Geffen: Worst-hit income funds in Q1 sell-off took highest dividend risk

IA UK Equity Income sector average down 3.9%

Beth Brearley
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There was a direct correlation between the worst-performing UK equity income funds during the recent sell-off and those with the highest dividend concentration risk, claims Neptune CEO Robin Geffen.

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