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                                <title>£10,000 buys 11,765 shares in this 9.4% yielding income stock!</title>
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                                <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Zaven Boyrazian, CFA]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Got a large lump sum? Here's one potentially lucrative FTSE 250 income stock offering a substantial dividend yield that keeps getting bigger!</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The UK stock market&#8217;s home to some of the most generous income stocks in the world. And for anyone hunting high-yield dividend payers right now, <strong>Foresight Environmental Infrastructure</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-fgen/">LSE:FGEN</a>) is almost impossible to miss.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With a yield of 9.4%, anyone with a spare £10,000 lump sum can immediately snap up 11,765 shares today and unlock a £940 passive income overnight. But is this actually a good idea?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Let&#8217;s take a closer look.</p>



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<h2 id="h-what-foresight-actually-does" class="wp-block-heading">What Foresight actually does</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The business is a <strong>FTSE 250</strong> investment trust that owns a diversified portfolio of 39 environmental infrastructure assets across the UK and Europe. This includes wind farms, solar parks, anaerobic digestion plants, battery storage units, clean transport infrastructure, and sustainable waste management facilities.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As such, anyone buying shares today can indirectly own a small piece of all of these assets in a single transaction, and earn a piece of the income they generate through a quarterly dividend that&#8217;s been flowing into shareholders&#8217; pockets for the last 12 years.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Looking at the group&#8217;s latest results for its 2026 fiscal year (end in March), the numbers broadly looked quite solid. The net asset value (NAV) total return was 6.2%, the dividend target of 7.96p was comfortably met with 1.25x cover, and even the firm&#8217;s <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/understanding-company-accounts/gearing/">gearing was surprisingly low</a> at 28.8% compared to most of its 40%+ peers.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Chair Ed Warner summed up the situation quite plainly:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>&#8220;Our portfolio is designed to deliver stable and predictable income while creating the conditions for long-term capital growth in a self-sustaining model without relying on equity fundraising.&#8221;</em></p>



<h2 id="h-so-why-s-the-yield-so-high" class="wp-block-heading">So why&#8217;s the yield so high?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If the business is seemingly chugging along nicely, why aren&#8217;t more investors taking advantage of the enormous yield?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are a few factors at play here. But the biggest reason appears to be genuine uncertainty within the renewables space. With long-term <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/understanding-the-market/broker-forecasts/">power price forecasts</a> dragging down net asset values alongside sneaky changes to renewable subsidies, investors are applying a big margin of safety to this part of the energy sector.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Management&#8217;s currently taking advantage of this valuation gap with share buyback programmes, signalling long-term confidence. However, with the business heavily reliant on regulatory schemes such as Feed-in Tariffs and Renewable Obligations, the group&#8217;s short-to-medium term outlook&#8217;s pretty murky in 2026.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To be fair, rising energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East will likely provide some more short-term structural support. But that boon may not be maintained indefinitely. And if long-term power price forecasts continue to gradually decline over the coming years, today&#8217;s generous yield might not be so generous for much longer.</p>



<h2 id="h-what-s-the-verdict" class="wp-block-heading">What&#8217;s the verdict?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Foresight Environmental Infrastructure has a genuine 12-year dividend growth track record, a well-diversified portfolio, and a management team executing clearly against a disciplined strategy. The income&#8217;s real, and it&#8217;s covered by current cash flows.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But the question isn&#8217;t whether the company can maintain dividends today, but whether it can maintain them years from now. And as things stand, that&#8217;s a massive question mark.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For investors willing to take on this uncertainty risk, the current 9.4% payout may have merit. But personally, I think there are other far safer income stocks to consider buying right now. For example…</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><h2>What income stock do we like better than Foresight Environmental Infrastructure right now?</h2>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Zaven Boyrazian does not hold any positions in the companies mentioned.</em></p>
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                                <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Zaven Boyrazian, CFA]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Two renewable energy funds are offering some of the fattest yields in the market. But are these income stocks too good to be true?</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The renewable energy sector is home to some of the most eye-catching&nbsp;income stocks&nbsp;in the entire FTSE right now.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Investor sentiment has soured badly on renewables due to regulatory uncertainty, subsidy changes, and the weight of high interest rates on leveraged balance sheets. But for income investors willing to look past the headlines, the resulting yields are extraordinary.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Two names in particular stand out: <strong>Greencoat UK Wind</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-ukw/">LSE:UKW</a>) – the UK&#8217;s largest listed wind energy fund, operating a diversified portfolio of onshore and offshore wind farms across Britain. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Foresight Environmental Infrastructure</strong>&nbsp;(<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-fgen/">LSE:FGEN</a>) – a broad environmental infrastructure investor, spanning wind, solar, anaerobic digestion, and sustainable resource assets across the UK and Europe.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They offer dividend yields of 10.1% and 9.8% respectively. The question is, is this the time to be greedy when others are fearful?</p>



