Dividend Income — How Much to Invest for Your Monthly Goal

Pick a dividend income target and see exactly how much you need to invest to get there. Each page breaks down the capital required at every yield, plus a calculator to map your own timeline with regular contributions and reinvestment.

Key facts for context

Data as of Oct 20, 2026 · Source: SmarterDividends data

As of Oct 20, 2026, the median forward dividend yield among U.S.-listed dividend-paying stocks with a market value of at least $500 million is 2.58%.
As of Oct 20, 2026, 106 U.S.-listed stocks in SmarterDividends' data have raised their dividend for 25 or more consecutive years.

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SmarterDividends, "Dividend Income Targets," updated Oct 20, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/dividend-income

$100/month

≈ $30,000 invested at 4%

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$200/month

≈ $60,000 invested at 4%

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$500/month

≈ $150,000 invested at 4%

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$1,000/month

≈ $300,000 invested at 4%

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$1,500/month

≈ $450,000 invested at 4%

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$2,000/month

≈ $600,000 invested at 4%

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$3,000/month

≈ $900,000 invested at 4%

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$5,000/month

≈ $1,500,000 invested at 4%

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$10,000/month

≈ $3,000,000 invested at 4%

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