As an Australian dividend investor, I’ve always built my portfolio around one simple principle: cash flow is king. Dividends are predictable, liquid, and (thanks to franking credits) tax-efficient. But in recent years, I’ve noticed more investors being lured toward the shiny promise of “alternatives” — private equity, hedge funds, infrastructure partnerships, even agriculture and timber. …
As of August 2025, my income-focused portfolio has grown to $627k, delivering 12.15% annualised returns — proof that a smart mix of shares, ETFs, and credit funds can pay you like a salary for life.
Nine months in and MRE is already hiking its monthly cash, boasting 11.9 % NAV growth and a hefty 144-loan real-estate book. Here’s my verdict
As a shareholder in both Soul Patts and Brickworks, I break down what the 2025 merger means for dividend-focused investors like us — and why I’m voting in favour.
MOT.ASX just clocked an 8.5 % total return and a juicy 7 %+ yield, all while units still trade below NTA. Dive into July’s numbers, the new Credit Trust II kicker, and why this private-credit workhorse powers my dividend engine.
July 2025 dividend update: AU$4.6k income, new DDR buy, portfolio tops AU$617k. Breakdown, lessons & next moves inside
A comparison post that breaks down top-performing Australian private credit funds offering monthly distributions in 2025
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Harvest ~8 % monthly cash yield with Gryphon Capital Income Trust (GCI.ASX)—AAA mortgage-backed portfolio, low fees, built for reliable passive income.
Discover how the KKR Credit Income Fund (KKC.ax) delivers reliable monthly income through global credit strategies—ideal for income-focused Australian investors.