Article preview: For all investors, the dividend income paid from a portfolio often forms a substantial part of the total return. UK stocks have historically been known for their strong dividend performance, and this year looks set to continue that trend. Dividends from UK companies rose by 14.5% in the second quarter of 2019, reaching a new all-time high of £37.8bn. This figure beats the previous record, which was set two years ago, by more than £4bn.
Weaker dividend growth than it first appears
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This 546-word blog post looks at the latest UK Dividend Monitor from Link Group, which commented that, despite the record numbers, the quality of growth was relatively poor. Written on 22nd July 2019.
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