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01 Jun 2026, 15:42 UTC · 2h ago
Shell And Total Energize LVHI's Income Stream As Retirees Seek Stable Foreign Yields
24/7 Wall Street
01 Jun 2026, 15:42 UTC · 2h ago
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A sustained collapse of Brent crude oil prices below $60 would pressure dividend payouts for the energy sector holdings in the LVHI fund. — A significant drop in oil prices directly threatens the cash flow and dividend sustainability of major energy components like TotalEnergies and Shell.
-0.60Major income engines TotalEnergies, Novartis, and HSBC have all increased their payouts in 2026 supported by strong cash generation. — Dividend increases from large-cap international leaders signal fundamental strength and provide a floor for income-focused investors.
+0.40The LVHI fund's currency hedge may reduce income if European interest rates fall more rapidly than US rates. — Hedging costs are driven by interest rate differentials; a narrowing gap would create a drag on the fund's net distribution.
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Shell's dividend coverage has tightened as net debt rose to $52.6 billion following the $13.6 billion ARC Resources acquisition. — Higher leverage and a thinner cash cushion increase the risk profile of the dividend, although it remains intact for now.
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