the Fund is permitted to repurchase up to 10% of its outstanding shares of common stock in the open market during any 12 month period.
7.  Line of Credit
On October 8, 2020 the Fund entered into a revised lending agreement with BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International Ltd. (“BNPP PB”) which allows the Fund to borrow on an uncommitted and secured basis up to $125 million. On December 23, 2021, the Fund entered into an amendment to its Prime Brokerage Agreement with BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International to increase the maximum commitment from $125 to $175 million. The amendment also adjusted the charged interest on amounts borrowed at a variable rate, which may be based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus a spread. The previous terms of the lending agreement indicate the rate to be the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 0.85% per annum on amounts borrowed. The BNPP PB facility provides a secured, uncommitted line of credit for the Fund where selected Fund assets are pledged against advances made to the Fund. The Fund has granted a security interest in all pledged assets used as collateral to BNPP PB. The maximum amount of the line of credit available is the lesser of 33.33% of its total assets of the Fund or the amount disclosed above, including the amount borrowed. Either BNPP PB or the Fund may terminate this agreement upon delivery of written notice. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, the average borrowing by the Fund was $115,466,316 with an average weighted interest rate on borrowings of 1.97%. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, the maximum borrowing by the Fund was $133,377,747. Interest expense related to the line of credit for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022 was $2,133,755. As of October 31, 2022, the outstanding balance on the line of credit was $65,048,324.
8.  Portfolio Investment Risks
a.  Concentration Risk:
The Fund invests a substantial amount of its assets in the equity securities of issuers engaged in the real estate industry, including real estate investment trusts (REITs). As a result, the Fund may be more affected by economic developments in the real estate industry than would a general equity fund.
b.  Emerging Markets Risk:
The Fund is subject to emerging market risk. This is a magnification of the risks that apply to foreign investments. These risks are greater for securities of companies in emerging market countries because the countries may have less stable governments, more volatile currencies and less established markets (see “Foreign Securities Risk” below).
c.  Equity Securities Risk:
The stock or other security of a company may not perform as well as expected, and may decrease in value, because of factors related to the company (such as poorer than expected earnings or certain management decisions) or to the industry in which the company is engaged (such as a reduction in the demand for products or services in a particular industry). Holders of common stock generally are subject to more risks than holders of preferred stock or debt securities because the right to repayment of common stockholders’ claims is subordinated to that of preferred stock and debt securities upon the bankruptcy of the issuer.
d.  Foreign Currency Exposure Risk:
The value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. Dollar fluctuates in response to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical or other conditions. A decline in the value of a foreign currency versus the U.S. Dollar reduces the value in U.S. Dollars of investments denominated in that foreign currency. This risk may impact the Fund more greatly to the extent the Fund does not hedge its currency risk, or hedging techniques used by the Adviser are unsuccessful.
e.  Foreign Securities Risk:
Foreign countries in which the Fund may invest may have markets that are less liquid, less regulated and more volatile than U.S. markets. The value of the Fund’s investments may decline because of factors such as unfavorable or unsuccessful government actions, reduction of government or central bank support and political or financial instability. To the extent the Fund focuses its investments in a single country or only a few countries in a particular geographic region, economic, political, regulatory or other conditions affecting such country or region may have a greater impact on Fund performance relative to a more geographically diversified fund.
f.  Issuer Risk:
The value of a security may decline for reasons directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services.
g.  Leverage Risk:
The Fund may use leverage to purchase securities. Increases and decreases in the value of the Fund's portfolio will be magnified when the Fund uses leverage.
 
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October 31, 2022
h.  LIBOR Risk:
The Fund may invest in certain debt securities, derivatives or other financial instruments that utilize LIBOR as a “benchmark” or “reference rate” for various interest rate calculations. In July 2017, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), which regulates LIBOR, announced a desire to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021. However, subsequent announcements by the FCA, the LIBOR administrator and other regulators indicate that it is possible that the most widely used LIBOR rates may continue until mid-2023. It is anticipated that LIBOR ultimately will be discontinued or the regulator will announce that it is no longer sufficiently robust to be representative of its underlying market around that time. Although financial regulators and industry working groups have suggested alternative reference rates, such as European Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”), Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate (“SONIA”) and SOFR, global consensus on alternative rates is lacking and the process for amending existing contracts or instruments to transition away from LIBOR remains unclear. The elimination of LIBOR or changes to other reference rates or any other changes or reforms to the determination or supervision of reference rates could have an adverse impact on the market for, or value of, any securities or payments linked to those reference rates, which may adversely affect the Fund’s performance and/or net asset value. Uncertainty and risk also remain regarding the willingness and ability of issuers and lenders to include revised provisions in new and existing contracts or instruments. Consequently, the transition away from LIBOR to other reference rates may lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets that are tied to LIBOR, fluctuations in values of LIBOR-related investments or investments in issuers that utilize LIBOR, increased difficulty in borrowing or refinancing and diminished effectiveness of hedging strategies, adversely affecting the Fund’s performance. Furthermore, the risks associated with the expected discontinuation of LIBOR and transition may be exacerbated if the work necessary to effect an orderly transition to an alternative reference rate is not completed in a timely manner.
i.  Management Risk:
The Fund is subject to the risk that the Adviser may make poor security selections. The Adviser, and its portfolio managers apply their own investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund and there can be no guarantee that these decisions will achieve the desired results for the Fund. In addition, the Adviser may select securities that underperform the relevant market or other funds with similar investment objectives and strategies.
j.  Market Events Risk:
Markets are affected by numerous factors, including interest rates, the outlook for corporate profits, the health of the national and world economies, the fluctuation of other stock markets around the world,
and financial, economic and other global market developments and disruptions, such as those arising from war, terrorism, market manipulation, government interventions, defaults and shutdowns, political changes or diplomatic developments, public health emergencies and natural/environmental disasters. Such events can negatively impact the securities markets and cause the Fund to lose value.
One such event is the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused major disruptions to economies and markets around the world, including the markets in which the Fund invests, and which has and may continue to negatively impact the value of the Fund’s investments.
Policy and legislative changes in countries around the world are affecting many aspects of financial regulation, and governmental and quasi-governmental authorities and regulators throughout the world have previously responded to serious economic disruptions with a variety of significant fiscal and monetary policy changes.
The impact of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, may not be fully known for some time. In addition, economies and financial markets throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to countries experiencing economic and financial difficulties, the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments may be negatively affected by such events.
For example, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in Europe (whether the EU, Eurozone or UK) or with significant exposure to European, EU, Eurozone or UK issuers or countries, the unavoidable uncertainties and events related to the UK’s departure from the EU (“Brexit”) could negatively affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments, increase taxes and costs of business and cause volatility in currency exchange rates and interest rates. Brexit could adversely affect the performance of contracts in existence at the date of Brexit and European, UK or worldwide political, regulatory, economic or market conditions and could contribute to instability in political institutions, regulatory agencies and financial markets. Brexit could also lead to legal uncertainty and politically divergent national laws and regulations as a new relationship between the UK and EU is defined and as the UK determines which EU laws to replace or replicate. Any of these effects of Brexit, and others that cannot be anticipated, could adversely affect the Fund’s business, results of operations and financial condition.
k.  Mid-Cap Securities Risk:
Securities of medium-sized companies tend to be more volatile and less liquid than securities of larger companies.
 
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
October 31, 2022
l.  Non-U.S. Taxation Risk:
Income, proceeds and gains received by the Fund from sources within foreign countries may be subject to withholding and other taxes imposed by such countries, which will reduce the return on those investments. Tax treaties between certain countries and the United States may reduce or eliminate such taxes.
If, at the close of its taxable year, more than 50% of the value of the Fund’s total assets consists of securities of foreign corporations, including for this purpose foreign governments, the Fund will be permitted to make an election under the Code that will allow shareholders a deduction or credit for foreign taxes paid by the Fund. In such a case, shareholders will include in gross income from foreign sources their pro rata shares of such taxes. A shareholder’s ability to claim an offsetting foreign tax credit or deduction in respect of such foreign taxes is subject to certain limitations imposed by the Code, which may result in the shareholder’s not receiving a full credit or deduction (if any) for the amount of such taxes. Shareholders who do not itemize on their U.S. federal income tax returns may claim a credit (but not a deduction) for such foreign taxes. If the Fund does not qualify for or chooses not to make such an election, shareholders will not be entitled separately to claim a credit or deduction for U.S. federal income tax purposes with respect to foreign taxes paid by the Fund; in that case the foreign tax will nonetheless reduce the Fund’s taxable income. Even if the Fund elects to pass through to its shareholders foreign tax credits or deductions, tax-exempt shareholders and those who invest in the Fund through tax-advantaged accounts such as IRAs will not benefit from any such tax credit or deduction.
m.  Passive Foreign Investment Company Tax Risk:
Equity investments by the Fund in certain “passive foreign investment companies” (“PFICs”) could subject the Fund to a U.S. federal income tax (including interest charges) on distributions received from the PFIC or on proceeds received from the disposition of shares in the PFIC. The Fund may be able to elect to treat a PFIC as a “qualified electing fund” (i.e., make a “QEF election”), in which case the Fund will be required to include its share of the company’s income and net capital gains annually. The Fund may make an election to mark the gains (and to a limited extent losses) in such holdings “to the market” as though it had sold and repurchased its holdings in those PFICs on the last day of the Fund’s taxable year. Such gains and losses are treated as ordinary income and loss. Because it is not always possible to identify a foreign corporation as a PFIC, the Fund may incur the tax and interest charges  described above in some instances.
n.  Qualified Dividend Income Tax Risk:
Favorable U.S. federal tax treatment of Fund distributions may be adversely affected, changed or repealed by future changes in tax laws.
o.  REIT and Real Estate Risk:
Investment in real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and real estate involves the risks that are associated with direct ownership of real estate and with the real estate industry in general. These risks include: declines in the value of real estate; risks related to local economic conditions, overbuilding and increased competition; increases in property taxes and operating expenses; changes in zoning laws; casualty or condemnation losses; variations in rental income, neighborhood values or the appeal of properties to tenants; changes in interest rates and changes in general economic and market conditions. REITs’ share prices may decline because of adverse developments affecting the real estate industry including changes in interest rates. The returns from REITs may trail returns from the overall market. Additionally, there is always a risk that a given REIT will fail to qualify for favorable tax treatment. REITs may be leveraged, which increases risk. Certain REITs charge management fees, which may result in layering the management fee paid by the fund.
p.  Small-Cap Securities Risk:
Securities of smaller companies are usually less stable in price and less liquid than those of larger, more established companies. Therefore, they generally involve greater risk.
q.  Valuation Risk:
The price that the Fund could receive upon the sale of any particular portfolio investment may differ from the Fund’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that trade in thin or volatile markets or that are valued using a fair valuation methodology or a price provided by an independent pricing service. As a result, the price received upon the sale of an investment may be less than the value ascribed by the Fund, and the Fund could realize a greater than expected loss or lower than expected gain upon the sale of the investment. The Fund’s ability to value its investments may also be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third-party service providers.
9.  Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Fund may provide general indemnifications pursuant to certain contracts and organizational documents. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, the Fund expects the risk of loss from such claims to be remote.
 
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Notes to Financial Statements  (continued)
October 31, 2022
10.  Tax Information
The U.S. federal income tax basis of the Fund’s investments (including derivatives, if applicable) and the net unrealized depreciation as of October 31, 2022, were as follows:
Tax Cost of
Securities 		Unrealized
Appreciation 		Unrealized
Depreciation 		Net
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
$462,483,518 $36,741,358 $(77,284,782) $(40,543,424)
The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021 was as follows:
  October 31, 2022 October 31, 2021
Distributions paid from:    
Ordinary Income $6,203,707 $13,365,429
Return of Capital 34,792,110 27,630,388
Total tax character of distributions $40,995,817 $40,995,817
As of October 31, 2022, the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income $-
Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains -
Total undistributed earnings $-
Capital loss carryforward $(47,126,536)*
Other currency gains —
Other Temporary Differences -
Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) (40,536,479)**
Total accumulated earnings/(losses) – net $(87,663,015)
Amounts listed as “–” are $0 or round to $0.
* On October 31, 2022, the Fund had a net capital loss carryforward of $(47,126,536) which will be available to offset like amounts of any future taxable gains. The Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period and capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. The breakdown of capital loss carryforwards are as follows:
    
Amounts Expires
$45,570,184 Unlimited (Short-Term)
1,556,352 Unlimited (Long-Term)
**The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies and corporate actions.
GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. Accordingly, the table below details the necessary reclassifications, which are a result of permanent differences primarily attributable to foreign currency gains and losses, passive foreign investment
company gains and losses and REIT Investments. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAVs per share.
Paid-in
Capital 		Distributable
Earnings/
(Accumulated
Loss)
$(679,299) $679,299
11.  Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the need for disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the
 
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October 31, 2022
financial statements were issued. Based on this evaluation, no disclosures and/or adjustments were required to the financial statements as of October 31, 2022, other than as noted below.
On November 9, 2022 and December 9, 2022, the Fund announced that it will pay on November 30, 2022 and January 11, 2023, respectively, a distribution of U.S. $0.04 per share to all shareholders of record as of November 22, 2022 and December 30, 2022, respectively. 
 
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm  
To the  Shareholders and Board of Trustees
abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund (formerly, Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund) (the Fund), including the portfolio of investments, as of October 31, 2022, the related statements of operations and cash flows for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements) and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2022, the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Such procedures also included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2022, by correspondence with custodians and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We have served as the auditor of one or more abrdn investment companies since 2009.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 29, 2022 
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Federal Tax Information: Dividends and Distributions  (Unaudited) 
Designation Requirements
Of the distributions paid by the Fund from ordinary income for the year ended October 31, 2022, the following percentages met the requirements to be treated as qualifying for the corporate dividends received deduction and qualified dividend income, respectively.
Dividends Received Deduction 13.71%
Qualified Dividend Income 12.94%
The above amounts are based on the best available information at this time. In early 2023, the Fund will notify applicable shareholders of final amounts for use in preparing 2022 U.S. federal income tax forms. 
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Supplemental Information (Unaudited) 
Board of Trustees’ Consideration of Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements
At a regularly scheduled quarterly meeting (the “Quarterly Meeting”) of the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund (“AWP” or the “Fund”) held on June 14, 2022, the Board, including a majority of the Trustees who are not considered to be “interested persons” of the Fund (the “Independent Trustees”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), approved for an annual period the continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with abrdn Investments Limited (formerly, "Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited") (the “Investment Adviser”) and the investment sub-advisory agreement among the Fund, the Investment Adviser and abrdn Inc. (the “Sub-Adviser” or “AI”). In addition, the Independent Trustees of the Fund held a separate meeting via videoconference on June 8, 2022 to review the materials provided and the relevant legal considerations (together with the in-person Quarterly Meeting held on June 14, 2022, the “Meetings”). The Investment Adviser and the Sub-Adviser are referred to collectively herein as the “Advisers” and the aforementioned agreements with the Advisers are referred to as the “Advisory Agreements.” The Sub-Adviser is an affiliate of the Investment Adviser.
In connection with their consideration of whether to approve the continuation of the Fund’s Advisory Agreements, the Board members received and reviewed a variety of information provided by the Advisers relating to the Fund, the Advisory Agreements and the Advisers, including comparative performance, fee and expense information, and other information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Advisers under their respective Advisory Agreements. The materials provided to the Board generally included, among other items: (i) information on the investment performance of the Fund and the performance of peer groups of funds and the Fund’s performance benchmark; (ii) a report prepared by the Advisers in response to a request submitted by the Independent Trustees’ independent legal counsel on behalf of the Independent Trustees; (iii) information on the Fund’s advisory fees and other expenses, including information comparing the Fund’s expenses to those of a peer group of funds and information about any applicable expense limitations and fee “breakpoints”; (iv) information about the profitability of the Advisory Agreements to the Advisers; and (v) a memorandum from the Independent Trustees’ independent legal counsel on the responsibilities of the Board in considering for approval the investment advisory and investment sub-advisory arrangements under the 1940 Act and Delaware law. The Board, including the Fund’s Independent Trustees, also considered other matters such as: (i) the Fund’s investment objective and strategies; (ii) the Advisers’ financial results and financial condition; (iii) the Advisers’ investment personnel and operations; (iv) the procedures employed to value the Fund’s assets; (v) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the Fund’s investment policies and restrictions, policies on personal securities transactions and other compliance policies; (vi) the allocation of the Fund’s brokerage, if any, including, if applicable, allocations to brokers affiliated with the Advisers and the use, if any, of “soft” commission dollars to pay Fund expenses and to pay for research and other similar services; and (vii) possible conflicts of interest. Throughout the process, the Board had the opportunity to ask questions of and request additional information from the Advisers.
In addition to the materials requested by the Trustees in connection with their annual consideration of the continuation of the Advisory Agreements, the Trustees received and reviewed materials in advance of each regular quarterly meeting of the Board that contained information about the Fund’s investment performance and information relating to the services provided by the Advisers.
The Independent Trustees were advised by separate independent legal counsel throughout the process and consulted in executive sessions with their independent legal counsel regarding their consideration of the renewal of the Advisory Agreements. In considering whether to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreements, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, did not identify any single factor as determinative. Individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. Matters considered by the Board, including the Independent Trustees, in connection with its approval of the continuation of the Advisory Agreements included the factors listed below.
Investment performance of the Fund and the Advisers. The Board received and reviewed with management, among other performance data, information that compared the Fund’s return to comparable investment companies. The Board also received and considered performance information compiled by Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”), an independent third-party provider of investment company data as to the Fund’s total return, as compared with the funds in the Fund’s Morningstar category (the “Morningstar Group").
In addition, the Board received and reviewed information regarding the Fund’s total return on a gross and net basis and relative to the Fund’s benchmark, the impact of foreign currency movements on the Fund’s performance and the Fund’s share performance and premium/discount information. The Board also received and reviewed information on the Fund’s total return for the period since the Advisers assumed responsibility for management of the Fund effective May 4, 2018, as compared with the total returns of its Morningstar Group average, and other comparable abrdn-managed funds. The Board took into account information about the Fund’s discount/premium ranking relative to its Morningstar Group and considered management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance. Additionally, the Trustees considered management’s discussion of the factors contributing to differences in performance, including differences in the investment strategies of each of these other funds and accounts. The Board also considered the Advisers’ performance generally, the historical responsiveness of the Investment Adviser to Trustee concerns about performance, and the willingness of the Advisers to take steps intended to improve performance.
The nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreements. The Board considered, among other things, the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Advisers to the Fund and the resources dedicated to the Fund by the Advisers. The
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Supplemental Information (Unaudited)  (concluded)
Trustees took into account the Advisers’ investment experience and considered the allocation of responsibilities between the Advisers. The Board also considered the Advisers’ risk management processes. The Board considered the background and experience of the Advisers’ senior management personnel and the qualifications, background and responsibilities of the portfolio managers primarily responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management services for the Fund. The Board also considered information regarding the Advisers’ compliance with applicable laws and Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory inquiries or audits of the Fund and the Advisers. The Board considered that they received information on a regular basis from the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer regarding the Advisers’ compliance policies and procedures and considered the Advisers’ brokerage policies and practices. Management reported to the Board on, among other things, its business plans and organizational changes. The Trustees took into account their knowledge of management and the quality of the performance of management’s duties through Board meetings, discussion and reports during the preceding year.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided supported the renewal of the Advisory Agreements.
Fees and expenses. The Board reviewed with management the effective annual fee rate paid by the Fund to the Investment Adviser for investment management services. The Board also received and considered information compiled at the request of the Fund by ISS that compared the Fund’s effective annual management fee rate with the fees paid by a peer group consisting of other comparable closed-end funds (each such group, a “Peer Group”). The Trustees took into account the management fee structure, including that advisory fees for the Fund were based on the Fund’s total managed assets, whether attributable to common stock or borrowings, if any. The Trustees also considered information from management about the fees charged by the Advisers to other U.S. clients investing primarily in an asset class similar to that of the Fund. The Board reviewed and considered additional information about the Investment Adviser’s fees, including the amount of the management fees retained by the Investment Adviser after payment of the advisory fees. The Board considered that the compensation paid to the Sub-Adviser was paid by the Investment Adviser, and, accordingly that the retention of the Sub-Adviser did not increase the fees or expenses otherwise incurred by the Fund’s shareholders. The Board considered the fee comparisons in light of the differences in resources and costs required to manage the different types of accounts.
The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including the factors that impacted the Fund’s expenses.
Economies of Scale. The Board considered management’s discussion of the Fund’s management fee structure and determined that the management fee structure was reasonable. The Board based this determination on various factors, including how the Fund’s management fee compared to its Peer Group at higher asset levels.
The Trustees also considered other factors, which included but were not limited to the following:
• so-called “fallout benefits” to the Advisers and their affiliates, including indirect benefits. The Trustees considered any possible conflicts of interest associated with these fallout and other benefits, and the reporting, disclosure and other processes in place to disclose and monitor such possible conflicts of interest.
• the effect of any market and economic volatility on the performance, asset levels and expense ratios of the Fund.
• whether the Fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective and the Fund’s record of compliance with its investment restrictions, and the compliance programs of the Advisers. The Trustees also considered the compliance-related resources the Advisers and their affiliates were providing to the Fund.
• the nature, quality, cost and extent of administrative services provided by AI under a separate agreement covering administrative services.
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Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent counsel, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that renewal of the Advisory Agreements would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders.
Delaware Statutory Trust Act – Control Share Acquisitions
On August 1, 2022, certain new provisions of Delaware law, applicable to the Fund as a Delaware statutory trust, went into effect. Pursuant to these new provisions, shareholders of the Fund that acquire ownership of shares equal to or greater than certain thresholds tied to the overall voting interests of the Fund or the voting interests of a class of shares of the Fund may, with respect to certain shares, have limited ability to vote with respect to certain proposals. The first threshold which could trigger these new provisions is ownership of 10% or more of the overall voting interests of the Fund or of a class of shares of the Fund. 
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Recent Changes
The following information is a summary of certain changes during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022. This information may not reflect all of the changes that have occurred since you purchased the Fund.
During the applicable period, there have been: (i) no material changes to the Fund's investment objectives and policies that constitute its principal portfolio emphasis that have not been approved by shareholders, (ii) no material changes to the Fund's principal risks, (iii) no changes to the persons primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund; and (iv) no changes to the Fund's charter or by-laws that would delay or prevent a change of control that have not been approved by shareholders, except as noted below.
Ratification of Investment Policy with Respect to Expected Investment in Securities of Non-US Issuers
On March 30, 2009, the Fund’s Board of Trustees approved a change in the Fund’s expected investment in securities of issuers located in foreign countries to between 20% and 80% of the Fund’s managed assets, previously between 50% and 80% of the Fund’s managed assets. This change was subsequently disclosed; however, in one instance, due to a typographical error, disclosure incorrectly stated that “[u]nder normal circumstances, the Fund expects to invest between 20% and 50% of its managed assets in the securities of non-U.S. issuers and among the securities of issuers located in approximately 10 to 30 countries.” The Fund has invested between 20% and 50% of its managed assets in the securities of non-U.S. issuers and among the securities of issuers located in approximately 10 to 30 countries since the Advisers assumed management of the Fund.
For avoidance of doubt, on December 13, 2022, the Board ratified the change in the Fund’s expected investment in securities of issuers located in foreign countries to between 20% and 80% of the Fund’s managed assets, as previously approved by the Board on March 30, 2009.  Accordingly, the “Investment Objectives, Strategies and Policies” section that follows reflects that under normal circumstances, the Fund expects to invest between 20% and 80% of its managed assets in the securities of non-U.S. issuers and among the securities of issuers located in approximately 10 to 30 countries. 
Investment Objectives, Strategies and Policies
Investment Objectives
The Fund seeks high current income and capital appreciation. The Fund's investment objective and some of its investment policies, including its policy of concentrating at least 80% of its managed assets in issuers principally engaged in the real estate industry or real estate financing or which control significant real estate assets are fundamental and may not be changed without shareholder approval.
Investment Strategies
The Fund will pursue its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its managed assets in the equity and, to a lesser extent, debt securities of domestic and foreign issuers which are principally engaged in the real estate industry, real estate financing or control significant real estate assets. The Fund's investment objectives and some of its investment policies, including its policy of concentrating at least 80% of its managed assets in issuers principally engaged in the real estate industry or real estate financing or which control significant real estate assets are fundamental and may not be changed without shareholder approval.
In selecting investments for the Fund, the Advisers consider three pillars of real estate value to be "Premier Property Owners," "Premier Property Developers" and "Premier Property Financiers and Investors," which are described as follows:
Premier Property Owners. The Advisers believes Premier Property Owners typically benefit from sustained demand from both buyers and tenants. As a result, investing in Premier Property Owners can provide a foundation of value. Premier Properties typically would possess superior locations, characterized by a high degree of visibility and accessibility. If also historically or architecturally prominent, they may attain "Landmark" status. The Advisers believe modern amenities, quality construction and professional building management also typically help such buildings command superior rents and prices at above average occupancies, even during a real estate downturn.
Premier Property Developers. The Advisers believe that Premier Property Developers build relationships and stature in their marketplace, which enhances their ability to locate, build and offer desirable developments to potential tenants or buyers. In this way, Premier Property Developers provide real estate investors the creation of value. Premier Property Developers of office, industrial, retail or residential property can add value to land through careful site selection, enhanced entitlement, superior design, controlled construction and professional marketing of new buildings. The production of desirable real estate often increases perceived value for the renter or buyer and thus enhances both demand and potential profitability for the Developers' projects.
Premier Property Financiers and Investors. The Advisers perceive that Premier Property Financiers and Investors are able over time to generate superior returns on invested capital and mitigate excessive risk. Premier Property Financiers and Investors include REITs, financial institutions and real estate operating companies. Through their strong market presence and/or entrepreneurial deal-making capacity, Premier Property Financiers and Investors can produce meaningful interest or dividend income and thus provide investors with the distribution of value. Premier Property Financiers and Investors often
 
