The ASX dividend stock WCM Quality Global Growth Fund (ASX: WCMQ) has dropped around 4% since mid-January, as the chart below shows. There are a few reasons I think the investment is a top buy for passive income today, even though the decline isn’t large.

This is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is operated by the investment team at WCM Investment Management. WCM is based in Laguna Beach, Southern California. On its choice of location, the fund manager says:

We are conveniently located 2,805 miles from the groupthink of Wall Street.

There are a couple of key reasons why I think this is a compelling ASX dividend stock after its small decline.

Excellent investment strategy

The fund aims to own between 20 and 40 stocks that it views as quality global growth companies.

Its strategy prioritises companies with a durable and improving competitive advantage (meaning a positive trajectory of the economic moat).

The investment team believes that the corporate culture has a critical role in driving shareholder value and ensuring ongoing improvement of the economic moat.  

It aims to maintain a focused portfolio of high-conviction holdings it believes can deliver strong investment returns.

Finally, WCM says that thoughtful portfolio construction “enhances the potential for robust performance in different market backdrops”.

By following this strategy, the WCMQ ETF’s portfolio has delivered an average net return of 15.9% per year since it started in August 2018, outperforming the global share market by an average of 2.8% per year during that time.

Some of the names in its current portfolio include AppLovin, Taiwan Semiconductor, Amazon, Rolls Royce and Tencent.

Why it’s a strong ASX dividend stock pick

I haven’t mentioned anything about its passive income potential yet, so let’s look at that aspect.

The fund has a specified target of delivering a minimum annualised cash yield of 5% per year.

I’d suggest that this immediately makes the fund attractive as a dividend investment.

Past performance is not a guarantee of future outcomes, in terms of the fund’s net returns. However, it does have a good track record of delivering long-term double-digit returns that I think can be continued.

The level of net returns the fund is producing means it can pay a 5% dividend yield and see the capital value of the fund increase over time. A higher unit price means a higher future payout in the coming year.

For example, a 5% dividend yield on a $10 unit price is a 50 cents per unit payout. If the unit price grows to $11 then the next payout would rise to 55 cents per unit.

I’m optimistic that the WCMQ can deliver a good dividend yield, growing payouts and capital growth in the coming years.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Amazon, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Tencent. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Rolls-Royce Plc. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Amazon. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

If you are wanting some exposure to the smaller side of the market, then it could be worth considering the two small cap ASX shares in this article.

That’s because they have just been named as buys by analysts at Bell Potter. Here’s why the broker is bullish on these names:

6K Additive Inc (ASX: 6KA)

The first small cap ASX share that Bell Potter is tipping as a buy is 6K Additive.

It is a US-based manufacturer, upcycling metal scrap into premium metal powders and alloying additives. Bell Potter highlights that its patented UniMelt technology can produce spherical powders for additive manufacturing across a range of high-end reactive metals, refractory metals, and alloys.

This includes titanium, Inconel, C103 and tantalum. Compared with incumbent spheroidisation processes, UniMelt has materially lower energy consumption, achieves higher product yield, and upcycles manufacturing waste.

The broker believes the small cap has a competitive advantage and is well-placed to benefit from increased defence spending. It said:

6KA has a competitive advantage in the production of high-value metal powders for the fast-growing global Additive Manufacturing sector. The company’s UniMelt systems are energy efficient, high yield and accept recycled metal feedstock. 6KA is supporting US-based reshoring of critical metal supply.

Company value is highly leveraged to the take-up of Additive Manufacturing, which has lead-time advantages over incumbent casting and forging production methods. We expect Additive Manufacturing to be a beneficiary of the US Department of War’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy to support rebuilding the country’s Defense Industrial Base.

Bell Potter has a speculative buy rating and $1.45 price target on its shares.

WRKR Ltd (ASX: WRK)

Another small cap ASX share that Bell Potter is bullish on is WRKR. It is a regulation technology company for Australian employers across the employee lifecycle. The company has a core focus on managing superannuation compliance events, providing payment processing and onboarding solutions.

