FAX: Well-Diversified EM Fund, But Distribution Sustainability Is Questionable

The abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund offers a 13.38% yield, focusing on Asia-Pacific and select emerging market debt for high current income. FAX's portfolio is 71.1% investment-grade, with a mix of sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and local currency bonds, benefiting from recent foreign currency appreciation. Despite a stable distribution since 2019, the fund's net investment income and realized gains have not covered payouts, raising sustainability concerns.