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are able to identify unique or opportunistic situations, negotiate from strength, structure attractive terms, and stay ahead of the pack as they source property investments. Success, over time, provides the opportunity to access competitively low-cost capital to finance new investments on an accretive basis which in turn enables such companies to grow dividends for shareholders.
The Fund's research-driven investment strategy will seek to identify issuers globally from all three of these pillars of real estate value with the potential for capital appreciation through the different phases of the real estate cycle. Such securities may, in the Adviser's opinion, be undervalued or otherwise poised for growth. Such investments may be heavily weighted in foreign issuers, including those in emerging markets.
The Advisers' will seek to invest the Fund's managed assets globally in issuers from all three pillars, Premier Property Owners, Premier Property Developers and Premier Property Financiers and Investors, in accordance with real estate market cycles. The Fund's exposure will vary over time in accordance with the Advisers' determination of where the greatest opportunities exist in the global real estate market to achieve the Fund's investment objectives.
Allocation of the Fund's managed assets to domestic and foreign issuers and among countries is dependent on several criteria, including each country's economic outlook and the outlook of its real estate market, the dividend yields of issuers in a country and the existing opportunities for investing in premier real estate securities. Under normal circumstances, the Fund pursues a flexible strategy of investing in companies throughout the world. It is anticipated that the Fund will give particular consideration to investments in relatively mature economies, including the United States, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Australia, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. The Fund may also give particular consideration to investments in Brazil, Mexico, India, China and Eastern Europe, particularly with respect to Premier Property Developers. These are markets where the Advisers currently perceive the greatest number of opportunities for Developers.
The Fund uses a multi-cap approach to invest in the securities of issuers of almost any capitalization level (small, mid or large). The Fund screens the U.S. and non-U.S. issuers in which it invests using the same criteria, including the Advisers' determination that the issuer may offer reasonable value, high dividend yield and have good prospects for earnings growth and rising valuations. The Advisers will utilize a top-down, bottom-up investment methodology which analyzes economic and demographic demand drivers in light of historical and prospective patterns of real estate supply. The Advisers will evaluate issuers in terms of market fundamentals, track record, strategic plan and management capability. In addition, the Advisers will analyze property specific performance parameters, including
valuation in light of replacement costs, operating ratios and cash flow generation.
To maximize the amount of the Fund's current income, the Fund may buy and hold dividend paying securities of domestic and foreign issuers from any or all three pillars, Premier Property Owners, Premier Property Developers and Premier Property Financiers and Investors.
Although high current income is part of the Fund's investment objectives, certain of the Fund's investment strategies may limit the amount of dividend income the Fund receives from qualifying for the reduced U.S. federal income tax rates applicable to qualified dividends under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). For example, REITs, MLPs and preferred shares generally do not produce qualified dividend income ("QDI"). As a result, there can be no assurance as to what portion of the Fund's distributions will be designated as QDI.
The Fund may invest without limitation in foreign securities, including direct investments in securities of foreign issuers and investments in depositary receipts (such as ADRs) that represent indirect interests in securities of foreign issuers. Although it is not the Fund's current intent, the Fund may invest up to 100% of its managed assets in the securities of non-U.S. issuers and is not restricted on how much may be invested in the issuers of any single country, provided the Fund limits its investments in countries that are considered emerging markets to no more than 35% of the Fund's managed assets at any one time. Under normal circumstances, the Fund expects to invest between 20% and 80% of its managed assets in the securities of non-U.S. issuers and among the securities of issuers located in approximately 10 to 30 countries. However, during any period when the Advisers believe the non-U.S. market is unattractive, as a defensive measure, the Fund may temporarily invest up to 80% of its managed assets in the securities of U.S. issuers.
The Fund may from time to time engage in short sales of securities for investment or for hedging purposes. Short sales are transactions in which the Fund sells a security it does not own. To complete the transaction, the Fund must borrow the security to make delivery to the buyer. The Fund is then obligated to replace the security borrowed by purchasing the security at the market price at the time of replacement. The Fund may sell short individual stocks, baskets of individual stocks and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that the Fund expects to underperform other stocks which the Fund holds. For hedging purposes, the Fund may purchase or sell short future contracts on global equity indexes. See " – Investment Techniques – Short Sales."
The Advisers believe that the use of leverage may provide positive absolute return in the long term and potentially increased income and may thereby be beneficial to shareholders. The portfolio management team anticipates using leverage in the amount of
 
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approximately 20% of the Fund's total assets, under normal market conditions. The Fund's portfolio management team currently intends to use leverage opportunistically. Depending on market conditions, the portfolio management team may choose not to use any leverage or may instead borrow more than 20% of the Fund's total assets (but not to exceed 33 1/3%).
The Fund intends to use leverage through borrowing from a credit facility. The Fund is permitted to engage in other transactions, such as issuance of debt securities or preferred securities, which have the effect of leverage, but currently has no intention to do so. See "Leverage."
Generally, securities will be purchased or sold by the Fund on national securities exchanges and in the over-the-counter market. From time to time, securities may be purchased or sold in private transactions, including securities that are not publicly traded or that are otherwise illiquid. The Fund does not have a limit on investments in illiquid securities.
The Fund may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions that are inconsistent with the Fund's principal investment strategies in attempting to respond to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. During such times, the Fund may temporarily invest up to 100% of its managed assets in cash or cash equivalents, including money market instruments, prime commercial paper, repurchase agreements, Treasury bills and other short-term obligations of the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. In these and in other cases, the Fund may not achieve its investment objectives.
The Advisers may invest the Fund's cash balances in any investments it deems appropriate, including, without limitation and as permitted under the 1940 Act, money market funds, repurchase agreements, U.S. Treasury and U.S. agency securities, municipal bonds and bank accounts. Any income earned from such investments is ordinarily reinvested by the Fund in accordance with its investment program. Many of the considerations entering into the Advisers' recommendations and the portfolio managers' decisions are subjective.
Investment Securities
Real Estate Securities
Under normal market conditions, the Fund intends to invest substantially all but not less than 80% of its managed assets in common stocks, preferred securities, warrants and convertible securities issued by domestic and foreign issuers, including REITs, which are principally engaged in the real estate industry or real estate financing or which control significant real estate assets. For purposes of the Fund's investment policies, the Fund considers an issuer to be principally engaged in the real estate industry, real estate financing or control significant real estate assets if it: (i) derives at least 50% of its
revenues from the ownership, construction, financing, management or sale of commercial, industrial or residential real estate; or (ii) has at least 50% of its assets invested in such real estate.
Common Stocks
The Fund will invest in common stocks. Common stocks represent an ownership interest in an issuer. While offering greater potential for long-term growth, common stocks are more volatile and more risky than some other forms of investment. Common stock prices fluctuate for many reasons, including adverse events, such as an unfavorable earnings report, changes in investors' perceptions of the financial condition of an issuer or the general condition of the relevant stock market, or when political or economic events affecting the issuers occur. In addition, common stock prices may be sensitive to rising interest rates as the costs of capital rise and borrowing costs increase.
Real Estate Investment Trusts
The Fund will invest in REITs. REITs are financial vehicles that pool investors' capital to purchase or finance real estate. The market value of REIT shares and the ability of REITs to distribute income may be adversely affected by numerous factors, including rising interest rates, changes in the national, state and local economic climate and real estate conditions, perceptions of prospective tenants of the safety, convenience and attractiveness of the properties, the ability of the owners to provide adequate management, maintenance and insurance, the cost of complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (with respect to U.S. real estate), increasing competition and compliance with environmental laws, changes in real estate taxes and other operating expenses, adverse changes in governmental rules and fiscal policies, adverse changes in zoning laws, and other factors beyond the control of the issuers. In addition, distributions received by the Fund from REITs may consist of dividends, capital gains and/or return of capital. As REITs generally pay a higher rate of dividends than most other operating companies, to the extent application of the Fund's investment strategy results in the Fund investing in REIT shares, the percentage of the Fund's dividend income received from REIT shares will likely exceed the percentage of the Fund's portfolio that is comprised of REIT shares.
Dividends paid by REITs will generally not qualify for the reduced U.S. federal income tax rates applicable to qualified dividends under the Code.
Preferred Stocks
Preferred stock, like common stock, represents an equity ownership in an issuer. Generally, preferred stock has a priority of claim over common stock in dividend payments and upon liquidation of the issuer. Unlike common stock, preferred stock does not usually have voting rights. Preferred stock in some instances is convertible into common stock. Although they are equity securities, preferred stocks
 
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have characteristics of both debt and common stock. Like debt, their promised income is contractually fixed. Like common stock, they do not have rights to precipitate bankruptcy proceedings or collection activities in the event of missed payments. Other equity characteristics are their subordinated position in an issuer's capital structure and that their quality and value are heavily dependent on the profitability of the issuer rather than on any legal claims to specific assets or cash flows.
Distributions on preferred stock must be declared by the board of directors of the issuer and may be subject to deferral, and thus they may not be automatically payable. Income payments on preferred stock may be cumulative, causing dividends and distributions to accrue even if not declared by the company's board or otherwise made payable, or they may be non-cumulative, so that skipped dividends and distributions do not continue to accrue. There is no assurance that dividends on preferred stocks in which the Fund invests will be declared or otherwise made payable. The Fund may invest in non-cumulative preferred stock, although the Advisers would consider, among other factors, their non-cumulative nature in making any decision to purchase or sell such securities.
Shares of preferred stock have a liquidation value that generally equals the original purchase price at the date of issuance. The market values of preferred stock may be affected by favorable and unfavorable changes impacting the issuers' industries or sectors, including companies in the utilities and financial services sectors, which are prominent issuers of preferred stock. They may also be affected by actual and anticipated changes or ambiguities in the tax status of the security and by actual and anticipated changes or ambiguities in tax laws, such as changes in corporate and individual U.S. income tax rates, and in the dividends received deduction for corporate taxpayers or the lower rates applicable to certain dividends.
Because the claim on an issuer's earnings represented by preferred stock may become onerous when interest rates fall below the rate payable on the stock or for other reasons, the issuer may redeem preferred stock, generally after an initial period of call protection in which the stock is not redeemable. Thus, in declining interest rate environments in particular, the Fund's holdings of higher dividend paying preferred stocks may be reduced and the Fund may be unable to acquire securities paying comparable rates with the redemption proceeds.
Foreign Securities
Under normal circumstances, the Fund expects to invest between 20% and 80% of its managed assets in securities of issuers located in foreign countries, concentrating on those which are principally engaged in the real estate industry, real estate financing or which control significant real estate assets. The Fund will invest in foreign securities, including direct investments in securities of foreign issuers
and investments in depository receipts (such as American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs")) that represent indirect interests in securities of foreign issuers. The Fund is not limited in the amount of assets it may invest in such foreign securities. These investments involve risks not associated with investments in the United States, including the risk of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, unreliable and untimely information about the issuers and political and economic instability. These risks could result in the Advisers' misjudging the value of certain securities or in a significant loss in the value of those securities
The value of foreign securities is affected by changes in currency rates, foreign tax laws (including withholding tax), government policies (in the United States or abroad), relations between nations and trading, settlement, custodial and other operational risks. In addition, the costs of investing abroad are generally higher than in the United States, and foreign securities markets may be less liquid, more volatile and less subject to governmental supervision than markets in the United States. As an alternative to holding foreign-traded securities, the Fund may invest in dollar-denominated securities of foreign companies that trade on U.S. exchanges or in the U.S. over-the-counter market (including depositary receipts as described below, which evidence ownership in underlying foreign securities, and ETFs as described below).
Because foreign companies are not subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, practices and requirements comparable to those applicable to U.S. companies, there may be less publicly available information about a foreign company than about a domestic company. Volume and liquidity in most foreign debt markets are less than in the United States and securities of some foreign companies are less liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies. There is generally less government supervision and regulation of securities exchanges, broker-dealers and listed companies than in the United States. Mail service between the United States and foreign countries may be slower or less reliable than within the United States, thus increasing the risk of delayed settlements of portfolio transactions or loss of certificates for portfolio securities. Payment for securities before delivery may be required. In addition, with respect to certain foreign countries, there is the possibility of expropriation or confiscatory taxation, political or social instability, or diplomatic developments which could affect investments in those countries. Moreover, individual foreign economies may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross national product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and balance of payments position. Foreign securities markets, while growing in volume and sophistication, are generally not as developed as those in the United States, and securities of some foreign issuers (particularly those located in developing countries)
 
