The Fidelity Funds - Global Dividend Plus Fund (A-USD) seeks to provide income and capital growth by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying equities globally, with a focus on higher-yielding opportunities compared to the standard Global Dividend Fund.
Investment Objective
This fund targets companies globally that offer above-average dividend yields, often with a higher income bias than the standard Global Dividend Fund. The “Plus” positioning suggests a focus on maximizing income generation while maintaining quality standards.
Higher Yield Approach
By targeting higher-yielding equities, the fund may have greater exposure to sectors traditionally associated with high dividends — such as utilities, real estate investment trusts (REITs), financial companies, and energy. These sectors often offer yields significantly above the market average.
Income vs. Growth Trade-Off
Higher-yield strategies often sacrifice some capital growth potential compared to lower-yielding growth-oriented strategies. The fund is therefore more suitable for investors prioritizing income over pure capital appreciation.
Distributing Share Class
The A-USD share class distributes income to investors, providing a regular cash income stream suitable for retirement or income-focused investors.
Currency
Denominated in USD.
Risk Considerations
High-dividend stocks can be particularly sensitive to interest rate rises (which make bonds more attractive relative to equities), sector concentration risk, and dividend sustainability risk during economic downturns.
Risk & Return Metrics
Share class: A-ACC-USD | ISIN: LU2242646235 | Data: yfinance (1005 trading days, annualised at 252 days/year)
| Metric | Daily | Annualised |
|---|---|---|
| Expected Return | 0.0433% | 11.54% |
| Risk (Std Dev) | 0.8107% | 12.87% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| First NAV | 8.9710 |
| Last NAV | 13.4100 |
| Total Return (period) | 49.48% |