Symphony International’s unaudited Net Asset Value at 30 June 2016 was US$712.5 million, which is 4.3% and 2.4% higher than at 31 March 2016 (US$683.2 million) and 31 December 2015, respectively. NAV per share was US$1.35 compared to US$1.29 and US$1.32, respectively, on the same dates. On a fully-diluted basis (adjusting for in-the-money vested options), […]
The good times are returning for shareholders in Edinburgh Dragon, an investment trust that seeks to generate returns from investing across diverse Far Eastern stock markets. After making a number of mistakes two to three years ago, the management team, led by Singapore-based Adrian Lim, is back on form. Over the past six months, the […]
….according to Capita, just 20 firms account for 70 per cent of the dividends paid in the UK market by value. So the majority of the funds you are invested in rely on the same few dividend producing firms to deliver the incomes they pay you. Look at the investment trust market and you will […]
Advisers could consider using investment trusts for their clients’ property exposure. read more here
Both residential and commercial property funds have their attractions and potential issues. Not all open-ended commercial property funds are built the same and while there can be some advantages, there are also disadvantages, of which clients should be made aware. read more here
What sort of investment strategy should investors adopt when contemplating property funds? What the Brexit-induced woes have highlighted is advisers should make sure what sort of investment strategy clients need when contemplating property as part of a portfolio. read more here
The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited has published its interim report for the six months to 30 June 2016. Total annualised shareholder return for the six months to 30 June 2016 was -0.3% (with the FTSE-250 total return being -5.2% over the same period). The Board reaffirms its intention to pay a dividend of, in aggregate, 6.25p […]
Axiom European Financial Debt Fund has published its interim accounts. This is the first half-yearly report since the company was launched in November 2015. The Company’s NAV at 30 June 2016 was GBP50.3 million (92.02p per Ordinary Share). From listing until 30 June 2016, the Company’s shares traded at an average price of 95.96p per Ordinary Share, with a price of […]
Aurora has published its first set of interims since changing its investment approach and its year end. Because the Company’s year end has been brought forward to December 31st , this report covers the four month period from March 1st to June 30th. Since the year-end on February 29th , the NAV per share declined […]
For the six months ended June 30, 2016, Middlefield Canadian Income generated a total return of 20.8%. Dividends of 1.25 pence per share were paid on a quarterly basis during the period in the months of January and April. For the six months ended 30 June 2016, the S&P/TSX Composite Index returned 9.8%, outperforming all […]
