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AGD abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund
XNYSStock quote, options chain, IV rank, technicals, AI analysis, and institutional ownership. Iron condor setups Fibonacci levels Insider trading
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AGD
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Key stats
About
- Exchange
- XNYS
- Market Cap
- $0.3B
- List Date
- 2006-07-26
- CIK
- 0001362481
- Homepage
- http://www.abrdnagd.com
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to seek high current dividend income, more than 50% of which qualifies for the reduced federal income tax rate, as created by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. The fund also focuses on the long-term growth of capital as a secondary investment objective. The fund's portfolio holdings are in information technology, financials, health care, and consumer discretionary sectors, among others.
Fund profile
- Expense ratio
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- Assets
- $289M shares × price, Oct 26, 2026
- Trailing yield
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- Average daily volume
- $1.1M 30 sessions
- Holdings
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- Listed
- Jul 26, 2006 NYSE
Costn/a
Liquidity35
Scale54
Diversificationn/a
Moves with. US large-cap stocks (21% of its variance, beta 0.69); Gold (6% of its variance, beta 0.14). These factors explain 30% of its daily moves over the last year, so most of what drives this fund is something else.
Similar funds
| Fund | Overlap | Fee | Assets | 1Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTVanguard Total World Stock ETF | — | 0.06% | $81.2B | +12.4% | compare |
| ACWIiShares MSCI ACWI ETF | — | 0.32% | $32.6B | +12.6% | compare |
| CGGOCapital Group Global Growth Equity ETF | — | 0.47% | $11.6B | +8.6% | compare |
| IOOiShares Global 100 ETF | — | 0.40% | $9.2B | +18.0% | compare |
| URTHiShares MSCI World ETF | — | 0.24% | $8.8B | +12.6% | compare |
The largest other funds in the Global category.
Summary
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composite
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No summary data available for this symbol yet.
Each spoke is this symbol's rank within its sector (0–100; the dotted ring marks the sector median at 50). Higher is more constructive for a long. One spoke — News sentiment — is an absolute reading, not a sector rank. Grayed spokes have no data. A fuller shape is a summary, not a recommendation.
Chart
Seasonality
| Month | '21 | '22 | '23 | '24 | '25 | '26 | Avg |
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| Jan | 2.13% | -4.68% | 6.11% | -0.86% | 3.36% | 6.62% | 2.11% |
| Feb | 1.31% | -3.86% | -5.00% | 0.86% | 2.38% | 0.32% | -0.66% |
| Mar | 1.36% | 1.82% | -2.00% | 2.32% | -3.77% | -13.53% | -2.30% |
| Apr | 2.93% | -10.48% | 1.60% | -3.02% | 0.50% | 11.36% | 0.48% |
| May | 3.05% | -0.89% | -3.49% | 2.58% | 2.99% | 1.71% | 0.99% |
| Jun | -0.25% | -5.92% | 3.47% | 1.56% | 6.26% | -3.97% | 0.19% |
| Jul | 0.58% | 3.58% | 1.46% | 2.77% | 1.53% | 0.91% | 1.80% |
| Aug | 2.56% | -4.75% | -4.06% | 4.56% | 8.60% | 3.82% | 1.79% |
| Sep | -6.44% | -10.49% | -6.68% | 3.71% | 11.19% | -4.56% | -2.21% |
| Oct | 3.36% | 3.00% | -1.87% | -3.05% | -13.47% | -3.83%* | -2.64% |
| Nov | -0.58% | 10.25% | 7.45% | 1.79% | 1.04% | -- | 3.99% |
| Dec | 1.94% | -3.47% | 1.19% | -4.20% | -2.02% | -- | -1.31% |
| Total | 12.18% | -24.60% | -2.86% | 8.91% | 17.62% | -3.27% | 1.33% |
Technical Indicators
Quick-reference for reading the values below. Indicators combine to confirm a view — no single one is a trade signal on its own.
Trend Indicators
- SMA 20 / 50 / 200 — price above = uptrend, below = downtrend. SMA 50 crossing SMA 200 is the golden/death cross.
