Yield hunters stuck on UK despite more income to be found overseas

Japan seeing strong dividend growth

UK investors with an income focus are less likely to consider international investments than those without, despite a dramatic growth in overseas dividends, according to the latest research from the Henderson International Income Trust.

The findings revealed 58% of UK retail investment, excluding income funds, goes into international equity holdings. However, when looking purely at income funds, only 20% of money goes towards those with an international remit. This comes despite over 90% of global dividends being paid by companies outside of UK. Furthermore, between 2009 and October 2018, dividends outside the UK have risen by 119%. Global dividends reach fresh high in 'exceptionally volatile' markets According to the research, North America has seen dividend payouts rise by 153% since 2009, while those in Japan h...