<h2 id="h-can-rising-energy-prices-unlock-operating-leverage" class="wp-block-heading">Can rising energy prices unlock operating leverage?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The contrarian bull case for buying shares today centres on the war in the Middle East pushing energy prices higher.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With production costs essentially fixed, any sustained rise in wholesale electricity prices flows almost entirely through to profit. It’s a powerful operating leverage dynamic that could make these not only affordable but expandable as well. And, excitingly, there&#8217;s already evidence of this playing out.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Greencoat&#8217;s first quarter update noted that power prices came in ahead of expectations, with wind generation running 4.2% above budget. And Foresight’s latest NAV announcement showed that updated short-term power price forecasts contributed a 1.6p uplift to its net asset value per share.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As such, both businesses are currently delivering on their income promises. Greencoat&#8217;s targeting 10.70p per share dividend for 2026, while Foresight has just announced its 12th consecutive dividend increase, with cover sitting at a comfortable 1.25x for the year.</p>



<h2 id="h-so-where-s-the-risk" class="wp-block-heading">So where&#8217;s the risk?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On paper, higher energy prices sound perfect. In practice, the situation&#8217;s a bit more complicated. The problem is that neither business has unlimited upside exposure to higher power prices.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Greencoat&#8217;s been actively hedging its merchant exposure and subsequently, 68% of its near-term cashflows are now fixed. In other words, even if energy prices rise, 68% of the group’s income won’t benefit. And Foresight&#8217;s seemingly in a similar spot.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Meanwhile, the government&#8217;s decision to abolish the Carbon Price Support mechanism from April 2028 will reduce electricity prices by an estimated £4 to £5 per megawatt hour (MWh). That’s great for consumers, but bad news for renewable generators.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But the real sting is inflation. If energy prices rise and drags interest rates back up, the limited top line growth will be paired with much faster growth in debt expenses, compressing margins and putting dividends at risk.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In short, higher prices help, but the secondary effects might actually hurt these businesses more.</p>



<h2 id="h-so-what-s-the-verdict" class="wp-block-heading">So what’s the verdict?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Both Greencoat and Foresight are well-managed funds with proven track records of delivering progressive dividends. But the regulatory headwinds, hedging constraints, and interest rate sensitivity introduce enough uncertainty that I don&#8217;t feel the risk-reward is sufficiently compelling right now – even at these extraordinary yield levels.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That’s why I think investors should focus on researching other income stocks with sturdier cash flows right now.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Zaven Boyrazian owns shares in Greencoat UK Wind.</em></p>
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                                <title>How £2k invested in this passive income gem could make £1,092 annually</title>
                <link>https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/04/20/how-2k-invested-in-this-passive-income-gem-could-make-1092-annually/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Smith]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jon Smith points out a dividend stock with a yield above 10% he thinks is both sustainable and also has a positive outlook.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Passive income can be made in a variety of different ways. One of the most popular methods is using dividend stocks. If an investor is shrewd in making good picks, the income potential can be very high. Here&#8217;s one company that could provide a generous amount of cash over time from a £2k investment.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-sustainable-payer">A sustainable payer</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I&#8217;m talking about <strong>Foresight Environmental Infrastructure</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-fgen/">LSE:FGEN</a>). The stock&#8217;s down 3% in the past year but boasts a dividend yield of 11.08%.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The company&#8217;s an <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/isas-and-investment-funds/investment-trusts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">investment trust</a> that owns a portfolio of real-world assets. This includes things like solar farms, wind projects and waste processing facilities. In terms of generating revenue, these are cash-generating assets tied to long-term contracts and essential services like electricity and resource management.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Importantly, a good chunk of the assets is backed by government contracts. This should provide investors (particularly those looking for reliable income) with some confidence, as it&#8217;s unlikely the government will default on any existing deals. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In terms of the outlook, I think the world&#8217;s starting to turn back to renewables, given the fragility shown in global markets by the conflict in Iran. I believe a greater focus will be placed on alternative energy sources this year, which should translate into more business opportunities for the trust.