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WAM Strategic Value Lifts Cash, Declares Interim Dividend Amid Market Volatility

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  • WAM Strategic Value reported solid NTA backing, a healthy fully franked interim dividend, and an attractive yield profile for shareholders.
  • The portfolio outperformed a volatile market as cash levels were raised, while Regal Asian Investments weighed on returns but is still seen as undervalued.
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WAM Strategic Value Lifts Cash, Declares Interim Dividend Amid Market Volatility

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The latest update is out from WAM Strategic Value Ltd ( (AU:WAR) ).

WAM Strategic Value reported a pre-tax net tangible asset backing of 124.59 cents per share at 31 March 2026, alongside a month-end share price of $1.095 and total assets of $226.7 million. The board declared a fully franked interim dividend of 3.25 cents per share, contributing to an annualised fully franked interim dividend of 6.5 cents and an annualised dividend yield of 5.9%, or 8.4% on a grossed-up basis.

The investment portfolio decreased in March but still outperformed the broader Australian equity market amid heightened volatility, prompting the manager to lift cash levels over recent months to protect capital and retain flexibility for future opportunities. Regal Asian Investments was a key detractor as its share price fell despite strong 12‑month returns, yet WAM Strategic Value maintains its thesis that the stock’s persistent discount to NTA and strong management provide scope for that discount to narrow over time.

More about WAM Strategic Value Ltd

WAM Strategic Value Limited (ASX: WAR) is an Australian listed investment company focused on discounted asset opportunities in the equity market. It manages a diversified portfolio of investments and cash, aiming to preserve shareholder capital while generating returns through opportunistic allocations, particularly where securities trade at a discount to their net tangible assets.

Average Trading Volume: 180,264

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

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