Guide clients through the income jungle

There is more than one path to income

Income built for modern portfolios

The income landscape has changed

There is no longer just one path through the income jungle. The challenge is understanding the different sources of income, the risks that come with them and how they can work together. For Australian investors, income is back on the agenda, and the opportunity set is now bigger than ever.

Why explore multiple paths to income?

01
Diversification
Different income sources can behave differently across market environments. 02
Cash Flow
Generate regular distributions from a diversified set of income-producing assets. 03
Risk Management
Bonds, dividends and option premiums can complement traditional portfolio exposure. 04
Flexibility & Liquidity
Trade on the ASX like shares and can help support portfolio cash flow and liquidity needs.

Income toolkit

Three paths to income with ETFs

ETFs have opened up a broader range of diversified income-producing assets, giving investors efficient access all within a single trade.

Dividend Income

Income from dividend-paying companies.

Fixed Income

Income from government bonds and credit.

Enhanced Alternative Income

Option premiums via covered call strategies.

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Income
Field Guide
Client-friendly resource

Client-friendly resource
Navigating the income jungle: your field guide to income on the ASX
Relying on one source of income can leave you exposed when markets shift. This one-page client-friendly guide sets out three ways to earn income on the ASX: dividends, fixed income, and enhanced alternative income.
It explains how each one works and how they can work together in a portfolio. Take one path or combine all three.
Download Field Guide

Register for the CPD webinar

Guide your clients through the income jungle
Presented by Jessica Leung and Lucas Kulen Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 11:00 AM AEDT (NSW)
● CPD Accredited · 1 Hour
Explore how dividends, fixed income and enhanced alternative income can each contribute to an income strategy.

Join Jessica and Lucas for a practical discussion of how these income sources may fit into client portfolios.
Register for the CPD Webinar

Video Series

Explore The Income Series

What is Income Investing

Marc breaks down how to build reliable passive income through smart income investing. Learn how to generate cash flow from your portfolio using ETFs, including fixed income, dividends, and covered call strategies.