Adams Diversified Equity Fund /$ADX
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About Adams Diversified Equity Fund
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Inc is a diversified investment company. It is an internally managed closed-end fund whose investment objectives are the preservation of capital, the attainment of reasonable income from investments, and an opportunity for capital appreciation. It invests a majority of its assets in very liquid S&P 500 stocks, and has broad flexibility in the selection of stocks, but maintains a sector neutral approach. The fund has a diversified equity portfolio which consists of securities of companies from energy, consumer staples, information technology, financials, and other sectors.
Ticker
$ADX
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
-
Headquarters
ADX Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$2.7B
7.75
$2.91
0.90
$3.35
8.17%
Price and volume
Market cap
$2.7B
Beta
0.9
52-week high
$22.80
52-week low
$16.50
Average daily volume
227K
Dividend rate
$3.35
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.966
Quick ratio
0.787
Profitability
Gross margin (TTM)
100.00%
Net profit margin (TTM)
981.24%
Operating margin (TTM)
61.78%
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
0.48%
Return on equity (TTM)
12.16%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
7.747
Price to revenue (TTM)
76.013
Price to book
0.96
Price to tangible book (TTM)
0.96
Dividend yield (TTM)
14.88%
Forward dividend yield
8.17%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
2.38%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-42.36%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.52%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.60%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
14.23%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.42%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.77%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.93%
Bulls say / Bears say
The fund achieved a 7.8% total return on NAV in the first half of 2025, outperforming the S&P 500’s 6.2% return over the same period.
With an expense ratio of just 0.56% compared to the industry average of 1.10%, ADX offers investors a cost-efficient way to access the market and retain more income.
ADX’s managed distribution policy provides reliable quarterly payouts of $0.46 per share, translating to an 8.21% annual distribution rate based on NAV, which supports income-focused investors.
ADX’s market price sits at a 9.23% discount to its NAV, only slightly narrower than its 52-week average discount of -9.59%, indicating there may be little upside from the discount closing.
Information technology makes up 32.7% of ADX’s holdings, increasing the fund’s exposure to tech-sector swings and regulatory risks that can impact NAV performance.
The latest $0.46 per share distribution was 33% return of capital, raising concerns over NAV erosion and long-term sustainability if this continues.
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Adams Diversified Equity Fund stock?
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) has a market cap of $2.7B as of October 14, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Adams Diversified Equity Fund stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) stock is 7.75 as of October 14, 2025.
Does Adams Diversified Equity Fund stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 14, 2025, the dividend rate is $3.35 and the yield is 8.17%. Adams Diversified Equity Fund has a payout ratio of 0% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Adams Diversified Equity Fund dividend payment date?
The next Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Adams Diversified Equity Fund ?
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) has a beta rating of 0.9. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.