abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About FCO

What does FCO invest in?

The Abrdn Global Income Fund Inc. (FCO) is a U.S.-domiciled, closed-end mutual fund dedicated to fixed-income investments, established on June 28, 1991. Its primary oversight comes from Aberdeen Standard Investments (Asia) Limited, with co-management responsibilities shared by Aberdeen Standard Investments Australia Limited and Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited. The fund's investment mandate includes a global allocation to fixed-income markets, particularly focusing on debt securities issued in Commonwealth currencies and other international debt instruments. To assess its performance, the fund employs a custom benchmark comprising a blend of indices: 20% Bank of America Merrill Lynch Australian Government Bonds, 20% UK Government Bonds, 15% Canadian Government Bonds, 15% New Zealand Government Bonds, and 30% Global Emerging Markets Index.

What is the expense ratio of FCO?

abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc. (FCO) charges an expense ratio of 4.85%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is FCO?

abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc. (FCO) manages $34.4M 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 FCO actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was FCO launched?

abrdn Global Income Fund, Inc. (FCO) launched in March 1992 and is managed by abrdn.

How has FCO performed?

FCO'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.