If income is the target
The squeeze on income-yielding assets has made the hunt difficult for income investors. Interest received on savings accounts is close to zero, translating into a negative real return when inflation is accounted for.
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- Considering current low yields and savings rates, income-yielding equities are an attractive asset class.
- The Trust has weathered a myriad of economic events and market turmoil through its conservative, blue-chip investments, and presents a potentially good investment for the long term.
- It has the longest growing dividend record of any investment trust, aiming to provide a smooth stream of income to its investors.
- It has the lowest ongoing charge of any investment trust in its sector, reducing the drag to potential future performance.