abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)

Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET

What changed since yesterday

Closed at $16.78, -2.67% vs the prior close of $17.24.
Volume 122.86K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average.
No new SEC filings since the prior session.
No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.

HQL dips 2.7% to $16.78, a 3-month low. Closed at $16.78, -2.67% vs the prior close of $17.24. Day range $16.71–$17.48, opened at $17.25.

Last close$16.78-2.67%

Day range16.71–17.48

Open17.25

Volume122.86K

52-week range15.66–22.67

Avg volume (20d)126.35K

HQL daily analysis — what happened

A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.

Oct 16, 2026 — HQL dips 2.7% to $16.78, a 3-month low

Closed at $16.78, -2.67% vs the prior close of $17.24. Day range $16.71–$17.48, opened at $17.25.
Volume was 122.86K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 139.06K.
Price is -15.2% vs its 50-day average ($19.79) and -7.7% vs its 200-day average ($18.19).
52-week range $15.66–$22.67; today's close sits at 16% of that range, 26.0% below the 52-week high.

Oct 15, 2026 — HQL rises 0.6% to $17.24

Closed at $17.24, +0.58% vs the prior close of $17.14. Day range $17.10–$17.39, opened at $17.28.
Volume was 102.30K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 140.01K.
Price is -13.2% vs its 50-day average ($19.86) and -5.2% vs its 200-day average ($18.19).
52-week range $15.66–$22.67; today's close sits at 23% of that range, 24.0% below the 52-week high.

Oct 14, 2026 — HQL dips 0.7% to $17.14, a 3-month low, 3 down days in a row

Closed at $17.14, -0.70% vs the prior close of $17.26. Day range $16.81–$17.25, opened at $17.19.
Volume was 157.60K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 139.67K.
Price is -13.9% vs its 50-day average ($19.92) and -5.7% vs its 200-day average ($18.18).
52-week range $15.66–$22.67; today's close sits at 21% of that range, 24.4% below the 52-week high.
That makes 3 straight losses.

Oct 13, 2026 — HQL slides 4.1% to $17.26, a 3-month low

Closed at $17.26, -4.11% vs the prior close of $18.00. Day range $17.10–$17.97, opened at $17.97.
Volume was 165.10K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 138.73K.
Price is -13.6% vs its 50-day average ($19.97) and -5.1% vs its 200-day average ($18.19).
52-week range $15.66–$22.67; today's close sits at 23% of that range, 23.9% below the 52-week high.

Oct 12, 2026 — HQL dips 0.8% to $18.00

Closed at $18.00, -0.83% vs the prior close of $18.15. Day range $17.79–$18.28, opened at $18.18.
Volume was 86.40K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 139.98K.
Price is -10.0% vs its 50-day average ($20.01) and -1.0% vs its 200-day average ($18.19).
52-week range $15.66–$22.67; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 20.6% below the 52-week high.

Oct 9, 2026 — HQL jumps 4.1% to $18.15

Closed at $18.15, +4.13% vs the prior close of $17.43. Day range $17.46–$18.18, opened at $17.60.
Volume was 104.90K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 142.32K.
Price is -9.4% vs its 50-day average ($20.03) and -0.2% vs its 200-day average ($18.18).
52-week range $15.66–$22.67; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 19.9% below the 52-week high.

Oct 8, 2026 — HQL dips 0.7% to $17.43, a 3-month low, 6 down days in a row

Closed at $17.43, -0.74% vs the prior close of $17.56. Day range $17.13–$17.46, opened at $17.46.
Volume was 108.10K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 142.86K.
Price is -13.1% vs its 50-day average ($20.05) and -4.1% vs its 200-day average ($18.18).
52-week range $15.66–$22.67; today's close sits at 25% of that range, 23.1% below the 52-week high.
That makes 6 straight losses.

Oct 7, 2026 — HQL ends flat (+0.0%) to $17.56, 5 down days in a row

Closed at $17.56, +0.00% vs the prior close of $17.56. Day range $17.32–$17.69, opened at $17.59.
Volume was 92.90K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 144.68K.
Price is -12.6% vs its 50-day average ($20.09) and -3.4% vs its 200-day average ($18.17).
52-week range $15.60–$22.67; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 22.5% below the 52-week high.
That makes 5 straight losses.

Oct 6, 2026 — HQL dips 0.7% to $17.56, a 3-month low, 4 down days in a row

Closed at $17.56, -0.68% vs the prior close of $17.68. Day range $17.05–$17.94, opened at $17.86.
Volume was 186.90K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 146.17K.
Price is -12.8% vs its 50-day average ($20.13) and -3.4% vs its 200-day average ($18.17).
52-week range $15.60–$22.67; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 22.5% below the 52-week high.
That makes 4 straight losses.

Oct 5, 2026 — HQL ends flat (+0.0%) to $17.68, 3 down days in a row

Closed at $17.68, +0.00% vs the prior close of $17.68. Day range $17.14–$17.74, opened at $17.70.
Volume was 156.90K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 151.93K.
Price is -12.3% vs its 50-day average ($20.16) and -2.7% vs its 200-day average ($18.17).
52-week range $15.60–$22.67; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 22.0% below the 52-week high.
That makes 3 straight losses.

