# Aberdeen Equity Income Trust PLC GBP (AEI)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/aei · ISIN GB0006039597 · Data: TradingView (LSE closes and returns, delayed), issuer documents, ONS CPIH, FCA FIRDS

## At a glance

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As of 30/09/2026, AEI (Aberdeen Equity Income Trust PLC GBP, ISIN GB0006039597) closed at £4.58 on the London Stock Exchange. Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its price changed by +36.7% (income paid out is not included), or +8.1% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

Aberdeen Equity Income Trust PLC GBP is an investment trust. You buy and sell it through a share-dealing account or platform during stock-market hours, like a share. Income from its investments is paid out to holders as cash, usually a few times a year.

Latest close: **£4.58** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | AEI |
| ISIN | GB0006039597 |
| Category | Investment trusts |
| Type | Investment trust |
| Income | Distributing |
| Domicile | United Kingdom |

## Past returns (periods to 30/09/2026)

After the fund's ongoing charges. "Income reinvested" is total return; "price only" leaves out income paid out. Real returns are after ONS CPIH inflation.

| Window | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +21.81% | +18.50% | price only |
| 3 years | +50.16% | +36.34% | price only |
| 5 years | +36.72% | +8.11% | price only |

Returns: Fundology, from recorded daily closes. Inflation: ONS CPIH, latest month published.

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of Aberdeen Equity Income Trust PLC GBP in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −0.6%, 2023 −12.7%, 2024 +3.9%, 2025 +24.6%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +14.5%. Returns of Aberdeen Equity Income Trust PLC GBP in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +22.5%; to 30/09/2025: +17.2%; to 30/09/2024: +1.6%; to 30/09/2023: +3.8%; to 30/09/2022: −12.4%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -0.6% | -9.0% | Price |
| 2023 | -12.7% | -16.2% | Price |
| 2024 | +3.9% | +0.3% | Price |
| 2025 | +24.6% | +20.3% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +14.5% | +11.3% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 13.99% | -13.70% |
| 3 years | 15.20% | -16.35% |
| 5 years | 17.31% | -30.95% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of Aberdeen Equity Income Trust PLC GBP in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 14.0% over 1 year, 15.2% over 3 years, 17.3% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of Aberdeen Equity Income Trust PLC GBP since October 2021, in pounds: −31.0% from 11/02/2022 to 15/03/2024. The lowest 12-month return of Aberdeen Equity Income Trust PLC GBP in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since January 2021 was −22.9% (12 months to 16/02/2024); the highest was +34.5% (12 months to 10/04/2026). On 30/09/2026 the price of Aberdeen Equity Income Trust PLC GBP was 1.9% below its highest weekly close since October 2021 (07/08/2026), in pounds.

## Charges & eligibility

- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

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