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may be less liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies.
The Fund may purchase ADRs, European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs"), which are certificates evidencing ownership of shares of foreign issuers and are alternatives to purchasing directly the underlying foreign securities in their national markets and currencies. However, such depository receipts continue to be subject to many of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities. These risks include foreign exchange risk as well as the political and economic risks associated with the underlying issuer's country. ADRs, EDRs and GDRs may be sponsored or unsponsored. Unsponsored receipts are established without the participation of the issuer. Unsponsored receipts may involve higher expenses, they may not pass-through voting or other shareholder rights, and they may be less liquid. Less information is normally available on unsponsored receipts.
Dividends paid on foreign securities may not qualify for the reduced U.S. federal income tax rates applicable to qualified dividends under the Code. As a result, there can be no assurance as to what portion of the Fund's distributions attributable to foreign securities will be designated as qualified dividend income.
Emerging Market Securities
The Fund may invest up to 35% of its managed assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets. The risks of foreign investments described above apply to an even greater extent to investments in emerging markets. The Fund uses the MSCI Emerging Markets Index methodology to determine which countries are considered emerging markets. The securities markets of emerging countries are generally smaller, less developed, less liquid, and more volatile than the securities markets of the United States and developed foreign markets. Disclosure and regulatory standards in many respects are less stringent than in the United States and developed foreign markets. There also may be a lower level of monitoring and regulation of securities markets in emerging market countries and the activities of investors in such markets and enforcement of existing regulations has been extremely limited. Many emerging countries have experienced substantial, and in some periods extremely high, rates of inflation for many years.
Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates have had and may continue to have very negative effects on the economies and securities markets of certain emerging countries. Economies in emerging markets generally are heavily dependent upon international trade and, accordingly, have been and may continue to be affected adversely by trade barriers, exchange controls, managed adjustments in relative currency values, and other protectionist measures imposed or negotiated by the countries with which they trade. The economies of these countries also have been and may continue to be adversely
affected by economic conditions in the countries in which they trade. The economies of countries with emerging markets may also be predominantly based on only a few industries or dependent on revenues from particular commodities. In addition, custodial services and other costs relating to investment in foreign markets may be more expensive in emerging markets than in many developed foreign markets, which could reduce the Fund's income from such securities.
In many cases, governments of emerging countries continue to exercise significant control over their economies, and government actions relative to the economy, as well as economic developments generally, may affect the Fund's investments in those countries. In addition, there is a heightened possibility of expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition of withholding taxes on interest payments, or other similar developments that could affect investments in those countries. There can be no assurance that adverse political changes will not cause the Fund to suffer a loss of any or all of its investments.
Dividends paid by issuers in emerging market countries will generally not qualify for the reduced U.S. federal income tax rates applicable to qualified dividends under the Code.
Master Limited Partnerships
A master limited partnership ("MLP") is a publicly traded company organized as a limited partnership or limited liability company and treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. MLPs may derive income and gains from the exploration, development, mining or production, processing, refining, transportation (including pipelines transporting gas, oil, or products thereof) or the marketing of any mineral or natural resources. MLPs generally have two classes of owners, the general partner and limited partners. When investing in an MLP, the Fund intends to purchase publicly traded common units issued to limited partners of the MLP. The general partner of an MLP is typically owned by one or more of the following: a major energy company, an investment fund or the direct management of the MLP. The general partner may be structured as a private or publicly traded corporation or other entity. The general partner typically controls the operations and management of the MLP through an up to 2% equity interest in the MLP plus, in many cases, ownership of common units and subordinated units. Limited partners own the remainder of the partnership, through ownership of common units, and have a limited role in the partnership's operations and management.
MLPs combine the tax advantages of a partnership with the liquidity of a publicly traded stock. MLP income is generally not subject to entity-level tax. Instead, an MLP's income, gain, loss, deductions and other tax items pass through to common unitholders.
MLPs are typically structured such that common units and general partner interests have first priority to receive quarterly cash
 
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distributions up to an established minimum amount ("minimum quarterly distributions" or "MQD"). Common and general partner interests also accrue arrearages in distributions to the extent the MQD is not paid. Once common and general partner interests have been paid, subordinated units receive distributions of up to the MQD; however, subordinated units do not accrue arrearages. Distributable cash in excess of the MQD paid to both common and subordinated units is distributed to both common and subordinated units generally on a pro rata basis. The general partner is also eligible to receive incentive distributions if the general partner operates the business in a manner which results in distributions paid per common unit surpassing specified target levels. As the general partner increases cash distributions to the limited partners, the general partner receives an increasingly higher percentage of the incremental cash distributions. A common arrangement provides that the general partner can reach a tier where it receives 50% of every incremental dollar paid to common and subordinated unit holders. These incentive distributions encourage the general partner to streamline costs, increase capital expenditures and acquire assets in order to increase the partnership's cash flow and raise the quarterly cash distribution in order to reach higher tiers. Such results benefit all security holders of the MLP.
MLP common units represent limited partnership interests in the MLP. Common units are listed and traded on U.S. securities exchanges, with their value fluctuating predominantly based on prevailing market conditions and the success of the MLP. The Fund intends to purchase common units in market transactions. Unlike owners of common stock of a corporation, owners of common units have limited voting rights and have no ability annually to elect directors. In the event of liquidation, common units have preference over subordinated units, but not debt or preferred units, to the remaining assets of the MLP. The Fund intends to invest in MLPs only to an extent and in a manner consistent with the Fund's qualification as a regulated investment company under the Code.
ETFs
The Fund may invest in ETFs, which are investment companies that seek to track or replicate a desired index, such as a sector, market or global segment. Many ETFs are passively managed. ETFs' shares are traded on a national exchange. ETFs do not sell individual shares directly to investors and only issue their shares in large blocks known as "creation units." The investor purchasing a creation unit may sell the individual shares on a secondary market. Therefore, the liquidity of ETFs depends on the adequacy of the secondary market. There can be no assurance that an ETF's investment objective will be achieved, as ETFs may not replicate and maintain exactly the composition and relative weightings of securities in the index. ETFs are subject to the risks of investing in the underlying securities. The Fund, as a holder of the securities of the ETF, will bear its pro rata portion of the ETF's
expenses, including advisory fees. These expenses are in addition to the direct expenses of the Fund's own operations.
Convertible Securities
The Fund may invest in convertible securities. Convertible securities include fixed income securities that may be exchanged or converted into a predetermined number of shares of the issuer's underlying common stock at the option of the holder during a specified period. Convertible securities may take the form of convertible preferred stock, convertible bonds or debentures, units consisting of "usable" bonds and warrants or a combination of the features of several of these securities. The investment characteristics of each convertible security vary widely, which allows convertible securities to be employed for a variety of investment strategies.
The Fund will exchange or convert convertible securities into shares of underlying common stock when, in the opinion of the Advisers, the investment characteristics of the underlying common shares will assist the Fund in achieving its investment objectives. The Fund may also elect to hold or trade convertible securities. In selecting convertible securities, the Adviser evaluates the investment characteristics of the convertible security as a fixed income instrument, and the investment potential of the underlying equity security for capital appreciation. In evaluating these matters with respect to a particular convertible security, the Advisers consider numerous factors, including the economic and political outlook, the value of the security relative to other investment alternatives, trends in the determinants of the issuer's profits, and the issuer's management capability and practices.
Corporate Bonds, Government Debt Securities and Other Debt Securities
The Fund may invest in corporate bonds, debentures and other debt securities. Debt securities in which the Fund may invest may pay fixed or variable rates of interest. Bonds and other debt securities generally are issued by corporations and other issuers to borrow money from investors. The issuer pays the investor a fixed or variable rate of interest and normally must repay the amount borrowed on or before maturity. Certain debt securities are "perpetual" in that they have no maturity date.
The Fund will invest in government debt securities, including those of U.S. issuers, emerging market issuers and of other non-U.S. issuers. These securities may be U.S. dollar-denominated or non-U.S. dollar-denominated and include: (i) debt obligations issued or guaranteed by foreign national, provincial, state, municipal or other governments with taxing authority or by their agencies or instrumentalities; and (ii) debt obligations of supranational entities. Government debt securities include: debt securities issued or guaranteed by governments, government agencies or instrumentalities and political
 
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subdivisions; debt securities issued by government owned, controlled or sponsored entities; interests in entities organized and operated for the purpose of restructuring the investment characteristics issued by the above-noted issuers; or debt securities issued by supranational entities such as the World Bank or the European Union. The Fund may also invest in securities denominated in currencies of emerging market countries. Emerging market debt securities generally are rated in the lower rating categories of recognized credit rating agencies or are unrated and considered to be of comparable quality to lower rated debt securities. A non-U.S. issuer of debt or the non-U.S. governmental authorities that control the repayment of the debt may be unable or unwilling to repay principal or interest when due, and the Fund may have limited resources in the event of a default. Some of these risks do not apply to issuers in large, more developed countries. These risks are more pronounced in investments in issuers in emerging markets or if the Fund invests significantly in one country.
The Fund will not invest more than 10% of its managed assets in debt securities rated below investment grade (i.e., securities rated lower than Baa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or lower than BBB by Standard & Poor's Rating Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.), or their equivalent as determined by the Advisers. These securities are commonly referred to as "junk bonds." The foregoing credit quality policy applies only at the time a security is purchased, and the Fund is not required to dispose of securities already owned by the Fund in the event of a change in assessment of credit quality or the removal of a rating.
Illiquid Securities
Illiquid securities are securities that are not readily marketable. Illiquid securities include securities that have legal or contractual restrictions on resale, and repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days. Illiquid securities involve the risk that the securities will not be able to be sold at the time desired or at prices approximating the value at which the Fund is carrying the securities. Where registration is required to sell a security, the Fund may be obligated to pay all or part of the registration expenses, and a considerable period may elapse between the decision to sell and the time the Fund may be permitted to sell a security under an effective registration statement. If, during such a period, adverse market conditions were to develop, the Fund might obtain a less favorable price than prevailed when it decided to sell. The Fund does not have a limit on investments in illiquid securities.
Restricted securities for which no market exists and other illiquid investments are valued at fair value as determined in accordance with procedures approved and periodically reviewed by the Board of Trustees.
Rule 144A Securities
The Fund may invest in restricted securities that are eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"). Generally, Rule 144A establishes a safe harbor from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act for resale by large institutional investors of securities that are not publicly traded. The Advisers determine the liquidity of the Rule 144A securities according to guidelines adopted by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees monitors the application of those guidelines and procedures.
Warrants
The Fund may invest in equity and index warrants of domestic and international issuers. Equity warrants are securities that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to subscribe for equity issues of the issuing company or a related company at a fixed price either on a certain date or during a set period. Changes in the value of a warrant do not necessarily correspond to changes in the value of its underlying security. The price of a warrant may be more volatile than the price of its underlying security, and a warrant may offer greater potential for capital appreciation as well as capital loss.
Warrants do not entitle a holder to dividends or voting rights with respect to the underlying security and do not represent any rights in the assets of the issuing company. A warrant ceases to have value if it is not exercised prior to its expiration date. These factors can make warrants more speculative than other types of investments. The sale of a warrant results in a long- or short-term capital gain or loss depending on the period for which the warrant is held.
Other Investments
The Fund may use a variety of other investment instruments in pursuing its investment objectives. The investments of the Fund may include fixed income securities, sovereign debt, options on foreign currencies and forward foreign currency contracts.
Investment Techniques
The Fund may, but is under no obligation to, from time to time employ a variety of investment techniques, including those described below, to hedge against fluctuations in the price of portfolio securities, to enhance total return or to provide a substitute for the purchase or sale of securities. Some of these techniques, such as purchases of put and call options, options on stock indices and stock index futures and entry into certain credit derivative transactions, may be used as hedges against or substitutes for investments in equity securities. Other techniques such as the purchase of interest rate futures and entry into transactions involving interest rate swaps, options on interest rate swaps and certain credit derivatives are hedges against or substitutes for investments in debt securities. The Fund's ability to utilize any of the techniques described below may be limited by restrictions imposed on its operations in connection with
 
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obtaining and maintaining its qualification as a regulated investment company under the Code. Additionally, other factors (such as cost) may make it impractical or undesirable to use any of these investment techniques from time to time.
Short Sales
The Fund may from time to time engage in short sales of securities for investment or for hedging purposes. Short sales are transactions in which the Fund sells a security it does not own. To complete the transaction, the Fund must borrow the security to make delivery to the buyer. The Fund is then obligated to replace the security borrowed by purchasing the security at the market price at the time of replacement. The Fund may be required to pay a fee to borrow particular securities and is often obligated to pay over any payments received on such borrowed securities.
The Fund may sell short individual stocks, baskets of stocks or ETFs, which the Fund expects to underperform other stocks which the Fund holds. For hedging purposes, the Fund may purchase or sell short future contracts on global equity indices. The Fund anticipates that its short positions, if any, would be in non-dividend paying securities or would be closed out before the underlying security's ex-dividend date. Based on these anticipated trading practices, the Fund expects not to have expenses associated with its short sales of securities, if any. When a cash dividend is declared on a security for which the Fund holds a short position, the Fund incurs the obligation to pay an amount equal to that dividend to the lender of the shorted security. By closing out the short position prior to the ex-dividend date, such dividend expenses are avoided. The Fund's actual dividend expenses paid on securities sold short may be significantly higher than 0% of its managed assets due to, among other factors, the actual extent of the Fund's short positions (which may range from 0% to 20% of managed assets), the actual dividends paid with respect to the securities the Fund sells short, and the actual timing of the Fund's short sale transactions, each of which may vary over time and from time to time.
The Fund's obligation to replace the borrowed security will be secured by collateral deposited with the broker-dealer, usually cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid securities. The Fund will also be required to designate on its books and records similar collateral with its custodian to the extent, if any, necessary so that the aggregate collateral value is at all times at least equal to the current market value of the security sold short. Depending on arrangements made with the broker-dealer from which it borrowed the security regarding payment over of any payments received by the Fund on such security, the Fund may not receive any payments (including interest) on its collateral deposited with such broker-dealer.
If the price of the security sold short increases between the time of the short sale and the time the Fund replaces the borrowed security, the Fund will incur a loss; conversely, if the price declines, the Fund
will realize a gain. Any gain will be decreased, and any loss increased, by the transaction costs described above. Although the Fund's gain is limited to the price at which it sold the security short, its potential loss is unlimited.
Purchasing securities to close out the short position can itself cause the price of the securities to rise further, thereby exacerbating the loss. Short selling exposes the Fund to unlimited risk with respect to that security due to the lack of an upper limit on the price to which an instrument can rise. Although the Fund reserves the right to utilize short sales, the Advisers are under no obligation to utilize short sales at all.
The requirements of the 1940 Act and the Code provide that the Fund not make a short sale if, after giving effect to such sale, the market value of all securities sold short by the Fund exceeds 30% of the value of its managed assets; however, the Fund anticipates that it will generally not make a short sale if, after giving effect to such sale, the market value of all securities sold short by the Fund exceeds 20% of the value of its managed assets.
Options on Securities
In order to hedge against adverse market shifts, the Fund may utilize up to 10% of its managed assets (in addition to the 10% limit applicable to options on stock indices described below) to purchase put and call options on securities. The Fund will also, in certain situations, augment its investment positions by purchasing call options, both on specific equity securities, as well as securities representing exposure to equity sectors or indices and fixed income indices. In addition, the Fund may seek to increase its income or may hedge a portion of its portfolio investments through writing (i.e., selling) covered put and call options. A put option embodies the right of its purchaser to compel the writer of the option to purchase from the option holder an underlying security or its equivalent at a specified price at any time during the option period. In contrast, a call option gives the purchaser the right to buy the underlying security or its equivalent covered by the option or its equivalent from the writer of the option at the stated exercise price.
The Fund will receive a premium when it writes put and call options, which increases the Fund's return on the underlying security in the event the option expires unexercised or is closed out at a profit. By writing a call, the Fund will limit its opportunity to profit from an increase in the market value of the underlying security above the exercise price of the option for as long as the Fund's obligation as the writer of the option continues. Upon the exercise of a put option written by the Fund, the Fund may suffer an economic loss equal to the difference between the price at which the Fund is required to purchase the underlying security and its market value at the time of the option exercise, less the premium received for writing the option. Upon the exercise of a call option written by the Fund, the Fund may
 
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suffer an economic loss equal to the excess of the security's market value at the time of the option exercise over the price at which the Fund is required to sell the underlying security less the premium received for writing the option. Thus, in some periods the Fund might receive less total return and in other periods greater total return from its hedged positions than it would have received from leaving its underlying securities unhedged.
The Fund may purchase and write options on securities that are listed on national securities exchanges or are traded over-the-counter, although it expects, under normal circumstances, to effect such transactions on national securities exchanges.
As a holder of a put option, the Fund will have the right to sell the securities underlying the option and as the holder of a call option, the Fund will have the right to purchase the securities underlying the option, in each case at their exercise price at any time prior to the option's expiration date. The Fund may choose to exercise the options it holds, permit them to expire or terminate them prior to their expiration by entering into closing sale transactions. In entering into a closing sale transaction, the Fund would sell an option of the same series as the one it has purchased. The ability of the Fund to enter into a closing sale transaction with respect to options purchased and to enter into a closing purchase transaction with respect to options sold depends on the existence of a liquid secondary market. There can be no assurance that a closing purchase or sale transaction can be effected when the Fund so desires. The Fund's ability to terminate option positions established in the over-the-counter market may be more limited than in the case of exchange-traded options and may also involve the risk that securities dealers participating in such transactions would fail to meet their obligations to the Fund
In purchasing a put option, the Fund will seek to benefit from a decline in the market price of the underlying security, while in purchasing a call option, the Fund will seek to benefit from an increase in the market price of the underlying security. If an option purchased is not sold or exercised when it has remaining value, or if the market price of the underlying security remains equal to or greater than the exercise price, in the case of a put, or remains equal to or below the exercise price, in the case of a call, during the life of the option, the option will expire worthless. For the purchase of an option to be profitable, the market price of the underlying security must decline sufficiently below the exercise price, in the case of a put, and must increase sufficiently above the exercise price, in the case of a call, to cover the premium and transaction costs. Because option premiums paid by the Fund are small in relation to the market value of the instruments underlying the options, buying options can result in large amounts of leverage. The leverage offered by trading in options could cause the Fund's net asset value to be subject to more frequent and wider fluctuation than would be the case if the Fund did not invest in options.
Options on Stock Indices
The Fund may utilize up to 10% of its managed assets (in addition to the 10% limit applicable to options on securities) to purchase put and call options on domestic stock indices to hedge against risks of market-wide price movements affecting its managed assets. The Fund will also, in certain situations, augment its investment positions by purchasing call options, both on specific equity securities, as well as securities representing exposure to equity sectors or indices and fixed income indices. In addition, the Fund may write covered put and call options on stock indices. A stock index measures the movement of a certain group of stocks by assigning relative values to the common stocks included in the index. Options on stock indices are similar to options on securities. Because no underlying security can be delivered, however, the option represents the holder's right to obtain from the writer, in cash, a fixed multiple of the amount by which the exercise price exceeds (in the case of a put) or is less than (in the case of a call) the closing value of the underlying index on the exercise date. The advisability of using stock index options to hedge against the risk of market-wide movements will depend on the extent of diversification of the Fund's investments and the sensitivity of its investments to factors influencing the underlying index. The effectiveness of purchasing or writing stock index options as a hedging technique will depend upon the extent to which price movements in the Fund's securities investments correlate with price movements in the stock index selected. In addition, successful use by the Fund of options on stock indices will be subject to the ability of the Advisers to predict correctly changes in the relationship of the underlying index to the Fund's portfolio holdings. No assurance can be given that the Advisers' judgment in this respect will be correct.
Foreign Currency Transactions
The Fund may engage in foreign currency exchange transactions in connection with its investments in foreign securities. The Fund will conduct its foreign currency exchange transactions either on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at the spot rate prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market or through forward contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies, including the payment of dividends and the settlement of securities transactions which otherwise might require untimely dispositions of Fund securities.
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts in order to protect against possible losses on foreign investments resulting from adverse changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. A forward foreign currency exchange contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days (usually less than one year) from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. These contracts are
 
