Henderson Alternative Strategies Trust plc announced unaudited earnings results for the half year ended March 31, 2018. For the period, the company's investment income was £1,859,000 compared with £1,706,000 a year ago. Total income was £116,000 compared £9,469,000 a year ago. Net loss before interest and taxation was £551,000 compared to profit was £8,804,000 a year ago. Net loss before taxation was £551,000 compared to profit was £8,803,000 a year ago. Net loss after taxation was £551,000 or 1.42 pence per share compared to profit was £8,793,000 or 21.21 pence per share a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £860,000 compared with £734,000 a year ago. Purchases of investments held at fair value through profit or loss was £10,614,000 compared with £23,715,000 a year ago. Purchases of current asset investments held at fair value through profit or loss was £9,088,000 compared with £17,187,000 a year ago.