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WAM Income Maximiser has posted a 19.2% investment portfolio gain for the year ended June 2026, outperforming its benchmark by 13.4% with notably lower volatility, while increasing fully franked dividends to an annualised yield of 6.9%.

Barramundi’s portfolio returned a solid 3.8% gross gain in Q2 2026, driven by strong AI-related infrastructure plays and takeover interest in key holdings, despite sector volatility and profit downgrades in healthcare and logistics.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited rebounded in the June quarter with a 6.1% portfolio gain and an 8.4% lift in net tangible asset value, driven by strong performances in AI-related holdings and consumer growth stocks.

WAM Active has posted a staggering 75.5% investment portfolio gain for FY2026, far outpacing benchmarks, and announced increased fully franked dividends including a special payout.

Ryder Capital posted a robust 33.53% pre-tax NTA return for FY26, far outpacing market benchmarks, and announced a fully franked 12 cents per share dividend for FY27, underscoring confidence in its small-cap portfolio.

Future Generation Australia (ASX: FGX) reported a robust 20.1% total shareholder return for the year to June 2026 alongside an increased fully franked interim dividend of 3.8 cents per share, maintaining its commitment to steady income and social impact.

Russell Investment Management has announced a substantial final distribution for the Australian Responsible Investment ETF (ASX: RARI), delivering 115.0944 cents per unit with a notable franking component. Key dates for investors to note include the ex-distribution on June 30 and payment on July 15.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited is trimming the management fee for its Australia 300 ETF (ASX: A300) by 25%, effective 1 July 2026, reflecting a subtle but meaningful cost saving for investors.

State Street Global Advisors announced a substantial cash distribution of 131.73 cents per unit for its SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF (SYI) for the period ending 30 June 2026, accompanied by 5.88 cents in franking credits.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced estimated distributions for 34 of its ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-July 2026. The payouts vary significantly across funds, reflecting diverse asset exposures and income profiles.

Barramundi Limited’s May update reveals a 2.3% adjusted NAV decline, weighed down by CSL’s earnings downgrade and Brambles’ operational setbacks, despite positive contributions from Xero and Credit Corp.

VanEck Investments Limited has issued a comprehensive Replacement Product Disclosure Statement for eight of its Australian ETFs, detailing investment strategies, fees, risks, and operational protocols under ASX AQUA Rules.