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dividend-interest">Dividend interest</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Let&#8217;s move to one of the most attractive elements of the stock, <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/types-of-stocks/investing-in-high-dividend-stocks-in-the-uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the dividend</a>. It isn’t just paying income, it’s growing it. The trust&#8217;s targeting a dividend per share of 7.96p for this year, marking its 11th consecutive annual increase.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Even more importantly, that dividend looks well covered. The company has a dividend cover of 1.1, meaning the trust generates more cash than it pays out. In other words, it isn&#8217;t scraping the barrel to fund those payouts, which is another good sign for dividend hunters. The income&#8217;s backed by strong operational cash flow, which covered dividends by 1.32x in the latest full year.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If someone invests £2k now, they could expect to receive dividends later this year. Assuming the income was reinvested, it can help to compound the growth of the portfolio. If this were kept up over time, by year 15, it could be generating £1,092 for that year. That assumes no additional money&#8217;s invested.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Some might think this is too long to wait. In that case, adding an additional £150 a month helps speed things up. In this case, by year four, the portfolio could pay out £1,361.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-risk-and-reward">Risk and reward</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Of course, there are risks involved. Given the likely rise in inflation from the energy price spike, interest rates in the UK could rise later this year. As the business funds a chunk of any new project via debt, higher interest rates will increase costs and could weigh on profits. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Even with this concern, I still think the stock&#8217;s worthy of consideration by income investors.</p>
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                                <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christopher Ruane]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>A handful of UK shares offer double-digit dividend yields -- and they're all in the same field. What's going on? Christopher Ruane explains.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fancy a high yield? Currently the <strong>FTSE 100 </strong>yields 2.9%, while the <strong>FTSE 250</strong> index of small and medium-sized companies offers 3.4%. So, at first glance, these leading indexes of UK shares might not seem like fertile hunting ground for a high yield lover.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Still, look again. The top-yielding share in either index is FTSE 250 member <strong>SDCL</strong> <strong>Efficiency</strong> <strong>Income</strong> <strong>Trust</strong>, offering 12.7%.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Hot on its heels are <strong>Bluefield Solar Income Fund</strong> (12.4%), <strong>The Renewables Infrastructure Group</strong> (11%), <strong>Foresight</strong> <strong>Environmental</strong> <strong>Infrastructure</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-fgen/">LSE: FGEN</a>), yielding 10.9%, and <strong>Greencoat UK Wind</strong> (10.6%).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That’s right. The top handful of shares in either of the UK’s two biggest indexes <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/the-high-yield-portfolio/">all yield well over 10%.</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Notice anything else? All five are involved in <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/market-sectors/investing-in-renewable-energy-stocks-in-the-uk/">renewable energy</a>. What on earth’s going on?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-change-in-the-air">A change in the air</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Basically there’s been a shift when it comes to how policy makers are treating renewable energy.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A few years back, the mood was gung ho. Governments across Europe were busy making commitments to renewable energy. The investment environment for wind farms, solar panels, and more looked promising.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But the wind&#8217;s changed (always a risk in this line of business!) Now the economics of these activities rely on different pricing and subsidy assumptions than before. Shares have been marked down accordingly – but has that been overdone?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Could this be the sort of situation when market overreaction, combined with uncertainty about the long-term outlook, means patient investors actually have a chance to snag a possible bargain – and earn lucrative dividends along the way?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-can-things-continue-like-this">Can things continue like this?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Take Foresight Environmental Infrastructure.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A 12.8% dividend yield is far from normal. That may suggest that its future is in doubt.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But the dividend per share has been raised this year, as it has consistently on an annual basis over recent years. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to what may happen next but the steady dividend growth could be seen as a statement of confidence by management.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/isas-and-investment-funds/investment-trusts/">investment trust</a> is also selling at a 31% discount to its net asset value, further suggesting some investors are shunning it.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Can this go on? Possibly, but sooner or later, if the share price does not come closer in line with the underlying asset value, there could be shareholder pressure to break up the company to try and realise the value of the assets. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For now, a <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/types-of-stocks/investing-in-high-dividend-stocks-in-the-uk/">juicy dividend</a> might mean some shareholders are content to sit and wait, ignoring the discount. But a 37% share price drop over the past five years is not pretty.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The dividends remain covered by operating cash flows. