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
7.59
$2.91
0.91
$3.35
8.34%
Price and volume
Market cap
$2.7B
Beta
0.91
52-week high
$22.32
52-week low
$16.50
Average daily volume
223K
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)
7.592
Price to revenue (TTM)
74.494
Price to book
0.95
Price to tangible book (TTM)
0.95
Dividend yield (TTM)
15.18%
Forward dividend yield
8.34%
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’s NAV total return of 7.8% in the first half of 2025 exceeded the S&P 500’s 6.2% return, showing ADX’s success in using its sector-neutral, diversified equity strategy for superior performance. (Nasdaq)
Adams Diversified Equity Fund fulfilled its managed distribution policy by paying $2.50 per share in dividends and capital gains for 2024, which amounts to a 10.9% annual distribution rate on NAV and provides a steady income stream for investors. (GlobeNewswire)
With its top three holdings—Microsoft (7.7%), NVIDIA (7.5%), and Apple (6.1%)—making up over 21% of net assets, ADX stands to gain from the continued growth of leading large-cap technology companies. (Nasdaq)
ADX's NAV per share fell from $23.69 on June 30, 2024, to $23.35 on June 30, 2025, marking a 1.4% drop in NAV despite generally positive market conditions. (Nasdaq)
As of July 28, 2025, the fund traded at a 7.23% discount to NAV, reflecting ongoing investor caution and raising the risk that the discount could widen, which may hurt market-price returns. (CEF Connect)
In the first quarter of 2025, ADX’s NAV fell 3.9%, in line with broader market declines, underscoring its vulnerability to corrections in the equity market. (Nasdaq)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Sept 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 September 13, 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 7.59 as of September 13, 2025.
Does Adams Diversified Equity Fund stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 13, 2025, the dividend rate is $3.35 and the yield is 8.34%. 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 0.91. 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.