BALTIMORE, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) today announced the Fund’s investment returns for the first half of 2026. The total return on the Fund’s net asset value for the first half of 2026 was 10.8%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. This compared to 10.2% and 9.5% total return for the S&P 500 Index and the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category, respectively. The total return on the Fund’s market price for the period was 13.9%.
The Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders is expected to be released on or about July 22, 2026.
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ANNUALIZED COMPARATIVE RETURNS (6/30/2026) |
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1 Year |
3 Year |
5 Year |
10 Year |
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Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NAV) |
22.2% |
21.5% |
14.1% |
16.5% |
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Adams Diversified Equity Fund (market price) |
27.4% |
27.4% |
16.9% |
18.2% |
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Morningstar U.S. Large Blend Category |
20.2% |
19.4% |
12.0% |
14.4% |
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S&P 500 |
22.3% |
20.6% |
13.4% |
15.5% |
ANNUALIZED COMPARATIVE RETURNS (6/30/2026)
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NAV)
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (market price)
Morningstar U.S. Large Blend Category
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NET ASSET VALUE ANNOUNCED |
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The Fund’s net asset value at June 30, 2026, compared with the year earlier, was: |
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6/30/2026 |
6/30/2025 |
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Net assets |
$3,290,082,088 |
$2,804,959,277 |
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Shares outstanding |
124,927,128 |
120,125,125 |
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Net asset value per share |
$26.34 |
$23.35 |
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The Fund’s net asset value at June 30, 2026, compared with the year earlier, was:
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TEN LARGEST EQUITY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (6/30/2026) |
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% of Net Assets |
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NVIDIA Corporation |
7.6% |
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Apple Inc. |
6.7% |
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Alphabet Inc. Class A |
5.8% |
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Microsoft Corporation |
4.6% |
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Amazon.com |
3.8% |
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Broadcom Inc. |
2.9% |
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Lam Research Corporation |
2.6% |
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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. |
2.3% |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
2.0% |
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Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc.* |
2.0% |
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Total |
40.3% |
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* Non-controlled affiliated closed-end fund |
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TEN LARGEST EQUITY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (6/30/2026)
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc.*
* Non-controlled affiliated closed-end fund
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SECTOR WEIGHTINGS (6/30/2026) |
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% of Net Assets |
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Information Technology |
37.7% |
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Financials |
11.9% |
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Communication Services |
9.6% |
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Consumer Discretionary |
9.2% |
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Health Care |
9.1% |
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Industrials |
8.7% |
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Consumer Staples |
4.4% |
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Energy |
3.4% |
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Utilities |
2.1% |
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Real Estate |
1.8% |
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Materials |
1.6% |
SECTOR WEIGHTINGS (6/30/2026)
About Adams FundsSince 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 90 years across many market cycles. The Funds are committed to paying a minimum annual distribution rate of 8% of NAV paid evenly each quarter throughout the year, providing reliability for long-term shareholders. A portion of any distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain, and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions for tax reporting purposes in a calendar year, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after year-end. Shares can be purchased through our transfer agent or through a broker. For more information about Adams Funds, please visit: adamsfunds.com.