Akros U.S. High Dividend 20 Index
Concentrated exposure to 20 financially sound U.S. companies with high expected dividend yields.
Sentiment Summary
Recent Events
Q3 2026 earnings release scheduled for August 25, 2026. A 1-2% price impact is estimated upon the release scheduled.
Target's Q2 2026 earnings release is set for August 19, 2026; low importance is estimated as the date announcement itself typically has a market impact of less than 5%, scheduled.
The U.S. FDA set a PDUFA target action date for iberdomide on 2026-08-17; importance is Low as the setting of a PDUFA date is a procedural event with minor price impact.
Q2 2026 earnings release is scheduled for August 7, 2026; analysts forecast a significant increase in earnings due to higher oil prices and full integration of Hess assets. Market impact is estimated at Medium (5%) as earnings are a primary driver of stock volatility, scheduled.
Manulife is scheduled to release its Q2 2026 financial results after market close on August 5, 2026; low importance is estimated based on historical price volatility, scheduled.
Comcast's Q2 2026 earnings release on July 30, 2026 scheduled. Medium importance is estimated as earnings reports often impact stock prices.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Q2 2026 earnings release on 2026-07-30 scheduled; importance is Low as the announcement of an earnings date typically has a <5% price impact.
Truist Financial's second quarter 2026 earnings release is scheduled for July 17, 2026. Market impact is estimated at 1-3% based on historical volatility scheduled.
Q2 2026 earnings release is scheduled.
Quarterly dividend of C$1.14 per share, ex-dividend date is July 7, 2026. This represents a C$0.04 increase from the prior dividend. A 1-2% price impact is estimated due to the dividend hike scheduled.
Comcast declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share. The ex-dividend date is July 1, 2026, with the payment date set for July 22, 2026.
The ex-dividend date (2026-06-30) for a regular quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, declared on May 20, 2026, is scheduled. This event is estimated to have a price impact of at least 1% scheduled.
The ex-dividend date for a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.70 per share on June 12, 2026. The dividend was declared on April 8, 2026, and is payable on July 1, 2026. Market impact is expected to be low as this is a routine corporate action, scheduled.
Comcast's Annual General Meeting on June 10, 2026 scheduled. Low importance is estimated as AGMs typically result in minimal price movement.
Announced on May 27, 2026, the redemption of $1.5 billion principal amount of its fixed-to-floating rate senior notes, originally due June 2027, effective June 8, 2026. Market impact is estimated at 1% as a routine financial adjustment scheduled.
Blackstone announced the final close of its largest-ever Asia private equity fund at $13.1 billion on 2026-06-02, exceeding its $10 billion target. This is estimated to have a medium impact due to significant AUM growth and increased future fee revenue.
Comcast announced the pricing terms for its cash tender offer to purchase certain outstanding notes, part of a debt management strategy. The offer, which commenced May 27, 2026, expired on June 2, 2026.
Manulife Hong Kong announced a strategic partnership with Alibaba Cloud on June 2, 2026, to accelerate the development and deployment of AI technologies.
Comcast completed the divestiture of Sky Deutschland, with RTL Group confirming the closing of the acquisition on June 1, 2026. The deal had received unconditional approval from the European Commission on April 22, 2026.
U.S. Bancorp announced the completion of its acquisition of BTIG, LLC, effective June 1, 2026, to strengthen its capital markets platform with institutional sales, trading, and investment banking capabilities. High importance assigned as M&A is a significant corporate action (Trading Issue), scheduled.
The European Commission approved Opdivo (nivolumab) in combination with AVD on 2026-06-01 for the treatment of Hodgkin Lymphoma; importance is Low as single-indication approvals typically result in a 1-3% price impact.
The U.S. FDA accepted a supplemental New Drug Application for Camzyos on 2026-06-01, granting Priority Review; importance is Low as application acceptance is a procedural milestone with minor price impact.
Manulife and Mahindra announced the official incorporation of their Indian life insurance joint venture, Mahindra Manulife Insurance Limited (MMIL), on June 1, 2026.
Announced positive Phase 3 SUCCESSOR-2 trial results for mezigdomide on 2026-05-29, showing a 52% reduction in disease progression risk; importance is Low as clinical trial results usually impact price by 1-4%.
Announced the appointment of Scott A. Keller as the new general counsel on May 29, 2026, effective July 1, 2026, as part of a planned succession for the current chief legal officer who is expected to retire in 2027.
Quarterly dividend of $0.6675 per share, with an ex-dividend date of May 29, 2026. Low importance is estimated as routine dividend announcements typically have minimal price impact, scheduled.
Ex-dividend date on May 29, 2026, for the Q1 2026 quarterly common share dividend of C$0.485 declared on May 13, 2026.
UPS announced a $50 million investment to enhance logistics for North American manufacturers, including expansion of air freight services to Mexico. Low importance is estimated due to the modest investment size scheduled.