- EMA 12 / 26 — faster-reacting averages; 12 above 26 is short-term bullish.
- MACD — bullish when MACD > signal (green badge), bearish when below. Divergence from price often precedes reversals.
- ADX (14) — trend strength regardless of direction. <20 range, 20–25 weak trend, 25–50 trend, >50 strong trend.
- +DI / −DI — +DI > −DI favors bulls; the reverse favors bears. Read alongside ADX.
Momentum Oscillators
- RSI (14) — <30 oversold, >70 overbought. 40–60 is neutral; trending names can stay extreme.
- Stochastic %K / %D — <20 oversold, >80 overbought. %K crossing %D is an early momentum signal.
- Williams %R — inverted scale: <−80 oversold, >−20 overbought.
Oscillators work best in range-bound markets; in strong trends they give premature reversal signals.
Volume & Volatility
- Bollinger Bands — price at upper band = overbought, lower = oversold. Narrow bands (squeeze) often precede expansion.
- OBV — cumulative volume; rising OBV confirms uptrend, falling OBV confirms downtrend. Divergence from price is a warning.
- Vol SMA 20 / Vol ROC — today's volume vs. 20-day average. Positive ROC with price move = conviction.
- ATR / True Range — average daily $ move; sizing and stop-loss reference.
- HV 20 / 30 / 60 — realized (historical) volatility. Compare to IV on the options cards: IV > HV = rich premium.
Confluence matters: trend + momentum + volume agreeing carries far more weight than any single indicator. For how these feed the spread scanner score, see the algorithm docs →
Trend Indicators
SMA 20: $11.23
SMA 50: $11.76
SMA 200: $12.05
Current: $11.05
EMA 12: $11.18
EMA 26: $11.36
MACD: -0.1822 | Signal: 0.0141
BEARISH
ADX (14): 40.49
STRONG TREND
+DI: 11.87
−DI: 29.71
Momentum Oscillators
RSI (14): 38.26
NEUTRAL
Stoch %K: 42.80
Stoch %D: 52.87
Williams %R: -57.45
Volume & Volatility
BB Upper: $11.56
BB Lower: $10.90
NEUTRAL
OBV: 4,375,048
Vol SMA 20: 99,830
Vol ROC: -68.42%
ATR: $0.18
True Range: $0.05
HV 20: 19.9%
HV 30: 20.9%
HV 60: 17.8%
Data Summary
Data Points: 500
Last Updated:
Date Range: 2024-10-28T00:00:00 – 2026-10-26T00:00:00
AI Analysis
LLM Stock Analysis Report: AGD
Executive Summary:
BULLISH (confidence level: 6/10)
Key drivers: Technical indicators point to a neutral trend, while news sentiment is predominantly neutral.
Primary risks: Higher volatility and potential market fluctuations.
Investment thesis: AGD appears to be in a consolidation phase, with mixed signals from technical indicators. The recent neutral news headlines suggest no significant catalysts driving the stock's price movement.
Recent news sentiment impact: Neutral news headlines have not had a material impact on the stock's price.
Technical Analysis:
Trend Direction: Neutral (1-4 weeks), Range-bound (1-3 months), and Consolidation (3-12 months)
Support/Resistance Levels:
- SMA 20: $12.14
- SMA 50: $12.31
- SMA 200: $12.05
Momentum Signals: RSI interpretation: Neutral (50.62) - not overbought or oversold. MACD signal: Bearish (-0.08 / Signal: 0.00 / Histogram: -0.08) Bollinger Bands position: Neutral - price is within the middle band.
Volume Analysis: Volume SMA 20: 98033.35, On-Balance Volume (OBV): 5692641.27
News & Sentiment Analysis:
Recent Headlines Summary: All recent headlines are neutral in sentiment, with no significant market-moving events.
Sentiment Assessment: Neutral overall sentiment from news headlines.
Catalyst Identification: No upcoming earnings or major catalysts identified.
Market Narrative: The stock's price movement is driven by internal technical indicators rather than external news factors.
Risk & Volatility Assessment:
Beta Interpretation: 1.03 (vs SPY) - above average volatility.
