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A Different PerspectiveA Different Perspective with Marty Connaghan, Senior Investment Director at abrdn and Co Portfolio Manager of Murray International Trust PLCThis week Nick talks to Marty Connaghan.Marty began his career at Glasgow-based investment firm Murray Johnstone in 1998, and joined Aberdeen in 2001 following its acquisition of Murray Johnstone. Over the years, he has held various roles, including Dealer, ESG Analyst, and Credit Analyst. For the past 17 years, Martin has specialised in managing Global Equity and Income mandates. He has been a member of the Murray International Trust fund management team since 2017. Nick and Marty discuss Marty's career journey and investment philosophy. Marty shares how he entered the finance world unexpectedly, starting as an office junior a...
2025-07-081h 04
Aberdeen Closed-End FundsAGD and AOD Fund Update - February 2024In this episode, we sit down with Marty Connaghan, a portfolio manager on the abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) and the abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund. Marty breaks down the differences of the two funds and provides insight into the investment strategy. AOD Top Ten Holdings as of November 2023:Apple Inc 4.0 Microsoft Corp 3.7 BE Semiconductor Industries NV 2.1 Broadcom Inc 1.9 Alphabet Inc 1.8 Newmont Corp 1.6 TotalEnergies SE 1.6 Eli Lilly & Co 1.6 Enbridge Inc 1.5 Engie SA 1.5 AGD Top Ten...
2024-02-2014 min