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traded in the interbank market conducted directly between currency traders (usually large commercial banks) and their customers. A forward contract generally has a deposit requirement, and no commissions are charged at any stage for trades. Although foreign exchange dealers do not charge a fee for conversion, they do realize a profit based on the difference (the spread) between the price at which they are buying and selling various currencies. However, forward foreign currency exchange contracts may limit potential gains which could result from a positive change in such currency relationships. The Fund does not speculate in foreign currency.
Except for cross-hedges, the Fund will not enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts or maintain a net exposure in such contracts when it would be obligated to deliver an amount of foreign currency in excess of the value of its portfolio securities or other assets denominated in that currency or, in the case of a "cross-hedge," denominated in a currency or currencies that the Advisers believe will tend to be closely correlated with that currency with regard to price movements. At the consummation of a forward contract, the Fund may either make delivery of the foreign currency or terminate its contractual obligation to deliver the foreign currency by purchasing an offsetting contract obligating it to purchase, at the same maturity date, the same amount of such foreign currency. If the Fund chooses to make delivery of the foreign currency, it may be required to obtain such currency through the sale of portfolio securities denominated in such currency or through conversion of other assets of the Fund into such currency. If the Fund engages in an offsetting transaction, the Fund will incur a gain or loss to the extent that there has been a change in forward contract prices.
It should be realized that this method of protecting the value of the Fund's portfolio securities against a decline in the value of a currency does not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the securities. It simply establishes a rate of exchange which can be achieved at some future point in time. Additionally, although such contracts tend to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged currency, at the same time they tend to limit any potential gain which might result should the value of such currency increase. Generally, the Fund will not enter into a forward foreign currency exchange contract with a term longer than one year.
Foreign Currency Options
The Fund may purchase and write options on foreign currencies to protect against declines in the U.S. dollar value of foreign securities or in the U.S. dollar value of dividends or interest expected to be received on these securities. These transactions may also be used to protect against increases in the U.S. dollar cost of foreign securities to be acquired by the Fund. Writing an option on foreign currency is only a partial hedge, up to the amount of the premium received, and the Fund could be required to purchase or sell foreign currencies at
disadvantageous exchange rates, thereby incurring losses. The Fund may not purchase a foreign currency option if, as a result, premiums paid on foreign currency options then held by the Fund would represent more than 10% of the Fund's managed assets.
A foreign currency option provides the option buyer with the right to buy or sell a stated amount of foreign currency at the exercise price on a specified date or during the option period. The owner of a call option has the right, but not the obligation, to buy the currency. Conversely, the owner of a put option has the right, but not the obligation, to sell the currency. When the option is exercised, the seller (i.e., writer) of the option is obligated to fulfill the terms of the sold option. However, either the seller or the buyer may, in the secondary market, close its position during the option period at any time prior to expiration.
A call option on a foreign currency generally rises in value if the underlying currency appreciates in value, and a put option on a foreign currency generally rises in value if the underlying currency depreciates in value. Although purchasing a foreign currency option can protect the Fund against an adverse movement in the value of a foreign currency, the option will not limit the movement in the value of such currency. For example, if the Fund was holding securities denominated in a foreign currency that was appreciating and had purchased a foreign currency put to hedge against a decline in the value of the currency, the Fund would not have to exercise its put option. Likewise, if the Fund were to enter into a contract to purchase a security denominated in foreign currency and, in conjunction with that purchase, were to purchase a foreign currency call option to hedge against a rise in value of the currency, and if the value of the currency instead depreciated between the date of purchase and the settlement date, the Fund would not have to exercise its call. Instead, the Fund could acquire in the spot market the amount of foreign currency needed for settlement.
Futures Contracts and Options on Futures Contracts
Futures contracts are standardized, exchange-traded contracts that provide for the sale or purchase of a specified financial instrument or currency at a future time at a specified price. An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the right (and the writer of the option the obligation) to assume a position in a futures contract at a specified exercise price within a specified period of time. A futures contract may be based on particular securities, foreign currencies, securities indices and other financial instruments and indices. By using foreign currency futures contracts and options on such contracts, the Fund may be able to achieve many of the same objectives as it would through the use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts and may be able to achieve these objectives more effectively and at a lower cost by using futures transactions instead of forward foreign currency exchange contracts. The Fund may engage in futures transactions on U.S. and foreign exchanges.
 
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The Fund may purchase and sell futures contracts, and purchase and write call and put options on futures contracts, to increase total return or to hedge against changes in interest rates, securities prices, currency exchange rates, or to otherwise manage its term structure, sector selection and duration in accordance with its investment objectives and policies. The Fund may also enter into closing purchase and sale transactions with respect to such contracts and options. The Fund has claimed an exclusion from the definition of the term "commodity pool operator" under the Commodity Exchange Act (the "CEA") and, therefore, is not subject to registration or regulation as a commodity pool operator under the CEA.
Defensive Positions
During periods of adverse market or economic conditions, the Fund may temporarily invest all or a substantial portion of its managed assets in cash or cash equivalents. The Fund will not be pursuing its investment objectives in these circumstances. Cash equivalents are highly liquid, short-term securities such as commercial paper, time deposits, certificates of deposit, short-term notes and short-term U.S. government obligations.
Equity-Linked Securities
The Fund may invest in equity-linked securities, including, but not limited to, participation notes, certificates, and equity swaps. Equity-linked securities are privately issued securities whose investment results are designed to correspond generally to the performance of a specified stock index or "basket" of stocks, or a single stock. To the extent that the Fund invests in equity-linked securities whose return corresponds to the performance of a foreign security index or one or more foreign stocks, investing in equity-linked securities will involve risks similar to the risks of investing in foreign securities. See "Investment Securities – Foreign Securities" and "Risk Factors – Foreign Securities Risk." In addition, the Fund bears the risk that the counterparty of an equity-linked security may default on its obligations under the security. If the underlying security is determined to be illiquid, the equity-linked security would also be considered illiquid.
Participation notes, also known as participation certificates, are issued by banks or broker-dealers and are designed to replicate the performance of foreign companies or foreign securities markets and can be used by the Fund as an alternative means to access the securities market of a country. The performance results of participation notes will not replicate exactly the performance of the foreign companies or foreign securities markets that they seek to replicate due to transaction and other expenses. Investments in participation notes involve the same risks associated with a direct investment in the underlying foreign companies or foreign securities markets that they seek to replicate. There can be no assurance that the trading price of participation notes will equal the underlying value
of the foreign companies or foreign securities markets that they seek to replicate. Participation notes are generally traded over-the-counter. Participation notes are subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the broker-dealer or bank that issues them will not fulfill its contractual obligation to complete the transaction with the Fund. Participation notes constitute general unsecured contractual obligations of the banks or broker-dealers that issue them, the counterparty, and the Fund is relying on the creditworthiness of such counterparty and has no rights under a participation note against the issuer of the underlying security. Participation notes involve transaction cost. If the underlying security is determined to be illiquid, participation notes may be illiquid. Participation notes offer a return linked to a particular underlying equity, debt or currency.
Equity swaps allow the parties to a swap agreement to exchange the dividend income or other components of return on an equity investment (for example, a group of equity securities or an index) for a component of return on another non-equity or equity investment. An equity swap may be used by the Fund to invest in a market without owning or taking physical custody of securities in circumstances in which direct investment may be restricted for legal reasons or is otherwise deemed impractical or disadvantageous. Equity swaps may also be used for hedging purposes or to seek to increase total return. The Fund's ability to enter into certain swap transactions may be limited by tax considerations. The counterparty to an equity swap contract will typically be a bank, investment banking firm or broker/dealer.
Equity swap contracts may be structured in different ways. For example, a counterparty may agree to pay the Fund the amount, if any, by which the notional amount of the equity swap contract would have increased in value had it been invested in particular stocks (or an index of stocks), plus the dividends that would have been received on those stocks. In these cases, the Fund may agree to pay to the counterparty a floating rate of interest on the notional amount of the equity swap contract plus the amount, if any, by which that notional amount would have decreased in value had it been invested in such stocks. Therefore, the return to the Fund on the equity swap contract should be the gain or loss on the notional amount plus dividends on the stocks less the interest paid by the Fund on the notional amount. In other cases, the counterparty and the Fund may each agree to pay the other the difference between the relative investment performances that would have been achieved if the notional amount of the equity swap contract had been invested in different stocks (or indices of stocks). The Fund will generally enter into equity swaps on a net basis, which means that the two payment streams are netted out, with the Fund receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amount of the two payments. Payments may be made at the conclusion of an equity swap contract or periodically during its term.
 
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Equity swaps are derivatives and their value can be very volatile. Equity swaps normally do not involve the delivery of securities or other underlying assets. Accordingly, the risk of loss with respect to equity swaps is normally limited to the net amount of payments that the Fund is contractually obligated to make. If the counterparty to an equity swap defaults, the Fund's risk of loss consists of the net amount of payments that the Fund is contractually entitled to receive. Because some swap agreements have a leverage component, adverse changes in the value or level of the underlying asset, reference rate, or index can result in a loss substantially greater than the amount invested in the underlying asset without the use of leverage. In addition, the value of some components of an equity swap (such as the dividends on a common stock) may also be sensitive to changes in interest rates. To the extent that the Advisers do not accurately analyze and predict the potential relative fluctuation of the components swapped with another party, the Fund may suffer a loss. Because equity swaps are normally illiquid, the Fund may be unable to terminate its obligations when desired.
Leverage
The Advisers believe that the use of leverage may provide positive absolute return in the long term and potentially increased income and would thereby be beneficial to shareholders. The portfolio management team anticipates using leverage in the amount of approximately 20% of the Fund's total assets, under normal market conditions. The Fund's portfolio management team currently intends to use leverage opportunistically. Depending on market conditions, the portfolio management team may choose not to use any leverage or may instead borrow more than 20% of the Fund's total assets (but not to exceed 33 1/3%).
The Fund intends to use leverage through borrowing from a credit facility. The Fund is permitted to engage in other transactions, such as issuance of debt securities or preferred securities, which have the effect of leverage, but currently has no intention to do so.
The Fund also may borrow money as a temporary measure for extraordinary or emergency purposes, including the payment of dividends and the settlement of securities transactions, which otherwise might require untimely dispositions of Fund securities. The Fund also may incur leverage through the use of investment management techniques (e.g., selling short, "uncovered" sales of put and call options, futures contracts and options on futures contracts).
Changes in the value of the Fund's portfolio (including investments bought with amounts borrowed) will be borne entirely by the shareholders. If leverage is used and there is a net decrease (or increase) in the value of the Fund's investment portfolio, the leverage will decrease (or increase) the net asset value per share to a greater extent than if the Fund were not leveraged. During periods in which the Fund uses leverage, the fees paid to the Adviser for investment
advisory services (which are effectively borne by the common shareholders and not holders of the Fund's leverage) will be higher than if the Fund did not use leverage because the fees paid will be calculated on the basis of the Fund's managed assets, including the amount obtained from leverage, which may create an incentive to leverage the Fund.
The 1940 Act generally prohibits the Fund from engaging in most forms of leverage representing indebtedness other than preferred shares unless immediately after such incurrence the Fund's total assets less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities (for these purposes, "total net assets") is at least 300% of the aggregate senior securities representing indebtedness (i.e., the use of leverage through senior securities representing indebtedness may not exceed 33 1/3% of the Fund's total net assets (including the proceeds from leverage)). Additionally, under the 1940 Act, the Fund generally may not declare any dividend or other distribution upon any class of its capital shares, or purchase any such capital shares, unless at the time of such declaration or purchase, this asset coverage test is satisfied. If the Fund borrows, the Fund intends, to the extent possible, to prepay all or a portion of the principal amount of the borrowing to the extent necessary in order to maintain the required asset coverage. Failure to maintain certain asset coverage requirements could result in an event of default and entitle the debt holders to elect a majority of the board of trustees. The Fund may be subject to certain restrictions imposed by either guidelines of one or more rating agencies which may issue ratings for borrowings or, if the Fund borrows from a lender, by the lender. These restrictions may impose asset coverage or portfolio composition requirements that are more stringent than those currently imposed on the Fund by the 1940 Act. It is not anticipated that these restrictions will impede the Advisers from managing the Fund's portfolio in accordance with the Fund's investment objectives and policies. In addition to other considerations, to the extent that the Fund believes that the guidelines required by the rating agencies would impede its ability to meet its investment objectives, or if the Fund is unable to obtain the expected rating on the borrowings, the Fund will not use borrowings.
With respect to asset coverage for preferred shares, under the 1940 Act, the Fund is not permitted to issue preferred shares unless immediately after such issuance the value of the Fund's total net assets (as defined above) is at least 200% of the liquidation value of the outstanding preferred shares and the newly issued preferred shares plus the aggregate amount of any senior securities of the Fund representing indebtedness (i.e., such liquidation value plus the aggregate amount of senior securities representing indebtedness may not exceed 50% of the Fund's total net assets). In addition, the Fund is not permitted to declare any cash dividend or other distribution on its Common Shares unless, at the time of such declaration, the value of the Fund's total net assets (determined after deducting the amount of
 
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such dividend or other distribution) satisfies the above-referenced 200% coverage requirement.
The Fund will pay, and common shareholders will effectively bear, any costs and expenses related to any borrowings and to any issuance and ongoing maintenance of preferred shares or commercial paper. Such costs and expenses would include the higher investment advisory fee resulting from the use of such leverage. See "Risk Factors – Leverage Risk." The terms of any preferred shares, including their dividend rate, voting rights, liquidation preference and redemption provisions, would be determined by the Board of Trustees (subject to applicable law and the Fund's Declaration of Trust) if and when it authorizes the preferred shares.
Capital, if any, raised through leverage will be subject to dividend or interest payments, which may exceed the income and appreciation on the assets purchased. The issuance of preferred shares or entering into a borrowing program involves expenses and other costs and may limit the Fund's freedom to pay dividends on common shares or to engage in other activities. The issuance of a class of preferred shares or the incurrence of other borrowings creates an opportunity for greater return per common share, but at the same time such leveraging is a speculative technique in that it will increase the Fund's exposure to capital risk. Unless the income and appreciation, if any, on assets acquired with leverage proceeds exceed the associated costs of such borrowings (and other Fund expenses), the use of leverage would diminish the investment performance of the Fund's common shares compared with what it would have been without leverage. See "Risk Factors – Leverage Risk."
If utilized, successful use of a leveraging strategy may depend on the Advisers' ability to predict correctly interest rates and market movements, and there is no assurance that a leveraging strategy would be successful during any period in which it is employed.
In addition to borrowing, the Fund may use a variety of additional strategies that would be viewed as potentially adding leverage to the portfolio, subject to rating agency limitations. These include the sale of credit default swap contracts and the use of other derivative instruments. By adding additional leverage, these strategies have the potential to increase returns to shareholders, but also involve additional risks. Additional leverage will increase the volatility of the Fund's investment portfolio and could result in larger losses than if the strategies were not used. However, to the extent that the Fund enters into offsetting transactions or owns positions covering its obligations, the leveraging effect is expected to be minimized or eliminated.
During any time in which the Fund is utilizing leverage, the fees paid to the Adviser for services will be higher than if the Fund did not utilize
leverage because the fees paid will be calculated based on the Fund's managed assets which includes amounts borrowed for leverage purposes.
Risk Factors
An investment in the Fund's common shares is subject to risks. The value of the Fund's investments will increase or decrease based on changes in the prices of the investments it holds. This will cause the value of the Fund's shares to increase or decrease. You could lose money by investing in the Fund. By itself, the Fund does not constitute a balanced investment program. You should consider carefully the following risks before investing in the Fund. There may be additional risks that the Fund does not currently foresee or consider material. You may wish to consult with your legal or tax advisors, before deciding whether to invest in the Fund.
Management Risk
The Fund's ability to achieve its investment objectives is directly related to the Advisers' investment strategies for the Fund. The value of your investment in the Fund's common shares may vary with the effectiveness of the research and analysis conducted by the Advisers and their ability to identify and take advantage of attractive investment opportunities. If the investment strategies of the Advisers do not produce the expected results, the value of your investment could be diminished or even lost entirely, and the Fund could underperform the market or other funds with similar investment objectives. Additionally, there can be no assurance that all of the personnel of the Advisers will continue to be associated with Advisers for any length of time. The loss of the services of one or more key employees of the Advisers could have an adverse impact on the Fund's ability to realize its investment objectives.
Investment and Market Risk
An investment in common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Fund, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the over-the-counter markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. The value of your common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the value of your original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
Issuer Risk
The value of an issuer's securities that are held in the Fund's portfolio may decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods and services.
 
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Real Estate Securities Risks 
Because the Fund will concentrate its investments in the securities of issuers linked to the real estate market, its portfolio may experience more volatility and be exposed to greater risk than a more well diversified portfolio. The value of the Fund's common shares will be affected by factors affecting the value of real estate and the earnings of companies engaged in the real estate industry. These factors include, among others, (i) changes in general economic and market conditions; (ii) changes in the value of real estate properties; (ii) risks related to local economic conditions, overbuilding and increased competition; (iii) increases in property taxes and operating expenses; (iv) changes in zoning laws; (v) casualty and condemnation losses; (vi) variations in rental income, neighborhood values or the appeal of property to tenants; and (vii) changes in interest rates. Many real estate companies utilize leverage, which increases investment risk and could adversely affect a company's operations and market value in periods of rising interest rates. The value of securities of companies in the real estate industry may go through cycles of relative under performance and out performance in comparison to equity securities markets in general.
There are also special risks associated with particular sectors of real estate investments:
• Retail Properties. Retail properties are affected by the overall health of the economy and may be adversely affected by, among other things, the growth of alternative forms of retailing, bankruptcy, departure or cessation of operations of a tenant, a shift in consumer demand due to demographic changes, changes in spending patterns and lease terminations.
• Office Properties. Office properties are affected by the overall health of the economy, and other factors such as a downturn in the businesses operated by their tenants, obsolescence and non-competitiveness.
• Hotel Properties. The risks of hotel properties include, among other things, the necessity of a high level of continuing capital expenditures, competition, increases in operating costs which may not be offset by increases in revenues, dependence on business and commercial travelers and tourism, increases in fuel costs and other expenses of travel, and adverse effects of general and local economic conditions. Hotel properties tend to be more sensitive to adverse economic conditions and competition than many other commercial properties.
• Healthcare Properties. Healthcare properties and healthcare providers are affected by several significant factors, including federal, state and local laws governing licenses, certification, adequacy of care, pharmaceutical distribution, rates, equipment, personnel and other factors regarding operations, continued availability of revenue from government reimbursement programs and competition on a local and regional basis. The failure of any healthcare operator to comply with governmental laws and regulations may affect its ability to operate its facility or receive government reimbursements.
• Multifamily Properties. The value and successful operation of a multifamily property may be affected by a number of factors such as the location of the property, the ability of the management team, the level of mortgage rates, the presence of competing properties, adverse economic conditions in the locale, oversupply and rent control laws or other laws affecting such properties.
• Community Shopping Centers. Community center properties are dependent upon the successful operations and financial condition of their tenants, particularly certain of their major tenants, and could be adversely affected by bankruptcy of those tenants. In some cases a tenant may lease a significant portion of the space in one center, and the filing of bankruptcy could cause significant revenue loss. Like others in the commercial real estate industry, community centers are subject to environmental risks and interest rate risk. They also face the need to enter into new leases or renew leases on favorable terms to generate rental revenues. Community center properties could be adversely affected by changes in the local markets where their properties are located, as well as by adverse changes in national economic and market conditions.
• Self-Storage Properties. The value and successful operation of a self-storage property may be affected by a number of factors, such as the ability of the management team, the location of the property, the presence of competing properties, changes in traffic patterns and effects of general and local economic conditions with respect to rental rates and occupancy levels.
• Industrial Properties. Industrial properties typically include warehouses, depots, storage, factories, logistics and distributions. Factors such as vacancy, tenant mix, lease term, property condition and design, redevelopment opportunities and property location could adversely affect the value and operation of industrial properties.
• Towers Companies. Cell towers and wireless services have seen an increased demand in recent years. However, owners and operators of towers may be subject to, and therefore must comply with, environmental laws that impose strict, joint and several liability for the cleanup of on-site or off-site contamination and related personal injury or property damage.
• Data Centers Properties. Data centers facilities house an organization’s most critical and proprietary assets. Therefore, operation of data centers properties depends upon the demand for technology-related real estate and global economic conditions that could adversely affect companies’ abilities to lease, develop or renew leases. Declining real estate valuations and impairment charges could adversely affect earnings and financial condition of data center properties.
• Net Lease Properties. Net lease properties require the tenant to pay (in addition to the rent) property taxes, insurance, and maintenance on the property. Tenant’s ability to pay rent, interest rate fluctuations, vacancy, property location, length of the lease are only few of the risks that could affect net lease properties operations.
 
