Is the UK the land of income opportunity? – 2 fund ideas for dividends

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The UK is home to a lot of world-class companies with good income paying potential. We look at 2 fund ideas and hear what an expert fund manager thinks.

This article isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure whether an investment is right for you please seek advice. If you choose to invest the value of your investment will rise and fall, so you could get back less than you put in.

Published on 25 January 2024

It was correct at the time of publishing. Our views and any references to tax, investment and pension rules may have changed since then.

Dividends have been a key to the UK investment case for a long time. It’s home to a lot of world-class companies, big and small, selling their goods and services around the globe.

Investing in a dividend-paying company can mean your income and capital grow as the company grows. For investors, you can see the benefits when dividends land in your investment account.

For some, the expectation of a dividend beats investing for growth and not knowing how an investment might perform. Though dividends are variable and never guaranteed.

This article isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure an investment is right for you, seek advice. Investments and any income from them will rise and fall in value, so you could get back less than you invest. Past performance is not a guide to the future. You should also make sure