Latest Investment Trusts News

WAM Strategic Value delivered a solid 9.5% portfolio return for FY2026, outpacing the ASX All Ordinaries by 3.8%, while declaring a fully franked dividend of 6.5 cents per share. New capital gains tax rules are reshaping investor appetite, boosting demand for listed investment companies like WAM.

Asset Plus Limited (NZX:APL) has increased its third quarter dividend to 0.25 cents per share, up from 0.20 cents, reflecting stronger Funds from Operations driven by a new lease at Munroe Lane.

F&C Investment Trust delivered a 12.4% net asset value total return for H1 2026, narrowly trailing the FTSE All-World Index. The trust declared a 0.99p interim dividend and announced a chairman succession as it navigates AI-led market dynamics and geopolitical volatility.

Pengana Global Private Credit Trust (ASX: PCX) has successfully completed a $31.25 million wholesale placement, issuing over 15.8 million new units at $1.97 each, reinforcing its diversified global private credit strategy.

Whitefield Income Limited has announced fully franked monthly dividends of 0.583 cents per share for Q3 2026, alongside a half yearly top-up dividend, delivering an annualised yield of 8.2% based on its June 30 share price.

BlackRock Investment Management reveals the estimated distribution for the iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) ending June 2026, highlighting a significant portion of income sourced from foreign earnings and discounted capital gains.

Kapstream Investment Trust completed a 5% off-market buyback and projects FY 2027 distributions around RBA Cash + 3.50%, supported by a rising yield to maturity.

The Munro Climate Change Leaders Fund Active ETF (ASX: MCCL) has announced a final distribution of 298.916141 cents per unit for the year ending 30 June 2026, slightly below last year's payout. Key dates for investors include an ex-distribution date of 1 July and a payment date of 22 July.

The Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) posted a 2.0% diluted NTA return in 2025, weighed down by an 8% appreciation of the Australian dollar against its largely USD-denominated portfolio. The trust bolstered its capital base with a A$34.5 million rights issue and increased exposure to the WSS Master Fund.

State Street Global Advisors has declared a 77.48 cents per unit distribution for its SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ESG ETF, blending cash, franking, and foreign tax credits for the fiscal year ending June 2026.

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.

State Street Global Advisors has announced a cash distribution of 35.6022 cents per unit for the SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Listed Property ETF (SLF) for the period ending 30 June 2026, alongside franking and foreign tax credits.