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
This video was filmed on 9 December 2025.
