Invesco Global Equity Income Trust plc (IGET.L) is a UK-listed closed-end investment trust that seeks to provide shareholders with an attractive and growing level of income return together with capital appreciation over the long term, predominantly through investment in a diversified portfolio of equities worldwide. The Trust invests a minimum of 70% of its portfolio in dividend compounders, being companies with a strong track record of paying and growing dividends; up to 20% in low-yielding but faster growth stocks featuring excellent capital allocation, compelling returns on invested capital, or progressive share buyback policies; and up to 10% in dividend restoration ideas, comprising businesses undergoing temporary challenges or turnarounds with a clear path to dividend reinstatement. It maintains a dividend policy targeting at least 4% of the unaudited year-end net asset value, distributed quarterly in equal instalments, and employs an active, fundamental stock selection process with a 3-5 year investment horizon, managed by Head of Global Equities Stephen Anness and Fund Manager Joe Dowling. The Trust targets double-digit annualised total returns (income plus growth) and benchmarks performance against the MSCI World Index (Sterling Total Return).
Incorporated in 2006 and headquartered at Perpetual Park, Perpetual Park Drive, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1HH, United Kingdom, the Trust previously operated as Invesco Select Trust plc from March 2021 until its rebranding to Invesco Global Equity Income Trust plc in May 2024, reflecting a strategic shift to emphasise its global equity income focus. Geographically, it invests across worldwide markets with no specified regional restrictions, catering to income-seeking investors including retail and institutional shareholders via the London Stock Exchange. In a major recent development, the Trust announced in late 2025 an agreement to combine with Franklin Global Trust plc (subject to shareholder approval), creating an enlarged entity with net assets of up to GBP 445 million, enhanced liquidity, and a broader investor base following GBP 39 million in share issuances since April 2025. This combination builds on the Trust's recognition as Best International Income Trust at the Citywire Investment Trust Awards for three consecutive years through 2025.