PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE AMEX: CH), a closed-end equity fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of November 30, 2011.

The Fund's total returns for various periods through November 30, 2011 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 %
    ------      -----------------          ------------------
                Cumulative                Annualized          Cumulative         Annualized
                ----------                ----------          ----------         ----------
    Since
     inception                    1,942.4                14.6            1,907.4            14.5
     (September
     1989)
     ----------
    10-years                        341.7                16.0              438.9            18.3
    --------                        -----                ----              -----            ----
    5-years                          57.3                 9.5               65.9            10.7
    -------                          ----                 ---               ----            ----
    3-years                          94.3                24.8              143.1            34.5
    -------                          ----                ----              -----            ----
    1-year                          -20.4               -16.5
    ------                          -----               -----

On November 30, 2011, the Fund's net assets amounted to US$137.2 million and the Fund's NAV per share was $14.87.

As of November 30, 2011, the portfolio was invested as follows:


    Portfolio Composition                       Percent of
                                                Net Assets
    ---                                         ----------
     Basic Materials                                               21.6
     ---------------                                               ----
     Financials                                                    20.1
     ----------                                                    ----
     Consumer, Non-Cyclical                                        14.4
     ----------------------                                        ----
     Consumer, Cyclical                                            14.2
     ------------------                                            ----
     Diversified                                                   12.1
     -----------                                                   ----
     Utilities                                                     10.0
     ---------                                                     ----
     Technology                                                     4.1
     ----------                                                     ---
     Communications                                                 2.1
     --------------                                                 ---
     Cash                                                           1.4
     ----                                                           ---

The Fund's ten largest equity holdings as of November 30, 2011, representing 74.5 % of net assets, were:


    Stock                          Percent of
                                   Net Assets
    ---                            ----------
    Empresas Copec S.A.                               12.1
    -------------------                               ----
    Empresas CMPC S.A.                                10.0
    ------------------                                ----
    S.A.C.I. Falabella                                 9.8
    ------------------                                 ---
    Banco Santander Chile                              9.3
    ---------------------                              ---
    Enersis S.A.                                       8.4
    ------------                                       ---
    Sociedad Quimica y Minera de
     Chile SA (B Shares)                               6.6
    ----------------------------                       ---
    Sociedad Quimica y Minera de
     Chile SA (ADR)                                    5.0
    ----------------------------                       ---
    Cevecerias Unidas S.A.                             4.7
    ----------------------                             ---
    Lan Airlines S.A.                                  4.4
    -----------------                                  ---
    Banco de Chile                                     4.2
    --------------                                     ---

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.

Investors should consider a fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. A copy of the prospectus for Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. that contains this and other information about the fund may be obtained by calling 866-839-5205. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing in funds involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

Closed-end funds have a one-time initial public offering and then are subsequently traded on the secondary market through one of the stock exchanges. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of closed-end funds may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) the net asset value (NAV) of the fund's portfolio. There is no assurance that a fund will achieve its investment objective. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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 September 27, 1989.

If you wish to receive this information electronically, please contact: InvestorRelations@aberdeen-asset.com

SOURCE Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc.