Launched in 1891, City of London is not only one of the longest-running investment trusts, it also has the best track record of increasing its dividend, having done so for each of the past 53 years. Run by manager Job Curtis since 1991, this UK equity income portfolio invests predominantly in larger UK companies with international exposure and has a current yield of 4.5%*.
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*As at 31 October 2019
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