WAM Income Maximiser Beats First-Year Income Target as It Tilts Toward Quality and Longer-Dated Debt

The latest update is out from WAM Income Maximiser Limited ( (AU:WMX) ).

WAM Income Maximiser reported that its investment portfolio performed broadly in line with its benchmark in March 2026, as rising geopolitical tensions increased market volatility and drove a shift toward overweight positions in energy, resources and longer-duration A-rated corporate debt. The company’s net tangible asset backing eased to 159.44 cents per share after the March dividend, but since its April 2025 inception it has delivered strong capital growth and an annualised fully franked dividend yield of 6.9% on the IPO price, exceeding its first-year income target.

Management is now positioning the portfolio for a potential global slowdown and the prospect of Australian interest rate cuts, increasing exposure to higher-quality equities and bank securities while maintaining a substantial allocation to higher-yielding fixed-rate bonds. The fund’s income generation and capital gains underpin ongoing monthly fully franked dividend payments, reinforcing its appeal to income-focused shareholders despite heightened macroeconomic and geopolitical risks.

More about WAM Income Maximiser Limited

WAM Income Maximiser Limited (ASX: WMX) is a listed investment company focused on delivering monthly income and capital growth by investing in high-quality Australian equities and corporate debt. Its portfolio blends blue-chip stocks, including major resources, financials and industrials, with investment-grade bonds and hybrids, targeting reliable fully franked dividends for income-oriented investors.

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