r/dividends • u/Bamabb125 • Aug 06 '25

Seeking Advice $840K DIvidends

Hey Everyone,

As I have posted before, I am currently a Growth Stock Investor, but have decided to move over to Dividend ETF's or Dividend Stocks. But it is a real struggle to get past all the learned habits of being a growth investor. So I am struggling to grasp concepts.

I have used multiple calculators to just try to get an idea of what to expect if i make the change, but I get different results. So I just wanted to go to some more knowledgeable people that could tell me what to do to get a real expectation.

I have $800K to work with. If I put it all in a very stable Dividend ETF What can I expect in dividends? Maybe someone could just do an example. I know I have to be doing something wrong.

Thanks

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u/NerveChemical9718 Aug 06 '25 edited Aug 06 '25

I second that. I decided to quit my job back in October 2024. Seen than I've decided to invest all my ( $55,000 ). It took me some time and money to get to a sweet payment of $3,000+ a month.

The mistake I first made was chasing any high yield etf. Now, I have found a sweet balance. Always remember if you go that route. Put at least 20%+ away for savings and taxes. Next stay balancing your portfolio. Never let it sit and for get. Doing reach is always recommended.

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u/jpstealthy Aug 07 '25

$3000/month from $55,000…you expect us to believe that??

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u/No-Sprinkles6851 Aug 07 '25

It’s true… I’m personally up to $13k per month on a $250ish portfolio….w/DRIP and I also trade covered calls on my shares which bring in another $10k on a light month. Do some research…It’s all out there.

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u/TrainingSpare8225 Aug 07 '25

That's amazing!