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Other factors may contribute to the risk of real estate investments:
• Development Issues. Certain real estate companies may engage in the development or construction of real estate properties. These companies in which the Fund invests ("portfolio companies") are exposed to a variety of risks inherent in real estate development and construction, such as the risk that there will be insufficient tenant demand to occupy newly developed properties, and the risk that prices of construction materials or construction labor may rise materially during the development.
• Lack of Insurance. Certain of the portfolio companies may fail to carry comprehensive liability, fire, flood, earthquake extended coverage and rental loss insurance, or insurance in place may be subject to various policy specifications, limits and deductibles. Should any type of uninsured loss occur, the portfolio company could lose its investment in, and anticipated profits and cash flows from, a number of properties and, as a result, adversely affect the Fund's investment performance.
• Financial Leverage. Global real estate companies may be highly leveraged and financial covenants may affect the ability of global real estate companies to operate effectively.
• Environmental Issues. In connection with the ownership (direct or indirect), operation, management and development of real properties that may contain hazardous or toxic substances, a portfolio company may be considered an owner, operator or responsible party of such properties and, therefore, may be potentially liable for removal or remediation costs, as well as certain other costs, including governmental fines and liabilities for injuries to persons and property. The existence of any such material environmental liability could have a material adverse effect on the results of operations and cash flow of any such portfolio company and, as a result, the amount available to make distributions on shares of the Fund could be reduced.
• Recent Events. The value of real estate is particularly susceptible to acts of terrorism and changes in foreign and domestic conditions and recent market events.
• Acts of God and Geopolitical Risks. The performance of certain investments could be affected by acts of God or other unforeseen and/or uncontrollable events (collectively, “disruptions”), including, but not limited to, natural disasters, public health emergencies (including any outbreak or threat of COVID-19, SARS, H1N1/09 flu, avian flu, other coronavirus, Ebola, or other existing or new pandemic or epidemic diseases), terrorism, social and political discord, geopolitical events, national and international political circumstances, and other unforeseen and/or uncontrollable events with widespread impact. These disruptions may affect the level and volatility of security prices and liquidity of any investments. Unexpected volatility could impair an investment’s profitability or result in it suffering losses. Economies and financial markets throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one country or region will adversely impact markets or securities industry participants in other countries or regions.
The extent of the impact of any such disruption on the Fund will depend on many factors, including the duration and scope of such disruption, the extent of any related travel advisories and restrictions implemented, the impact of such disruption on overall supply and demand, goods and services, investor liquidity, consumer confidence and levels of economic activity and the extent of its disruption to important global, regional and local supply chains and economic markets, all of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. A disruption may materially and adversely impact the value and performance of any investment, the Advisers' ability to source, manage and divest investments, and the Advisers' ability to achieve the Fund's investment objectives, ultimately resulting in significant losses to investors. In addition, there is a risk that a long disruption will significantly impact the operations of the Advisers, the Fund, and its portfolio investments, or even temporarily or permanently halt their operations.
• REIT Tax Issues. See "REIT Risk" below.
• Financing Issues. Financial institutions in which the Fund may invest are subject to extensive government regulation. This regulation may limit both the amount and types of loans and other financial commitments a financial institution can make, and the interest rates and fees it can charge. In addition, interest and investment rates are highly sensitive and are determined by many factors beyond a financial institution's control, including general and local economic conditions (such as inflation, recession, money supply and unemployment) and the monetary and fiscal policies of various governmental agencies such as the Federal Reserve Board. These limitations may have a significant impact on the profitability of a financial institution since profitability is attributable, at least in part, to the institution's ability to make financial commitments such as loans. Profitability of a financial institution is largely dependent upon the availability and cost of the institution's funds, and can fluctuate significantly when interest rates change.
Common Stock Risk
The Fund will invest a significant portion of its managed assets in common stocks. Common stocks represent an ownership interest in a company. The Fund may also invest in securities that can be exercised for or converted into common stocks (such as convertible preferred stock). Common stocks and similar equity securities are more volatile and more risky than some other forms of investment. Therefore, the value of your investment in the Fund may sometimes decrease instead of increase. Common stock prices fluctuate for many reasons, including changes in investors' perceptions of the financial condition of an issuer, the general condition of the relevant stock market or when political or economic events affecting the issuer occur. In addition, common stock prices may be sensitive to rising interest rates, as the costs of capital rise for issuers. Because convertible securities can be converted into equity securities, their values will
 
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normally increase or decrease as the values of the underlying equity securities increase or decrease. The common stocks in which the Fund will invest are structurally subordinated to preferred securities, bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and assets and, therefore, will be subject to greater risk than the preferred securities or debt instruments of such issuers.
REIT Risk
Investments in REITs will subject the Fund to various risks. The first, real estate industry risk, is the risk that REIT share prices will decline because of adverse developments affecting the real estate industry and real property values. In general, real estate values can be affected by a variety of factors, including supply and demand for properties, the economic health of the country or of different regions, and the strength of specific industries that rent properties. REITs often invest in highly leveraged properties. The second risk is the risk that returns from REITs, which typically are small or medium capitalization stocks, will trail returns from the overall stock market. The third, interest rate risk, is the risk that changes in interest rates may hurt real estate values or make REIT shares less attractive than other income producing investments. REITs are also subject to heavy cash flow dependency, defaults by borrowers and self liquidation.
Qualification as a REIT under the Code in any particular year is a complex analysis that depends on a number of factors. There can be no assurance that the entities in which the Fund invests with the expectation that they will be taxed as a REIT will qualify as a REIT. An entity that fails to qualify as a REIT would be subject to a corporate level tax, would not be entitled to a deduction for dividends paid to its shareholders and would not pass through to its shareholders the character of income earned by the entity. If the Fund were to invest in an entity that failed to qualify as a REIT, such failure could drastically reduce the Fund's yield on that investment.
REITs can be classified as equity REITs, mortgage REITs and hybrid REITs. Equity REITs invest primarily in real property and earn rental income from leasing those properties. They may also realize gains or losses from the sale of properties. Equity REITs will be affected by conditions in the real estate rental market and by changes in the value of the properties they own. Mortgage REITs invest primarily in mortgages and similar real estate interests and receive interest payments from the owners of the mortgaged properties. They are paid interest by the owners of the financed properties. Mortgage REITs will be affected by changes in creditworthiness of borrowers and changes in interest rates. Hybrid REITs invest both in real property and in mortgages. Equity and mortgage REITs are dependent upon management skills, may not be diversified and are subject to the risks of financing projects.
Dividends paid by REITs will not generally qualify for the reduced U.S. federal income tax rates applicable to qualified dividends under the Code.
The Fund's investment in REITs may include an additional risk to shareholders. Some or all of a REIT's annual distributions to its investors may constitute a non-taxable return of capital. Any such return of capital will generally reduce the Fund's basis in the REIT investment, but not below zero. To the extent the distributions from a particular REIT exceed the Fund's basis in such REIT, the Fund will generally recognize gain. In part because REIT distributions often include a nontaxable return of capital, Fund distributions to shareholders may also include a nontaxable return of capital. Shareholders that receive such a distribution will also reduce their tax basis in their shares of the Fund, but not below zero. To the extent the distribution exceeds a shareholder's basis in the Fund shares, such shareholder will generally recognize capital gain.
The Fund does not have any investment restrictions with respect to investments in REITs.
Preferred Securities Risk
Investment in preferred securities carries risks, including credit risk, deferral risk, redemption risk, limited voting rights, risk of subordination and lack of liquidity. Fully taxable or hybrid preferred securities typically contain provisions that allow an issuer, at its discretion, to defer distributions for up to 20 consecutive quarters. Traditional preferred securities also contain provisions that allow an issuer, under certain conditions, to skip (in the case of "noncumulative preferreds") or defer (in the case of "cumulative preferreds"), dividend payments. If the Fund owns a preferred security that is deferring its distributions, the Fund may be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving any distributions. Preferred securities typically contain provisions that allow for redemption in the event of tax or security law changes, in addition to call features at the option of the issuer. In the event of a redemption, the Fund may not be able to reinvest the proceeds at comparable rates of return. Preferred securities typically do not provide any voting rights, except in cases when dividends are in arrears beyond a certain time period, which varies by issue. Preferred securities are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments. Preferred securities may be substantially less liquid than many other securities, such as U.S. government securities, corporate debt or common stocks. Dividends paid on preferred securities will generally not qualify for the reduced U.S. federal income tax rates applicable to qualified dividends under the Code.
 
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Foreign Securities Risk
The Fund may invest an unlimited amount of its managed assets in foreign securities. These investments involve certain risks not generally associated with investments in securities of U.S. issuers. Public information available concerning foreign issuers may be more limited than would be with respect to domestic issuers. Different accounting standards may be used by foreign issuers, and foreign trading markets may not be as liquid as U.S. markets. Foreign securities also involve such risks as currency fluctuation risk, possible imposition of withholding or confiscatory taxes, possible currency transfer restrictions, expropriation or other adverse political or economic developments and the difficulty of enforcing obligations in other countries. These risks may be greater in emerging markets and in less developed countries. For example, prior governmental approval for foreign investments may be required in some emerging market countries, and the extent of foreign investment may be subject to limitation. Dividends paid on foreign securities may not qualify for the reduced U.S. federal income tax rates applicable to qualified dividends under the Code. As a result, there can be no assurance as to what portion of the Fund's distributions attributable to foreign securities will be designated as QDI.
Emerging Market Securities Risk
The Fund may invest up to 35% of its managed assets in securities of issuers located in "emerging markets." Because of less developed markets and economies and, in some countries, less mature governments and governmental institutions, the risks of investing in foreign securities can be intensified in the case of investments in issuers domiciled or operating in emerging market countries. These risks include high concentration of market capitalization and trading volume in a small number of issuers representing a limited number of industries, as well as a high concentration of investors and financial intermediaries; lack of liquidity and greater price volatility due to the smaller size of the market for such securities and lower trading volume; political and social uncertainties; national policies that may restrict the Fund's investment opportunities including restrictions on investing in issuers or industries deemed sensitive to relevant national interests; greater risks of expropriation, confiscatory taxation and nationalization; over-dependence on exports, especially with respect to primary commodities, making these economies vulnerable to changes in commodities prices; overburdened infrastructure and obsolete or unseasoned financial systems; environmental problems; less developed legal systems; and less reliable custodial services and settlement practices. Dividends paid by issuers in emerging market countries will generally not qualify for the reduced U.S. federal income tax rates applicable to qualified dividends under the Code.
Foreign Currency Risk
Although the Fund will report its net asset value and pay expenses and distributions in U.S. dollars, the Fund intends to invest in foreign securities denominated or quoted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Therefore, changes in foreign currency exchange rates will affect the U.S. dollar value of the Fund's investment securities and the net asset value of its shares. For example, even if securities prices are unchanged on their primary foreign stock exchange, the Fund's net asset value may change because of a change in the rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the trading currency of that primary foreign stock exchange. The currencies of certain countries in which the Fund invests are more volatile than those of other countries and, therefore, the Fund's investments related to those countries may be more adversely impacted by currency rate fluctuations. Generally, if a foreign currency depreciates against the U.S. dollar (i.e., if the U.S. dollar strengthens), the value of the existing investment in the securities denominated in that currency will decline. When a given currency appreciates against the U.S. dollar (i.e., if the U.S. dollar weakens), the value of the existing investment in the securities denominated in that currency will rise. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of foreign securities issuers to make payments of principal and interest to investors located outside of the country, due to a blockage of foreign currency exchanges or otherwise.
Cybersecurity Risk
Cybersecurity incidents may allow an unauthorized party to gain access to Fund assets, customer data (including private shareholder information), or proprietary information, or cause the Fund, the Adviser and/or its service providers (including, but not limited to, Fund accountants, custodians, sub-custodians, transfer agents and financial intermediaries) to suffer data breaches, data corruption or lose operational functionality.
Small and Medium Capitalization Company Risk
The Fund will concentrate its investments in real estate related securities. Many issuers of real estate securities are small or medium capitalization companies which may be newly formed or have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources. The risks associated with these investments are generally greater than those associated with investments in the securities of larger, more well-established companies. This may cause the Fund's share price to be more volatile when compared to investment companies that focus only on large capitalization companies. Securities of small or medium capitalization companies are more likely to experience sharper swings in market values, less liquid markets, in which it may be more difficult for the Advisers to sell at times and at prices that the Advisers believe appropriate and generally are more volatile than those of larger companies. Compared
 
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to large companies, smaller companies are more likely to have (i) less information publicly available, (ii) more limited product lines or markets and less mature businesses, (iii) fewer capital resources, (iv) more limited management depth and (v) shorter operating histories. Further, the equity securities of smaller companies are often traded over-the-counter and generally experience a lower trading volume than is typical for securities that are traded on a national securities exchange. Consequently, the Fund may be required to dispose of these securities over a longer period of time (and potentially at less favorable prices) than would be the case for securities of larger companies, offering greater potential for gains and losses and associated tax consequences.
Defensive Positions
During periods of adverse market or economic conditions, the Fund may temporarily invest all or a substantial portion of its managed assets in cash or cash equivalents. The Fund will not be pursuing its investment objectives in these circumstances and could miss favorable market developments.
Market Price of Shares
Net asset value of the common shares will be reduced immediately following the initial offering by the amount of the sales load and offering expenses paid by the Fund. Shares of closed-end management investment companies often trade at a discount from their net asset value, and the Fund's common shares may likewise trade at a discount from net asset value. The trading price of the Fund's common shares may be less than the public offering price. This risk may be greater for investors who sell their shares in a relatively short period of time after the completion of the offering. The returns earned by the Fund's shareholders who sell their common shares below net asset value will be reduced. Although it has no current intention to do so, the Fund may utilize leverage, which would magnify the market risk. See "Effects of Leverage."
Dividend Strategy Risk
There is no guarantee that the issuers of the securities held by the Fund will declare dividends in the future or that, if dividends are declared, they will remain at their current levels or increase over time. The Fund's emphasis on dividend-paying stocks could cause the Fund to underperform similar funds that invest without consideration of a company's track record of paying dividends or ability to pay dividends in the future. Dividend-paying stocks may not participate in a broad market advance to the same degree as other stocks, and a sharp rise in interest rates or an economic downturn could cause a company to unexpectedly reduce or eliminate its dividend. The Fund may hold securities for short periods of time related to the dividend payment periods and may experience loss during these periods.
Qualified Dividend Tax Risk
There can be no assurance as to what portion of the distributions paid to the Fund's shareholders will consist of tax-advantaged QDI or long-term capital gains or what the tax rates on various types of income will be in future years. The favorable U.S. federal tax treatment may be adversely affected, changed or repealed by future changes in tax laws at any time. In addition, it may be difficult to obtain information regarding whether distributions by non-U.S. entities in which the Fund invests should be regarded as qualified dividend income. Furthermore, to receive qualified dividend income treatment, the Fund must meet holding period and other requirements with respect to the dividend paying securities in its portfolio, and the shareholder must meet holding period and other requirements with respect to the common shares of the Fund.
Short Sale Risk
The Fund is permitted to engage in short sales of securities. When transacting a short sale, the Fund must borrow the security sold to make delivery to the buyer. The Fund is then obligated to replace the security borrowed by purchasing it at the market price at the time of replacement. The price at such time may be higher or lower than the price at which the security was sold by the Fund.
A short sale will be successful if the price of the shorted security decreases. However, if the underlying security goes up in price during the period in which the short position is outstanding, the Fund will realize a loss. The risk on a short sale is unlimited because the Fund must buy the shorted security at the higher price to complete the transaction. Therefore, short sales may be subject to greater risks than investments in long positions. With a long position, the maximum sustainable loss is limited to the amount paid for the security plus the transaction costs, whereas there is no maximum attainable price of the shorted security.
The Fund would also incur increased transaction costs associated with selling securities short.
Fixed Income Securities Risk
The Fund may invest in fixed income securities. Fixed income securities are subject to credit risk and market risk. Credit risk is the risk of the issuers inability to meet its principal and interest payment obligations. Market risk is the risk of price volatility due to such factors as interest rate sensitivity, market perception of the creditworthiness of the issuer and general market liquidity. There is no limitation on the maturities of fixed income securities in which the Fund invests. Securities having longer maturities generally involve greater risk of fluctuations in value resulting from changes in interest rates.
 
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Lower Rated Debt Securities Risk
The Fund may invest in lower rated debt securities, sometimes referred to as "junk bonds." Changes in economic conditions or developments regarding issuers of non-investment grade debt securities are more likely to cause price volatility and weaken the capacity of such issuers to make principal and interest payments than is the case for higher grade debt securities. In addition, the market for lower grade debt securities may be thinner and less active than for higher grade debt securities.
Investments in Undervalued Securities
The Fund's investment strategy includes investing in securities, which, in the opinion of the Advisers, are undervalued. The identification of investment opportunities in undervalued securities is a difficult task and there is no assurance that such opportunities will be successfully recognized or acquired. While investments in undervalued securities offer opportunities for above-average capital appreciation, these investments involve a high degree of financial risk and can result in substantial losses.
Leverage Risk
Leverage, to the extent it is used, creates three major types of risks for shareholders:
• the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of common shares because changes in value of the Fund's portfolio are borne entirely by the common shareholders;
• the possibility either that common share income will fall if the interest rate on any borrowings or the dividend rate on any preferred shares issued rises, or that common share income and distributions will fluctuate because the interest rate on any borrowings or the dividend rate on any preferred shares issued varies; and
• if the Fund leverages through issuing preferred shares or borrowings, the Fund may not be permitted to declare dividends or other distributions with respect to its common shares or purchase its capital stock, unless at the time thereof the Fund meets certain asset coverage requirements.
Leverage involves certain additional risks, including the risk that the cost of leverage may exceed the return earned by the Fund on the proceeds of such leverage. The use of leverage will increase the volatility of changes in the Fund's net asset value, market price and distributions. In the event of a general market decline in the value of assets in which the Fund invests, the effect of that decline will be magnified in the Fund because of the additional assets purchased with the proceeds of the leverage.
In addition, funds borrowed pursuant a credit facility may constitute a substantial lien and burden by reason of their prior claim against the income of the Fund and against the net assets of the Fund in liquidation. In the event of an event of default under a loan facility, lenders may have the right to cause a liquidation of the collateral (i.e.,
sell portfolio securities and other assets of the Fund) and, if any such default is not cured, the lenders may be able to control the liquidation as well. A leverage facility agreement may include covenants that impose on the Fund asset coverage requirements, Fund composition requirements and limits on certain investments, such as illiquid investments or derivatives, which are more stringent than those imposed on the Fund by the 1940 Act. However, because the Fund's use of leverage is expected to be relatively modest and flexible in approach and the Fund generally is not expected to engage in derivatives transactions, the Advisers currently do not believe that these restrictions would significantly impact its management of the Fund.
The Advisers in their best judgment nevertheless may determine to maintain the Fund's leveraged position if it deems such action to be appropriate in the circumstances. During periods in which the Fund is using leverage, the fees paid to the Advisers for investment advisory services will be higher than if the Fund did not use leverage because the fees paid will be calculated on the basis of the Fund's managed assets, including proceeds from borrowings, which create an incentive to leverage the Fund.
MLP Risk
An investment in MLP units involves some risks that differ from an investment in the common stock of a corporation. Holders of MLP units have limited control and voting rights on matters affecting the partnership. Although common unitholders are generally limited in their liability, similar to a corporation's shareholders, creditors typically have the right to seek the return of distributions made to such unitholders if the liability in question arose before the distribution was paid. This liability may stay attached to the common unitholder even after the units are sold. Investing in MLPs involves certain risks related to investing in the underlying assets of the MLPs and risks associated with pooled investment vehicles. MLPs holding credit-related investments are subject to interest rate risk and the risk of default on payment obligations by debt issuers. MLPs that concentrate in a particular industry or a particular geographic region are subject to risks associated with such industry or region. Investments held by MLPs may be relatively illiquid, limiting the MLPs' ability to vary their portfolios promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions. MLPs may have limited financial resources, their securities may trade infrequently and in limited volume, and they may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than securities of larger or more broadly based companies.
MLP Tax Risk
Certain diversification requirements imposed by the Code will limit the Fund's ability to invest in MLP securities. In addition, the Fund's ability to meet its investment objectives may depend in part on the
 
