abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund to allow up to 5% in defaulted credit obligations
The Board of Directors approved on September 9, 2025 a change to the Fund's non-fundamental investment strategy. The Fund will be able to invest in credit obligations that are likely to default and may hold up to 5% of its portfolio in defaulted obligations, reversing a prior ban on defaulted investments, effective November 10, 2025. The change expands the types of distressed debt the Fund can hold, which could raise risk for shareholders.
Key points
- Board approval date: September 9, 2025; effective date: November 10, 2025
- Previous policy barred investments in credit obligations in default at the time of investment
- New policy permits investments in obligations likely to default, and up to 5% of the portfolio in obligations already in default
- Filing attaches an updated summary of investment objectives, strategies, policies and risks as Exhibit 99.1
The filing
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