184,471 Shares in Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. $PEO Bought by UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC

UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC acquired a new position in shares of Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PEO) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 184,471 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $8,515,000.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of PEO. Saba Capital Management L.P. raised its position in Adams Natural Resources Fund by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. Saba Capital Management L.P. now owns 2,698,250 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $58,660,000 after purchasing an additional 10,926 shares during the last quarter. Adams Diversified Equity Fund Inc. increased its stake in shares of Adams Natural Resources Fund by 1.9% in the first quarter. Adams Diversified Equity Fund Inc. now owns 2,621,907 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $72,889,000 after buying an additional 49,223 shares during the period. Lazard Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in Adams Natural Resources Fund by 23.4% in the 3rd quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 510,075 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $10,977,000 after buying an additional 96,622 shares during the last quarter. Diamond Hill Capital Management LLC Investment Advisor acquired a new stake in Adams Natural Resources Fund during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $16,153,000. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in Adams Natural Resources Fund during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $14,657,000. 33.54% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Adams Natural Resources Fund Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE PEO opened at $28.86 on Tuesday. Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. has a 52-week low of $20.75 and a 52-week high of $29.53. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $27.04 and its 200-day moving average price is $26.50.

Adams Natural Resources Fund Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 26th. Investors of record on Monday, July 27th were paid a dividend of $0.54 per share. This is a boost from Adams Natural Resources Fund’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.52. This represents a $2.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 27th.

About Adams Natural Resources Fund

Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE: PEO) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the fund offers investors a way to access a diversified portfolio of companies engaged in the natural resources and energy sectors without investing directly in individual stocks or commodities.

The fund primarily invests in equity securities, including common and preferred stocks, of companies involved in exploration, production, processing, and distribution of oil, natural gas, coal and alternative energy sources.