Latest Investment Trusts News

AIMS Property Securities Fund has expanded its portfolio by acquiring a significant stake in AIMS APAC REIT at a notable discount, targeting an attractive dividend yield of over 8%.

Abacus Storage King has received a revised acquisition proposal from a consortium led by Ki Corporation and Public Storage, increasing their cash offer by 15% to A$1.65 per security. The independent board committee is opening a six-week due diligence window but urges securityholders to hold off on any action.

Garda Property Group has announced the taxable components of its distribution for the year ending 30 June 2025, outlining fund payments and capital gains attributed to investors. The distribution is scheduled for payment on 16 July 2025, with further tax details to follow in the annual statement.

Whitefield Income Limited has announced fully franked monthly dividends of 0.583 cents per share for July through September 2025, delivering an 8.0% gross yield based on its IPO price.

Betashares Capital Ltd has released the estimated annual distribution components for its 28BB Fixed Term Corporate Bond Active ETF, signalling a 31% attributed income and a full cash payout for the 2024-25 financial year.

BWP Trust proposes to internalise its management by acquiring BWP Management Limited from Wesfarmers for $142.6 million, restructure 62 Bunnings leases to extend lease terms and options, and commit $86 million to capital expenditure at key Bunnings sites. The transaction aims to enhance income certainty, reduce costs, and increase distributions for investors.

BlackRock Investment Management has announced the estimated distribution components for the iShares World Equity Factor ETF for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, revealing a total cash distribution of approximately 151.93 cents per unit.

BlackRock Investment Management announces an estimated 180.21 cents per unit distribution for its iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF for the June 2025 period, primarily sourced from foreign income.

BlackRock Investment Management announces an estimated 33.12 cents per unit distribution for its iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF for the June 2025 period, predominantly sourced from foreign income. The detailed tax breakdown aims to assist investors, especially non-residents, in managing withholding tax obligations.

BlackRock Investment Management has announced the estimated distribution components for its iShares High Growth ESG ETF for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, highlighting a total cash distribution of 69.13 cents per unit.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the estimated distribution components for its iShares Yield Plus ETF for the period ending 30 June 2025, revealing a total cash distribution of 70.57 cents per unit.

BlackRock Investment Management has released the estimated distribution components for the iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG ETF for the period ending 30 June 2025, outlining key income sources and tax implications for investors.