November Dividend Income Update

 November has consistently been one of the most rewarding months for dividend growth, and 2025 set a new record. Over the past six years, payouts have climbed from $484.96 in 2020 to an impressive $1,193.82 in 2025, representing nearly a 2.5x increase. This surge reflects both the strength of long-term holdings like ABBV, AAPL, CAT, and BMY, as well as the impact of new positions added in 2025. With a 45% year-over-year jump from 2024 to 2025, November stands out as a clear indicator of how the portfolio has matured and diversified.

Total November Dividends

• 2020: $484.96

• 2021: $596.53 (+23% YoY)

• 2022: $659.24 (+11% YoY)

• 2023: $732.00 (+11% YoY)

• 2024: $821.99 (+12% YoY)

• 2025: $1,193.82 (+45% YoY)

Insight: November dividends have grown nearly 2.5x since 2020, with 2025 showing the largest single-year jump thanks to new holdings and stronger payouts from core positions.

Stock-Level Highlights (November 2025 vs 2024)

• ABBV: +$10.11 (steady pharmaceutical growth)

• AAPL: +$4.36 (consistent tech payouts)

• CAT: +$6.60 (industrial strength)

• BMY: +$7.29 (healthcare leader)

• DE: +$4.58 (steady machinery growth)

• GD: +$3.78 (defense sector resilience)

• SBUX: +$1.35 (consumer growth)

• New Entrants:

  • HOOY ($90.17)

  • PLTY ($48.87)

  • NVDW ($56.17)

  • TSLW ($67.84)

  • WPAY ($38.05)

  • HOOW ($80.33) Together, these added $381.43 to November’s total.

• Decliners: WRK dropped to zero, showing sector volatility.

  
  
  

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graph shows how close we are to hitting the finish line. The warm red/orange fill highlights the steady climb toward financial freedom. Every dividend payout brings us one step closer to achieving the full-year target. 🚀📈

Looking back at 2025, I feel proud seeing $19,283.89 in dividends already collected — that’s 83.92% of my $22,978 goal. It’s more than just numbers; it’s proof that consistent effort and patience are paying off. With only $3,694.11 left to reach the finish line, I’m confident the final stretch will be achieved.

This progress reminds me why I started: building reliable income streams and moving closer to financial freedom. Each payout is a small victory, and together they’re shaping a bigger picture of stability and growth. The journey isn’t over yet, but the momentum is strong — and I’m excited to see this goal fully realized. 🚀📈

August 2025 Dividend Income Report

 August is in the books, and it was another record-setting month for dividend growth. Let’s break down the numbers, highlight the year-over-year changes, and see where things stand against the 2025 annual goal.

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💵 August 2025 Results

• August 2025 Dividends: $1,170.48

• August 2024 Dividends: $810.91

• YoY Growth: +$359.57 (+44.3%)

That’s a huge leap forward — driven largely by new income sources through option-income ETFs (YieldMax series), which are now contributing a steady stream of cashflow.

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🆕 New Contributors in 2025

Compared to last year, August’s income includes payouts from new additions:

• PLTY (YieldMax PLTR ETF): $79.60

• TSLW (YieldMax TSLA ETF): $56.97

• ULTY (YieldMax ULTA ETF): $41.88

• HOOY, HOOW, AVGW, NVDW: combined $207.77

These seven newcomers have already added $385.22 to YTD dividends.

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🚪 Closed/Sold-Off Positions

Two stocks that contributed last year (WRK, HRL) paid $0 in 2025 — trimming about $36.36 in income.

This pruning hasn’t slowed progress, since new ETF income has more than offset the drop.

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📈 YTD Progress (Jan–Aug 2025)

• 2025 YTD Dividends: $12,349.18

• 2024 YTD Dividends (same period): $10,733.35

• YoY Growth (Jan–Aug): +15%

✅ You’re ahead of last year’s pace, but still pacing below the 2025 goal.

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🎯 2025 Goal Tracking

• Annual Goal: $22,978

• Collected so far: $12,349.18

• Progress: 53.8% of goal

At the current run rate (~$1,543/month), the year-end projection is around $18,500–$20,500, which is ~80–89% of the goal.

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🔎 Key Observations

• Quarterly Powerhouses: March ($3,633) and June ($3,704) show that Q3 (September) and Q4 (December) could deliver another strong surge.

• ETF Boost: YieldMax option-income ETFs are reshaping the income landscape, adding nearly $400 YTD.

• Legacy Growth: Dividend aristocrats like ABBV, BMY, CAT, and DE continue to quietly grow year after year.

