Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP) Calculator
Calculate the power of compounding dividends. See how reinvesting your quarterly payouts can exponentially grow your portfolio and annual income.
Portfolio Setup
Yield on Cost (YOC)
YOC measures your annual dividend income divided by your original investment. For high-quality dividend growth stocks, your YOC can reach 20-50% after several decades.
Growth Projection
| Year | Shares | Annual Income | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 103.27 | $569 | $16,575 |
| Year 5 | 116.78 | $782 | $24,568 |
| Year 10 | 134.51 | $1,150 | $39,690 |
| Year 15 | 153.00 | $1,670 | $63,319 |
| Year 20 | 172.04 | $2,397 | $99,863 |
How to Master Dividend Growth Investing
What is a DRIP?
A Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) automatically uses your cash dividends to purchase more shares of the same stock. Instead of receiving a check, your share count grows every quarter, creating an exponential compounding effect.
Why Dividend Growth Matters
High-yield stocks (like 8-10%) often don't grow their payouts. However, a "Dividend Aristocrat" that grows its payout by 5-10% every year will eventually pay you more than a high-yield stock. This is the secret to building multi-generational wealth.
How to Use This Calculator
- Initial Setup: Enter your current shares and the current market price of the stock.
- Yield vs Growth: Enter the starting yield (e.g., 3%) and how much the company historically raises the dividend each year (e.g., 6%).
- Time Horizon: Dividends require patience. Look at the difference between Year 10 and Year 30.
- Toggle DRIP: Switch the reinvestment button to see how many thousands of dollars you gain by not spending your dividends early.
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