Aberdeen Global Income Fund Distributes Monthly Dividend to Shareholders

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Shareholders of the Aberdeen Global Income fund are receiving their scheduled monthly distribution today, Friday, January 30, 2026. This payment continues the fund's established disbursement calendar for the start of the year. For income-focused investors, the reliability of these consistent monthly payments remains a central pillar of the investment case.

The fund’s management announced this monthly dividend of $0.07 per share on January 12. Eligibility for the payout was determined by the record date of January 23. Investors who held shares at the close of business on that date will receive the distribution.

Crucially, January 23 also served as the ex-dividend date. Consequently, any market participants who initiated or added to their positions in the fund on or after January 24 are not entitled to this specific payment. For this cycle, the right to the dividend remained with the shareholders of record as of the prior date.

Composition and Policy of Distributions

These regular payments are a key feature of the fund’s managed distribution policy. A common question from investors concerns the source of these monthly funds.

The distributions are drawn primarily from the fund's net investment income. To maintain a stable payout level, the fund’s managers may supplement this income with realized capital gains or, at times, a return of capital. The final tax characterization of these payments for shareholders is typically declared after the fund’s fiscal year-end.

Key Details of the January Distribution:
* Amount per share: $0.07 USD
* Payment date: January 30, 2026
* Frequency: Monthly

Currently trading at $3.17, the fund's shares are notably below their 200-day moving average of $4.67. This price action highlights the ongoing pressures within the global fixed-income market environment.

Looking Ahead to February

With the January distribution now complete, investor attention is shifting to the next cycle. The declaration for the February payment is anticipated in mid-February. Following past patterns, the corresponding ex-dividend date would then be expected in the third week of the month. Market observers continue to monitor how prevailing interest rate conditions influence the yield-generating capacity of such income-oriented investment vehicles.