BALTIMORE, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Adams Diversified Equity Fund ADX announced that Xuying Chang has been elected Vice President-Research, effective April 19, 2018.

Ms. Chang joined Adams Diversified Equity Fund in February 2014 as an equity analyst covering the technology sector. Prior to joining the Fund, Ms. Chang was a research analyst at Legg Mason Investment Counsel and a research associate at Morgan Stanley. She started her career as a consultant at KPMG Beijing and also worked at AT&T in Mergers & Acquisitions and Investor Relations.

"This is a well-deserved promotion for Xuying. She has been a strong contributor to the Fund since joining in 2014. Xuying's ability to navigate within the technology sector has enabled her to add a great deal of value to our performance. This promotion is recognition of a considerable amount of hard work," said Mark E. Stoeckle, CEO of the Fund.

Ms. Chang holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in International Business from Beijing University of Technology and an MBA from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. She is a CFA charterholder.

Since 1929, Adams Funds have consistently helped generations of investors reach their investment goals. Adams Funds is comprised of two closed-end funds, Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. ADX and Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. PEO. The Funds are actively managed by an experienced team with a disciplined approach and have paid dividends for more than 80 years across many market cycles. The Funds are committed to paying an annual distribution rate of 6% or more, providing reliable income to long-term investors. Shares can be purchased through our transfer agent or through a broker. For more information about Adams Funds, please visit: www.adamsfunds.com.

Contact:

Lyn Walther
Director of Shareholder Communications
Adams Funds
410.752.5900 or 800.638.2479

walther@adamsfunds.com

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