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level of taxable income and distributions and dividends received from the MLP securities in which the Fund invests, a factor over which the Fund has no control. The benefit derived from the Fund's investment in MLPs is largely dependent on the MLPs being treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes. If an MLP were classified as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the amount of cash available for distribution would be reduced and distributions received by the Fund would be taxed entirely as dividend income.
Deferred Tax Risks of MLPs
As a limited partner in the MLPs in which the Fund invests, the Fund will receive a pro rata share of income, gains, losses and deductions from those MLPs. Historically, a significant portion of income from such MLPs has been offset by tax deductions. The Fund's common shareholders will incur a current tax liability on that portion of an MLP's income and gains that is not offset by tax deductions and losses. The percentage of an MLP's income and gains that is offset by tax deductions and losses will fluctuate over time for various reasons.
Risk Characteristics of Options and Futures
Options and futures transactions can be highly volatile investments. Successful hedging strategies require the anticipation of future movements in securities prices, interest rates and other economic factors. When a fund uses futures contracts and options as hedging devices, the prices of the securities subject to the futures contracts and options may not correlate with the prices of the securities in a portfolio. This may cause the futures and options to react to market changes differently than the portfolio securities. Even if expectations about the market and economic factors are correct, a hedge could be unsuccessful if changes in the value of the portfolio securities do not correspond to changes in the value of the futures contracts. The ability to establish and close out futures contracts and options on futures contracts positions depends on the availability of a secondary market. If these positions cannot be closed out due to disruptions in the market or lack of liquidity, losses may be sustained on the futures contract or option.
Special Risks Associated with Foreign Currency Options
Buyers and sellers of foreign currency options are subject to the same risks that apply to options generally, as described below. In addition, there are certain additional risks associated with foreign currency options. Certain markets in foreign currency options are relatively new, and the Fund's ability to establish and close out positions on such options is subject to the maintenance of a liquid secondary market. Although the Fund will not purchase or write such options unless and until, in the opinion of the Advisers, the market for them has developed sufficiently to ensure that the risks in connection with such options are not greater than the risks in connection with the
underlying currency, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for a particular option at any specific time. In addition, options on foreign currencies are affected by most of the same factors that influence foreign exchange rates and investments generally.
The value of a foreign currency option depends upon the value of the underlying currency relative to the U.S. dollar. As a result, the price of the option position may vary with changes in the value of either or both currencies and may have no relationship to the investment merits of a foreign security. Because foreign currency transactions occurring in the interbank market involve substantially larger amounts than those that may be involved in the use of foreign currency options, investors may be disadvantaged by having to deal in an odd lot market (generally consisting of transactions of less than $1 million) for the underlying foreign currencies at prices that are less favorable than for round lots.
There is no systematic reporting of last sale information for foreign currencies or any regulatory requirement that quotations available through dealers or other market sources be firm or revised on a timely basis. Available quotation information is generally representative of very large transactions in the interbank market and thus may not reflect relatively smaller transactions (i.e., less than $1 million) where rates may be less favorable. The interbank market in foreign currencies is a global, around-the-clock market. To the extent that the U.S. option markets are closed while the markets for the underlying currencies remain open, significant price and rate movements may take place in the underlying markets that cannot be reflected in the options markets until they reopen.
Special Risks Associated with Foreign Currency Futures Contracts and Related Options
Buyers and sellers of foreign currency futures contracts are subject to the same risks that apply to the use of futures generally, as described above. In addition, there are risks associated with foreign currency futures contracts and their use as a hedging device similar to those associated with options on foreign currencies, as described above.
Options on foreign currency futures contracts may involve certain additional risks. The market for options on foreign currency futures contracts is relatively new. The ability to establish and close out positions on such options is subject to the maintenance of a liquid secondary market. To reduce this risk, the Fund will not purchase or write options on foreign currency futures contracts unless and until, in the opinion of the Adviser, the market for such options has developed sufficiently that the risks in connection with such options are not greater than the risks in connection with transactions in the underlying foreign currency futures contracts. Compared to the purchase or sale of foreign currency futures contracts, the purchase of call or put options on futures contracts involves less potential risk to
 
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the Fund because the maximum amount at risk is the premium paid for the option (plus transaction costs). However, there may be circumstances when the purchase of a call or put option on a futures contract would result in a loss of up to the amount of the premium paid for the option, such as when there is no movement in the price of the underlying currency or futures contract.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that preferred stocks paying fixed dividend rates and fixed-rate debt securities will decline in value because of changes in market interest rates. When interest rates rise, the market value of such securities generally will fall. The Fund's investment in preferred stocks and fixed-rate debt securities means that the net asset value and price of the common shares may decline if market interest rates rise. Interest rates are currently low relative to historic levels. There can be no assurance that rates will remain at these levels. During periods of declining interest rates, an issuer of preferred stock or fixed-rate debt securities may exercise its option to redeem securities prior to maturity, forcing the Fund to reinvest in lower yielding securities. This is known as call risk. During periods of rising interest rates, the average life of certain types of securities may be extended because of slower than expected payments. This may lock in a below market yield, increase the security's duration, and reduce the value of the security. This is known as extension risk. The value of the Fund's common stock investments may also be influenced by changes in interest rates.
Convertible Securities Risk
The value of a convertible security is a function of its "investment value" (determined by its yield in comparison with the yields of other securities of comparable maturity and quality that do not have a conversion privilege) and its "conversion value" (the security's worth, at market value, if converted into the underlying common stock). The investment value of a convertible security is influenced by changes in interest rates, with investment value declining as interest rates increase and increasing as interest rates decline. The credit standing of the issuer and other factors may also have an effect on the convertible security's investment value. The conversion value of a convertible security is determined by the market price of the underlying common stock. If the conversion value is low relative to the investment value, the price of the convertible security is governed principally by its investment value. Generally, the conversion value decreases as the convertible security approaches maturity. To the extent the market price of the underlying common stock approaches or exceeds the conversion price, the price of the convertible security will be increasingly influenced by its conversion value. A convertible security generally will sell at a premium over its conversion value by the extent to which investors place value on the right to acquire the underlying common stock while holding a fixed income security.
A convertible security may be subject to redemption at the option of the issuer at a price established in the convertible security's governing instrument. If a convertible security held by the Fund is called for redemption, the Fund will be required to permit the issuer to redeem the security, convert it into the underlying common stock or sell it to a third party. Any of these actions could have an adverse effect on the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objectives.
Illiquid Securities Risk
Illiquid securities are securities that are not readily marketable, and include repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days. Illiquid securities involve the risk that the securities will not be able to be sold at the time desired by the Advisers or at prices approximating the fair market value of the securities, as determined by the Advisers. Where registration is required to sell a security, the Fund may be obligated to pay all or part of the registration expenses, and a considerable period may elapse between the decision to sell and the time the Fund may be permitted to sell a security under an effective registration statement. If, during such a period, adverse market conditions were to develop, the Fund might obtain a less favorable price than prevailed when it decided to sell. Restricted securities for which no market exists and other illiquid investments are valued at fair value as determined in accordance with procedures approved and periodically reviewed by the Board of Trustees.
Inflation Risk
Inflation risk is the risk that the purchasing power of assets or income from investment will be worth less in the future, as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the real value of the common shares and distributions thereon can decline. In addition, during any periods of rising inflation, dividend rates of any preferred shares of the Fund would likely increase, which would tend to further reduce returns to common shareholders.
Risks of Derivative Investments
The Fund may invest in derivative instruments as described in the Fund's prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information. Investments in derivative instruments may be for both investment and hedging purposes. Losses from investments in derivative instruments can, among other things, result from a lack of correlation between changes in the value of derivative instruments and the portfolio assets (if any) being hedged, the potential illiquidity of the markets for derivative instruments, the failure of the counterparty to perform its contractual obligations, or the risks arising from margin and settlement payment requirements, related leverage factors or operational and legal issues associated with such transactions. The use of these investment techniques also involves the risk of loss if the Advisers are incorrect in its expectation of the timing or level of fluctuations in securities prices, interest rates or currency prices.
 
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Investments in derivative instruments may be harder to value, subject to greater volatility and more likely subject to changes in tax treatment than other investments. For these reasons, the Advisers' attempt to hedge portfolio risks through the use of derivative instruments may not be successful, and the Advisers may choose not to hedge certain portfolio risks. The use of derivatives for investment purposes is considered a speculative practice and presents even greater risk of loss.
In October 2020, the SEC adopted Rule 18f-4 under the 1940 Act governing a registered investment company's use of derivatives, short sales, reverse repurchase agreements, and certain other instruments. Under Rule 18f-4, a fund's derivatives exposure is limited through a value-at-risk test and requires the adoption and implementation of a derivatives risk management program for certain derivatives users. However, subject to certain conditions, funds that do not invest heavily in derivatives may be deemed limited derivatives users and would not be subject to the full requirements of Rule 18f-4. . Under the rule, when the Fund trades reverse repurchase agreements or similar financing transactions, including certain tender option bonds, it needs to aggregate the amount of indebtedness associated with the reverse repurchase agreements or similar financing transactions with the aggregate amount of any other senior securities representing indebtedness when calculating the Fund's asset coverage ratio or treat all such transactions as derivatives transactions. In addition, under the rule, the Fund is permitted to invest in a security on a when-issued or forward-settling basis, or with a non-standard settlement cycle, and the transaction will be deemed not to involve a senior security (as defined under Section 18(g) of the 1940 Act), provided that, (i) the Fund intends to physically settle the transaction and (ii) the transaction will settle within 35 days of its trade date (the “Delayed-Settlement Securities Provision”). The Fund may otherwise engage in when-issued, forward-settling and non-standard settlement cycle securities transactions that do not meet the conditions of the Delayed-Settlement Securities Provision so long as the Fund treats any such transaction as a “derivatives transaction” for purposes of compliance with the rule. Furthermore, under the rule, the Fund is permitted to enter into an unfunded commitment agreement, and such unfunded commitment agreement will not be subject to the asset coverage requirements under the 1940 Act, if the Fund reasonably believes, at the time it enters into such agreement, that it will have sufficient cash and cash equivalents to meet its obligations with respect to all such agreements as they come due. These requirements may limit the ability of the Fund to use derivatives, and reverse repurchase agreements and similar financing transactions as part of its investment strategies. These requirements may increase the cost of the Fund's investments and cost of doing business, which could adversely affect investors.
Anti-Takeover Provisions
The Fund's Declaration of Trust includes provisions that could have the effect of inhibiting the Fund's possible conversion to open-end status and limiting the ability of other entities or persons to acquire control of the Fund or the Board of Trustees. In certain circumstances, these provisions might also inhibit the ability of shareholders to sell their shares at a premium over prevailing market prices.
Valuation Risk
The price that the Fund could receive upon the sale of any particular portfolio investment may differ from the Fund’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that trade in thin or volatile markets or that are valued using a fair valuation methodology or a price provided by an independent pricing service. As a result, the price received upon the sale of an investment may be less than the value ascribed by the Fund, and the Fund could realize a greater than expected loss or lesser than expected gain upon the sale of the investment. The Fund’s ability to value its investments may also be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third-party service providers.
Market Events Risk
The market values of securities or other assets will fluctuate, sometimes sharply and unpredictably, due to changes in general market conditions, overall economic trends or events, governmental actions or intervention, actions taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve or foreign central banks, market disruptions caused by trade disputes or other factors, political developments, investor sentiment and other factors that may or may not be related to the issuer of the security or other asset. Economies and financial markets throughout the world are increasingly interconnected. Economic, financial or political events, trading and tariff arrangements, war, terrorism, natural disasters, public health issues such as pandemics or epidemics, and other circumstances in one country or region could have profound impacts on global economies or markets. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Fund's investments may be negatively affected. In addition, any spread of an infectious illness, public health threat or similar issue could reduce consumer demand or economic output, result in market closures, travel restrictions or quarantines, and generally have a significant impact on the world economy, which in turn could adversely affect the Fund's investments.
COVID-19 Risk. Economies and financial markets around the world, including the United States, have experienced increased volatility, losses, uncertainty and disruption to consumer demand, economic output and supply chains as a result of conditions associated with COVID-19. To the extent the impacts of COVID-19 continue, the Fund may experience negative impacts to its business that could
 
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exacerbate other risks of the Fund and may adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments.
The ultimate adverse impact of COVID-19 on economic and market conditions and on the Fund is difficult to accurately predict. The full extent of the impact and effects of COVID-19 will depend on future developments, including, among other factors, the duration and spread of the outbreak, along with related travel advisories, quarantines and restrictions, the recovery time of the disrupted supply chains and industries, the impact of labor market interruptions, the impact of government interventions, and uncertainty with respect to the duration of the global economic slowdown.
Europe Related Risk. A number of countries in Europe have experienced severe economic and financial difficulties. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts; many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations; financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit; and financial markets in Europe and elsewhere have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen or spread within and outside Europe. Responses to the financial problems by European governments, central banks and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets and asset valuations around the world.
In addition, the United Kingdom left the European Union on January 31, 2020 ("Brexit"). The European Union and the United Kingdom reached an agreement in principle on the terms of certain agreements and declarations governing the ongoing relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom, including the European Union-United Kingdom Trade and Cooperation Agreement (the "TCA"), which came into full force on May 1, 2021. Due to political uncertainty, it is not possible to anticipate the form or nature of the future trading relationship between the United Kingdom and the EU. The Fund may face risks associated with the potential uncertainty and consequences that may follow Brexit, including with respect to potential volatility in exchange rates and interest rates. Whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in Europe (whether the EU, Eurozone or UK) or with significant exposure to European, EU, Eurozone or UK issuers or countries, the unavoidable uncertainties and events related to Brexit could negatively affect the value and liquidity of the Fund's investments, increase taxes and costs of business and cause volatility in currency exchange rates and
interest rates. Brexit could adversely affect the performance of contracts and European, UK or worldwide political, regulatory, economic or market conditions and could contribute to instability in political institutions, regulatory agencies and financial markets. Brexit could also lead to legal uncertainty and politically divergent national laws and regulations. Any of these effects of Brexit, and others that cannot be anticipated, could adversely affect the Fund's business, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, the risk that abrdn plc, the parent of the companies that provide investment advisory, sub-advisory and administration services to the Fund and which is headquartered in the UK, fails to adequately respond to Brexit could have significant customer, reputation and capital impacts for abrdn plc and its subsidiaries, including those providing services to the Fund; however, abrdn plc has detailed contingency planning in place to seek to manage the consequences of Brexit on the Fund and to manage any disruption to the Fund and to the services its subsidiaries provide. Given the fluidity and complexity of the situation, however, it cannot assure that the Fund will not be adversely impacted despite preparations.
Fundamental Investment Restrictions
The following investment restrictions of the Fund are designated as fundamental policies and as such may not be changed without the approval of a majority of the Fund's outstanding common shares, which as used in this SAI means the lesser of (i) 67% of the shares of the Fund present or represented by proxy at a meeting if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares are present or represented at the meeting or (ii) more than 50% of outstanding shares of the Fund. As a matter of fundamental policy, the Fund may not:
1. Borrow money, except as permitted by the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), or any rule, order or interpretation thereunder;
2. Issue senior securities, as defined in the 1940 Act, other than (a) preferred shares which immediately after issuance will have asset coverage of at least 200%, (b) indebtedness which immediately after issuance will have asset coverage of at least 300% or (c) the borrowings permitted by investment restriction (1) above. The 1940 Act currently defines "senior security" as any bond, debenture, note or similar obligation or instrument constituting a security and evidencing indebtedness, and any stock of a class having priority over any other class as to distribution of assets or payment of dividends. Debt and equity securities issued by a closed-end investment company meeting the foregoing asset coverage provisions are excluded from the general 1940 Act prohibition on the issuance of senior securities;
 
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3. Purchase securities on margin (but the Fund may obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of purchases and sales of securities). The purchase of investment assets with the proceeds of a permitted borrowing or securities offering will not be deemed to be the purchase of securities on margin;
4. Underwrite securities issued by other persons, except insofar as it may technically be deemed to be an underwriter under the Securities Act in selling or disposing of a portfolio investment;
5. Make loans to other persons, except by (a) the acquisition of loan interests, debt securities and other obligations in which the Fund is authorized to invest in accordance with its investment objectives and policies and (b) entering into repurchase agreements;
6. Purchase or sell real estate, although it may purchase and sell securities which are secured by interests in real estate and securities of issuers which invest or deal in real estate. The Fund reserves the freedom of action to hold and to sell real estate acquired as a result of the ownership of securities;
7. Purchase or sell physical commodities or contracts for the purchase or sale of physical commodities. Physical commodities do not include futures contracts with respect to securities, securities indices, currencies, interest or other financial instruments; and
8. With respect to 75% of its managed assets, invest more than 5% of its managed assets in the securities of a single issuer or purchase more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of a single issuer, except obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities and except securities of other investment companies.
9. Invest less than 80% of its managed assets in the securities of companies engaged principally in the real estate industry or real estate financing or which control significant real estate assets; however, the Fund may temporarily invest less than 25% of the value of its assets in such securities during periods of adverse economic conditions in the real estate industry.
Effects of Leverage
The following table is furnished in response to requirements of the SEC. It is designed to, among other things, illustrate the effects of leverage through the use of senior securities, as that term is defined under Section 18 of the 1940 Act, on Common Share total return, assuming investment portfolio total returns (consisting of income and changes in the value of investments held in the Fund's portfolio) of -10%, -5%, 0%, 5% and 10%. The table below reflects the Fund's continued use of the revolving credit facility, as applicable, as of
October 31, 2022 as a percentage of total managed assets (including assets attributable to such leverage), and the annual return that the Fund's portfolio must experience (net of expenses) in order to cover such costs. The information below does not reflect the Fund's use of certain other forms of economic leverage achieved through the use of other instruments or transactions not considered to be senior securities under the 1940 Act, such as covered credit default swaps or other derivative instruments.
The assumed investment portfolio returns in the table below are hypothetical figures and are not necessarily indicative of the investment portfolio returns experienced or expected to be experienced by the Fund. Your actual returns may be greater or less than those appearing below. In addition, actual borrowing expenses associated with dollar rolls or borrowings, if any, used by the Fund may vary frequently and may be significantly higher or lower than the rate used for the example below.
Assumed
annual
returns on
the Fund's
portfolio
(net of
expenses) 		(10)% (5)% 0% 5% 10%
Corresponding
return of
shareholder 		(12.5%) (6.6%) (0.7%) 5.2% 11.1%
Based on estimated indebtedness of $65,048,324 (representing approximately 15.3% of the Fund's Managed Assets as of October 31, 2022), and an annual interest rate of 4.10% (effective interest rate as of October 31, 2022), the Fund's investment portfolio at fair value would have to produce an annual return of approximately 0.6% to cover annual interest payments on the estimated debt.
Share total return is composed of two elements – the distributions paid by the Fund to holders of Shares (the amount of which is largely determined by the net investment income of the Fund after paying dividend payments on any preferred shares issued by the Fund and expenses on any forms of leverage outstanding) and gains or losses on the value of the securities and other instruments the Fund owns. As required by SEC rules, the table assumes that the Fund is more likely to suffer capital losses than to enjoy capital appreciation. For example, to assume a total return of 0%, the Fund must assume that the income it receives on its investments is entirely offset by losses in the value of those investments. This table reflects hypothetical performance of the Fund's portfolio and not the actual performance of the Fund's Shares, the value of which is determined by market forces and other factors.
Should the Fund elect to add additional leverage to its portfolio, any benefits of such additional leverage cannot be fully achieved until the
 
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proceeds resulting from the use of such leverage have been received by the Fund and invested in accordance with the Fund's investment objectives and policies. As noted above, the Fund's willingness to use additional leverage, and the extent to which leverage is used at any
time, will depend on many factors, including, among other things, the Advisers' assessment of the yield curve environment, interest rate trends, market conditions and other factors. 
 
