Adams Natural Resources Fund Announces First Half 2025 Performance
Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) reported its first half 2025 performance with a 2.3% total return on net asset value (NAV), outperforming its benchmark's return of 1.8%. The Fund's market price achieved a 3.1% total return for the same period.
The Fund's net assets stood at $634.7 million as of June 30, 2025, with a NAV per share of $23.61. The portfolio maintains significant exposure to energy sector leaders, with Exxon Mobil (22.7%) and Chevron (11.5%) as its largest holdings. Energy sector investments focus primarily on Integrated Oil & Gas (35.1%) and Exploration & Production (19.8%).
Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) ha riportato la performance del primo semestre 2025 con un rendimento totale del 2,3% sul valore patrimoniale netto (NAV), superando il rendimento del suo benchmark, pari all'1,8%. Il prezzo di mercato del Fondo ha registrato un rendimento totale del 3,1% nello stesso periodo.
Al 30 giugno 2025, il patrimonio netto del Fondo ammontava a 634,7 milioni di dollari, con un NAV per azione di 23,61 dollari. Il portafoglio mantiene un'esposizione significativa ai leader del settore energetico, con Exxon Mobil (22,7%) e Chevron (11,5%) come principali partecipazioni. Gli investimenti nel settore energetico sono concentrati principalmente su Petrolio e Gas Integrati (35,1%) e Esplorazione e Produzione (19,8%).
Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) reportó su desempeño del primer semestre de 2025 con un rendimiento total del 2,3% sobre el valor neto de los activos (NAV), superando el rendimiento de su índice de referencia, que fue del 1,8%. El precio de mercado del Fondo logró un rendimiento total del 3,1% en el mismo período.
Al 30 de junio de 2025, los activos netos del Fondo ascendían a 634,7 millones de dólares, con un NAV por acción de 23,61 dólares. La cartera mantiene una exposición significativa a los líderes del sector energético, con Exxon Mobil (22,7%) y Chevron (11,5%) como sus principales participaciones. Las inversiones en el sector energético se centran principalmente en Petróleo y Gas Integrados (35,1%) y Exploración y Producción (19,8%).
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Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE : PEO) a annoncé sa performance du premier semestre 2025 avec un rendement total de 2,3% sur la valeur nette d'inventaire (VNI), dépassant le rendement de son indice de référence de 1,8%. Le prix de marché du Fonds a atteint un rendement total de 3,1% sur la même période.
Au 30 juin 2025, l'actif net du Fonds s'élevait à 634,7 millions de dollars, avec une VNI par action de 23,61 dollars. Le portefeuille maintient une exposition significative aux leaders du secteur de l'énergie, avec Exxon Mobil (22,7%) et Chevron (11,5%) comme principales positions. Les investissements dans le secteur de l'énergie se concentrent principalement sur le pétrole et gaz intégrés (35,1%) et l'exploration et production (19,8%).
Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) meldete seine Halbjahresperformance 2025 mit einer Gesamtrendite von 2,3% auf den Nettoinventarwert (NAV) und übertraf damit die Benchmark-Rendite von 1,8%. Der Marktpreis des Fonds erzielte im gleichen Zeitraum eine Gesamtrendite von 3,1%.
Die Nettovermögenswerte des Fonds beliefen sich zum 30. Juni 2025 auf 634,7 Millionen US-Dollar bei einem NAV je Anteil von 23,61 US-Dollar. Das Portfolio hält eine bedeutende Position bei führenden Unternehmen des Energiesektors, mit Exxon Mobil (22,7%) und Chevron (11,5%) als größte Beteiligungen. Die Investitionen im Energiesektor konzentrieren sich hauptsächlich auf integrierte Öl- und Gasunternehmen (35,1%) sowie Exploration und Produktion (19,8%).
- Outperformed benchmark return (2.3% vs 1.8%) in first half 2025
- Market price return of 3.1% exceeded NAV return
- Strong 3-year annualized return of 10.7% on NAV
- Well-diversified portfolio across energy and materials sectors
- Net assets declined from $689.9M to $634.7M year-over-year
- NAV per share decreased from $27.11 to $23.61 year-over-year
- Negative 1-year return of -2.2% on NAV
- Underperformed S&P 500 Materials Sector's 6.0% return in first half 2025
Insights
Adams Natural Resources Fund outperformed its benchmark by 0.5% in H1 2025, showing resilience despite energy sector weakness.
Adams Natural Resources Fund (PEO) posted a 2.3% NAV return for the first half of 2025, outperforming both its benchmark return of 1.8% and the S&P Energy Sector's 0.8%. However, the fund lagged behind the S&P Materials Sector's strong 6.0% performance. The fund's market price outperformed its NAV with a 3.1% return, indicating positive investor sentiment despite challenging conditions.
The long-term performance tells an interesting story. While the fund's -2.2% one-year NAV return reflects recent energy sector headwinds (which saw -4.0%), PEO has maintained solid 3-year and 5-year annualized returns of 10.7% and 21.2% respectively. The fund's total NAV declined from
Portfolio composition reveals a significant concentration in energy (
The fund's overweighting in integrated majors versus exploration & production companies (
BALTIMORE, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PEO) announces the Fund’s investment returns for the first half of 2025. The total return on the Fund’s net asset value for the first half of 2025 was
The Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders is expected to be available on or about July 23, 2025.
ANNUALIZED COMPARATIVE RETURNS (6/30/2025) | ||||
1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | |
Adams Natural Resources Fund (NAV) | - | |||
Adams Natural Resources Fund (market price) | ||||
S&P 500 Energy Sector | - | |||
S&P 500 Materials Sector | ||||
NET ASSET VALUE ANNOUNCED
The Fund’s net asset value at June 30, 2025, compared with the year earlier, was:
6/30/2025 | 6/30/2024 | |
Net assets | ||
Shares outstanding | 26,888,697 | 25,453,641 |
Net asset value per share | ||
TEN LARGEST EQUITY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (6/30/2025) | |
% of Net Assets | |
Exxon Mobil Corporation | |
Chevron Corporation | |
ConocoPhilips | |
Linde plc | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | |
Williams Companies, Inc. | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | |
Hess Corporation | |
Phillips 66 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corporation | |
Total | |
INDUSTRY WEIGHTINGS (6/30/2025) | |
% of Net Assets | |
Energy | |
Integrated Oil & Gas | |
Exploration & Production | |
Storage & Transportation | |
Refining & Marketing | |
Equipment & Services | |
Materials | |
Chemicals | |
Metals & Mining | |
Containers & Packaging | |
Construction Materials | |
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 90 years across many market cycles. The Funds are committed to paying a minimum annual distribution rate of
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