Macquarie Income Opportunities Active ETF Declares 3.9 Cents Final Distribution

Final Distribution Announcement

Macquarie Investment Management Australia Limited has released the final distribution details for the Macquarie Income Opportunities Active ETF (MQIO) for the period ending 31 January 2025. Investors will receive a distribution of 3.9 cents per unit, reflecting the fund's ongoing income-generating strategy.

The distribution reinvestment price has been set at 10.5507, providing an option for unitholders to reinvest their distributions into additional units of the ETF rather than receiving cash payments. This reinvestment plan offers a convenient way for investors to compound their holdings within the fund.

Key Dates and Eligibility

The ex-distribution date is scheduled for 3 February 2025, meaning investors must purchase units before this date to be eligible for the upcoming distribution. The record date, which determines the registered unitholders entitled to receive the distribution, falls on 4 February 2025.

Investors have until 5 February 2025 to elect whether to receive their distribution as cash or to participate in the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP). If no election is made, distributions will default to cash payments if a bank account is nominated, or reinvestment if no account details are provided.

Implications for Investors

This distribution announcement underscores Macquarie's commitment to delivering steady income through its active ETF management approach. The availability of a reinvestment option at a defined price allows investors to tailor their income strategy according to their financial goals.

Investors should note the expected payment date of 18 February 2025, when distributions will be credited. As always, unitholders are encouraged to review the fund’s Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination to ensure alignment with their investment objectives and risk tolerance.

While the distribution amount is consistent with prior periods, market participants will be watching how the ETF performs in the coming months amid evolving market conditions and interest rate environments.