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Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Purchase Plan  (Unaudited) 
The Fund intends to distribute to stockholders substantially all of its net investment income and to distribute any net realized capital gains at least annually. Net investment income for this purpose is income other than net realized long-term and short-term capital gains net of expenses. Pursuant to the Dividend Reinvestment and Optional Cash Purchase Plan (the “Plan”), stockholders whose shares of common stock are registered in their own names will be deemed to have elected to have all distributions automatically reinvested by Computershare Trust Company N.A. (the “Plan Agent”) in the Fund shares pursuant to the Plan, unless such stockholders elect to receive distributions in cash. Stockholders who elect to receive distributions in cash will receive such distributions paid by check in U.S. Dollars mailed directly to the stockholder by the Plan Agent, as dividend paying agent. In the case of stockholders such as banks, brokers or nominees that hold shares for others who are beneficial owners, the Plan Agent will administer the Plan on the basis of the number of shares certified from time to time by the stockholders as representing the total amount registered in such stockholders’ names and held for the account of beneficial owners that have not elected to receive distributions in cash. Investors that own shares registered in the name of a bank, broker or other nominee should consult with such nominee as to participation in the Plan through such nominee and may be required to have their shares registered in their own names in order to participate in the Plan. Please note that the Fund does not issue certificates so all shares will be registered in book entry form. The Plan Agent serves as agent for the stockholders in administering the Plan. If the Trustees of the Fund declare an income dividend or a capital gains distribution payable either in the Fund’s common stock or in cash, nonparticipants in the Plan will receive cash and participants in the Plan will receive common stock, to be issued by the Fund or purchased by the Plan Agent in the open market, as provided below. If the market price per share (plus expected per share fees) on the valuation date equals or exceeds NAV per share on that date, the Fund will issue new shares to participants at NAV; provided, however, that if the NAV is less than 95% of the market price on the valuation date, then such shares will be issued at 95% of the market price. The valuation date will be the payable date for such distribution or dividend or, if that date is not a trading day on the New York Stock Exchange, the immediately preceding trading date. If NAV exceeds the market price of Fund shares at such time, or if the Fund should declare an income dividend or capital gains distribution payable only in cash, the Plan Agent will, as agent for the participants, buy Fund shares in the open market, on the New York Stock Exchange or elsewhere, for the participants’ accounts on, or shortly after, the payment date. If, before the Plan Agent has completed its purchases, the market price exceeds the NAV of a Fund share, the average per share purchase price paid by the Plan Agent may exceed the NAV of the Fund’s shares, resulting in the acquisition of fewer shares than if the distribution had been paid in shares issued by the Fund on the
dividend payment date. Because of the foregoing difficulty with respect to open-market purchases, the Plan provides that if the Plan Agent is unable to invest the full dividend amount in open-market purchases during the purchase period or if the market discount shifts to a market premium during the purchase period, the Plan Agent will cease making open-market purchases and will receive the uninvested portion of the dividend amount in newly issued shares at the close of business on the last purchase date.
Participants have the option of making additional cash payments of a minimum of $50 per investment (by check, one-time online bank debit or recurring automatic monthly ACH debit) to the Plan Agent for investment in the Fund’s common stock, with an annual maximum contribution of $250,000. The Plan Agent will wait up to three business days after receipt of a check or electronic funds transfer to ensure it receives good funds. Following confirmation of receipt of good funds, the Plan Agent will use all such funds received from participants to purchase Fund shares in the open market on the 25th day of each month or the next trading day if the 25th is not a trading day.
If the participant sets up recurring automatic monthly ACH debits, funds will be withdrawn from his or her U.S. bank account on the 20th of each month or the next business day if the 20th is not a banking business day and invested on the next investment date. The Plan Agent maintains all stockholder accounts in the Plan and furnishes written confirmations of all transactions in an account, including information needed by stockholders for personal and tax records. Shares in the account of each Plan participant will be held by the Plan Agent in the name of the participant, and each stockholder’s proxy will include those shares purchased pursuant to the Plan. There will be no brokerage charges with respect to common shares issued directly by the Fund. However, each participant will pay a per share fee of $0.02 incurred with respect to the Plan Agent’s open market purchases in connection with the reinvestment of dividends, capital gains distributions and voluntary cash payments made by the participant. Per share fees include any applicable brokerage commissions the Plan Agent is required to pay.
Participants also have the option of selling their shares through the Plan. The Plan supports two types of sales orders. Batch order sales are submitted on each market day and will be grouped with other sale requests to be sold. The price will be the average sale price obtained by Computershare’s broker, net of fees, for each batch order and will be sold generally within 2 business days of the request during regular open market hours. Please note that all written sales requests are always processed by Batch Order. ($10 and $0.12 per share). Market Order sales will sell at the next available trade. The shares are sold real time when they hit the market, however an available trade must be presented to complete this transaction. Market Order sales may only
 
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be requested by phone at 1-800-647-0584 or using Investor Center through www.computershare.com/buyaberdeen. ($25 and $0.12 per share).
The receipt of dividends and distributions under the Plan will not relieve participants of any income tax that may be payable on such dividends or distributions. The Fund or the Plan Agent may terminate the Plan as applied to any voluntary cash payments made and any dividend or distribution paid subsequent to notice of the termination sent to members of the Plan at least 30 days prior to the record date for such dividend or distribution. The Plan also may be amended by
the Fund or the Plan Agent, but (except when necessary or appropriate to comply with applicable law or the rules or policies of the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority) only by mailing a written notice at least 30 days prior to the effective date to the participants in the Plan. All correspondence concerning the Plan should be directed to the Plan Agent by phone at 1-800-647-0584, using Investor Center through www.computershare.com/buyaberdeen or in writing to Computershare Trust Company N.A., P.O. Box 43006, Providence, RI 02940-3078. 
 
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Management of the Fund  (Unaudited) 
As of October 31, 2022
The names, years of birth and business addresses of the trustees and officers of the Fund as of October 31, 2022, their principal occupations during the past five years, the number of portfolios each Trustee oversees and other directorships they hold are provided in the tables below. Trustees that are deemed “interested persons” (as that term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of the Fund or the Fund's Advisers are included in the table below under the heading “Interested Trustees.” Trustees who are not interested persons, as described above, are referred to in the table below under the heading “Independent Trustees.” abrdn Inc., its parent company abrdn plc, and its advisory affiliates are collectively referred to as “abrdn” in the tables below.
Name, Address and
Year of Birth 		Position(s) Held
with the Fund 		Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served 		Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years 		Number of
Funds in
Fund Complex*
Overseen by
Trustee 		Other
Directorships
Held by
Trustee**
Interested Trustees          
Stephen Bird†
co abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Year of Birth: 1967 		Class III Trustee Term expires 2023; Trustee since 2021 Mr. Bird joined the Board of abrdn plc in July 2020 as Chief Executive-Designate, and was formally appointed Chief Executive Officer in September 2020. Previously, Mr. Bird served as chief executive officer of global consumer banking at Citigroup from 2015, retiring from the role in November 2019. His responsibilities encompassed all consumer and commercial banking businesses in 19 countries, including retail banking and wealth management, credit cards, mortgages, and operations and technology supporting these businesses. Prior to this, Mr. Bird was chief executive for all of Citigroup’s Asia Pacific business lines across 17 markets in the region, including India and China. Mr. Bird joined Citigroup in 1998, and during his 21 years with the company he held a number of leadership roles in banking, operations and technology across its Asian and Latin American businesses. Before this, he held management positions in the UK at GE Capital – where he was director of UK operations from 1996 to 1998 – and at British Steel. 28 None.
Independent Trustees          
Nancy Yao Maasbach
co abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Year of Birth: 1972 		Class III Trustee Term expires 2023; Trustee since 2018 Nancy Yao Maasbach has served as the President of the Museum of Chinese in America since 2015. Previously, she served as the executive director of the Yale-China Association and managing director of the corporate program at the Council on Foreign Relations. Prior to her work in non-profit, Ms. Maasbach launched the Asia coverage at the Center for Financial Research and Analysis (currently known as RiskMetrics), served as the inaugural director of policy research of Goldman Sachs' Global Markets Institute, and was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C.  Ms. Maasbach is an independent director of the abrdn-managed India Fund and Asian Emerging Markets Fund. Ms. Maasbach is a board member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and a lecturer on governance at Yale University. 7 None.
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As of October 31, 2022
Name, Address and
Year of Birth 		Position(s) Held
with the Fund 		Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served 		Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years 		Number of
Funds in
Fund Complex*
Overseen by
Trustee 		Other
Directorships
Held by
Trustee**
P. Gerald Malone
co abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Year of Birth: 1950 		Chairman of the Board; Class II Trustee Term expires 2025; Trustee since 2018 Mr. Malone is, by profession, a lawyer of over 40 years. Currently, he is a non-executive director of a number of U.S. companies, including Medality Medical (medical technology company) since 2018. He is also Chairman of many of the open and closed end funds in the Fund Complex. He previously served as a non-executive director of U.S. healthcare company Bionik Laboratories Corp. (2018 - July 2022), as Independent Chairman of UK companies Crescent OTC Ltd (pharmaceutical services) until February 2018; and fluidOil Ltd. (oil services) until June 2018; U.S. company Rejuvenan llc (wellbeing services) until September 2017 and as chairman of UK company Ultrasis plc (healthcare software services company) until October 2014. Mr. Malone was previously a Member of Parliament in the U.K. from 1983 to 1997 and served as Minister of State for Health in the U.K. government from 1994 to 1997. 28 None.
John Sievwright
co abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Year of Birth: 1955 		Class I Trustee Term expires 2024; Trustee since 2018 Mr. Sievwright is a Non-Executive Director of Burford Capital Ltd (since May 2020) (provider of legal, finance, complex strategies, post-settlement finance and asset management services and products) and Revolut Limited, a UK-based digital banking firm (since August 2021). Previously, he was a Non-Executive Director for the UK company : NEX Group plc (2017-2018) (financial). 8 Non-Executive Director of Burford Capital Ltd (provider of legal finance, complex strategies, post-settlement finance and asset management services and products) since May 2020.
    
* As of October 31, 2022, the Fund Complex consists of: abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund, abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc., abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc., abrdn Australia Equity Fund, Inc., abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc., abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc., The India Fund, Inc., abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund, abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund, abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund, abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund, abrdn Funds (which consists of 19 portfolios) and abrdn ETFs (which consists of 3 portfolios). For the purposes of listing the number of funds in the Fund Complex overseen by each Board member, each portfolio of abrdn Funds and abrdn ETFs is counted individually. 
** Current directorships (excluding Fund Complex) as of October 31, 2022 held in (1) any other investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, (2) any company with a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”) or (3) any company subject to the requirements of Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
† Mr. Bird is considered to be an “interested person” of the Fund as defined in the 1940 Act because of his affiliation with the Adviser.
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As of October 31, 2022
Officers of the Fund
Name, Address and
Year of Birth 		Position(s) Held
with the Fund 		Term of Office*
and Length of
Time Served 		Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
Joseph Andolina**
co abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Year of Birth: 1978 		Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President –Compliance Since 2018 Currently, Chief Risk Officer – Americas for abrdn Inc. and serves as the Chief Compliance Officer for abrdn Inc. Prior to joining the Risk and Compliance Department, he was a member of abrdn Inc.'s Legal Department, where he served as US Counsel since 2012.
Chris Demetriou**
co abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Year of Birth: 1983 		Vice President Since 2020 Currently, Chief Executive Officer – UK, EMEA and Americas. Mr. Demetriou joined abrdn Inc. in 2013, as a result of the acquisition of SVG, a FTSE 250 private equity investor based in London.
Sharon Ferrari**
co abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Year of Birth: 1977 		Vice President Since 2021 Currently, Senior Product Manager for abrdn Inc. Prior to that she was a Senior Fund Administration Manager for abrdn Inc. Ms. Ferrari joined the company in June 2008.
Alan Goodson**
co abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Year of Birth: 1974 		Vice President Since 2018 Currently, Executive Director, Product & Client Solutions – Americas for abrdn Inc., overseeing Product Management & Governance , Product Development and Client Solutions for registered and unregistered investment companies in the U.S., Brazil and Canada. Mr. Goodson is Director and Vice President of abrdn Inc. and joined abrdn Inc. in 2000.
Svitlana Gubriy**
co abrdn
6 St Andrew Square
Edinburgh
EH2 2BD
Year of Birth: 1972 		Vice President Since 2018 Currently, Head of Listed Funds – Real Estate Global Investment Strategy at abrdn. Ms. Gubriy joined abrdn in 2005.
Heather Hasson**
co abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Year of Birth: 1982 		Vice President Since 2018 Currently, Senior Product Solutions and Implementation Manager for abrdn Inc. Ms. Hasson joined the company in November 2006.
Robert Hepp**
co abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Year of Birth: 1986 		Vice President Since 2021 Currently, Senior Product Governance Manager – US for abrdn Inc. Mr. Hepp joined abrdn Inc. as a Senior Paralegal in 2016.
Megan Kennedy**
co abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Year of Birth: 1974 		Vice President and Secretary Since 2018 Currently, Director, Senior Product Governance for abrdn Inc. Ms. Kennedy joined abrdn Inc. in 2005.
Andrew Kim**
co abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Year of Birth: 1983 		Vice President Since 2021 Currently, Senior Product Governance Manager – US for abrdn Inc. Mr. Kim joined abrdn Inc. as a Product Manager in 2013.
58 abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund
Management of the Fund  (Unaudited)  (concluded)
As of October 31, 2022
Name, Address and
Year of Birth 		Position(s) Held
with the Fund 		Term of Office*
and Length of
Time Served 		Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
Brian Kordeck**
co abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Year of Birth: 1978 		Vice President Since 2021 Currently, Senior Product Manager – US for abrdn Inc. Mr. Kordeck joined abrdn Inc. as a Senior Fund Administrator in 2013.
Michael Marsico**
co abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Year of Birth: 1980 		Vice President Since 2021 Currently, Senior Product Manager – US for abrdn Inc. Mr. Marsico joined abrdn Inc. as a Fund Administrator in 2014.
Andrea Melia**
co abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Year of Birth: 1969 		Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer Since 2018 Currently, Vice President and Senior Director, Product Management for abrdn Inc. Ms. Melia joined abrdn Inc. in September 2009.
Christian Pittard**
c/o abrdn Investments Limited
280 Bishopsgate
London, EC2M 4AG
Year of Birth: 1973 		President Since 2018 Currently, Group Head of Product Opportunities at abrdn and a Director of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC since 2010. Mr. Pittard joined abrdn from KPMG in 1999.
Lucia Sitar**
co abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Year of Birth: 1971 		Vice President Since 2018 Currently, Vice President and Head of Product Management and Governance for abrdn Inc. since 2020. Previously, Ms. Sitar was Managing U.S. Counsel for abrdn Inc. She joined abrdn Inc. as U.S. Counsel in July 2007.
    
* Officers hold their positions with the Fund until a successor has been duly elected and qualifies. Officers are elected annually at a meeting of the Board of Trustees.
** Each officer may hold officer position(s) in one or more other funds which are part of the Fund Complex.
Further information about the Fund's Trustees and Officers is available in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained without charge by calling (800) 522-5465. 
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Corporate Information 
Trustees
Stephen Bird
Nancy Yao Maasbach
P. Gerald Malone, Chairman
John Sievwright
Investment Adviser
abrdn Investments Limited
10 Queen's Terrace
Aberdeen, AB10 1XL
Scotland, United Kingdom
Investment Sub-Adviser
abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA19103
Administrator
abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Co.
1 Heritage Drive, 3rd Floor
North Quincy, MA 02171
Transfer Agent
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 43006
Providence, RI 02940-3078
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
KPMG LLP
1601 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Legal Counsel
Dechert LLP
1900 K Street N.W.
Washington D.C. 20006
Investor Relations
abrdn Inc.
1900 Market Street, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-800-522-5465
Investor.Relations@abrdn.com
 
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 23(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, that the Fund may purchase, from time to time, shares of its common stock in the open market.
Shares of abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund are traded on the NYSE under the symbol “AWP”. Information about the Fund’s net asset value and market price is available at www.abrdnawp.com.
This report, including the financial information herein, is transmitted to the shareholders of abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund for their general information only. It does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and the particular needs of any specific person. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
AWP-ANNUAL

 

 

 

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

(a) As of October 31, 2022, abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund (the “Fund” or the “Registrant”) had adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to the Registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the Registrant or a third party (the “Code of Ethics”). 

 

(b) Definitional.

 

(c) There have been no amendments, during the period covered by this report, to a provision of the Code of Ethics.

 

(d) During the period covered by this report, there were no waivers to the provisions of the Code of Ethics. 

 

(e) Not applicable

 

(f) A copy of the Code of Ethics has been filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

The Registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that John Sievwright, a member of the Board of Trustees’ Audit Committee, possesses the attributes, and has acquired such attributes through means, identified in instruction 2 of Item 3 to Form N-CSR to qualify as an “audit committee financial expert,” and has designated Mr. Sievwright as the Audit Committee’s financial expert. Mr. Sievwright is considered to be an “independent” trustee, as such term is defined in paragraph (a)(2) of Item 3 to Form N-CSR.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

(a) – (d) Below is a table reflecting the fee information requested in Items 4(a) through (d):

 

Fiscal Year
Ended		  (a)
Audit Fees1		   (b)
Audit-Related Fees2		   (c)
Tax Fees3		   (d)
All Other Fees4		 
October 31, 2022  $53,390   $0   $0   $0 
Percentage approved pursuant to pre-approval exception5   0%   0%   0%   0%
October 31, 2021  $49,671   $0   $9,150   $0 
Percentage approved pursuant to pre-approval exception5   0%   0%   0%   0%

 

1 “Audit Fees” are the aggregate fees billed for professional services for the audit of the Fund’s annual financial statements and services provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.

 

2 “Audit Related Fees” are the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of financial statements that are not reported under “Audit Fees”. These fees include offerings related to the Fund’s common shares.

 

3 “Tax Fees” are the aggregate fees billed for professional services for tax advice, tax compliance, and tax planning. These fees include: federal and state income tax returns, review of excise tax distribution calculations and federal excise tax return.

 

 

 

 

4 “All Other Fees” are the aggregate fees billed for products and services other than “Audit Fees”, “Audit-Related Fees” and “Tax Fees”.

 

5 Pre-approval exception under Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. The pre-approval exception for services provided directly to the Fund waives the pre-approval requirement for services other than audit, review or attest services if: (A) the aggregate amount of all such services provided constitutes no more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid by the Fund to its accountant during the fiscal year in which the services are provided; (B) the Fund did not recognize the services as non-audit services at the time of the engagement; and (C) the services are promptly brought to the Audit Committee’s attention, and the Committee (or its delegate) approves the services before the audit is completed.

