AOD (Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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AOD Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund AOD
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Price $10.68
GF Value $28.39
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund Moat Score?

Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund AOD +0.56% 50 Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates AOD with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,689 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund ranks better than 80.05% on this metric.

Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund has No Moat: Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund operates in a highly competitive investment fund industry with no significant market share, brand strength, or proprietary technology. It lacks regulatory barriers or customer switching costs.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund  (NYSE:AOD) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund Moat Score Related Terms

AOD vs VRTS, FPF, PSEC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (AOD) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund ranks #337 out of 1689 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund's Moat Score too high?
Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund ranks #337 out of 1689 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund's Moat Score compare to VRTS and FPF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund ranks #337 out of 1689 companies for Moat Score. This places Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Asset Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund's current Moat Score is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (AOD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.39, compared to a current price of $10.68 — trading 62.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (AOD), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (AOD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.68 is trading 62.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.39. GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for AOD:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $28.39 vs. price of $10.68 (62.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AOD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund Business Description

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
Aberdeen Total Dynamic Dividend Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek high current dividend income. The company also focuses on the long-term growth of capital as a secondary investment objective. The fund invests in foreign securities, including direct investments in securities of foreign issuers and investments in depositary receipts that represent indirect interests in securities of foreign issuers. Its portfolio consists of securities from Information Technology, Financial, Healthcare, and Industrials among other sectors.
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