Henderson Opportunities Trust plc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Henderson Investment Funds Limited. It is co-managed by Henderson Global Investors Limited. The fund invests in the public equity markets of the United Kingdom. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in growth stocks of companies across all market capitalizations, with an emphasis on small cap companies. It focuses on such factors as attractive valuations, sound prospects, and diverse customer bases to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the FTSE All-Share Index. It was formerly known as Henderson Strata Investments plc. Henderson Opportunities Trust plc was formed on August 21, 1985 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom.
Henderson Opportunities Trust Dividend Announcement
• Henderson Opportunities Trust announced a quarterly dividend of £1.50 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-12-13. Ex dividend date: 2024-11-14
• Henderson Opportunities Trust annual dividend for 2024 was £17.50
• Henderson Opportunities Trust annual dividend for 2023 was £35.50
• Henderson Opportunities Trust's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 3.14%
• Henderson Opportunities Trust's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is -56.16%
• Henderson Opportunities Trust's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 11.61% year
• Henderson Opportunities Trust's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was -2.66% year
Henderson Opportunities Trust Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-11-14 | £1.50 | quarterly | 2024-12-13 |
2024-08-15 | £1.50 | quarterly | 2024-09-20 |
2024-05-16 | £1.50 | quarterly | 2024-06-20 |
2024-02-15 | £13.00 | quarterly | 2024-03-22 |
2023-11-16 | £7.50 | quarterly | 2023-12-15 |
2023-08-17 | £7.50 | quarterly | 2023-09-22 |
2023-05-18 | £7.50 | quarterly | 2023-06-23 |
2023-02-16 | £13.00 | quarterly | 2023-03-24 |
2022-11-17 | £7.00 | quarterly | 2022-12-16 |
2022-08-18 | £7.00 | quarterly | 2022-09-23 |
2022-05-19 | £7.00 | quarterly | 2022-06-24 |
2022-02-17 | £8.00 | quarterly | 2022-03-25 |
2021-11-18 | £6.50 | quarterly | 2021-12-17 |
2021-08-19 | £6.50 | quarterly | 2021-09-24 |
2021-05-20 | £6.50 | quarterly | 2021-06-25 |
2021-02-18 | £7.50 | quarterly | 2021-03-26 |
2020-11-19 | £6.50 | quarterly | 2020-12-18 |
2020-08-20 | £6.50 | quarterly | 2020-09-25 |
2020-05-21 | £6.50 | quarterly | 2020-06-26 |
2020-02-20 | £19.00 | quarterly | 2020-03-27 |
2019-08-15 | £7.00 | quarterly | 2019-09-20 |
2019-02-14 | £14.50 | quarterly | 2019-03-22 |
2018-08-16 | £6.50 | quarterly | 2018-09-21 |
2018-02-15 | £14.00 | quarterly | 2018-03-23 |
2017-08-17 | £6.00 | quarterly | 2017-09-22 |
2017-02-16 | £13.50 | quarterly | 2017-03-24 |
2016-08-18 | £5.50 | quarterly | 2016-09-23 |
2016-02-11 | £14.44 | quarterly | 2016-03-24 |
2015-08-20 | £5.56 | quarterly | 2015-09-25 |
2015-02-19 | £9.78 | quarterly | 2015-03-31 |
2014-08-20 | £4.11 | quarterly | 2014-09-26 |
2014-03-26 | £8.00 | quarterly | 2014-05-02 |
2013-08-21 | £16.50 | quarterly | 2013-09-23 |
2013-02-20 | £30.00 | quarterly | 2013-03-28 |
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Henderson Opportunities Trust current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 3.14%. Interested in purchasing Henderson Opportunities Trust stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:
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1. Determination of Dividend: Henderson Opportunities Trust's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Henderson Opportunities Trust publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Henderson Opportunities Trust distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Henderson Opportunities Trust are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Henderson Opportunities Trust sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Henderson Opportunities Trust distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Henderson Opportunities Trust declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Henderson Opportunities Trust's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Henderson Opportunities Trust's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.