• Telecom Drag: VZ continues to shrink its dividend contribution, weighing on overall growth.

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🚀 Closing Thoughts

August was a milestone month — +44% YoY growth is massive. The portfolio is transitioning: away from slow-moving legacy telecoms and toward innovative option-income ETFs that deliver immediate cashflow.

While hitting the $22,978 goal will be tough, the income engine is clearly accelerating. With strong payouts expected in September and December, 2025 is on track to finish in the $19k–$20k range, which would be another record year.

2025 April Dividend Income

 

April dividend income has shown a consistent and encouraging upward trajectory over the past five years. This sustained growth is a positive indicator of a healthy and productive dividend-paying portfolio.

As the table illustrates, total April dividends are projected to grow from $446.87 in 2021 to an impressive $768.91 in 2025. The year-over-year changes highlight the consistent forward momentum, with substantial increases observed in 2022 and 2023, and continued solid growth in the following years.

Stock Symbol	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	Difference Between 2025-2024
MO	22.02	26.62	28	39.57	44.73	5.16
JPM	9.9	11.27	11.635	13.75	17	3.25
MO	8.71	9.64	10.895	12.38	14	1.62
NLY	12	12.98	10.5975	12.175	15	2.825
CINF	35.44	39.67	44.1725	49.1	54.06	4.96
STWD	56.64	59.89	65.6075	72.32	79.71	7.39
AGNC	6.17	7.11	8.12	9.44	10.95	1.51
DG	4.21	11.05	12.45	20.6	28.59	7.99
FXAIX	75.15	85.19	100.86	117.58	142.16	24.58
IRM	6.17	6.43	6.76	7.41	9.23	1.82
BCS	5.9	22.44	27.46	31.39	34.61	3.22
KO	9.39	10.56	10.63	12.89	16.02	3.13
WMT	9.4	10.28	11.4	12.36	14.16	1.8
VTR	15.15	15.53	15.75	16.77	18.49	1.72
LADR	4.67	4.91	6.44	7.2	0	-7.2
O	6.26	7.33	7.08	8.91	12.11	3.2
CSCO	22.14	24.13	25.74	27.8	29.87	2.07
BNS	42.18	46.87	48	50	48.91	-1.09
MO	25.98	28.8	37.63	42.76	48.35	5.59
CSCO	10.44	11.48	12.66	13.39	14.15	0.76
ITW	7.28	15.61	17.2	18.8	20.61	1.81
STWD	25.97	27.97	30.59	33.73	37.16	3.43
WDS	0	0	36	15	13.25	-1.75
Fundrise	25.7	48.77	50.14	54.31	45.79	-8.52
Monthly Total	446.87	544.53	635.8175	699.635	768.91	69.275

Here are the highest contributing individual stocks to your April dividends for each year:

Year	Stock Symbol	Dividend Amount
2021	FXAIX	75.15
2022	FXAIX	85.19
2023	FXAIX	100.86
2024	FXAIX	117.58
2025	FXAIX	142.16

April dividend income demonstrates a robust growth trend from 2021 to 2025, driven significantly by the consistent contributions of FXAIX and supported by growth in several other individual stock holdings

2025 Dividend Goal:

Based on the information :

• Year: 2025
• Year-to-Date (YTD) Dividend: $5863.69
• 2025 Dividend Goal: $22978

Let's analyze progress towards  2025 dividend goal.

Analysis:

1. Percentage of Goal Achieved: To find out what percentage of our goal i have reached, we divide our YTD dividend by our goal and multiply by 100: $(\$5863.69/\$22978)\times 100\approx 25.52\%$

   I have achieved approximately 25.52% of 2025 dividend goal as of  last update.

2. Amount Remaining to Reach Goal: To find out how much more dividend income i need to reach  our goal, we subtract our YTD dividend from our goal: $\$22978-\$5863.69=\$17114.31$

   I need to receive an additional $17114.31 in dividends to reach our 2025 goal.

Context:

Considering today's date is May 2, 2025, approximately 4 months of the year have passed (January, February, March, April). This is roughly 4/12 or 1/3 (33.33%) of the year.

I have reached about 25.52% of our goal with approximately 33.33% of the year elapsed. While slightly behind a linear pace to the goal at this exact moment, it's still a solid start, and dividend income can often be back-weighted towards the latter half of the year depending on your holdings' payment schedules.

This chart visually represents your Year-to-Date dividend earnings of $5,863.69 as a portion of your $22,978 goal for 2025. The colored sections show how much you've earned and how much is remaining to reach your target.