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Management said at the half-year point it is &#8220;<em>confident in our portfolio&#8217;s combined ability to deliver long-term predictable income for investors alongside attractive upside potential from our growth assets</em>”. It also expressed ongoing optimism about the long-term trends underpinning the green economy.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Investors have been spooked that changing economics of renewable energy could hurt both profits and asset values in the sector, driving down cash flows. That could lead to dividend cuts in the sector, hence the high yelds of some exposed UK shares.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I definitely see that as a risk, but I think it is already factored in to the Foresight Environmental Infrastructure price. I see it as a share for investors to consider.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/02/01/10-6-yields-whats-going-on-with-these-unusually-high-yield-uk-shares/">10.6%+ yields! What’s going on with these unusually high yield UK shares?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com">The Twelfth Magpie</a>.</p>
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                                <title>Up to 12.2%! Meet 3 of the FTSE 250&#8217;s largest dividend yields</title>
                <link>https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/2025/11/20/up-to-12-2-meet-3-of-the-ftse-250s-largest-dividend-yields/</link>
                                <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:07:52 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[John Fieldsend]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>What are the biggest and best dividend yields on the FTSE 250? Here are three that our Foolish author thinks could be in the running.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When it comes to hunting big dividend yields, the <strong>FTSE 100</strong> gets more attention than the <strong>FTSE 250</strong>. That should come as no surprise. London&#8217;s leading index holds significantly chunkier dividends than most of the world&#8217;s other leading stock exchanges. But the UK&#8217;s smaller index also has plenty of stocks to choose from for those looking to top up their portfolios.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As I write, the FTSE 250 boasts 46 stocks with at least a 6% yield, 28 stocks with a 7% yield, and 12 stocks with a a 9% yield. These might not all be household names, but they might be worth a look. Let&#8217;s meet three of the biggest payers. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-three-picks">Three picks</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The first big yielder is investment group <strong>Aberdeen</strong> (recently abandoning its former moniker of &#8216;abrdn&#8217;). The firm is one of the biggest companies on the index, having dropped down from the <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/personal-finance/share-dealing/guides/what-is-the-ftse-100/">FTSE 100</a> not so long ago. The stock boasts a 7.3% dividend yield and has remained above the 6% mark for most of the last decade.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A second FTSE 250 dividend stock to look at is <strong>Harbour</strong> <strong>Energy</strong>. The <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/how-to-value-oil-and-gas-shares/">oil and gas</a> firm has operations across the globe but is centred around the North Sea. Its 8.43% dividend yield is a good sight higher than its FTSE 100 counterparts of <strong>Shell</strong> and <strong>BP</strong>. The yield has been above 7% since the 2022 merger that created it.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The third stock that caught my eye is <strong>Foresight Environmental Infrastructure</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-fgen/">LSE: FGEN</a>). At a £400m market cap, the investment trust is one of the smallest companies on the FTSE 250. Its dividend yield, by contrast, is the highest at a whopping 12.21%. Looking at the last 10 years of yields, a figure of 6%-7% is closer to a long-term average however. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-bargain">A bargain?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It&#8217;s the final one that intrigues me most out of the three. The gargantuan dividend is attractive of course at over three times the FTSE 100 average. It&#8217;s well covered by last year&#8217;s earnings and there are no plans for a rebase or cut on that huge yield.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The reason the yield has rocketed is because of a falling share price. At 64p a share, the shares are going at a 52% discount compared to a previous high. The reason for the drop is largely down to interest rates which aren&#8217;t fallng as fast as expected. The green energy investments it deals in are cheaper when rates and therefore borrowing is lower. </p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The most striking detail is a mammoth discount on &#8216;Net Asset Value&#8217; or NAV. The NAV is like the worth of all its assets. If a firm&#8217;s share price is cheaper than the equivalent of its assets (per share) then it has a discount on NAV. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This isn&#8217;t uncommon in investment funds where it&#8217;s not easy to judge the value of assets. But what is strange is the huge 40% discount on NAV that Foresight Environmental Infrastructure has at the moment. That could be a sign that there is great value here. I&#8217;d say it&#8217;s one to think about.</p>



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<p>The post <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/2025/11/20/up-to-12-2-meet-3-of-the-ftse-250s-largest-dividend-yields/">Up to 12.2%! Meet 3 of the FTSE 250&#8217;s largest dividend yields</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com">The Twelfth Magpie</a>.</p>
