
Managed by Tekla Capital Management LLC, the Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund operates as a closed-end, balanced mutual fund. This fund strategically allocates capital across global public equity and debt markets, with a core investment objective of acquiring securities from companies within the healthcare sector. It also invests in various pooled investment vehicles. For its fixed income component, the fund holds corporate debt securities across the full spectrum of credit ratings. Established on April 2, 2014, and domiciled in the United States, its portfolio performance is measured against both the S&P 1500 Healthcare Index and the S&P 500 Index.
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (NYSE: THQ) and abrdn World Healthcare Fund (NYSE: THW) (each a "Fund" and together, the "Funds") today announced that the Board of Trustees (the "Board") has approved managed distribution policies designed to provide shareholders with transparent distribution frameworks aligned with each Fund's net asset value ("NAV") and long-term return potential.

/PRNewswire/ -- The Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ASGI, THQ, THW) (the "Funds" or individually the "Fund"), today announced that the Funds

abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund is upgraded to Buy, offering a 10.9% yield and trading at a -4.5% NAV discount. THQ has maintained and increased its monthly distribution, now $0.18/share, with improved coverage from capital gains and reduced reliance on ROC. Healthcare sector recovery and strong portfolio construction position THQ for potential outperformance in the second half of 2026.

PHILADELPHIA, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ASGI, THQ, THW) (the "Funds" or individually the "Fund"), today announced that the Funds paid the distributions noted in the table below on July 31, 2026, on a per share basis to all shareholders of record as of July 23, 2026 (ex-dividend date July 23, 2026). Ticker Exchange Fund Amount ASGI NYSE abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund $ 0.2200 THQ NYSE abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund $ 0.1800 THW NYSE abrdn World Healthcare Fund $ 0.1167 Each Fund has adopted a distribution policy to provide investors with a stable distribution out of current income, supplemented by realized capital gains and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital.

abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund stands out as the top all-round healthcare CEF for 2026, balancing sector breadth, high yield, and a widened discount. THQ's -5.97% discount to NAV, well below its 1-year average, creates a compelling entry point amid ongoing healthcare sector recovery. The portfolio blends large-cap healthcare anchors with concentrated high-beta biotech positions, leveraging sector upside while accepting higher risk and costs.