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ISSUE 113
JUNE 2025

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STEADY INCOME,

STRONGER PORTFOLIOS

A BALANCED APPROACH TO DIVIDEND

INVESTING AND FINANCIAL RESILIENCE

BY WEALTH ADVISER credits!” (Firstlinks, ‘Australia: why the chase for even
higher dividend yields?’).
Introduction: The Australian Dividend Despite global challenges—such as trade tensions,
Advantage in Uncertain Times inflation, and geopolitical instability—the Australian con-
In a world where economic uncertainty often dominates sumer remains resilient. This underlying strength bolsters
headlines, the Australian share market offers a haven for confidence in domestic companies. As noted in ‘Maintaining
income-focused investors. For decades, Australia has led the dividend income in turbulent times’, “Despite a lot of
world in dividend yields, providing shareholders not only hyperbole about economic uncertainty, the Aussie consumer
with robust returns but also valuable franking credits—a is still showing confidence…” This resilience is crucial for
unique feature that further boosts after-tax income. As one dividend investors, as it underpins the stability and growth
commentator notes, “Australia has, for many decades, had potential of income-generating companies.
the highest dividend paying share market in the world by This article explores how Australian investors can main-
far. Aussie investors are living in the best country in the tain and grow their dividend income in turbulent times. By
world for dividend yields. And that’s BEFORE franking blending philosophical insights with practical strategies, we

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