FAQs

Answers to the North American Income Trust frequently-asked-questions (FAQs) can inform investment decisions, with key data about sectors, fees, fund managers, independent ratings, and more.

• What is North American Income Trust’s investment objective?

  To provide investors with above average dividend income and long-term capital growth through active management of a portfolio consisting predominantly of S&P 500 US equities.

• When was North American Income Trust incorporated?

  The incorporation date was 20th November 1902.

• Who is the fund manager of North American Income Trust?

  The fund manager is Jeremiah Buckley who joined Janus in 1998.

• What is North American Income Trust’s benchmark?

  The trust does not have a benchmark. The Board reviews performance against the index which it considers to be the most relevant, the Russell 1000 Value Index, together with peer group comparators (in sterling terms). The aim is to provide investors with above average dividend income from predominantly US equities which means that investment performance can diverge, possibly quite materially in either direction, from this index. The Board also compares performance against the S&P 500 Index whilst having regard to the very different make-up of this index and its inclusion of many of the fast growing tech companies which often do not pay dividends.

• What is North American Income Trust’s sector?

  The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) classifies companies into sectors as a way of grouping companies with common characteristics. The classifications are based on a combination of the company’s regional or industry focus, and its investment objective. North American Income Trust is classified within the ‘AIC North America’ sector.

• When does North American Income Trust make dividend payments?

  Proposed dividend payment dates are August, October, January and May.