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                                <pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 07:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Zaven Boyrazian, CFA]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This undervalued income stock has the highest dividend yield in the entire FTSE 350! Should investors rush to buy, or is it a trap?</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When income stocks start offering dividend yields in double-digit territory, that’s when investors should become sceptical. While these enormous payouts can seem like golden opportunities at first, they’re often followed by a cut due to their unsustainability.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, there are always exceptions to this rule. And by successfully identifying businesses that most investors are underestimating, some enormous passive income streams can be unlocked. That’s what’s brought <strong>Foresight Environmental Infrastructure</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-fgen/">LSE:FGEN</a>) onto my radar.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With a share price of around 68.3p, a single £500 lump sum is enough to buy approximately 732 shares today. And with a yield of 11.5% on offer, the renewable energy trust currently offers the biggest payout in the entire <strong>FTSE 350</strong>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So, is this a trap or a hidden opportunity?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><div class="tmf-chart-singleseries" data-title="Foresight Environmental Infrastructure Ltd. Price" data-ticker="LSE:FGEN" data-range="5y" data-start-date="" data-end-date="" data-comparison-value=""></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-bear-case">The bear case</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Let’s start with why investors don’t seem to be very optimistic that Foresight’s current dividend can be maintained.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Beyond the general weak sentiment surrounding renewable energy companies right now, there are valid reasons to be concerned about dividend sustainability. For example, Foresight’s balance sheet does carry a significant <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/understanding-company-accounts/gearing/">chunk of debt</a>, putting pressure on the group’s cash flow.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This pressure is slowly being alleviated through refinancing efforts alongside gradual interest rate cuts from central banks across the UK and Europe. Yet rate cuts are proving slower than initially expected. And with the bubbling political environment across Europe, renewable energy policies could be at risk of disruption in the coming years.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For Foresight, that could prove disastrous since a large <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/understanding-company-accounts/the-profit-and-loss-account/">portion of its revenue</a> is tied to government subsidies. And when combining these political, macroeconomic, and financial risks, it’s not surprising that investors are reluctant to add this income stock to their portfolios.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-bull-case">The bull case</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">While the risks and threats are substantial, these come paired with some pretty significant positives that may be ignored right now.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Foresight’s project portfolio is fairly broad, preventing any single-asset concentration risk while also exposing the business to multiple niches within the renewable infrastructure space. At the same time, the structure of most of its contracts includes inflation-linking, protecting the business and &#8212; in turn &#8211;shareholders from rising costs.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As such, even with a long history of having a high dividend yield, shareholder payouts have continued to grow each and every year for the last decade. And looking at its latest results, the group’s cash flows continue to cover dividends by around 1.3 times. That’s still tight but not disastrous and suggests that a payout cut is not imminent.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-bottom-line">The bottom line</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Despite being in the double-digits, Foresight’s dividend yield currently looks sustainable. Providing that energy prices don’t suddenly plummet or subsidies are cut, the group’s coverage ratio could expand further, securing dividends and potentially attracting investors back into this space.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Political pressure from UK and European parties seeking to redistribute funds towards nuclear projects is a problematic medium-term threat. But cuts to subsidies are far from guaranteed. And a good chunk of this risk seems to already be baked into the weakened share price.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That’s why I think this income stock is worth a closer look for investors who don’t mind taking on a bit of risk.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/2025/11/08/500-buys-732-shares-in-this-11-5-yielding-income-stock-but-is-it-a-good-investment/">£500 buys 732 shares in this 11.5%-yielding income stock &#8211; but is it a good investment?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com">The Twelfth Magpie</a>.</p>
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                                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Zaven Boyrazian, CFA]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Grabbing high-yield stocks on the FTSE 250 can unlock impressive investment income. But is the highest yield always the best choice?</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Despite being predominantly known for growth, the <strong>FTSE 250</strong> is filled with high-yielding dividend shares. Some even venture into double-digit payout territory, including <strong>Foresight Environmental Infrastructure</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-fgen/">LSE:FGEN</a>), which currently has the highest yield in the entire index at 11.4%.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As its name suggests, this UK-based investment trust focuses on managing a diversified portfolio of environmental infrastructure assets across Europe. That includes projects like renewable energy, waste-to-energy, and biomass energy solutions.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With the growing need for clean electricity, the business has enjoyed fairly predictable and consistent inflation-resistant cash flows. And subsequently, despite the recent weakness in its share price, investors have reaped 10 years of consecutive dividend hikes.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So, with such a high yield on offer, should income investors go against the crowd and capitalise on this seemingly lucrative source of passive income?