24/07/2012

By Adam Cadle

Current macro unrest should not deter investors from looking for attractive buying opportunities in Europe and the UK, with European dividend yields constantly at high levels according to BlackRock.

The company stated that Europe is home to some of the most diverse, high quality companies with exposure to international earnings growth that will be able to provide a steady source of income through the current tough economic period.

BlackRock Continental European Income Fund co-manager Alice Gaskell commented: “Not only does Europe offer a highly attractive dividend yield but more than 75 per cent of the holdings in our portfolio have actually increased dividend payments in 2011."

Gaskell added that companies in the telecoms, energy and infrastructure sectors were currently offering attractive dividend opportunities and a high potential for capital growth.

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