The Fund's total returns for various periods through January 31, 2010 are provided below. (All figures are based on distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price and are stated net-of-fees):
Period NAV Total Return % Market Price Total Return %
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Cumulative Annualized Cumulative Annualized
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Since inception 827.4 13.0 672.8 11.8
(October 1991)
10-years 358.8 16.4 438.5 18.3
5-years 199.2 24.5 210.9 25.5
3-years 32.7 9.9 26.6 8.2
1-year 90.5 87.9
On January 31, 2010, the Fund's net assets amounted to US$243.2 million and the Fund's NAV per share was $39.83.
As of January 31, 2010, the portfolio was invested as follows:
Percent of
Portfolio Composition Net Assets
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Financials 20.7
Consumer, Non-Cyclical 19.1
Basic Materials 16.7
Industrials 12.8
Consumer, Cyclical 9.5
Energy 8.3
Communications 8.2
Utilities 2.1
Other 1.9
Diversified 0.7
The Fund's ten largest equity holdings as of January 31, 2010, representing 51.5% of net assets, were:
Stock Percent of
----- Net Assets
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Vala SA 8.4
Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobas 8.3
America Movil SAB de CV 5.7
Banco Bradesco SA 5.3
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV 4.4
Tenarsis SA 4.3
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV 4.1
Lojas Renner SA 3.9
Ultrapar Participacoes SA 3.6
Multiplan Empreendimentos 3.5
Important Information
Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. has prepared this report based on information sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, the figures are unaudited and neither the Fund, Aberdeen Asset Management Investment Services Limited (the Investment Adviser), nor any other person guarantees their accuracy. Investors should seek their own professional advice and should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before acting on this information. Aberdeen is a U.S. registered service mark of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC.
Total return figures with distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price are stated net-of-fees and represents past performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results, current performance may be higher or lower. Holdings are subject to change and are provided for informational purposes only and should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell the securities shown. Inception date October 30, 1991.
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SOURCE The Latin America Equity Fund, Inc.
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