Bell Potter was pleased with the company’s performance during the second quarter. It said:

WRK delivered another standout cash collection result, with $3.2m cash receipts from customers in 2Q26. The print was negatively impacted by $0.9m late invoices which have since been collected. This is expected to benefit the 3Q26 result.

Cash receipts, adjusted for timing differences, grew +68% YOY and +13% QOQ pro-forma reflecting: 1) consistent recurring revenue linked to transactional activity through Wrkr PAY (71% FY25 revenue); 2) Ongoing developments for Australian Retirement Trust, with their Employer Online portal being a new mention, and further work on the Beam platform; and 3) milestone payments related to MUFG Australian and Hong Kong agreements, in addition to monthly support and maintenance fees for the Hong Kong platform.

In response, the broker has retained its buy rating with an improved price target of 18.5 cents.

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There are a lot of ASX dividend shares to choose from on the Australian share market.

Three smart picks according to analysts are named below. Here’s what they are expecting from them:

Cedar Woods Properties Limited (ASX: CWP)

The first ASX dividend share that could be a buy according to analysts is Cedar Woods.

It is one of Australia’s leading property developers with a portfolio that is diversified by geography, price point, and product type. This includes subdivisions in emerging residential communities, high-density apartments, and townhouses in inner-city neighbourhoods.

Bell Potter is a big fan of Cedar Woods. It believes the company is well-positioned to benefit from Australia’s chronic housing shortage.

The broker expects this to support dividends per share of 35 cents in FY 2026 and then 39 cents in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $8.09, this equates to 4.3% and 4.7% dividend yields, respectively.

Bell Potter has a buy rating and $10.00 price target on its shares.

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX: JIN)

Another ASX dividend share that could be a smart buy according to analysts is Jumbo Interactive.

It is an online lottery ticket seller and lottery platform provider, best known for its Oz Lotteries app and Powered by Jumbo platform.

The team at Macquarie believes it is positioned to reward shareholders with fully franked dividends of 39.5 cents per share in FY 2026 and then 54 cents per share in FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $10.26, this would mean dividend yields of 3.85% and 5.25%, respectively.

The broker currently has an outperform rating and $14.60 price target on its shares.

Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF)

A third and final ASX dividend share for smart investors to look at is Rural Funds.

It is a property company that owns agricultural assets such as cattle properties, vineyards, and cropping land. Rural Funds leases these properties to high-quality tenants on long-term agreements with periodic rental increases built in.

This gives Rural Funds great visibility on its future earnings and has allowed it to grow its dividend at a consistent rate for many years.

Bell Potter is expecting the company to reward shareholders with an 11.7 cents per share dividend in both FY 2026 and FY 2027. Based on its current share price of $2.03, this would mean attractive 5.8% dividend yields.

The broker has a buy rating and $2.45 price target on its shares.

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If there’s one S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) share that has captured the imagination of growth investors over the past few years, it’s Life360 Inc (ASX: 360).

Once best known as a family-tracking app, the ASX 200 share has transformed into a broader digital safety and subscription-monetisation platform with growing international reach.

But with recent share price volatility, strategic pivots and evolving revenue models front of mind, investors ask: Can Life360 still climb from here?

True tech script

The price swings of the ASX 200 tech share have lived up to the tech stock script â€” rapid rises, sharp pullbacks and renewed rally phases. After rolling out upgraded guidance for FY2025 and a strong Q4 showing, the stock has swung significantly.

In the past 6 months Life360 has shed 31% of its value to $6.5 billion. The start of 2026 also hasn’t been great with a loss of almost 15% at the time of writing. However, long-term holders are still well ahead thanks to years of growth, with the stock up well over 600% in the past 5 years.   

What do analysts think?

Analyst sentiment remains broadly positive. Trading View consensus leans toward buy with average 12-month price targets suggesting meaningful upside potential. Some forecasts show possible gains of 60% to 80% or more from the current share price of $27.42.

Bell Potter has just reiterated a buy rating on the ASX 200 tech share, setting a price target of $45.00 per share. The broker is encouraged by the company’s strong growth in paying circles and expects this momentum to continue as more monthly active users convert to paid subscribers.

