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Henderson Far East Income

Investment Trusts

Index
FTSE 250
ISIN
Not specified
Book status
2026 edition — current
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Company summary

Henderson Far East Income is an investment trust designed to provide a high and sustainable income from Asia-Pacific equities. It invests in dividend-paying companies across the region, including Australia, China, Hong Kong and other Asian markets.

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Key activities

Investment in income-producing Asia-Pacific equities across financials, telecoms, property, resources, technology and consumer sectors, with active country and stock allocation.

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Key markets

Asia-Pacific equity markets excluding Japan, with meaningful exposure to Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and other regional markets.

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Key drivers

Asian corporate dividends, interest rates, commodity prices, economic growth, stock selection, currency movements and the ability of portfolio companies to grow cash distributions.

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Key risks

Asian market volatility, dividend cuts, Chinese economic weakness, currency movements, political and regulatory intervention, commodity cycles and concentration in higher-yield sectors.

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Recent Developments

30 July 2026: the latest quarterly dividend increased to 6.30p from 6.25p. The trust continues to emphasise diversified Asian income at a time when regional interest rates, currencies and dividend policies remain important performance drivers.

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Dividend notes

Pays quarterly. In 2026, 6.25p dividends went ex-dividend on 29 January and 30 April, followed by a 6.30p dividend ex-dividend on 30 July and payable on 28 August. A fourth quarterly payment is expected later in the year.

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