Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) – Income Factory

Soul Patts FY26: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly for Income Investors

25/09/2026 by Jay

Watercolour illustration of a diversified investment factory generating steady dividend income, with separate asset-class compartments and a valuation gauge highlighting the balance between income quality and price.

Soul Patts has delivered its 28th consecutive year of dividend growth, but the headline 502% profit surge tells only part of the story.

Hybrid Income Investing in Australia (2025–2030): How to Build a Balanced Dividend & Credit Portfolio

02/07/202624/10/2025 by Jay

Watercolour illustration of hybrid income investing in Australia, showing ascending gold coin stacks labeled Stocks, ETFs/LICs, and Alternative Income Funds with an upward green arrow and Australian flag backdrop.

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.

August 2025 Portfolio Update: Income Resilience and Growth in Focus

02/07/202618/09/2025 by Jay

Illustrated blog banner for August 2025 Portfolio Update showing a money tree with coins, financial charts, and growth icons, highlighting income resilience and growth.

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.

📈 Soul Patts and Brickworks Are Merging — Here’s What It Means for Dividend Investors

02/07/202604/08/2025 by Jay

Watercolour illustration of a classic sandstone building symbolising the union of SOL and BKW, against a soft orange and purple dawn sky — representing change and opportunity in long-term investing.

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.