There has always been a demand for income, but in the past decade, the hunt for yield has become more challenging due to the ultra-low interest rate environment.
Sub-advised by Baillie Gifford and Marathon Asset Management
Worst quarterly performance in Q3 for three years for UK dividends
Disrupters, tech leaders and global-facing stocks
Brexit discount means strong stocks are cheap
Business has diversified to four portfolio management teams
Recent history has been challenging for income-seeking investors.
Investing when companies are raising money