The U.K. Income Investor

It has been around a month since consumer goods giant Unilever (ULVR) released full year 2020 financial results. The stock price performance since then tells you what the market thought of the numbers. The shares ended last week around 11% lower in GBP terms compared to their pre-results level. The…

Like most banks, Lloyds (LLOY) has had a pretty tough 12 months. Its business was obviously hit by the pandemic, while its stock remains subdued despite rallying on the back of positive vaccine developments. Still, 2020 results released on Wednesday were much better than many would have dared predict ten…

Schroder Asian Income first appeared on the site last October. At the time, I flagged the fund as a possible conservative way to own Asian equities. The income focus gives it a value tilt, while the region’s growth prospects appear quite bright. Corporate debt levels also appear relatively low out…

Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) held its much awaited 2021 Strategy Day this morning. Early market reaction does not look great, with the stock down around 2.2% as I type. The ‘B’ shares trade for 1,277p, up just over 30% since the last time the energy giant featured here back in…

It is easy to see the attraction of the City of London Investment Trust (CTY) to those seeking income. Most obviously, the dividend growth record here is clearly very impressive. The trust is a member of the AIC Dividend Heroes, which signifies at least 20 years of consecutive annual dividend…