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Ben Lofthouse, CFA

Head of Global Equity Income | Portfolio Manager
Ben Lofthouse, CFA | Janus Henderson Investors

Ben Lofthouse is Head of Global Equity Income at Janus Henderson Investors, a position he has held since 2018. Prior to this, Ben was a director and has been part of the Global Equity Income Team since joining Henderson in 2004 and has managed several equity income mandates since 2008. Prior to Henderson, Ben worked as an accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he started his career in 1998.

Ben graduated with a BA degree (Hons) in business economics from Exeter University. He is an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (CA) and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He has 25 years of financial industry experience.

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Global dividends rose to a record $568.1 billion in Q2
Analysis & Studies

Global dividends rose to a record $568.1 billion in Q2

Global dividends reached $568 billion in the second quarter of 2023, with underlying growth of 6.3%.

Henderson International Income Trust: 2023 Global Dividend Cover Report
Investment Insights

Henderson International Income Trust: 2023 Global Dividend Cover Report

In the report, the company presents the key findings of the research, forecasts for profits and dividend cover in 2023 and Portfolio Manager Ben Lofthouse shares his view on the current landscape.

Diversify for stability and growth with Henderson International Income Trust
Investment Insights

Diversify for stability and growth with Henderson International Income Trust

In an uncertain global market, investing too narrowly can expose you to higher risks. Investors seeking stable and growing income and capital appreciation should diversify.

Strong cash generation driving a positive dividend outlook
Timely & Topical

Strong cash generation driving a positive dividend outlook

A review of the first half of 2023, and the risks and opportunities ahead for global equity income investors.

Beating a challenging market by harvesting global income
Timely & Topical

Beating a challenging market by harvesting global income

Investing in globally diversified equities remains one of the best options for generating income in the medium to long term.

How active engagement can encourage the oil & gas sector to reduce methane emissions
Features & Outlooks

How active engagement can encourage the oil & gas sector to reduce methane emissions

How active asset managers can help reduce methane emissions by engaging with oil & gas companies.

Henderson International Income Trust plc: Half-Year Results 2023
Investment Insights

Henderson International Income Trust plc: Half-Year Results 2023

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Henderson International Income Trust – Beating a challenging market by harvesting global income
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Henderson International Income Trust – Beating a challenging market by harvesting global income

Despite a challenging economic environment, Ben Lofthouse, Portfolio Manager of Henderson International Income Trust (HINT), argues that global equities remain one of the best options for income seekers. Here, we look at why HINT’s diversified approach and focus on quality is well placed to deliver reliable income and capital growth to investors.

Finding dividends in a low growth environment
Investment Insights

Finding dividends in a low growth environment

Ben Lofthouse, Portfolio Manager of Henderson International Income Trust, discusses the dividend trends playing out in 2023, the benefits of diversification in an uncertain environment, and dividend sustainability during a period of low growth.

Global Equity Income in 2023: Steady dividend growth and attractive valuations
Investment Insights

Global Equity Income in 2023: Steady dividend growth and attractive valuations

A review of global equity markets in 2022 and the outlook for dividends in the year ahead.

Global Equity Income in 2023: Steady dividend growth and attractive valuations
Timely & Topical

Global Equity Income in 2023: Steady dividend growth and attractive valuations

A review of global equity markets in 2022 and the outlook for dividends in the year ahead.

Why dividends matter now more than ever
Investment Insights

Why dividends matter now more than ever

As global equity markets continue to tumble, investors have been scrambling to insulate their portfolios from the looming recession. Here, we look at why Henderson International Income Trust (HINT) may offer an attractive proposition and how it can help investors navigate the choppy waters of elevated inflation and higher interest rates.