BKI has lifted its dividend again, kept costs ultra-low, and continues to trade at a discount to NTA. Here’s what the HY26 result means for income investors focused on reliable, fully franked income.
A new high-yield ETF has landed on the ASX — but does it actually improve income investing, or just reshuffle the same old dividend payers? In this review, I break down HYLD through an Income Factory lens and show where it fits alongside banks, LICs, and private credit.
A deep-dive into how Australians can diversify income beyond the ASX using global dividend ETFs, multi‑asset income funds, and private‑credit vehicles for stable income in 2026.
Monthly income funds are rising fast in Australia—but do they beat traditional dividend stocks for stable cash flow? Here’s a full comparison for 2025.
Bridgewater Associates — the world’s largest hedge fund — says today’s market calm hides powerful undercurrents. Inflation, fiscal expansion, and AI-driven capital cycles are pulling global markets in opposite directions. In “The Bridgewater Warning: Market Tension and the Income Factory,” I unpack what this means for dividend and credit investors — and how to keep your portfolio balanced, cash-flowing, and resilient when equilibrium breaks.
With dividend yields compressing, Australian investors are blending dividend stocks, ETFs, LICs, and credit funds to build hybrid income portfolios that deliver stable, diversified cash flow.
With yields tightening across the ASX, this deep-dive compares dividend ETFs, LICs, and direct stocks to see which pays better income and franking credits for Australian investors.
With dividend yields falling across the ASX, income investors are rethinking their strategy. Here’s why dividend growth — not yield — is becoming the metric that matters most for long-term success
August delivered a big step up for the Income Factory portfolio, with returns driven by standout gains in retail and automotive stocks alongside steady paycheques from credit funds and ETFs. Income jumped from $13.7k in July to $24.1k in August, underscoring the power of diversification in creating reliable monthly cash flow. Here’s what worked, where the risks lie, and what investors should be watching next.
Private credit is booming in Australia, but which ASX-listed fund delivers steadier income? We compare MOT vs MRE—yields, risks, and reliability—so income investors can decide which fund deserves a place in their portfolio.