Oct 2, 2026 — HQL dips 2.7% to $17.68, a 3-month low

Closed at $17.68, -2.70% vs the prior close of $18.17. Day range $17.60–$18.29, opened at $18.20.
Volume was 245.60K shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 148.96K.
Price is -12.4% vs its 50-day average ($20.19) and -2.6% vs its 200-day average ($18.16).
52-week range $15.48–$22.67; today's close sits at 31% of that range, 22.0% below the 52-week high.

HQL latest news & SEC filings

Every SEC filing by or about HQL in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.

Oct 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)

Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)

Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.

Source: SEC EDGAR filing 0001445546-26-007613

Sep 24, 2026 · Form 40-17G — 40-17G filing

40-17G filing

Source: SEC EDGAR filing 0001104659-26-110246

Aug 28, 2026 · Form NPORT-P — NPORT-P filing

NPORT-P filing

Source: SEC EDGAR filing 0001410368-26-088530

Aug 21, 2026 · Form N-PX — Annual proxy voting record

Annual proxy voting record

Source: SEC EDGAR filing 0001104659-26-099470

Jul 20, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade

Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings

Mahai Chris Lavictoire bought 527 shares at $19.92 (≈$10.50K) on Jul 16, 2026
Mahai Chris Lavictoire bought 527 shares at $19.92 (≈$10.50K) on Jul 16, 2026
Mahai Chris Lavictoire bought 527 shares at $19.92 (≈$10.50K) on Jul 16, 2026
Mahai Chris Lavictoire bought 527 shares at $19.92 (≈$10.50K) on Jul 16, 2026

Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.

Source: SEC EDGAR filing 0001104659-26-085027

Things to know before you trade HQL

How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.58% (largest 4.1%).
Liquidity: about 126.35K shares (≈$2.12M) trade per day on average.
52-week position: $16.78 vs a range of $15.66–$22.67 (16% of the range).
Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 24, 2026 ($0.62/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
Splits: none in the last 2 years.
Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 8 open-market buys, 0 sales; latest: Chris Lavictoire Mahai bought 527 shares on Jul 16, 2026.
Latest filings: 8-K Sep 12, 2023; 8-K Mar 25, 2013; 8-K Mar 23, 2012.
Listing: NYSE · industry: —.

HQL market data (last 20 sessions)

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Oct 16, 2026	17.25	17.48	16.71	16.78	122.86K
Oct 15, 2026	17.28	17.39	17.10	17.24	102.30K
Oct 14, 2026	17.19	17.25	16.81	17.14	157.60K
Oct 13, 2026	17.97	17.97	17.10	17.26	165.10K
Oct 12, 2026	18.18	18.28	17.79	18.00	86.40K
Oct 9, 2026	17.60	18.18	17.46	18.15	104.90K
Oct 8, 2026	17.46	17.46	17.13	17.43	108.10K
Oct 7, 2026	17.59	17.69	17.32	17.56	92.90K
Oct 6, 2026	17.86	17.94	17.05	17.56	186.90K
Oct 5, 2026	17.70	17.74	17.14	17.68	156.90K
Oct 2, 2026	18.20	18.29	17.60	17.68	245.60K
Oct 1, 2026	18.66	19.01	18.08	18.17	128.60K
Sep 30, 2026	18.60	19.22	18.53	18.70	92.40K
Sep 29, 2026	18.91	18.91	18.36	18.49	126.90K
Sep 28, 2026	18.87	18.96	18.60	18.90	105.60K
Sep 25, 2026	19.46	19.46	18.88	18.97	122.50K
Sep 24, 2026	19.45	19.56	19.14	19.27	115.70K
Sep 23, 2026	19.87	20.20	19.49	19.56	131.00K
Sep 22, 2026	19.75	20.04	19.59	19.98	109.70K
Sep 21, 2026	19.52	19.66	19.42	19.59	65.10K

About abrdn Life Sciences Investors

abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “—”. Its business address is in PHILADELPHIA, PA. State of incorporation: MA. Fiscal year ends September 30. SEC CIK 884121.

HQL board of directors & executives

From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).

Directors

Name	Role	Latest filing
Chris Lavictoire Mahai	Director	Jul 20, 2026
Christian Pittard	Director	Dec 18, 2025

Executive officers

Name	Title	Latest filing
Heather Carter Reilly	Vice President	Dec 19, 2025

Recent insider buys & sales

Date	Insider	Type	Shares	Price
Jul 16, 2026	Chris Lavictoire Mahai	Buy	527	$19.92
Jul 16, 2026	Chris Lavictoire Mahai	Buy	527	$19.92
Jul 16, 2026	Chris Lavictoire Mahai	Buy	527	$19.92
Jul 16, 2026	Chris Lavictoire Mahai	Buy	527	$19.92
Dec 16, 2025	Christian Pittard	Buy	7,923	$16.88
Dec 16, 2025	Christian Pittard	Buy	7,923	$16.88
Dec 16, 2025	Christian Pittard	Buy	7,923	$16.88
Dec 16, 2025	Christian Pittard	Buy	7,923	$16.88

HQL financials (annual, from XBRL filings)

Fiscal year end	Revenue	Net income	Diluted EPS	Operating cash flow
No annual XBRL figures available (foreign filers often report on Form 20-F).

Latest balance sheet: total assets $—, total liabilities $—, cash $—.

HQL earnings / results-day log

Date	Filing	Close that day
No 8-K earnings releases in recent filings.

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