The Metrics Master Income Trust (ASX: MXT) share price is in focus as the trust declared a monthly unfranked distribution of 1.34 cents per unit, scheduled for payment on 9 January 2026.
What did Metrics Master Income Trust report?
- Monthly distribution of 1.34 cents per ordinary fully paid unit
- Unfranked distribution, with 100% unfranked component
- Ex-distribution date: 31 December 2025
- Record date: 2 January 2026
- Payment scheduled for: 9 January 2026
- Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) available; election cut-off is 5 January 2026
What else do investors need to know?
This monthly payout fits with Metrics Master Income Trust’s practice of providing regular income to unit holders from its portfolio of private credit assets. Investors can choose to have their distribution paid as cash or participate in the trust’s DRP to reinvest the payout in additional MXT units, with no discount applied under the DRP this time.
The announced distribution is not franked, which means it does not carry any franking credits and will be taxed at the investor’s marginal rate. The trust confirms the amount is estimated and will be finalised by 7 January 2026.
What’s next for Metrics Master Income Trust?
Metrics Master Income Trust continues to target reliable monthly income through its diversified loan portfolio. The DRP provides an option for investors to increase their holdings automatically without brokerage fees, supporting compounding returns over time.
Looking ahead, unitholders can expect ongoing monthly distribution updates as the trust maintains its income-oriented mandate. Investors should keep an eye on future announcements for confirmed distribution amounts and any potential changes to the DRP or payout timing.
Metrics Master Income Trust share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Metrics Master Income Trust shares have declined 8%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 6% over the same period.
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