AIC reveals latest investment trust 'Dividend Heroes'

20-plus years of consecutive dividend increases

clock • 2 min read

The Invesco Income Growth trust has been named the Association of Investment Companies' (AIC) 21st 'Dividend Hero' having increased its dividend for the 20th consecutive year.

Managed by Ciaran Mallon, the UK equity income trust had a dividend yield of 4.1% as of 28 February 2018, according to the AIC. Mallon said: "I recognise this reliable and growing income stream is a key attraction of the company and the regular dividend stream is highly valued by shareholders." He added he remains "committed to finding companies that have the ability to pay a sustainable and growing dividend over the long term". F&C IT at 150 - 'An appropriate time to recognise investment trusts are unique' Invesco Income Growth joins 20 other investment companies on the list, w...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment Trusts

FCA looks to protect investment trust minority shareholders against 'conflicts of interest' issues

FCA looks to protect investment trust minority shareholders against 'conflicts of interest' issues

Follows 'substantial debate' over regulator's role

Patrick Brusnahan
clock 31 March 2026 • 2 min read
Doug Brodie: How to keep drawdown clients happy forever using investment trusts

Doug Brodie: How to keep drawdown clients happy forever using investment trusts

Using investment trusts to solve the drawdown problem, part three

Doug Brodie
clock 25 February 2026 • 5 min read
Private investors' share of investment trusts rises to 27%

Private investors' share of investment trusts rises to 27%

AIC report shows

Linus Uhlig
clock 24 February 2026 • 3 min read