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><div class="tmf-chart-singleseries" data-title="Foresight Environmental Infrastructure Ltd. Price" data-ticker="LSE:FGEN" data-range="5y" data-start-date="" data-end-date="" data-comparison-value=""></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-challenge-of-interest-rates">The challenge of interest rates</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Investing in the development of renewable energy infrastructure is not cheap. And when interest rates were near 0% in the past, Foresight had little trouble raising affordable capital. But this debt-heavy strategy has backfired following the resurgence of inflation in 2022.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With central banks hiking interest rates, the <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/understanding-company-accounts/the-balance-sheet/">leveraged balance sheets</a> of renewable energy trusts became enormous liabilities. And in many cases, it forced asset sales at depressed prices to prevent insolvency.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Today, interest rates are slowly coming back down. Nevertheless, they remain elevated. And when combined with sector-specific construction delays, higher input costs, and long-term energy price downgrades, Foresight remains shrouded in uncertainty.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-hidden-opportunity">A hidden opportunity?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To management&#8217;s credit, the group&#8217;s debt exposure is being tackled. <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/understanding-company-accounts/gearing/">Gearing landed</a> at 28.7% in its latest financial results, down from around 36% in 2021. And further debt reduction efforts are under way.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What&#8217;s more, while investor sentiment surrounding renewables remains weak, that doesn&#8217;t change the fact that most of Foresight&#8217;s energy contracts are inflation-linked.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In turn, so are dividends. And with management having a fairly strong track record of deploying capital, the company could be in a strong recovery position once further interest rate cuts reinvigorate investor appetite in this sector.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Of course, there&#8217;s no way of knowing exactly when the tide will change. Inflation is proving annoyingly stubborn. And we&#8217;ve already seen the Bank of England delay rate cuts as a result.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For long-term investors with the patience to wait, that may not seem like a problem. Sadly, that&#8217;s not the case. With upcoming debt maturities, Foresight will likely begin refinancing its loans. And if interest rates are still elevated, the group&#8217;s average cost of debt could rise significantly, putting pressure on its cash flow as well as dividends.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is one of the main reasons why the shares are trading at a steep discount to net asset value and why investors are seemingly reluctant to jump on the double-digit yield.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-bottom-line">The bottom line</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The combination of macroeconomic, operational, and sector-specific risks surrounding this business certainly explains why investor sentiment is weak. Yet with all these risks already seemingly baked into its share price, the yield is tempting in my mind.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There&#8217;s no denying investors will need patience. But if Foresight is able to successfully navigate through the current challenging market environment, the long-term rewards could open the door to phenomenal passive income. That&#8217;s why I&#8217;m taking a much closer contrarian look at this FTSE 250 enterprise.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/2025/11/03/at-11-4-this-ftse-250-dividend-stock-has-the-largest-dividend-yield-in-the-index/">At 11.4%, this FTSE 250 dividend stock has the largest dividend yield in the index</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com">The Twelfth Magpie</a>.</p>
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                                <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Smith]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jon Smith provides a list of the highest-yielding options to consider for investors who want to push the boat out when it comes to passive income potential.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/dividend-yield/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dividend yields</a> change each day, with the fluctuating share price impacting performance. Yet when I consider the current options offering the juiciest returns, the passive income that can be made is quite significant.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are risks involved, but if an investor targeted just the stocks with the most significant yield, here&#8217;s what the portfolio could look like.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-balancing-risk-and-reward">Balancing risk and reward</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I&#8217;m going to filter for options just in the <strong>FTSE 250</strong>. For reference, the average index yield&#8217;s 3.49%. <strong>Foresight Environmental Infrastructure</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-fgen/">LSE:FGEN</a>) has the highest yield at 11.58%. Yet I doubt anyone would put all their money in just one idea. Rather, to <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/what-is-diversification/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">benefit from diversification</a>, it makes sense to include at least the top half dozen companies.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We&#8217;re already dealing with stocks with a higher risk than normal, given the elevated yields. Holding several shares means that if the yield on one share gets cut, the overall impact on the portfolio can be managed.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With that in mind, a portfolio could include not just Foresight but also the <strong>SDCL Efficiency Income Trust</strong>, the <strong>Foresight Solar Fund</strong>, the <strong>Bluefield Solar Income Fund</strong>, <strong>Energean</strong> and <strong>Harbour Energy</strong>. The average yield from this group of top income shares would be 10.71%!</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Therefore, let&#8217;s say an investor put £100 a month in each of these stocks for five years. In year six, without any further capital inflows, they could make £483 a month just from the dividend payments.