Volatility Regime: Current vs historical volatility levels suggest the stock is experiencing higher-than-average volatility.
Options Market Signals: No options data available for analysis.
Downside Protection: Support levels: SMA 20 ($12.14), SMA 50 ($12.31).
Market Context & Positioning:
Sector Performance: AGD's performance aligns with its sector peers.
Institutional Activity: Volume patterns suggest institutional interest is moderate.
Correlation Analysis: R-squared interpretation indicates a strong positive correlation with the market (SPY).
Relative Valuation: AGD appears reasonably priced within its trading range.
Key Levels & Action Items:
Critical Price Levels:
- SMA 20 ($12.14)
- SMA 50 ($12.31)
Breakout/Breakdown Levels: Not applicable at this time.
Time-Sensitive Catalysts: No upcoming earnings or major catalysts identified.
Risk Management: Stop-loss levels and position sizing considerations should be based on individual risk tolerance and market conditions.
This comprehensive analysis provides a balanced view of AGD's current situation, highlighting both technical and news-driven factors. The neutral trend direction and mixed signals from technical indicators suggest a consolidation phase. The recent neutral news headlines have not had a material impact on the stock's price movement. Risk management considerations include monitoring support levels, volume patterns, and market correlation to inform investment decisions.
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AGD Options Activity & IV Rank
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Spread Scanner GPU
Each spread is ranked by a composite score built in three stages. Full documentation →
Stage 1 — Base Score (GPU scanner)
score = P(profit) × (credit / spread_width)
P(profit) from short leg delta (1 − |delta|), penalised above 85%. Credit uses mid-price to handle illiquid chains fairly.
Stage 2 — Skew Adjustment (±25% cap)
RR and BF (30-delta) from the persisted per-symbol skew snapshot — wing strikes picked by real greeks.delta, not a moneyness proxy. Put skew boosts bull puts, penalises bear calls. High butterfly boosts iron condors. Calendars are skew-neutral.
Stage 3 — Technical Overlay (±50% cap, 5 groups)
Group 1 · Directional Bias (±0.25)
- RSI <40 bullish / >60 bearish
- MACD crossover + histogram trend
- Price vs SMA 50 & SMA 200
Group 2 · Momentum (±0.10)
- Stochastic %K <20 / >80
- Williams %R <−80 / >−20
Group 3 · Volatility (up to −0.25 / +0.15)
- Blended ATR + straddle expected-move penalty
- Bollinger Band signal (+ counter-trend penalty)
- BB width — vol contraction boost for ICs
Group 4 · IV Regime (±0.15)
- IV rank ≥ 75 → strong boost for credit spreads
- IV rank < 25 → penalty (selling cheap vol)
Group 5 · Liquidity (penalty up to −0.10)
- Min open interest across all legs
- OI < 100 → −0.10 · OI < 500 → −0.05
score = base_score × skew_multiplier × tech_multiplier
Both multipliers are shown per spread. Beta is informational only — ATR already captures realized vol. Full algorithm documentation →
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Skew (Wing IV − ATM IV)
DTE:
Wing Δ:
Wing vs ATM
IV(put wing) − IV(ATM), in vol pointsHow much the OTM put trades above (or below) the at-the-money strike. Measures the height of the put-side tail relative to ATM — i.e. how expensive crash insurance is on this name.
- Positive (typical) — wing IV > ATM IV. Standard equity put skew: portfolios bid up crash protection, so OTM puts trade richer than ATM.
- Near zero or negative (unusual) — wing IV ≤ ATM IV. Flat or inverted put side. Common when there's no fear demand, in tightly mean-reverting names, or right after an earnings catalyst clears.
- Percentile vs own 3-yr history: high = wings rich (good time to sell wing premium); low = wings cheap (good time to buy protection).
- Not directional — high or low wings don't predict up or down moves. It's a price tag on tail insurance, not a forecast.
Risk Reversal
IV(call wing) − IV(put wing), equal delta on each sideWhich side of the smile is the market paying up for? Measures the tilt of the surface — call skew vs put skew at matched deltas.
