What should income investors do now?
What should income investors do now?
John Stepek talks to Iain Barnes, head of portfolio management at challenger wealth manager Netwealth, and Matt Conradi, head of client advisory at Ne…
6 Jul 2020
Emerging markets: investors‘ search for yield is back on
Emerging markets: investors‘ search for yield is back on
After dumping a record $55bn of stocks and bonds in the eight weeks to mid-March, foreigners bought $4.1bn in emerging market assets in May.
3 Jul 2020
Asian income stocks: where to find the continent's top money machines
Asian income stocks: where to find the continent's top money machines
International dividends shouldn’t only mean companies in the US or Europe – the Far East has plenty of big payouts to offer. Cris Sholto Heaton looks …
22 Jun 2020
BP bows to reality as it writes down $17bn of assets
BP bows to reality as it writes down $17bn of assets
The oil giant has ditched its conspicuously bullish outlook and written down the value of its assets. Will it cut its dividend too? Matthew Partridge …
18 Jun 2020
Watch out income investors – BP looks likely to cut its dividend in the near future
Watch out income investors – BP looks likely to cut its dividend in the near future
Oil major BP is writing billions off the value of its assets as it struggles to adapt to the changing world. Unlike Shell, however, BP hasn’t yet cut …
15 Jun 2020
Investment trusts to consider for investors seeking yield
Investment trusts to consider for investors seeking yield
With dividends being slashed in all major markets, equity-income investors have to consider alternatives. Here are the best options.
10 May 2020
Dividends dive – and some may never come back
Dividends dive – and some may never come back
More than a third of British companies have cut or scrapped dividends, and there will be more pain ahead.
8 May 2020
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Investors can no longer be sure of Shell
Investors can no longer be sure of Shell
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell, one of the market’s most reliable income providers, has cut its dividend for the first time in over 70 years. Matthew Par…
7 May 2020
The great dividend massacre continues – now BT has cut its payout
The great dividend massacre continues – now BT has cut its payout
With UK investors facing a barrage of dividend cuts – BT being the latest – John Stepek looks at some other promising areas for income investors to i…
7 May 2020
Royal Dutch Shell slashes its dividend: what now for income investors?
Royal Dutch Shell slashes its dividend: what now for income investors?
Shell's dividend cut – its first since WWII – has come as a nasty surprise. And it leaves income investors wondering where to turn now. John Stepek lo…
1 May 2020
The end of the dividend bonanza
The end of the dividend bonanza
Investors have got used to being showered with cash. But things are about to change, says Matthew Lynn.
26 Apr 2020
Search for income gets tough as dividends start disappearing
Search for income gets tough as dividends start disappearing
Income investors counting on dividend payments to tide them through the crisis will be disappointed.
10 Apr 2020
Hong Kong investors threaten legal action as UK banks drop their dividends
Hong Kong investors threaten legal action as UK banks drop their dividends
Regulators have insisted that British banks scrap their dividend payouts. HSBC’s shareholders are particularly cross.
9 Apr 2020
A handful of promising income stocks to buy now
A handful of promising income stocks to buy now
If you’re an investor looking for income, investment trusts are a particularly good way to go, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Here are a few to consider.
7 Apr 2020
Here’s how to hold on to some dividend income
Here’s how to hold on to some dividend income
Companies are cutting their dividends. But the truth is that you don’t have to give up all of your dividend income, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Here’s …
6 Apr 2020
The return of split-capital investment trusts – and two to buy now
The return of split-capital investment trusts – and two to buy now
Split-capital investment trusts fell out of favour after a scandal in the early 2000s. But now they're back. Here are two worth a look.
11 Feb 2020
Three high quality and high income stocks at bargain prices
Three high quality and high income stocks at bargain prices
Professional investor David Smith of the Henderson High Income Trust selects three of his favourite high quality income stocks.
18 Nov 2019
Three top-quality stocks for income and growth
Three top-quality stocks for income and growth
Professional investor Hugo Are picks three UK stocks that offer an attractive yield and the prospect of income and capital growth.
11 Nov 2019
How reliable is your income from dividend payouts?
How reliable is your income from dividend payouts?
Many blue-chip stocks are stretching their dividend payouts to the limit. Make sure you don’t pay the price.
4 Nov 2019
This overlooked investment trust can help you tap in to Canada’s dependable dividends
This overlooked investment trust can help you tap in to Canada’s dependable dividends
Canada is often dismissed as dull, but it looks exciting for income seekers. And this investment trust can help adventurous types to build a portfolio…
8 Oct 2019
Three income investments with downside protection
Three income investments with downside protection
Each week, a professional investor tells us where he'd put his money. This week: Richard Parfect, fund manager at Seneca Investment Managers, highligh…
22 Jul 2019
Investors should head east for income growth
Investors should head east for income growth
Dividend payouts are also on the up in Asia. Income investor should look to these two investment trusts to get a slice.
2 Jul 2019