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ShareDividends.com.au is a FREE dividend information resource for Australian share investors and traders.

ASX Dividends are an important part of total returns for share investors. For example, in the five years to 31/12/2011 Commonwealth Bank (CBA) increased from $48.74 to $49.91 or only $1.17 in capital growth. Meanwhile, the value of fully franked dividends paid during this period was $19.43, or 94% of total shareholder returns. Similarly, Telstra (TLS) has generated $2.00 in fully franked dividend income over five years while its share price has fallen $0.81 from $4.14 to $3.33. Despite a declining share price, Telstra's dividend stream has enabled the stock to generate a net positive return of $1.19 per share.

In these uncertain times, quality Australian fully franked dividends are in strong demand. ShareDividends.com.au has analysed its historical dividend database to find the select few stocks that have increased dividends consistently over the last five years, what we call the Safe Dividend Shares . Now this is by no means a recommendation and past performance is no guarantee of the future but the list serves as a useful start point for formulating your own dividend investment strategy.

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Australian Share Dividend News

new ASIC website falls short - Brisbane Times

Brisbane Times new ASIC website falls short Brisbane Times Even so, the likelihood is MaxiTrans will pay a fully franked 2¢ a share final dividend, matching its increased interim payout, which on yesterday's closing price puts it on a yield of 7.3 per cent. If its forecast is right that its acquisitions will ... and more »

Loss carry-back "trap" could mean that many businesses will fail to get tax ... - SmartCompany.com.au

Loss carry-back "trap" could mean that many businesses will fail to get tax ... SmartCompany.com.au "The way a company puts franking credits in its franking account is by paying tax and those franking credits are reduced or removed from the franking account when the company pays a franked dividend. "The issue is that for many small businesses the ... and more »

Stop the presses, new ASIC website falls short - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald Stop the presses, new ASIC website falls short Sydney Morning Herald Even so, the likelihood is MaxiTrans will pay a fully franked 2¢ a share final dividend, matching its increased interim payout, which on yesterday's closing price puts it on a yield of 7.3 per cent. If its forecast is right that its acquisitions will ... and more »

5 reasons to buy high-yield ASX dividend shares - Ninemsn

BigPond News 5 reasons to buy high-yield ASX dividend shares Ninemsn Just think: 8% or so, fully franked, at a time when the RBA cash rate is 3.75%. You don't want to chase yields too high, of course. Very high yields may indicate a share price that's been driven down by worries over dividend sustainability, ... Quality is king on the ASX againThe Motley Fool all 219 news articles »

Cash-rich Clover provides some food for thought - Sydney Morning Herald

Cash-rich Clover provides some food for thought Sydney Morning Herald The company is also maintaining a cash-rich balance sheet and paying dividends. This approach is unlikely to change any time soon since Washington H. Soul Pattinson owns 28 per cent of the stock. Clover has a market capitalisation of $60 million, ... and more »

Telcos spark as Copper Age draws to end - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald Telcos spark as Copper Age draws to end Sydney Morning Herald Telstra shares closed yesterday at $3.61, continuing an 18-month recovery from historical lows of $2.56 reached in late 2010. Chief executive David Thodey confirmed recently that Telstra would pay a fully franked 28¢-a-share dividend for this and next ... and more »

A consistent player in the LIC space - The Australian

A consistent player in the LIC space The Australian As at April 30, its after-tax NTA was $1.57 and its shares are now trading at $1.59. Unlike managed funds, an investment in an LIC allows the investor to gain the benefit of franking on the dividends they receive. WAM has consistently paid dividends, ...

Time is right to take stock - Herald Sun

The Age Time is right to take stock Herald Sun Franking percentages are also variable, so investors such as retirees who are particularly keen on franking credits may find it better to select their own portfolio of banks, retailers and industrials that pay only fully franked dividends. Inflation data sets off rush for yieldsThe Australian all 31 news articles »

Get tax-smart in self-managed super funds - The Australian

Get tax-smart in self-managed super funds The Australian By far the most popular strategy of SMSFs that is motivated by both investment and tax factors is to tilt share portfolios to local shares paying strong, sustainable franked dividends. Crucially, SMSFs whose members are in the accumulation phase ... and more »

Timing of the essence in taking banks for a ride - Sydney Morning Herald

Timing of the essence in taking banks for a ride Sydney Morning Herald Investors buy into the banks so they qualify for franking when three of the big four banks go ex-dividend in late May or early June and again in November. The data shows the banking sector has, on average, risen 5.3 per cent in the consecutive months ... and more »