- Negative (typical) — puts richer than calls. Standard equity behavior: hedging demand makes puts carry a premium. Most large-caps sit in the −1 to −5 vol-point range.
- Strongly negative (< −5 pts) — heavy downside hedging, elevated fear, or an upcoming catalyst (earnings, FDA, macro event). Worth flagging.
- Positive — calls richer than puts. Unusual for equities; signals bullish momentum, short-squeeze positioning, or takeover/M&A speculation.
- Near zero — symmetric surface. Market sees roughly equal up/down risk. Rare for large-caps; more common in commodities and FX.
Reading them together
Wing-vs-ATM tells you how expensive the tails are. Risk Reversal tells you which side is favored. Combined:
- High wing percentile + deeply negative RR → strong put bid; stress or major event priced in. Owning protection costs a premium; selling put premium is dangerous.
- Low wing percentile + near-zero RR → complacency; insurance cheap and balanced. Good environment to add cheap downside hedges.
- Positive RR + elevated wings → call-side fear-of-missing-out; common in squeeze setups. Upside calls expensive, downside puts not bid.
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30 DTE / 10d
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Extreme reading.
Historically these have been contrarian — on the small set of observed earnings-day cases, large negative wing-vs-ATM gaps (calls pricing much richer than puts at the same delta) preceded sharp drops in the underlying within 1-12 days. Not financial advice and the dataset is small.
Percentile is the rank of today's reading within ~3 years of this symbol's own history. High percentile = wings are rich relative to history; not a directional signal. Skew is read off the chain in real time, not from CBOE SKEW.
Volatility Surface
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Volatility Smile
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IV Rank (7 DTE)
IV Rank (30 DTE)
Straddle Price (30 DTE)
Beta Analysis
Risk Metrics
Beta: 0.8622
Alpha: -17.45%
Correlation: 0.5206
R-Squared: 27.1%
Stock Volatility: 21.0%
Market Volatility: 12.7%
Analysis Details
Benchmark: SPY
Data Points: 251
Period: 252 trading days
Data Points: 251
Period: 252 trading days
Interpretation:
Moderate volatility - stock generally follows market
Moderate volatility - stock generally follows market
Beta & Alpha Over Time
Notable investors who own AGD
2 of 37 tracked investors
| Investor | Value | Share of their portfolio | Rank | Q/Q shares | Source |
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| Rockefeller Capital Management Family office Rockefeller family | $1.6M | #1472 of 4729 | +9.8% | 13F | |
| Citadel Hedge fund Ken Griffin | $131K | #5676 of 6285 | new | 13F |
Hedge funds, activists, holding companies and family offices we track, from their latest 13F (quarter-end value) and Form 4 filings in the last 3 years. Family offices · all institutions
AGD Institutional Ownership (13F)
Latest filings — 2026-09-30Institutional managers with $100M+ AUM file Form 13F-HR quarterly, due 45 days after quarter end. Holdings are reported gross at quarter-end market value — they are a snapshot, not a real-time position.
- Shares — long equity positions in this name, aggregated across share classes.
- Calls / Puts — notional value of long call / put exposure where this ticker is the underlying.
- % of Float — holder's reported shares divided by the latest diluted shares outstanding. Sums above 100% indicate large custodian / prime broker positions where the same shares are reported by multiple filers.
- Custodian badge — filers with more than 5,000 holdings are typically broker-dealers / custodians reporting customer-held shares, not active managers.
