OREANDA-NEWS. September 08, 2016. Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust (MNP) aims to outperform the total return of the benchmark FTSE World Index by investing in a portfolio of global, primarily large-cap equities with above-average growth potential and attractive valuations. A zero discount policy was adopted in 2013 to enhance liquidity and ensure that the share price trades close to net asset value. MNP has a progressive dividend policy; annual dividends have been increased or maintained since the trust's inception. The current dividend yield of 2.0% is above the peer group average.

Following the implementation of a zero discount policy, MNP's shares have traded close to net asset value. The current discount of 0.3% is in line with the average over the last 12 months. Dividends have grown at an annualised rate of 7.2% since launch, which is considerably higher than the average inflation rate over the period. The current dividend yield of 2.0% compares favourably with a selected group of peers in the AIC Global sector.

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