UK income shares with high dividend yields incl. investment trusts

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DirectorsTalk presents a selection of UK income stocks that provide a reliable income stream for shareholders through dividends. In doing so, dividend shares provide an additional passive income at a time of rising costs due to higher inflation and interest rates in the UK.  

Japan income fundJPMorgan Japan Small Cap Growth & Income plc (LON:JSGI / JSGI.L) is an income investing opportunity that gives investors access to a diverse and fast growing sector managed by local managers. The Investment Trust offers a regular quarterly income without compromising on Japanese growth opportunities, by paying a higher dividend funded part by capital reserves as well as revenue returns.

Real Estate Credit Investments (LON:RECI) is a closed-ended investment company which originates and invests in real estate debt secured by commercial or residential properties in Western Europe, focusing primarily on the United Kingdom, France and Germany. 

Hardman and Co’s Analyst Mark Thomas noted key themes from their last quarterly update are i) attractive returns from low LTV credit exposure to UK and European commercial real estate assets, ii) quarterly dividends delivering consistently since October 2013, iii) a highly granular book, iv) transparent and conservative leverage, and v) access to strong pipeline.

BlackRock Income & Growth Investment Trustplc (LON:BRIGaims to provide growth in capital and income over the long term through investment in a diversified portfolio of principally UK listed equities.

BlackRock Energy and Resources Income Trust plc (LON:BERI) aims to achieve an annual dividend target and, over the long term, capital growth by investing primarily in securities of companies operating in the mining and energy sectors.

Volta Finance Ltd (LON:VTA, LON:VTAS) is a closed-ended limited liability company registered in Guernsey. The Company’s investment objectives are to seek to preserve capital across the credit cycle and 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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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.

Real Estate Credit Investments portfolio valued at £309.1m in June 2025

As at 30 June 2025, RECI held a diversified portfolio valued at £309.1m, with available cash of £16.6m and net effective leverage of 24.3%. NAV per share rose from 145.6p to 146.6p.

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.

Volta Finance posts +3.3% May return, boosts CLO exposure

Volta Finance delivered a +3.3% return in May 2025, driven by strong CLO Debt and Equity performance. The portfolio continues to benefit from stabilising markets and positive credit momentum.

Volta Finance: Volatility put into context

This report analyses Volta's share price volatility during recent crises, finding mixed results compared to broader equity markets. Volta currently trades at a double discount to NAV and offers a forecast 2025 dividend yield of 9.4%.

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