Each filer is counted once at its latest 13F-HR filing. New filings are ingested on a weekly cadence.
| # | Filer | Notional Value | % of Total | Period |
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| # | Filer | Notional Value | % of Total | Period |
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AGD Insider Trading (Form 4)
Latest: 2025-01-10Form 4 filings — insider beneficial-ownership changes by officers, directors, and 10%+ holders. Filed within 2 business days of transaction.
| Filed | Reporter | Role | Action | Shares | Avg Price | Net $ | Link |
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| 2025-01-10 | Todd Reit | Director | Buy (P) | +100 | $9.96 | $996 | EDGAR |
| 2023-07-13 | Todd Reit | Director | Buy (P) | +1,000 | $9.42 | $9.4K | EDGAR |
| 2021-11-01 | Stephen Bird | Director | Buy (P) | +1,000 | $12.01 | $12.0K | EDGAR |
| 2020-03-04 | Nancy Yao Maasbach | Director | Buy (P) | +500 | $9.13 | $4.6K | EDGAR |
| 2019-06-27 | Martin James Gilbert | Director | Buy (P) | +1,000 | $9.49 | $9.5K | EDGAR |
| 2018-12-03 | Peter Gerald Malone | Director | Buy (P) | +1,000 | $9.32 | $9.3K | EDGAR |
| 2018-11-09 | John P. Sievwright | Director | Buy (P) | +1,000 | $9.55 | $9.6K | EDGAR |
| 2018-10-24 | Nancy Yao Maasbach | Director | Buy (P) | +500 | $9.68 | $4.8K | EDGAR |
| 2018-05-07 | Ronald George Palmer Jr | Chief Financial Officer | — | — | — | EDGAR | |
| 2018-05-07 | Brian Hennessey | — | — | — | EDGAR | ||
| 2018-05-07 | Stephen A Lieber | Exec. Vice President | — | — | — | EDGAR | |
| 2018-05-07 | Eleanor T.M. Hoagland | Director | — | — | — | EDGAR | |
| 2018-05-07 | H Guy Leibler | Director | — | — | — | EDGAR | |
| 2018-05-07 | Joshua Duitz | — | — | — | EDGAR | ||
| 2018-05-07 | Samuel A Lieber | President | — | — | — | EDGAR |
Codes: P = open-market purchase · S = open-market sale · A = grant/award · M = option exercise · F = tax withholding at vest · G = bona-fide gift · D = disposition to issuer · J = other (described in filing footnote — typically 401(k), trust, inheritance) · W = will/inheritance. Only P / S codes carry directional signal.
AGD Insider Holdings
1 insider · @ $11.05
Officers, directors, and 10%+ owners who have filed a Form 4 in the past two years, ranked by current disclosed exposure (shares × today's price). Shares are direct + indirect (via trusts / LLCs / spouse). Excludes unvested RSU and option grants — those aren't beneficially owned until vest.
| # | Insider | Role | Shares | Disclosed Exposure | Lifetime OM Net | Filings | Last Filed |
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| 1 | Todd Reit | Director | 1,100 | $12.2K | $10.4K | 2 | 2025-01-10 |
Lifetime OM Net = signed sum of open-market buys (P) and sells (S) over their career; excludes grants, tax withholdings, and dispositions to issuer. A large negative number is normal for long-tenured executives — they've sold compensation grants over many years.
ETF Holders
| # | ETF | Provider | Weight | $ Exposure | ETF AUM | As Of |
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Fundamentals
Quarterly filings sourced from SEC 10-Q / 10-K reports. TTM tiles aggregate the most recent four quarters; bars show the last ~12 quarters oldest → newest.
Metrics
- Revenue — top-line sales. Look for consistent YoY growth; seasonal businesses need same-quarter comparisons (Q4 '24 vs Q4 '23).
- Net Income — bottom-line profit after all expenses. Can be volatile from one-time items; red bars = net loss.
- Diluted EPS — net income per share assuming options/converts are exercised. Direct input to the P/E ratio.
- Operating Cash Flow — cash generated from core operations, before capex and financing. Harder to manipulate than net income; growing OCF is a quality signal.
How to read the bars
- Sequential growth — quarter-over-quarter trend. Accelerating bars are a momentum signal.
- YoY growth — compare to the same quarter a year earlier to remove seasonality.
- Quality — OCF should roughly track Net Income over time. Large divergence (net income ≫ OCF) flags accruals risk.
- Margins — scan the bar ratios: Net Income / Revenue tells you margin trend without needing a separate chart.
TTM (trailing-twelve-month) smooths seasonality and is used for the P/E calculation. Filings appear 30–90 days after the period closes.