Bell Potter also points to Life360’s potential to disrupt adjacent markets as a key upside driver. 

Digital global safety platform

The transformation of the ASX 200 stock from a simple locator app into a global subscription and digital safety platform is a core strength. The company has delivered significant user growth â€” with monthly active users approaching or exceeding 90 million — and growing subscription adoption. 

Expanding into higher-margin advertising via acquisitions and tech integrations — such as the Nativo deal — also offers a revenue diversification path beyond subscriptions. 

Tech growth focussed

Life360 isn’t without its challenges. The ASX 200 share doesn’t pay dividends, reflecting its tech-growth focus rather than an income orientation. So, it’s a non-starter for dividend-seeking investors. 

Additionally, profitability has been improving, but the business model still leans on continued subscription growth and effective monetisation of non-paying users. Advertising and data monetisation strategies have clear promise, but they also attract privacy scrutiny and competitive pressure, particularly from tech giants. 

Foolish Takeaway

From a valuation and growth standpoint, Life360 still has ample fuel left in the tank. Continued subscriber expansion, international penetration, and diversification into ads and premium services create multiple levers for revenue growth. Analyst price targets and upgrades suggest there’s unpriced potential if these trends continue. 

But investors should expect volatility, execution risk and no dividend income as part of ownership. The ASX 200 tech stock feels more like a growth play than a safe yield stock. It could be powerful if you believe in its expanding ecosystem, less so if you’re chasing stable cash flow.

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It’s been a bit of a rough patch for many of the ASX’s most popular growth stocks in recent months.

Although not a direct proxy, I like to use the BetaShares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF (ASX: ATEC) as a yardstick for ASX growth shares, as this exchange-traded fund (ETF) holds many, if not most, of the ASX’s most popular high-growth companies.

As it currently stands, ATEC units are down by 21.8% over the past 2 months, a period that has seen the broader share market record a modest gain.

There’s nothing wrong with the ASX’s best growth stocks. However, if I had $1,000 to put into a growth stock on the ASX right now, I would opt for one that trades on the ASX, but actually represents a different market altogether.

That growth stock is the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ). This ETF and index fund is one of the best options for growth investors on the ASX, at least in my view. But how can a simple index fund offer the growth stocks that these investors crave? Well, this index fund is no collection of banks and miners, as ASX investors might be used to seeing. NDQ represents the largest 100 non-financial stocks listed on the American NASDAQ stock exchange.

The US has a rather unique American setup, with two major exchanges. The New York Stock Exchange is the traditional listing place for some of America’s oldest companies. It’s where you will find stocks like Procter & Gamble, Ford Motor Company and Coca-Cola Co.

The NASDAQ, meanwhile, is the newer, trendier exchange. It is widely known for being the place where almost every major US tech stock calls home.

This ASX growth stock has returned 33% per annum since 2022

For starters, all seven of the’ Magnificent 7′ tech titans are on the NASDAQ, and form the largest holdings of the NDQ ETF. Despite their size, these seven companies, including NVIDIA, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Tesla, remain some of the US’s most exciting growth stocks.

But it’s not just the Magnificent 7 that make NDQ an exciting investment for those looking for growth stocks. Some of its other major holdings include Broadcom, Netflix, Palantir Technologies, Costco, AMD, Shopify and Booking Holdings.

An investment in the ASX’s NDQ ETF is an investment in all of these exciting growth stocks.

We can safely call the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF a growth stock thanks to its breathtaking performance history in recent years. As of 31 December, NDQ units have returned an average of 33.14% per annum over the past three years, 18% per annum over the past five and 19.99% over the past ten.

Now, there’s no guarantee that this performance will continue, of course. However, NDQ’s holdings are still, at least in my view, some of the most exciting stocks on the planet. As such, I think this ASX ETF is a great place to invest if you’re looking for a top-tier growth stock on the ASX in 2026.

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Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Costco Wholesale, Microsoft, and Netflix. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Advanced Micro Devices, Alphabet, Amazon, BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF, Booking Holdings, Costco Wholesale, Microsoft, Netflix, Nvidia, Palantir Technologies, Shopify, and Tesla. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Broadcom. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Advanced Micro Devices, Alphabet, Amazon, Booking Holdings, Microsoft, Netflix, Nvidia, and Shopify. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

On Friday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) finished the week in the red. The benchmark index fell 0.65% to 8,869.1 points.