 

(e)(1) The Registrant’s Audit Committee (the “Committee”) has adopted a Charter that provides that the Committee shall annually select, retain or terminate, and recommend to the Independent Trustees for their ratification, the selection, retention or termination, the Registrant’s independent auditor and, in connection therewith, to evaluate the terms of the engagement (including compensation of the independent auditor) and the qualifications and independence of the independent auditor, including whether the independent auditor provides any consulting, auditing or tax services to the Registrant’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”) or any sub-adviser, and to receive the independent auditor’s specific representations as to their independence, delineating all relationships that may affect the independent auditor’s independence, including the disclosures required by PCAOB Rule 3526 or any other applicable auditing standard. PCAOB Rule 3526 requires that, at least annually, the auditor: (1) disclose to the Committee in writing all relationships between the auditor and its related entities and the Registrant and its related entities that in the auditor’s professional judgment may reasonably be thought to bear on independence; (2) confirm in the letter that, in its professional judgment, it is independent of the Registrant within the meaning of the Securities Acts administered by the SEC; and (3) discuss the auditor’s independence with the audit committee. The Committee is responsible for actively engaging in a dialogue with the independent auditor with respect to any disclosed relationships or services that may impact the objectivity and independence of the independent auditor and for taking, or recommending that the full Board take, appropriate action to oversee the independence of the independent auditor. The Committee Charter also provides that the Committee shall review in advance, and consider approval of, any and all proposals by Management or the Adviser that the Registrant, the Adviser or their affiliated persons, employ the independent auditor to render “permissible non-audit services” to the Registrant and to consider whether such services are consistent with the independent auditor’s independence. “Permissible non-audit services” include any professional services, including tax services, provided to the Registrant by the independent auditor, other than those provided to the Registrant in connection with an audit or a review of the financial statements of the Registrant. Permissible non-audit services may not include: (i) bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements of the Registrant; (ii) financial information systems design and implementation; (iii) appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions or contribution-in-kind reports; (iv) actuarial services; (v) internal audit outsourcing services; (vi) management functions or human resources; (vii) broker or dealer, investment adviser or investment banking services; (viii) legal services and expert services unrelated to the audit; and (ix) any other service the PCAOB determines, by regulation, is impermissible.  Pre-approval by the Committee of any permissible non-audit services is not required so long as: (i) the aggregate amount of all such permissible non-audit services provided to the Registrant constitutes not more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid by the Registrant to its auditor during the fiscal year in which the permissible non-audit services are provided; (ii) the permissible non-audit services were not recognized by the Registrant at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and (iii) such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Committee and approved by the Committee or its Delegate(s) prior to the completion of the audit. The Committee may delegate to one or more of its members (“Delegates”) authority to pre-approve permissible non-audit services to be provided to the Registrant. Any pre-approval determination of a Delegate shall be presented to the full Committee at its next meeting. Any pre-approval determination of a Delegate shall be presented to the full Committee at its next meeting. Pursuant to this authority, the Registrant’s Committee delegates to the Committee Chair, subject to subsequent ratification by the full Committee, up to a maximum amount of $25,000, which includes any professional services, including tax services, provided to the Registrant by its independent registered public accounting firm other than those provided to the Registrant in connection with an audit or a review of the financial statements of the Registrant.  The Committee shall communicate any pre-approval made by it or a Delegate to the Adviser, who will ensure that the appropriate disclosure is made in the Registrant’s periodic reports required by Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and other documents as required under the federal securities laws.

 

 

 

 

(e)(2) None of the services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item involved a waiver of the pre-approval requirement by the Audit Committee pursuant to Rule 2-01 (c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.

 

(f) Not applicable.

 

(g) Non-Audit Fees

 

The following table shows the amount of fees that KPMG LLP billed during the Fund’s last two fiscal years for non-audit services to the Registrant, and to the Adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Adviser that provides ongoing services to the Fund (“Affiliated Fund Service Provider”):

 

Fiscal Year Ended   Total Non-Audit Fees
Billed to Fund		     Total Non-Audit Fees
billed to Adviser and
Affiliated Fund Service
Providers (engagements
related directly to the
operations and financial
reporting of the Fund) 		    Total Non-Audit Fees
billed to Adviser and
Affiliated Fund Service
Providers (all other
engagements)		     Total  
October 31, 2022   $ 0     $ 0     $ 1,108,929     $ 1,108,929  
October 31, 2021   $ 9,150     $ 0     $ 1,547,556     $ 1,556,706  

 

“Non-Audit Fees billed to Fund” for both fiscal years represent “Tax Fees” and “All Other Fees” billed to Fund in their respective amounts from the previous table.

 

(h) Not applicable.

 

(i) Not applicable.

 

(j) Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

(a) The Registrant has a separately-designated standing Audit Committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(A)).

 

As of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, the Audit Committee members were:

 

Nancy Yao Maasbach

P. Gerald Malone

John Sievwright

 

(b) Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

 

(a)Included as part of the Report to Shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

(b)Not applicable.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Pursuant to the Registrant’s Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures, the Registrant has delegated responsibility for its proxy voting to its Adviser, provided that the Registrant’s Board of Trustees has the opportunity to periodically review the Adviser’s proxy voting policies and material amendments thereto.

 

 

 

 

The proxy voting policies of the Registrant are included herewith as Exhibit (c) and policies of the Adviser are included as Exhibit (d).

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

(a)(1) PORTFOLIO MANAGER BIOGRAPHIES

 

The Fund is managed by abrdn’s Global Real Estate team. The Global Real Estate team works in a truly collaborative fashion; all team members have both portfolio management and research responsibilities. The team is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund. As of the date of filing this report, the following individuals have primary responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio:

 

Individual & Position Past Business Experience  

Svitlana Gubriy

Head of Indirect Real Assets

 Svitlana Gubriy is Head of Indirect Real Assets at abrdn. abrdn’s Indirect Real Assets comprises global listed real estate, real estate multi-manager and indirect infrastructure platforms within the wider Real Assets team that manages over $70bn of real estate and infrastructure assets globally. Svitlana is responsible for the team based in Boston, London, Edinburgh, Singapore and Hong Kong managing the indirect real assets’ investments across a number of global and regional mandates. In addition, Svitlana has primary responsibilities for managing investments, identifying new investment opportunities and implementing our strategy for a number listed real estate strategies. Prior to joining the company in 2005, Ms. Gubriy worked in the real estate investment banking division of Lehman Brothers in New York. Svitlana graduated with a Diploma with Honours in Applied Mathematics, an MA in Applied Economics and an MBA in Finance and Corporate Accounting. Svitlana also holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC).

Bill Pekowitz

REIT Analyst/Portfolio Manager, Indirect Real Assets

 Bill Pekowitz is a REIT Analyst/Portfolio Manager at abrdn. He is responsible for providing research and analysis of the North American real estate market. In this capacity, Bill is responsible for fundamental equity research of listed real estate companies, as well as analysis of underlying property markets across the region. In addition, he co-manages the Manulife Global Real Estate Unconstrained Fund and the Aberdeen Realty Income and Growth Fund, and his responsibilities include making investment recommendations and identifying new investment opportunities for the funds.  Mr. Pekowitz joined the firm in 2012 as a part of Standard Life (which merged in August 2017 with the Adviser’s parent company to form what is now abrdn plc).  Mr. Pekowitz has significant investment experience, initially working as an equity analyst for Value Line Inc.’s research department, before joining Prudential Equity Group as an associate analyst for REITs in 2004, and finally working for Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers from 2006 to 2012 as a senior analyst before joining abrdn in 2012.  Bill graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics and has completed Level II of the CFA designation.

 

(a)(2) OTHER ACCOUNTS MANAGED BY PORTFOLIO MANAGERS.

 

The following chart summarizes information regarding other accounts for which each portfolio manager has day-to-day management responsibilities. Accounts are grouped into the following three categories: (1) registered investment companies; (2) other pooled investment vehicles; and (3) other accounts. To the extent that any of these accounts pay advisory fees that are based on account performance (“performance-based fees”), information on those accounts is provided separately. The figures in the chart below for the category of “registered investment companies” include the Fund. The “Other Accounts Managed” represents the accounts managed by the teams of which the portfolio manager is a member. The information in the table below is as of October 31, 2022.

 

 

 

 

Name of
Portfolio Manager		   Type of Accounts   Other Accounts
Managed		   Total Assets ($M)   Number of
Accounts
Managed for
Which
Advisory
Fee is Based
on
Performance		   Total Assets for
Which
Advisory Fee is
Based on
Performance ($M)		  
Svitlana Gubriy1   Registered Investment Companies   2   $ 459.89   0   $ 0  
    Pooled Investment Vehicles   16   $ 1,960.45   6   $ 997.65  
    Other Accounts   2   $ 183.57   0   $ 0  
Bill Pekowitz1   Registered Investment Companies   2   $ 459.89   0   $ 0  
    Pooled Investment Vehicles   16   $ 1,960.45   6   $ 997.65  
    Other Accounts   2   $ 183.57   0   $ 0  

 

1 Includes accounts managed by the Real Estate Global Listed and Real Estate Multi-Manager investment teams, of which the portfolio manager is a member.

 

POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

 

The Adviser and its affiliates (collectively referred to herein as “abrdn”) serve as investment advisers for multiple clients, including the Registrant and other investment companies registered under the 1940 Act and private funds (such clients are also referred to below as “accounts”). The portfolio managers’ management of “other accounts” may give rise to potential conflicts of interest in connection with their management of the Registrant’s investments, on the one hand, and the investments of the other accounts, on the other. The other accounts may have the same investment objective as the Registrant. Therefore, a potential conflict of interest may arise as a result of the identical investment objectives, whereby the portfolio manager could favor one account over another. However, the Adviser believes that these risks are mitigated by the fact that: (i) accounts with like investment strategies managed by a particular portfolio manager are generally managed in a similar fashion, subject to exceptions to account for particular investment restrictions or policies applicable only to certain accounts, differences in cash flows and account sizes, and similar factors; and (ii) portfolio manager personal trading is monitored to avoid potential conflicts. In addition, the Adviser has adopted trade allocation procedures that require equitable allocation of trade orders for a particular security among participating accounts.

 

In some cases, another account managed by the same portfolio manager may compensate Aberdeen based on the performance-based fees with qualified clients. The existence of such a performance-based fee may create additional conflicts of interest for the portfolio manager in the allocation of management time, resources and investment opportunities.

 

Another potential conflict could include instances in which securities considered as investments for the Registrant also may be appropriate for other investment accounts managed by the Adviser or its affiliates. Whenever decisions are made to buy or sell securities for the Registrant and one or more of the other accounts simultaneously, the Adviser may aggregate the purchases and sales of the securities and will allocate the securities transactions in a manner that it believes to be equitable under the circumstances. As a result of the allocations, there may be instances where the Registrant will not participate in a transaction that is allocated among other accounts. While these aggregation and allocation policies could have a detrimental effect on the price or amount of the securities available to the Registrant from time to time, it is the opinion of the Adviser that the benefits from the policies outweigh any disadvantage that may arise from exposure to simultaneous transactions. The Registrant has adopted policies that are designed to eliminate or minimize conflicts of interest, although there is no guarantee that procedures adopted under such policies will detect each and every situation in which a conflict arises.

 

With respect to non-discretionary model delivery accounts (including UMA accounts) and discretionary SMA accounts, abrdn Inc. will utilize a third party service provider to deliver model portfolio recommendations and model changes to the Sponsors. abrdn Inc. seeks to treat clients fairly and equitably over time, by delivering model changes to our service provider and investment instructions for our other discretionary accounts to our trading desk, simultaneously or approximately at the same time. The service provider will then deliver the model changes to each Sponsor on a when-traded, randomized full rotation schedule. All Sponsors will be included in the rotation schedule, including SMA and UMA.

 

 

 

 

UMA Sponsors will be responsible for determining how and whether to implement the model portfolio or model changes and implementation of any client specific investment restrictions. The Sponsors are solely responsible for determining the suitability of the model portfolio for each model delivery client, executing trades and seeking best execution for such clients.

 

As it relates to SMA accounts, abrdn Inc. will be responsible for managing the account on the basis of each client’s financial situation and objectives, the day to day investment decisions, best execution, accepting or rejecting client specific investment restrictions and performance. The SMA Sponsors will collect suitability information and will provide a summary questionnaire for our review and approval or rejection. For dual contract SMAs, abrdn Inc. will collect a suitability assessment from the client, along with the Sponsor suitability assessment. Our third party service provider will monitor client specific investment restrictions on a day to day basis. For SMA accounts, model trades will be traded by the Sponsor or may be executed through a “step-out transaction,”- or traded away- from the client’s Sponsor if doing so is consistent with abrdn’s obligation to obtain best execution. When placing trades through Sponsor Firms (instead of stepping them out), we will generally aggregate orders where it is possible and in the client’s best interests. In the event we are not comfortable that a Sponsor can obtain best execution for a specific security and trading away is infeasible, we may exclude the security from the model.

 

Trading costs are not covered by the Wrap Program fee and may result in additional costs to the client. In some instances, step-out trades are executed without any additional commission, mark-up, or mark-down, but in many instances, the executing broker-dealer may impose a commission or a mark-up or mark-down on the trade. Typically, the executing broker will embed the added costs into the price of the trade execution, making it difficult to determine and disclose the exact added cost to clients. In this instance, these additional trading costs will be reflected in the price received for the security, not as a separate commission, on trade confirmations or on account statements. In determining best execution for SMA accounts, abrdn Inc. takes into consideration that the client will not pay additional trading costs or commission if executing with the Sponsor.

 

While UMA accounts are invested in the same strategies as and may perform similarly to SMA accounts, there are expected to be performance differences between them. There will be performance dispersions between UMAs and other types of accounts because abrdn does not have discretion over trading and there may be client specific restrictions for SMA accounts.

 

abrdn may have already commenced trading for its discretionary client accounts before the model delivery accounts have executed abrdn’s recommendations. In this event, trades placed by the model delivery clients may be subject to price movements, particularly with large orders or where securities are thinly traded, that may result in model delivery clients receiving less favorable prices than our discretionary clients. abrdn has no discretion over transactions executed by model delivery clients and is unable to control the market impact of those transactions.

 

Timing delays or other operational factors associated with the implementation of trades may result in non-discretionary and model delivery clients receiving materially different prices relative to other client accounts. In addition, the constitution and weights of stocks within model portfolios may not always be exactly aligned with similar discretionary accounts. This may create performance dispersions within accounts with the same or similar investment mandate.

 

(a)(3)

 

DESCRIPTION OF COMPENSATION STRUCTURE

 

abrdn’s remuneration policies are designed to support its business strategy as a leading international asset manager.  The objective is to attract, retain and reward talented individuals for the delivery of sustained, superior returns for abrdn’s clients and shareholders.  abrdn operates in a highly competitive international employment market, and aims to maintain its strong track record of success in developing and retaining talent.

 

abrdn’s policy is to recognize corporate and individual achievements each year through an appropriate annual bonus scheme. The bonus is a single, fully discretionary variable pay award. The aggregate value of awards in any year is dependent on the group’s overall performance and profitability.  Consideration is also given to the levels of bonuses paid in the market.  Individual awards, which are payable to all members of staff, are determined by a rigorous assessment of achievement against defined objectives.

 

 

 

 

The variable pay award is composed of a mixture of cash and a deferred award, the portion of which varies based on the size of the award.  Deferred awards are by default abrdn plc shares, with an option to put up to 50% of the deferred award into funds managed by abrdn. Overall compensation packages are designed to be competitive relative to the investment management industry.

 

Base Salary

 

abrdn’s policy is to pay a fair salary commensurate with the individual’s role, responsibilities and experience, and having regard to the market rates being offered for similar roles in the asset management sector and other comparable companies. Any increase is generally to reflect inflation and is applied in a manner consistent with other abrdn employees; any other increases must be justified by reference to promotion or changes in responsibilities.

 

Annual Bonus

 

The Remuneration Committee determines the key performance indicators that will be applied in considering the overall size of the bonus pool.  In line with practices amongst other asset management companies, individual bonuses are not subject to an absolute cap.  However, the aggregate size of the bonus pool is dependent on the group’s overall performance and profitability.  Consideration is also given to the levels of bonuses paid in the market.  Individual awards are determined by a rigorous assessment of achievement against defined objectives, and are reviewed and approved by the Remuneration Committee.

 

abrdn has a deferral policy which is intended to assist in the retention of talent and to create additional alignment of executives’ interests with abrdn’s sustained performance and, in respect of the deferral into funds managed by abrdn, to align the interest of portfolio managers with our clients.

 

Staff performance is reviewed formally at least once a year. The review process evaluates the various aspects that the individual has contributed to abrdn, and specifically, in the case of portfolio managers, to the relevant investment team. Discretionary bonuses are based on client service, asset growth and the performance of the respective portfolio manager. Overall participation in team meetings, generation of original research ideas and contribution to presenting the team externally are also evaluated.

 

In the calculation of a portfolio management team’s bonus, abrdn takes into consideration investment matters (which include the performance of funds, adherence to the company investment process, and quality of company meetings) as well as more subjective issues such as team participation and effectiveness at client presentations through key performance indicator scorecards.  To the extent performance is factored in, such performance is not judged against any specific benchmark and is evaluated over the period of a year - January to December. The pre- or after-tax performance of an individual account is not considered in the determination of a portfolio manager’s discretionary bonus; rather the review process evaluates the overall performance of the team for all of the accounts the team manages.

 

Portfolio manager performance on investment matters is judged over all of the accounts the portfolio manager contributes to and is documented in the appraisal process.  A combination of the team’s and individual’s performance is considered and evaluated.

 

Although performance is not a substantial portion of a portfolio manager’s compensation, abrdn also recognizes that fund performance can often be driven by factors outside one’s control, such as (irrational) markets, and as such pays attention to the effort by portfolio managers to ensure integrity of our core process by sticking to disciplines and processes set, regardless of momentum and ‘hot’ themes.  Short-terming is thus discouraged and trading-oriented managers will thus find it difficult to thrive in the abrdn environment.  Additionally, if any of the aforementioned undue risks were to be taken by a portfolio manager, such trend would be identified via abrdn’s dynamic compliance monitoring system.

 

 

 

 

In rendering investment management services, the Adviser may use the resources of additional investment adviser subsidiaries of abrdn plc. These affiliates have entered into a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) pursuant to which investment professionals from each affiliate may render portfolio management, research or trading services to abrdn clients. Each investment professional who renders portfolio management, research or trading services under a MOU or personnel sharing arrangement (“Participating Affiliate”) must comply with the provisions of the Advisers Act, the 1940 Act, the Securities Act of 1933, the Exchange Act, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the laws of states or countries in which the Adviser does business or has clients. No remuneration is paid by the Fund with respect to the MOU/personnel sharing arrangements.

 

(a)(4)

 

Dollar Range of Equity Securities in the
Registrant Beneficially Owned by the Portfolio
Manager as of October 31, 2022		     
Svitlana Gubriy   None 
Bill Pekowitz   None 

 

(b)  Not applicable.

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

No such purchases were made by or on behalf of the Registrant during the period covered by the report.

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

During the period ended October 31, 2022, there were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

  (a) The Registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c)) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a3(b)) and Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d15(b)).

 

  (b) There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

 

Not applicable

 

 

 

 

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Code of Ethics of the Registrant for the period covered by this report as required pursuant to Item 2 of this Form N-CSR.
   
(a)(2) The certifications of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act are exhibits to this Form N-CSR.
   
(a)(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable.
   
(a)(4) Change in Registrant’s independent public accountant. Not applicable.
   
(b) The certifications of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act are exhibits to this Form N-CSR.
   
(c) Proxy Voting Policy of Registrant
   
(d) Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures of Adviser.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund

 

By: /s/ Christian Pittard    
  Christian Pittard,  
  Principal Executive Officer of  
  abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund  
   
Date: January 9, 2023  

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By: /s/ Christian Pittard    
  Christian Pittard,  
  Principal Executive Officer of  
  abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund  
   
Date: January 9, 2023  

 

By: /s/ Andrea Melia    
  Andrea Melia,  
  Principal Financial Officer of  
  abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund  
   
Date: January 9, 2023  

 

 

 

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