The UK income fund offering dividend growth amid market volatility

Funds to Watch: Franklin UK Rising Dividends fund

Daniel Flynn
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As UK Equity Income funds continue to struggle with the sector's demanding yield criteria, Colin Morton, manager of the £26m Franklin UK Rising Dividends fund, says his product offers an alternative for investors willing to exchange some initial income for medium- to long-term dividend growth from a wider universe of companies.

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