Dividend ETFs & LICs

The Federal Budget May Accidentally Create More Income Investors

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Illustration of Australia’s federal budget impact on income investing, featuring dividend income symbols, growing coin stacks, Canberra Parliament House, and messaging about franking credits and reliable income.

The 2026 federal budget could quietly reshape how Australians build wealth. With proposed changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and trusts, income-producing assets like dividend shares, ETFs and private credit funds may become more attractive than ever for long-term investors.

From Wobble to Recovery: My Income Portfolio’s 2026 Update

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Watercolour pastel feature image titled “My Portfolio Income in 2026 (Jan-Apr)” showing an income chart, coins, cash, and a factory symbolising portfolio cash flow

After a shaky start to the year, my portfolio has started to recover — but the real story is the income. In this Jan-Apr 2026 update, I break down how much my Income Factory portfolio generated in dividends and income, what worked, what lagged, and why cash flow still matters most.

DUI-AUI Merger: A 33% Income Boost or a Hidden Trade-Off?

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Watercolour illustration of two income streams merging into a larger dividend flow representing the DUI and AUI LIC merger for income investors

A 33% dividend boost sounds compelling—but what are DUI shareholders really giving up? This deep dive unpacks the income upside, hidden risks, and what the merger truly means for your Income Factory strategy.

My Portfolio Income in 2026 So Far: The Market Fell, But the Income Machine Kept Working

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Watercolour illustration of an income investing portfolio generating dividends and cash flow in 2026 with coins and financial chart

The first months of 2026 have been volatile for markets, but my income portfolio has continued to do what it was designed to do — generate cash flow. In this update, I break down how much income the portfolio produced so far this year and what the results mean for the Income Factory strategy.

What BKI’s HY26 Result Means for Income Investors

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Watercolour illustration showing BKI HY26 results for income investors, with Australian skyline, dividend calculator, rising arrow and stacked coins.

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.

HYLD just landed on the ASX — should Aussie dividend investors care?

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Watercolour illustration showing HYLD ETF as part of an Income Factory portfolio with banks, LICs, private credit and growing dividend income in Australia.

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.

Beyond the ASX: How Australian Income Investors Can Diversify with International Dividend ETFs, Global Income Funds & Private Credit in 2026

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Watercolour illustration showing rising stacks of gold coins labeled International Dividend ETFs, Global Income Funds, and Private Credit, set against a soft world map with an upward green arrow symbolising global income diversification and growth.

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.

The Rise of Monthly Income Funds in Australia: Are They Better Than Traditional Dividend Stocks for Cash Flow?

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Watercolour illustration showing gold coin stacks labelled “Dividend Stocks” and “Monthly Income Funds,” with a rising green arrow and the Australian flag in the background.

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.