# Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc (FAX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: abrdn · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 1986-04-17

The Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc operates as a closed-end fixed-income mutual fund, primarily overseen by Aberdeen Standard Investments (Asia) Limited. It also benefits from joint management responsibilities shared with Aberdeen Standard Investments Australia Limited and Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited. The fund strategically allocates capital within the debt markets of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Its portfolio predominantly consists of debt instruments issued by a diverse range of entities, including governmental bodies, banks, corporations, and other organizations. This invest...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $12.73 |
| Expense Ratio | 4.22% |
| Assets Under Management | $525.5M |
| NAV | — |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 15.32% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.95 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| 52-Week Range | $12.57 – $16.37 |
| Beta | 0.56 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.1500 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-10-23
- Pay date: 2026-10-30

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does FAX invest in?

The Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc operates as a closed-end fixed-income mutual fund, primarily overseen by Aberdeen Standard Investments (Asia) Limited. It also benefits from joint management responsibilities shared with Aberdeen Standard Investments Australia Limited and Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited. The fund strategically allocates capital within the debt markets of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Its portfolio predominantly consists of debt instruments issued by a diverse range of entities, including governmental bodies, banks, corporations, and other organizations. This investment vehicle was inaugurated on March 14, 1986, and is officially domiciled in the United States.

### What is the expense ratio of FAX?

Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc (FAX) charges an expense ratio of 4.22%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### What is FAX's dividend yield?

FAX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 15.32%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### How big is FAX?

Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc (FAX) manages $525.5M 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 FAX actively managed or an index fund?

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

### When was FAX launched?

Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc (FAX) launched in April 1986 and is managed by abrdn.

### Does FAX pay a dividend?

Yes, Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc (FAX) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 15.32%. Full dividend history is on this page.

### How often does FAX pay dividends?

Abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc pays dividends Monthly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### When is FAX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for FAX was 2026-10-23. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will FAX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 4.22% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does FAX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from FAX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does FAX cost more than a fund like VOO?

FAX's strategy (current expense ratio 4.22%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where FAX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to FAX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as FAX (4.22%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fax
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fax/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fax/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fax/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/fax/peers

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