Will the market be able to bounce back from this on Monday? Here are five things to watch:

ASX 200 expected to fall again

The Australian share market looks set for a poor start to the week following a disappointing finish to the last one on Wall Street on Friday. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open the day 60 points or 0.7% lower. In the United States, the Dow Jones was down 0.35%, the S&P 500 fell 0.45%, and the Nasdaq tumbled 0.95%.

Oil prices ease

It could be a subdued start to the week for ASX 200 energy shares Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) and Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) after oil prices fell on Friday night. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price was down 0.3% to US$65.21 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price was down 0.4% to US$69.32 a barrel. Iran tensions gave oil prices a boost.

Buy ASK shares

Analysts at Bell Potter think investors should be buying Abacus Storage King (ASX: ASK) shares. Its analysts have initiated coverage on the self-storage company with a buy rating and $1.70 price target. It said: “Our investment case is predicated on a fundamental valuation disconnect between where ASK is trading (6.1% market implied cap rate, -13% discount to FY25 NTA, -20% to BPe FY26e NTA) and where storage assets/portfolios are clearing in the private market, with ASK-comparable assets transacting at-or-below 5% cap rates.”

Gold price crashes

ASX 200 gold shares Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) could have a tough start to the week after the gold price crashed on Friday night. According to CNBC, the gold futures price was down 8.25% to US$4,879.6 an ounce. Traders were selling gold and silver (down 25%) after Donald Trump picked his next US Federal Reserve chief. The nomination removed Fed independence fears.

Rio Tinto update

The Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) share price will be one to watch on Monday. That’s because the mining giant and Aluminum Corporation of China have announced a definitive agreement to acquire Votorantim’s controlling shareholding in Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio. It is a vertically integrated low-carbon aluminium business in Brazil, supported by a 1.6 GW portfolio of renewable power generation assets. Management notes that the transaction will leverage Rio Tinto and Aluminum Corporation of China’s deep and complementary expertise across the aluminium value chain to unlock the next phase of growth at Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio.

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As February arrives, the Australian share market is entering a more selective phase.

Inflation concerns, shifting interest rate expectations, and money moving between sectors are shaping investor behaviour. Some areas of the market have pulled back sharply, while others are quietly strengthening under the surface.

In this environment, I am looking for quality businesses with strong balance sheets, clear earnings drivers, and broker support.

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares that stand out to me right now.

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO)

After a strong run through much of 2025, Xero shares have pulled back over recent weeks. That weakness has come as global tech stocks softened and investors rotated toward more defensive sectors.

Xero remains one of the highest quality software businesses on the ASX. It continues to grow subscriber numbers across key offshore markets, while improving margins as scale builds.

Brokers remain supportive. Several major investment banks have reiterated ‘buy’ ratings in recent months, pointing to Xero’s strong competitive position and long runway for earnings growth.

While short term volatility may persist, I see this as a high-quality growth name trading at more attractive levels than earlier in the year.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS)

The energy giant provides exposure to oil and LNG markets, alongside a fully franked dividend stream that many growth stocks simply cannot match.

Energy prices have firmed in recent months, supported by global supply discipline and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. That backdrop has helped support Woodside’s cash flows and balance sheet.

Broker sentiment here is more balanced than bullish, but most analysts still see value. Several brokers have price targets modestly above current levels and continue to highlight Woodside’s dividend yield as a key attraction.

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST)

Gold stocks have been quietly regaining attention, and Northern Star sits at the top of that list.

The miner benefits from strong production assets, improving margins, and rising gold prices. With global uncertainty lingering, gold has once again started to attract safe haven demand.

Northern Star has also executed well operationally, which has helped support broker confidence. Analysts generally view it as one of the better run gold producers on the ASX, with solid free cash flow generation.

If gold prices remain elevated, Northern Star could continue to outperform the broader S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO).

