Dividend is an output of our thinking, not an input
“Income, the right way” is how we seek to offer sustainable dividends in addition to compounding of capital; the focus of our stock selection is investing in long-term compounders
Specialists focus on what they do best
Combining the expertise from two highly experienced teams to deliver the full benefits of our thinking: The International Equity Team selects stocks and the Solutions & Multi Asset Team implements the systematic call option overwrite strategies.
Consistent track record
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^ The current overall income objective is c.4% per annum but is subject to change depending on market factors, including the current income and volatility of general equity markets, the current income of the underlying equity strategy, inflation and interest rates. The relative contributions to the overall income objective of the two income components (dividends and call option premiums) may vary. The target is less likely to be achieved in periods of strong markets and very low volatility.
^ The current overall income objective is c.4% per annum but is subject to change depending on market factors, including the current income and volatility of general equity markets, the current income of the underlying equity strategy, inflation and interest rates. The relative contributions to the overall income objective of the two income components (dividends and call option premiums) may vary. The target is less likely to be achieved in periods of strong markets and very low volatility.
The premiums received from the sale of index call options enhance the yield. This dynamic yet conservative options strategy is designed to help meet the yield target.
For information purposes only, not to be construed as a recommendation to invest in or trade any securities or asset classes mentioned herein.
* 2% post withholding tax.
^ The current overall income objective is c.4% per annum but is subject to change depending on market factors, including the current income and volatility of general equity markets, the current income of the underlying equity strategy, inflation and interest rates. The relative contributions to the overall income objective of the two income components (dividends and call option premiums) may vary. The target is less likely to be achieved in periods of strong markets and very low volatility.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
DATE | MS FUNDS (UK) GLOBAL BRANDS EQUITY INCOME FUND |
30/06/2022 | 4.46% |
31/03/2022 | 4.33% |
31/12/2021 | 4.24% |
30/09/2021 | 4.24% |
30/06/2021 | 4.23% |
31/03/2021 | 4.07% |
31/12/2020 | 4.21% |
30/09/2020 | 4.19% |
30/06/2020 | 4.09% |
31/03/2020 | 4.46% |
31/12/2019 | 4.21% |
30/09/2019 | 4.39% |
31/06/2019 | 4.33% |
31/03/2019 | 4.18% |
31/12/2018 | 4.33% |
30/09/2018 | 4.19% |
30/06/2018 | 4.29% |
31/03/2018 | 4.19% |
Returns may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations. All performance data is calculated NAV to NAV, net of fees, and does not take account of commissions and costs incurred on the issue and redemption of units. The sources for all performance and Index data is Morgan Stanley Investment Management. Distributed yield shown is for the four quarters to the date shown in the first column.
Calendar Year Returns (%) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Class I ACC Shares | 21.07 | 8.11 | 21.47 | 2.38 | 11.50 | - |
MSCI World Net Index | 22.94 | 12.32 | 22.74 | -3.04 | 11.80 | - |