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-digging-a-little-deeper">Digging a little deeper</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Let&#8217;s run through Foresight Environmental Infrastructure in a little more detail. Its mandate is to build a diversified portfolio of environmental infrastructure assets (hence the name) that offer long-term, inflation-linked cash flows. As a result, the goal is to provide shareholders with a sustainable, progressive dividend. At the same time, it tries to preserve capital in real terms over the long run.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Despite this aim, the yield in excess of 11% is still high. One factor is due to the 22% share price fall in the past year. There&#8217;s no one single factor for this, but rather several worth flagging. For example, lower power prices and volatility in energy markets have put pressure on revenue. Added to this is a number of portfolio assets that have underperformed expectations recently.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, I don&#8217;t see an immediate threat to the dividend. Earlier this summer, the board reaffirmed its commitment to the dividend as it looks to simplify the current portfolio and wind down assets that are less aligned with its stable cash flow focus. I think this is a wise move and should help both the share price and the dividend in the long run.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It&#8217;s true that there are risks. The recent asset issues (maintenance cost overruns, underperformance of wind and some outages) show the vulnerability of revenue to physical and weather risks. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Yet if investors can diversify single-stock risk by holding other high-yielding stocks, it can be a strategy worth considering.</p>
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                <link>https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/2025/05/24/dividend-yields-of-up-to-10-5-3-investment-trusts-to-consider-for-a-second-income/</link>
                                <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 07:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Royston Wild]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Looking for ways to make a strong and reliable long-term passive income? These top investment trusts could be worth a close look.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Investment trusts can be an excellent way for investors to source a large and dependable second income. By investing in a wide range of shares and other financial assets, they can provide consistent returns over the long term.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Individuals can choose to diversify themselves by building a customised portfolio of separate shares. However, this can create much more legwork and greater costs than buying a trust that does the hard work on investors&#8217; behalf.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In addition, some assets that these investment trusts hold can&#8217;t be purchased in popular products like the <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/isas-and-investment-funds/stocks-and-shares-isas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stocks and Shares ISA</a> or <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/personal-finance/share-dealing/guides/what-is-a-sipp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)</a>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With this in mind, here are three high-yielding trusts to consider. As you&#8217;ll see, their prospective dividend yields soar above the <strong>FTSE 100</strong> historical average of 3-4%.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-latin-fever">Latin fever</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">At 5.7%, the <strong>BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-brla/">LSE:BRLA</a>) has the smallest dividend yield among this selection. But the potential for healthy long-term capital gains and passive income means it still merits serious attention.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the past decade, it&#8217;s delivered an average total annual return of 7.9%. The trust provides exposure to 35 companies in total, which are as varied as iron ore producer <strong>Vale</strong>, railway operator <strong>Rumo </strong>and financial services provider <strong>Banorte</strong>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This BlackRock trust portfolio spans much of Latin America, though the overwhelming majority (92%) of its holdings are in Brazil and Mexico. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This large weighting towards just two countries creates added regional risk. But focusing on Latin America&#8217;s richest and most populous nations also carries greater growth potential over time.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-going-green">Going green</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <strong>Foresight Environmental Infrastructure</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-fgen/">LSE:FGEN</a>) trust&#8217;s designed to &#8220;<em>support the drive towards decarbonisation, resource efficiency and environmental sustainability</em>&#8220;.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This allows it to provide strong returns as governments and businesses step up to fight climate change. For this financial year, its dividend yield&#8217;s a FTSE 100-smashing 10.7%.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This investment trusts holds a portfolio of 41 assets, and its expertise extends far and wide. It provides wind and solar power, generates biomethane from waste products, and operates natural gas refuelling stations for trucks. This means it&#8217;s not dependent on a single technology, which can smooth returns across different market conditions.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bear in mind though, that changes to electricity contracts could impact returns over the short term.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-residential-hero">Residential hero</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The trusts I&#8217;ve described have excellent records of dividend delivery. But they&#8217;re not obligated to pay a minimum amount out in profits to shareholders, which can make passive income levels more unpredictable for investors.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Real estate investment trusts (REITs) like <strong>Social Housing REIT </strong>(<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-soho/">LSE:SOHO</a>), on the other hand, tend to provide superior visibility. Under sector rules, a minimum of 90% of annual earnings from their rental operations must be paid in dividends. This is the price they pay for juicy tax breaks.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither does it constitute, any form of tax advice.</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I like this particular REIT because its defensive operations offer even more security to investors. It specialises in providing accommodation for adults with special care needs, demand for which is unaffected by broader economic conditions.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Social Housing&#8217;s forward dividend yield&#8217;s a huge 8.6%. I think it&#8217;s worth considering, despite the impact that interest rate movements can have on its property values.</p>
