Positive returns from all asset classes in H117

Tetragon Financial Group (TFG) reported a 2.8% NAV total return for H117, with positive contributions made by all asset classes in the portfolio. Although below the target 10-15% range, annualised return on equity for the half year of 7.2% was ahead of the 6.3% achieved in 2016. Tetragon’s share price total return was 7.4% for the six months to end-June 2017, with the discount narrowing by 2.1pp to 36.4% over the period. Dividends continue their steady progression, with the Q217 dividend increased by 4.5% from Q216 to US$0.1750 per share, and Tetragon’s 5.3% dividend yield ranks as the second highest in the Flexible Investment sector.