Equities: reasons to believe
From small caps to ‘future minerals’ to healthcare trends, find out why we’re positive about global equity markets.
Potential for regular income and capital growth, as for most markets, reinvested dividends account for 50% or more (1) of the total return.
With a long history of strong dividend growth, the MSCI AC World Index delivered dividend growth of 9.5% p.a. (2).
Large diversified dividend universe, with more than US$1.41 trillion (3) was paid out in dividends globally in the 12 months to 30 September 2024.
Receive a recurring monthly income stream of 6.39% p.a. (4).
Participate in potential upside of global equity markets while receiving premium monthly income.
The fund is style-agnostic, diversifying across Value (60%) and Growth (40%) blended approach. The Fund is also exposed across various sectors and countries.
(1) Source: Factset, Jefferies, December 2001 to 30 September 2024. Using MSCI universe as it existed in the past. Based on local currency performance. Gross reinvested dividends without considering the impact of taxes.
(2) Source: MSCI, Bloomberg, September 2024, Q3 2024 vs Q3 2023 year on year change for dividends paid. For illustrative purpose only.
(3) Source: Bloomberg, MSCI, Paid by MSCI ACWI constituents, USD, 30 September 2024.
(4) Source: abrdn, 30 September 2024, based on A Gross MIncA Hedged SGD share class, historical average over October 2023 to September 2024. Aim at monthly distribution. Dividend rate is not guaranteed. Dividend may be paid out of capital. A positive yield does not imply a positive return of the Fund
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