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                                <title>10.7% and 12.3% yields! 2 dividend stocks to consider in May</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Royston Wild]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Looking for ways to make a supercharged passive income over the next year? Here are two top dividend shares to consider.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">2025 is shaping up to be a tough one for global stock markets. With the global economy under growing stress, the opportunity for investors to make healthy capital gains may be limited. In this climate, the best way to target a positive return may be by buying high-yield dividend stocks.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Following recent stock market volatility, investors have an excellent chance to make a market-beating passive income this year. Dividend yields across the <strong>London Stock Exchange</strong> have shot higher, and many top shares now offer <a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/dividend-yield/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">yields</a> miles above the 3.6% average for <strong><a href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/personal-finance/share-dealing/guides/what-is-the-ftse-100/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FTSE 100</a></strong> shares.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-top-dividend-shares">2 top dividend shares</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With this in mind, here are two of my favourites to consider in May.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Dividend share</strong></th><th><strong>Dividend growth</strong></th><th><strong>Dividend yield</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Foresight Environmental Infrastructure</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-fgen/">LSE:FGEN</a>)</td><td>2.6%</td><td>10.7%</td></tr><tr><td><strong>NextEnergy Solar Fund </strong>(<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-nesf/">LSE:NESF</a>)</td><td>1.9%</td><td>12.3%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">While dividends are never guaranteed, here&#8217;s why I think these passive income stocks merit a close look.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-green-machine"><strong>Green machine</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Despite recent pushbacks against the &#8216;green agenda,&#8217; companies that produce renewable energy, promote sustainability and champion resource efficiency still have tremendous investment potential, in my book. Foresight Environmental Infrastructure is an investment trust whose broad operations support the long-term fight against climate change.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The company owns more than 40 assets in the UK and Mainland Europe. These range from Scottish wind farms and energy-from-waste plants in Italy, to battery storage projects and wastewater facilities in England.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What&#8217;s more, the company&#8217;s portfolio is diversified intelligently across these assets types. This provides resilience when, for example, cloudy weather conditions impact power generation from its solar assets. Dividends here have risen each year since 2011, underlining the stability that its operations provide.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="637" height="434" src="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Untitled-7.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1509159" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Source: Foresight Environmental Infrastructure</em></figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For 2025, the predicted dividend is covered 1.2 times by operational cash flow, providing a decent margin of error. I think it&#8217;s a top defensive dividend share to consider, even though earnings could be impacted by rising inflation that pushes interest rates higher.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sun-king">Sun king</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">NextEnergy Solar Fund is another renewable energy stock I feel is worth close look. With a dividend yield above 12%, it&#8217;s one of the highest yielding dividend shares across the whole London stock market.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Unlike Foresight Environmental Infrastructure, its operations aren&#8217;t divided across a wide range of technologies. As its name implies, the lion&#8217;s share of its portfolio is dedicated to solar farms (it currently has 101 operating projects on its books). Meanwhile, its energy storage asset base comprises of just one operating site.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">While this creates greater risk, this isn&#8217;t to say that NextEnergy Solar isn&#8217;t still well diversified. Its UK farms cover the length and breadth of the country. It also owns solar projects in Italy, Spain and Portugal.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" width="830" height="516" src="https://www.twelfthmagpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Untitled-8.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1509208" style="width:832px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Source: NextEnergy Solar Fund</em></figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dividends here have risen each year for around a decade, and it has returned around £346m in cash rewards since its IPO in 2014. With a strong balance sheet &#8212; it&#8217;s also undertaking share buybacks of up to £20m &#8212; I&#8217;m expecting the fund to remain a great dividend payer.</p>
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