How to Build a $1 Million Dividend Portfolio (Realistic Plan)
Learn how to build a $1 million dividend portfolio step by step, including how much to invest and how long it …
Dividend Portfolio Income Calculator
Add several holdings with their dividend yield and amount to see your yearly and monthly dividend income, average yield and how much of your living costs it could cover.
Your holdings
Add each position as an amount and a dividend yield. No company names needed, just the numbers.
One or more yields are above 10%. Very high yields are sometimes a sign that the market expects a dividend cut, so treat them with extra care.
Leave at 0 to see income before taxes and fees. Enter a rate to also see an estimate after them.
Your dividend income
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- Yearly income
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- Average yield
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After taxes & fees (0%)
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Could this cover your living costs?
Enter the monthly amount you would need. We compare it with your dividend income above.
Enter your holdings to see the result.
How this calculator works
For every holding, yearly income = amount invested × dividend yield. The calculator adds them up, divides by 12 for the monthly figure, and works out your average (weighted) yield by dividing total income by total money invested.
Example: $100,000 at a 3% yield pays $3,000 a year. $50,000 at 6% pays another $3,000. Together that is $150,000 earning $6,000, an average yield of 4%, or $500 a month.
Can dividends replace a salary?
Divide the monthly spending you want to cover by your monthly dividend income. If the result is 100% or more, the portfolio would cover that spending in this simple model. If it is lower, the gap tells you how much more capital or yield you would need. At a 4% average yield, every $1,000 of monthly income needs about $300,000 invested.
What this simple model leaves out
- Taxes and fees. Dividends are usually taxed, and some countries also withhold tax on foreign dividends. Use the optional field to see a rough after-tax figure.
- Dividend cuts. Companies can reduce or cancel dividends. A high yield can be a warning sign, not a bonus.
- Inflation. The money you need in 20 years will be more than you need today.
- Concentration. A few holdings in one sector can all be hit at the same time.
- Price changes. The calculator assumes the amount invested stays the same and the yield does not change.
Want to go further? Read how to live off dividends, check how to judge dividend safety, or model reinvestment with the DRIP calculator.
This tool is for education only. It uses the numbers you enter, not real market data, and is not financial advice.
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Past performance and projected returns do not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.