Foolish takeaway

Markets rarely move in straight lines, especially around reporting season and shifting macro expectations.

These 3 ASX 200 shares give investors a mix of growth potential, income support, and exposure to gold.

For investors willing to look beyond short-term noise, February could offer some attractive entry points.

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ASX gold stock Catalyst Metals Ltd (ASX: CYL) closed at $8.62 per share, down 8% on Friday, but is up 158% over the past 12 months.

Catalyst Metals is a gold miner and explorer with an operational mine in Western Australia and a development project in Victoria.

Like all gold miners, Catalyst has benefitted from the remarkable rise in the gold price amid many tailwinds for the yellow metal.

Gold rallied 65% in 2025, following a 24% gain in 2024.

This week, the gold price went close to US$5,600 per ounce, and has risen by more than 20% in January alone.

Meantime, Catalyst Metals non-executive director, Robin Scrimgeour, has sold more than $10.8 million worth of shares since late November.

Between 20 and 23 January, an ASX disclosure shows Scrimgeour sold 1 million shares for which he is the beneficial owner, held indirectly through Citicorp Nominees (Australia) Limited.

The stock was sold on market for a total consideration of $9,222,935, indicating an average price of about $9.22.

Between 28 November and 2 December, Scrimgeour sold 250,000 Catalyst Metals shares on-market for consideration of $1,668,168.

That indicates an average price of $6.67.

Today, Scrimgeour holds 4 million shares in this ASX gold stock. However, his recent sales represent a near 25% reduction in holdings.

Catalyst Metals has not provided any explanation for the sales.

More about Catalyst Metals

Catalyst Metals owns the Plutonic gold mining operation in Western Australia and the Bendigo exploration project in Victoria.

Catalyst Metals expanded its Plutonic operations last year and is hoping to increase its reserves from 1.5 Moz to 2 Moz.

That is expected to allow it to increase its production rate from 100,000 ounces per year to 200,000 ounces per year.

On 15 January, Catalyst Metals released its 2Q FY26 update with news of record quarterly production at Plutonic.

Catalyst Metals reported gold production of 28,176 ounces.

The average realised price was A$2,776 per ounce and the average all-in sustaining cost (AISC) was A$2,565 per ounce.

Management retained its FY26 production guidance of 100,000 to 110,000 ounces at an AISC of between A$2,200 and A$2,650 per ounce.

Should you buy this ASX gold stock?

After the gold miner’s 2Q FY26 report, Morgans retained its buy rating and increased its 12-month price target from $10.58 to $12.51.

Morgans commented:

We now forecast FY26 sales of 109koz at an AISC of A$2,539/oz and update our price deck to align with recent spot gold movements.

We update our model for the result, reiterate our BUY rating and increase our price target to A$12.51ps (previously A$10.58ps).

Bell Potter also reiterated its buy rating on the ASX gold stock and raised its price target from $9.30 to $13.50.

Canaccord Genuity also has a buy rating on Catalyst Metals and increased its target from $13 to $13.25 this month.

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It is easy to assume that a company’s best days are behind it once it becomes well known to investors. But that’s not always the case.

On the ASX, there are several ASX growth shares that already have traction, but still appear to be in the early stages of what they could become over time.

Here are three growth shares that fit that description.

Life360 Inc. (ASX: 360)

The first ASX growth share that could still be early in its story is Life360.

Life360 operates a location-based platform focused on family safety and connectivity. What makes the opportunity compelling is not just the size of its user base (almost 100 million monthly active users), but how lightly monetised that base remains. Many users initially join for free functionality, giving the company time to build trust before introducing paid features.

Over time, Life360 has been expanding beyond simple location sharing into areas such as emergency assistance, driving insights, and safety services. This gradually increases the value of each customer relationship without relying on constant user acquisition. As engagement deepens and premium adoption rises, the economics of the platform can improve meaningfully.

That combination of scale, trust, and optionality suggests Life360’s growth story may still be unfolding.

Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1)

Another ASX growth share that could be early in its journey is Megaport.

Megaport provides on-demand connectivity between data centres, cloud providers, and enterprise networks. While this sounds technical, the underlying idea is simple. It is aiming to make global connectivity more flexible, fast, and software-driven.

