Why this ASX dividend share is a retiree's dream for 2026

The ASX dividend share Future Generation Australia Ltd (ASX: FGX) could be one of the best choices that Aussie retirees could make. It offers numerous benefits to investors focused on passive income, as well as people who want diversification.

Future Generation Australia is a name I've had in my portfolio for several years already and I plan to continue holding it for a few different reasons.

Let's look at why it's such a compelling reason for retirees to buy for the long-term.

Diversification

Future Generation Australia is a listed investment company (LIC) that is invested in the funds of fund managers like Paradice, L1 Group Ltd (ASX: L1G), Wilson Asset Management, Vinva, Eley Griffiths and so on.

All of those find managers work for free so that Future Generation Australia can donate 1% of its net assets each year to youth charities, including Giant Steps, Mirabel Foundation, Raise, Karinyahouse and Lighthouse.

By being invested in so many different fund managers, the ASX dividend share gives investors exposure to more than 430 businesses.

I think it really ticks the diversification box, while also giving more market capitalisation diversification.

Around 19% of the portfolio is invested in companies outside of the S&P/ASX 300 Index (ASX: XKO), showing that the LIC can give exposure to some of the smaller and more growth-orientated stocks in Australia – I think this is a key reason why Future Generation Australia's portfolio has beaten the return of the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index (ASX: XAOA) by an average of around 1% per year.

Large dividend yield

One of the main reasons to like this ASX dividend share is its strong dividend yield. There are few businesses that I'd be more willing to invest in for a large dividend yield than Future Generation Australia.

The business expects to pay an annual dividend per share for 2026 of 7.6 cents. At the time of writing, that translates into a grossed-up dividend yield of 8%, including franking credits.

In my view, that's a far better yield than what term deposits and most other ASX blue-chip shares have to offer.

Growing payouts

Another reason for retirees to love this business is that it has regularly increased its annual dividend for investors. It has increased its annual payout each year since 2015, so 2026 is more than a decade of increases.

Dividend growth is not guaranteed, of course, but with Future Generation Australia's impressive track record and profit reserve of 41.8 cents per share, I think it's well positioned to continue growing dividends in the next few years.

Over the long-term, I think Future Generation Australia can continue to deliver rising payouts for retirees and other shareholders.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has positions in Future Generation Australia. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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