Plenti FY26 annual report: strong growth, but no dividend yet
Plenti’s FY26 annual report shows strong cash-profit growth and disciplined credit metrics, but it remains a future dividend candidate rather than an income stock today.
Dividend Stocks
SDF Takeover Bid: What It Means for Income Investors
Steadfast’s takeover bid is good news for existing holders, but income investors need to consider lost dividends, deal risk and reinvestment risk.
AUB vs Steadfast: Are ASX Insurance Brokers Good Dividend Stocks?
A practical income-investor comparison of AUB Group and Steadfast Group, with a focus on sustainable yield, fully franked dividends, growth and key risks.
The Federal Budget May Accidentally Create More Income Investors
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.
My Portfolio Income in 2026 So Far: The Market Fell, But the Income Machine Kept Working
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.
The Bridgewater Warning: What “Market Tension” Means for My Income Factory
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.
Credit Corp 2025 AGM: Productivity, Profits, and a 6% Franked Dividend Yield
Credit Corp Group’s 2025 AGM delivered a clear message to dividend investors — operational excellence is driving both growth and income. With record U.S. productivity, resilient lending in Australia, and a fully franked yield above 6%, the company remains a standout in the ASX income landscape. This report dives into how Credit Corp continues to balance disciplined capital allocation with rising shareholder returns, positioning itself as a cornerstone holding for any income-focused portfolio.
Hybrid Income Investing in Australia (2025–2030): How to Build a Balanced Dividend & Credit Portfolio
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.
Dividend ETFs vs LICs vs Direct Stocks in Australia (2025): Which Pays Better Income?
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.
Dividend Growth: The Key Metric for Income Investors in a Low-Yield Australia
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