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.
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.
Learn a simple, automated system for building a dividend portfolio using a fortnightly salary. Covers ASX dividend stocks, ETFs, LICs, monthly income funds, and reinvestment strategies
October 2025 income review: AU$5.1k in dividends and interest, fresh capital into SOL, VAS, VHY and private credit, plus a full portfolio snapshot vs August.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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