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WAM Income Maximiser lifts dividends as portfolio beats benchmark

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  • WAM Income Maximiser raised Q2 2026 monthly fully franked dividends after exceeding its first-year income target.
  • The portfolio outperformed its benchmark with lower volatility, driven by a strategic tilt toward higher-yield bank debt over equities.
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WAM Income Maximiser lifts dividends as portfolio beats benchmark

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An update from WAM Income Maximiser Limited ( (AU:WMX) ) is now available.

WAM Income Maximiser has lifted its Q2 CY2026 fully franked monthly dividends, with incremental increases from April to June, after surpassing its target income return in the first 12 months since listing. The company’s portfolio has gained 12% since inception and outperformed its benchmark by 6% in the financial year to date, while operating with substantially lower volatility than the broader equity market.

Management attributed the strong performance to active asset allocation between debt and equities, stock selection and tactical positioning during volatile conditions, and has recently tilted further toward high‑yielding bank debt over equities to lock in higher income with lower risk. The shift underscores WAM Income Maximiser’s strategy of balancing income generation and capital preservation, reinforcing its appeal to income-focused investors in a changing macroeconomic and interest rate environment.

More about WAM Income Maximiser Limited

WAM Income Maximiser Limited is an ASX‑listed investment company focused on delivering regular monthly fully franked income, reduced volatility and capital growth through an actively managed, multi‑asset portfolio. It invests primarily in high‑quality Australian equities and investment grade corporate debt, including securities issued by major banks and blue‑chip industrials, targeting income-oriented shareholders seeking capital preservation.

Average Trading Volume: 309,165

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

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