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In this article, DirectorsTalk showcases from its leading funds platform exclusive recent interviews and analyst research for five listed investment companies on the London Stock Exchange. All the companies aim to provide a regular income stream to investors in the form of dividends. Investment Managers include BlackRock, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, AXA Investment Management and Premier Miton Investors.

BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust plc (LON:BRLAaims to secure long-term capital growth and an attractive total return primarily through investing in quoted securities in Latin America.  

The Diverse Income Trust plc (LON:DIVI) invests primarily in quoted or traded UK companies with a wide range of market capitalisations, but a long-term bias toward small and mid-cap equities. The trust may also invest in large cap companies, including FTSE 100 Index constituents, where it is believed that this may increase shareholder value.

JPMorgan Japan Small Cap Growth & Income plc (LON:JSGItargets Japan income without compromising on Japanese growth opportunities. This Japan income investing opportunity gives investors access to a diverse and fast growing sector managed by local managers. The Investment Trust offers a regular quarterly income funded part by capital reserves as well as revenue returns.

BlackRock Sustainable American Income Trust plc (LON:BRSA), formally BlackRock North American Income Trust plc, aims to provide an attractive level of income return together with capital appreciation over the long term, in a manner consistent with the principles of sustainable investing adopted by the Company.

Volta Finance Ltd (LON:VTA, LON:VTAS) is a closed-ended limited liability company registered in Guernsey, investing in a diversified portfolio of structured finance assets. The Company aims to provide a stable stream of income to its Shareholders through dividends that it expects to distribute on a quarterly basis.

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Diverse Income Trust reports £257.9m net assets with 4.18% yield

Diverse Income Trust reported net assets of £257.9 million as of 31 July 2025, with a NAV of 109.08p per share and a share price of 104.00p, reflecting a 4.66% discount. The trust, managed by Gervais Williams and Martin Turner, delivered a 19.42% one-year share price total return and maintains a historic yield of 4.18%.

Structured products fund Volta Finance reports July NAV of €274.2m, performance up 2.5%

Volta Finance has reported a July net performance of +2.48%, including a dividend of 15.5 cents per share, bringing financial year gains to +13.9%. Net Asset Value stood at €274.2m (€7.49 per share), with strong contributions from CLO equity tranches, which returned +5.2% during the month

Diverse Income Trust recommends final dividend of 1.35p

Diverse Income Trust plc has proposed a final dividend of 1.35p per share, payable on 28 November 2025, bringing the total annual dividend to 4.50p, up 5.9% from last year.

CLO income fund Volta Finance delivers 0.4% return in June, NAV at €7.46

In June 2025, Volta Finance achieved a net performance of +0.4%, lifting its cumulative return since August 2024 to +11.2%, with both CLO debt and equity assets posting gains amid easing trade tensions and stable credit markets, and ending the month with a NAV of €7.46 per share.

Volta Finance: Insights into volatility, strengths and risk protections (LON:VTA)

Hardman & Co's Mark Thomas examines recent volatility trends, the robustness of collateralised loan obligations and the built‑in risk protections that support the company’s fundamental value.

Volta Finance signals stability with dividend declaration

Volta Finance has declared a €0.155 quarterly dividend, maintaining its 8% NAV yield.

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