Compound Interest & Monthly Dividend ETF Goal Calculator

Simulate how dividend reinvestment (DRIP) and monthly contributions compound into passive monthly cash flow.

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10-Year Projected Wealth & After-Tax Dividend

Formula: Compound interest formula A = P(1+r/n)^(nt) (Assumptions: 7% annual return, 4% dividend yield, 15.4% dividend tax, $1,000/mo contribution)
As of: November 2026

Initial $10,000 + $1k/mo (10 yrs)$194,191 (Est. Div $547 / mo)
Initial $30,000 + $1k/mo (10 yrs)$234,384 (Est. Div $660 / mo)
Initial $50,000 + $1k/mo (10 yrs)$274,577 (Est. Div $774 / mo)
Initial $100,000 + $1k/mo (10 yrs)$375,060 (Est. Div $1,057 / mo)

Why Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP) Accelerates Compounding

When you automatically reinvest dividends into additional shares, each new share generates its own future dividends alongside capital appreciation. Over a 15-to-20-year horizon, reinvested dividends often account for over 40% of total portfolio returns.

Yield on Cost (YoC) vs. Current Dividend Yield

Dividend growth ETFs (such as SCHD, VIG, or DGRO) historically grow their payout per share by 7–11% annually. Even if your starting yield is 3.5%, your Yield on Cost after 10 years of dividend growth and reinvestment can exceed 8–10%.

FAQ

How is total return calculated with dividends?
Total annual return combines capital appreciation plus reinvested dividend yield, compounded monthly alongside your new contributions.
How much do I need to make $2,000/month in dividends?
At a 4% annual dividend yield, generating $24,000 per year ($2,000/month) requires a portfolio balance of $600,000.
Should I hold dividend ETFs in a tax-advantaged account?
Yes. Holding high-dividend assets inside a Roth IRA, ISA, or tax-sheltered account prevents annual tax drag on reinvested payouts.

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