BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, January 19, 2023 — Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) announces the Fund’s investment returns for 2022.
The total return on the Fund’s net asset value for 2022 was -17.3%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. The comparable figures for the S&P 500 Index and Morningstar U.S. Large Blend Category were -18.1% and -18.2%, respectively. The total return on the Fund’s market price for the period was -19.8%. “In a difficult year for the market, our Fund modestly outperformed our benchmark and our peer group,” said Mark Stoeckle, CEO of Adams Funds.
The Fund paid $1.07 per share in income dividends and realized capital gain distributions to shareholders in 2022, producing an annual distribution rate of 6.3%, exceeding the Fund’s annual 6.0% minimum distribution rate commitment. Details regarding the annual 6.0% minimum distribution rate commitment can be found at adamsfunds.com.
The 2022 Annual Report is expected to be released on or about February 15, 2023.
ANNUALIZED ONE, THREE, AND FIVE-YEAR COMPARATIVE RETURNS (12/31/22)
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NAV) | -17.3% | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund (market price) | -19.8% | 6.6% | 9.8% |
| Morningstar U.S. Large Blend Category | -18.2% | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| S&P 500 | -18.1% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
NET ASSET VALUE ANNOUNCED
The Fund’s net asset value at the end of 2022, compared with the year earlier, was:
| 12/31/22 | 12/31/21 | |
| Net assets | $2,100,737,733 | $2,652,527,878 |
| Shares outstanding | 120,900,484 | 117,872,178 |
| Net asset value per share | $17.38 | $22.50 |
TEN LARGEST EQUITY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (12/31/22)
| % of Net Assets | |
| Microsoft Corporation | 6.8% |
| Apple Inc. | 5.9% |
| Alphabet Inc. Class A | 3.1% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | 2.5% |
| Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc.* | 2.3% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 2.2% |
| Mastercard Incorporated Class A | 2.0% |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 2.0% |
| Visa Inc. Class A | 1.8% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B | 1.7% |
| Total | 30.3% |
| * Non-controlled affiliated closed-end fund. |
SECTOR WEIGHTINGS (12/31/22)
| % of Net Assets | |
| Information Technology | 25.4% |
| Health Care | 15.7% |
| Financials | 11.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 10.4% |
| Industrials | 8.5% |
| Communication Services | 7.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 6.8% |
| Energy | 5.2% |
| Utilities | 3.0% |
| Materials | 2.6% |
| Real Estate | 2.5% |
Since 1929, Adams Funds has consistently helped generations of investors reach their investment goals. Adams Funds is comprised of two closed-end funds, Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PEO). The Funds are actively managed by an experienced team with a disciplined approach and have paid dividends for more than 85 years across many market cycles. The Funds are committed to paying an annual distribution rate of 6% or more, providing reliable income to long-term investors. Shares can be purchased through our transfer agent or through a broker. For more information about Adams Funds, please visit: adamsfunds.com.
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