Trusts In Focus: Schroder Income Growth

In this episode of Trusts in Focus, we’re looking at the increasing popularity of share buybacks by operating companies listed in the UK stock market, and discussing what it means for investors. We discuss what share buybacks are, why companies use them, the reasons behind the boom in the UK stock market and the impact they might have on dividend investing. We also explain how Schroder Income Growth (SCF) is using the investment trust structure to support continued, long-term dividend growth. 00:00 Introduction 00:39 What share buybacks are and how they work 01:26 Why companies buy back shares 03:08 What do rising buybacks mean for income investors? 03:34 SCF's objectives and investment process 04:19 How SCF uses the investment trust structure to deliver a growing dividend 05:57 How SCF is enhancing shareholder value 06:55 Further information 07:06 Risk warning Our latest note on SCF - https://www.trustintelligence.co.uk/investor/articles?fund_id=8 SCF website - https://www.schroders.com/en-gb/uk/individual/funds-and-strategies/investment-trusts/schroder-income-growth-fund-plc/ Please note that this video was recorded on 9 December 2025.