GCI June Update: Higher Monthly Income, But Watch The Credit Cycle
GCI’s June update strengthens the monthly income case, but rising borrower dispersion means credit risk still deserves close monitoring.
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FY26 Portfolio Review: Record Income, Real Risks
My FY26 portfolio produced record income, but listed credit fund capital weakness showed why yield still needs risk discipline and better diversification.
Are Aussie Bank Dividends Still Safe in 2026? A Reality Check for Income Investors
Australian bank dividends have long been treated as untouchable — the cornerstone of income portfolios built on franking credits and familiarity. But as we head into 2026, the landscape has quietly shifted. Slower credit growth, tighter capital rules, and changing economic conditions mean investors can no longer assume yesterday’s payouts will automatically repeat tomorrow. In this article, I take a clear-eyed look at whether Aussie banks can really keep paying what income investors expect — and how to position a portfolio for reliable income through the next cycle.
Beyond the ASX: How Australian Income Investors Can Diversify with International Dividend ETFs, Global Income Funds & Private Credit in 2026
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?
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.
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.
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.
Alternatives and Liquidity – A Dividend Investor’s Take
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. …
From Steady Drips to a Flowing Stream: My Income Portfolio’s Journey Since 2012
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.
MRE.AX Fund Update – June/July 2025: 158 Loans, 2 Trusts & A 0.87 ¢ Dividend
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