Brave investors cash in with big dividends
by David Prosser from on (#3H2M)
Savers should be prepared to step outside their comfort zone to beat low interest rates
Companies around the world paid out a record $1.17tn in dividend income during 2015. The figures, published by Henderson Global Investors, highlight an important point for investors: while interest rates remain stuck at historic lows, income seekers who are prepared to take at least some risk with their capital can do far better.
Henderson's analysis shows the UK was one of the world's best performers last year for dividends, with total payouts up 31% to $135bn. And globally, the stock market has been delivering higher payouts for five years now: total dividend income was 60% higher in 2014 than in 2009.
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