As businesses use multiple cloud platforms and operate across regions, networking requirements become harder to manage. Megaport’s platform is designed to solve that problem, becoming more valuable as digital infrastructure becomes more fragmented.

Importantly, Megaport has also been working to expand its opportunity. The recent acquisition of Latitude adds high-performance compute capabilities to the platform, which increases Megaport’s total addressable market and positions it closer to where networking and compute increasingly meet.

With cloud adoption still evolving and enterprise architectures continuing to change, Megaport’s growth appears far from over.

Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW)

A final ASX growth share that could still be early in its story is Temple & Webster.

This online furniture and homewares retailer has been growing at a rapid rate for many years, but it still only has a small market share.

As more and more sales shift online, Temple & Webster stands to benefit greatly thanks to its leadership position, especially given its asset-light model which allows it to offer a huge range of products without being exposed to inventory risks.

If management continues to execute its model successfully, Temple & Webster’s growth could continue for a long time to come.

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Building a second income with ASX shares could be exactly what many Aussies are looking to do.

We can only generate so much in earnings when we work for money. It’s owning assets that help unlock that next phase of income creation.

I like to think of the ASX share market as the ASX business market – we can invest in great companies that are doing their best to make money for us, including paying dividends.

I’m using the three names below to build a second income for my own finances, and I want to highlight them for anyone wanting to build a second income with dividends.

MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX: MFF)

There are not many ASX investments that offer investors exposure to some of the world’s best businesses and have a good dividend yield.

Companies are allowed to declare the size of dividend they want to, as long as they have the accounting profit reserve for it. That’s one of the main reasons why investment businesses – namely listed investment companies (LICs) – can provide such consistent passive income for investors. The years of good investment profits can pay for ongoing dividends even when share markets are weak.

MFF has grown its normal annual dividend per share every year over the past several years. It owns some of the best global tech stocks, payment giants and other businesses with compelling futures in its portfolio.

I like the flexibility that the ASX share can invest in any business on the ASX or globally, which should help create good investment returns. I’m expecting its grossed-up dividend yield for FY26 to be at least 6%, including franking credits, at the time of writing’s valuation. That’s a great start for a second income.

L1 Long Short Fund Ltd (ASX: LSF)

This is another LIC – it invests in both ASX shares and global shares, utilising normal investing and short-selling strategies. L1 Long Short Fund typically looks to invest in undervalued businesses with relatively low price/earnings (P/E) ratios.

Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. I think that disclaimer is particularly relevant when it comes to looking at the LIC’s investment performance. Over the past five years, its portfolio’s average annual net return was 18%.

That level of return is enough for the ASX share to provide growing dividends and capital growth.

Its payout has increased each year since 2021 and its latest quarterly dividend translates into a grossed-up dividend yield of 4.6%, including franking credits, at the time of writing. That’s a solid yield for building a second income.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL)

This business isn’t strictly a LIC, but it is a listed company that generates a lot of earnings through investing.

It’s an investment house that invests in a wide range of listed businesses, as well as owning private businesses.

Soul Patts has private investments in industrial property, building products, agriculture, swimming schools, electrification, retirement living, water rights and financial services.

The company has investments in ASX shares like New Hope Corporation Ltd (ASX: NHC), Tuas Ltd (ASX: TUA), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG), Electro Optic Systems Holdings Ltd (ASX: EOS), Aeris Resources Ltd (ASX: AIS) and Nexgen Energy (Canada) CDI (ASX: NXG).

By utilising the cash flow of the dividend payments from its investment portfolio, Soul Patts is able to pay a growing dividend and invest in new opportunities for the portfolio.

Soul Patts has increased its annual dividend every year since 1998. That’s a wonderful record and the company wants to keep going for the foreseeable future, making it a wonderful pick for a second income.

I predict its grossed-up dividend yield in FY26 will be at least 4%, including franking credits, at the time of writing.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has positions in L1 Long Short Fund, Mff Capital Investments, Tuas, and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Electro Optic Systems and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Mff Capital Investments. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.