BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, October 20, 2022 - Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PEO) today announced the Fund’s results for the nine months ended September 30th. The total return on Adams Natural Resources’ net asset value, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, was 19.1%. This compares to a total return of 19.7% for the Fund’s benchmark, which is comprised of the S&P 500 Energy Sector (74% weight) and the S&P 500 Materials Sector (26% weight), over the same period. The total return on the market price of the Fund’s shares for the period was 19.5%.

For the twelve months ended September 30th, the total return on Adams Natural Resources’ net asset value, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, was 31.4%. Comparable return for the Fund’s benchmark was 31.4%. The total return on the market price of the Fund’s shares for the period was 30.4%.

The Third Quarter Report to Shareholders is expected to be available on or about October 26, 2022.

 

ANNUALIZED COMPARATIVE RETURNS (09/30/2022)

1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year
Adams Natural Resources Fund (NAV) 31.4% 12.9% 6.2% 3.8%
Adams Natural Resources Fund (market price) 30.4% 13.8% 6.3% 3.6%
S&P 500 Energy Sector 45.7% 13.4% 6.1% 3.5%
S&P 500 Materials Sector -12.2% 7.6% 5.9% 8.6%

 

NET ASSET VALUE ANNOUNCED

The Fund’s net asset value at September 30, 2022, compared with the year earlier, was:

09/30/2022 09/30/2021
Net assets $552,664,703 $434,783,848
Shares outstanding 24,485,314 24,084,964
Net asset value per share $22.57 $18.05

 

TEN LARGEST EQUITY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (09/30/2022)

% of Net Assets
Exxon Mobil Corporation 20.9%
Chevron Corporation 14.5%
ConocoPhillips 9.1%
Marathon Petroleum Corporation 4.2%
Pioneer Natural Resources Corporation 3.8%
Occidental Petroleum Corporation 3.6%
Linde plc 3.2%
Valero Energy Corporation 3.0%
EOG Resources, Inc. 2.9%
Schlumberger N.V. 2.8%
     Total 68.0%

 

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS (09/30/2022)

% of Net Assets
Energy
Integrated Oil & Gas 36.2%
Exploration & Production 29.2%
Refining & Marketing 8.8%
Equipment & Services 5.2%
Storage & Transportation 3.6%
Materials
Chemicals 10.7%
Metals & Mining 2.5%
Construction Materials 1.9%
Containers & Packaging 1.1%

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About Adams Funds

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 80 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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