Top 5-Star Dividend Funds with Outstanding Returns: Opportunities for Cash Flow and Growth

During a period when interest rates are no longer as attractive as before, many investors are seeking assets that offer both price appreciation and dividend income to supplement their cash flow along the way.

One popular option is "dividend funds." Looking at funds rated 5 stars by Morningstar, they range from hot investment themes like semiconductors and Japanese stocks to Thai equities, all of which have delivered outstanding returns recently.

Thairath Money Here is a compilation of 5 top 5-star funds with the best returns since early 2026, all with dividend policies. This serves as an idea for investors seeking assets that balance cash flow intake and long-term investment growth potential.

Introducing 5 top-performing 5-star dividend funds with the highest returns

1. LH Semiconductor Open-End Fund Dividend Type (LHSEMICON-D)

This dividend fund follows one of the hottest investment themes since early 2026. It invests via a Feeder Fund focusing on companies engaged in designing, distributing, manufacturing, and selling semiconductors.

Regarding past returns,

• since the start of 2026, it has delivered a return of 72.94%
• over the past year, the return was 147.28%
• over the past three years, the return was 43.32%

LHSEMICON-D is a high-risk fund (risk level 7) managed by Land and Houses Fund Management Company Limited. The minimum initial purchase amount is 1,000 baht, and subsequent minimum purchases are 100 baht.

2. SCB Semiconductor Open-End Fund (Electronic Saving Type) or SCBSEMI (SSFE)

Another dividend fund riding the global semiconductor industry growth theme. This fund invests via a Feeder Fund focusing on a main fund diversified in equities and Depository Receipts (DR) listed on U.S. stock exchanges, especially semiconductor companies.

Regarding past returns,

• since the start of 2026, it has delivered a return of 68.45%
• over the past year, the return was 154.83%
• over the past three years, the return was 53.13%

SCBSEMI (SSFE) is a high-risk fund (risk level 7) managed by SCB Asset Management Company Limited. The minimum initial and subsequent purchase amounts are both 1 baht.

3. SCB Japan Equity Open-End Fund Dividend Type (SCBNK225D)

This dividend fund offers an opportunity to invest in Japanese stocks, focusing on all equity components of the Nikkei 225 index and those soon to be included. Its objective is to deliver returns closely aligned with the Nikkei 225 index.

Regarding past returns,

• since the start of 2026, it has delivered a return of 29.36%
• over the past year, the return was 72.02%
• over the past three years, the return was 28.94%

SCBNK225D is a high-risk fund (risk level 6) managed by SCB Asset Management Company Limited. The minimum initial and subsequent purchase amounts are both 1 baht.

4. Principal Dividend Equity Open-End Fund (PRINCIPAL DEF)

This dividend fund focuses on Thai stocks with strong fundamentals and a consistent dividend payment policy. The fund may invest in or hold derivatives to manage risk.

Regarding past returns,

• since the start of 2026, it has delivered a return of 29.36%
• over the past year, the return was 72.02%
• over the past three years, the return was 28.94%

PRINCIPAL DEF is a high-risk fund (risk level 6) managed by Principal Asset Management Company Limited. The minimum initial purchase is 1,000 baht, with no minimum for subsequent purchases.

5. Principal Enhanced Equity Open-End Fund (PRINCIPAL EEF-D)

Another dividend fund option focusing on common shares, preferred shares, and/or securities of companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, benchmarked to the SET 50 Total Return Index (SET50 TRI).

Regarding past returns,

• since the start of 2026, it has delivered a return of 27.07%
• over the past year, the return was 34.96%
• over the past three years, the return was 5.25%

PRINCIPAL EEF-D is a high-risk fund (risk level 6) managed by Principal Asset Management Company Limited. The minimum initial purchase is 1,000 baht, with no minimum for subsequent purchases.

Note: Past returns do not guarantee future performance. Morningstar Ratings assess past returns relative to risk. Investors should study the prospectus before investing.

Source: Morningstar, Settrade

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