abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About ASCI

What does ASCI invest in?

The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in equity securities of small non-U.S. companies. Equity securities include, but are not limited to, common stock, preferred stock and depositary receipts. As a non-fundamental policy, under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of non-U.S. small companies.

What is the expense ratio of ASCI?

abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF (ASCI) charges an expense ratio of 1.05%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is ASCI?

abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF (ASCI) manages $79.7M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is ASCI actively managed or an index fund?

ASCI's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was ASCI launched?

abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF (ASCI) launched in September 1996 and is managed by Aberdeen Investments.

How has ASCI performed?

ASCI's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.