Latest Investment Trusts News

Rural Funds Group has lodged replacement constitutions for its key trusts, Rural Funds Trust and RF Active, refining governance, stapling mechanics, and compliance frameworks to align with evolving regulatory standards.

Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has issued 7.39 million units at A$1.38 each, raising A$10.2 million from wholesale investors without a product disclosure statement. The capital raise aligns with AIQ’s adjusted net tangible asset value and complies with Corporations Act requirements.

WAM Strategic Value Limited updates its fully franked interim dividend details for FY2026, confirming a 3.25 cent per share payout and clarifying its Dividend Reinvestment Plan pricing and mechanics.

Alternative Investment Trust (ASX: AIQ) is set to raise approximately A$10.2 million through a placement of 7.39 million units priced at A$1.38, matching its adjusted net tangible asset value. The capital will bolster AIQ’s exposure to the WSS Master Fund and other investments.

Whitefield Income Limited is tapping shareholders for up to A$108 million through a discounted entitlement offer, reinforcing its commitment to steady dividend income amid solid financial performance.

MFF Capital Investments has updated its dividend distribution details for the half-year ending December 2025, confirming a fully franked 10-cent dividend payable in May and setting reinvestment plan prices at AUD 4.577.

MA Credit Income Trust has approved an on-market buy-back of its units, adding a flexible tool to its capital management arsenal amid evolving market conditions.

Naos Small Cap Opportunities Company has kicked off an on-market buy-back program set to repurchase up to 10% of its issued shares over the next year, signalling a notable capital management move.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX: CQE) has announced a 4.30 cents per unit interim distribution for Q1 2026, accompanied by an 8.5762 cents per unit fund payment under the AMIT regime. The payment date is set for 21 April 2026, with detailed withholding tax components primarily affecting non-resident investors.

Henderson Far East Income Limited posted a robust 23.3% net asset value total return for the half-year ending February 2026, supported by strong Asian tech and financial sector gains. The trust declared a 6.25p interim dividend and raised £39.1 million through new share issuance, securing a spot in the FTSE 250.

Whitefield Income Limited has declared fully franked monthly dividends of 0.583 cents per share for April through June 2026, delivering an annualised yield of 8.3% based on the March 31 share price. The company continues its approach of combining steady monthly payments with potential half yearly top-ups.

US Masters Residential Property Fund (ASX:URF) has announced an on-market buy-back program for up to 68.8 million fully paid stapled securities, representing approximately 10% of its units on issue. The buy-back will run from April 7, 2026, to April 6, 2027, and will be conducted through Taylor Collison Limited.