June has come and gone, and if you’re anything like me, you were eagerly waiting to see those dividend deposits hit your account. Well, I’m excited to share that June 2025 was my biggest dividend month ever! Let’s dive into the numbers, highlight some standouts, and chat about what went well (and what didn’t) in my portfolio.
The Big Picture
Total dividends received in June 2025:
💰 $3,703.83
That’s an increase of $645.63 compared to June 2024. Not too shabby!
Portfolio Highlights
Here’s a quick snapshot of where things stand:
Number of stocks and funds: 51
Highest single payout: VMCPX ($488.22)
Lowest: Several at $0 (sold or non-payers)
Average dividend per holding: $72.54
Year-Over-Year Growth
If you look at the past few years, the growth is pretty clear:
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,202.73 |
| 2021 | $1,407.44 |
| 2022 | $2,063.31 |
| 2023 | $2,596.39 |
| 2024 | $3,058.20 |
| 2025 | $3,703.83 |
That’s a steady climb—just the kind of compounding we all love to see.
Top Performers
Some holdings really pulled their weight this month. Here are the biggest contributors:
VMCPX: $488.22 (up $71.22 from last year!)
VMCIX: $353.65 (up $67.01)
SCHD: $169.62 (up $44.17)
AVGO: $154.99 (up $17.86)
LMT: $130.25 (up $7.43)
It’s clear that my mutual funds and ETFs are doing a lot of the heavy lifting these days, and I’m totally fine with that. The stability and consistent growth are exactly what I’m after.
Laggards & Changes
Of course, not everything was sunshine and rainbows. A few positions either dropped or disappeared:
VSCPX: Down $20.32 from last year
DFS: Down $17.24 (now replaced by Capital One)
VFC, VTMGX, VIMAX: No dividends—they’ve been sold or are no longer in the portfolio
That’s the reality of investing: sometimes you have to make tough calls and move on from underperformers.
What I Learned
Funds are King: My largest payouts are now coming from mutual funds and ETFs. They offer diversification and steady growth—hard to beat!
Blue Chips Still Deliver: Companies like JNJ, AMGN, PRU, and ED keep quietly increasing their dividends year after year.
Portfolio Pruning Pays Off: Selling laggards and reallocating to stronger performers has really boosted my overall income.
We’re halfway through 2025, and it’s a great time to check in on dividend progress. Here’s how things are shaping up so far:
📅 2025 Monthly Dividend Breakdown
Month Dividend Received Jan $675.94 Feb $785.63 Mar $3,633.21 Apr $768.91 May $808.58 Jun $3,703.83
| Month | Dividend Received |
|---|---|
| Jan | $675.94 |
| Feb | $785.63 |
| Mar | $3,633.21 |
| Apr | $768.91 |
| May | $808.58 |
| Jun | $3,703.83 |
Year-to-date total: $10,376.09.
🎯 Progress Toward 2025 Goal
Annual dividend goal: $22,978
YTD dividends received: $10,376.09
Percent of goal achieved: 45.16%
At the halfway point of 2025, I’ve reached just over 45% of my annual dividend goal. With March and June already coming in as my two biggest months so far, I feel like I’m right on track. If the second half of the year keeps up this momentum, I’m confident I’ll be in a great spot to hit—or maybe even surpass—my target.
I’ll keep tracking my progress, stay invested, and see how the rest of 2025 plays out!
Annual dividend goal: $22,978
YTD dividends received: $10,376.09
Percent of goal achieved: 45.16%
At the halfway point of 2025, I’ve reached just over 45% of my annual dividend goal. With March and June already coming in as my two biggest months so far, I feel like I’m right on track. If the second half of the year keeps up this momentum, I’m confident I’ll be in a great spot to hit—or maybe even surpass—my target.
I’ll keep tracking my progress, stay invested, and see how the rest of 2025 plays out!
Final Thoughts
June 2025 was a milestone month for my dividend journey. The portfolio changes I made over the past year are paying off, and the power of compounding is more obvious than ever. I’m excited to see where things go from here.
If you’re building your own dividend portfolio, stay patient, keep learning, and don’t be afraid to make changes when something isn’t working. The results speak for themselves!
How did your June dividends look?
Drop a comment and let’s celebrate those wins (and share what we learned from the losses).
