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Capital Required ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Low Risk

Target: $1,000 / Month

Ticker: VYM โ€ข Yield: 3.2% โ€ข Growth (5yr): 6.5%

Sector
Dividend Equity ETF
Estimated Capital Needed (Today)
$375,000
to generate $1,000 monthly immediately

๐Ÿ’ฐ Net: approx. $846 /mo after tax.

โณ The Waiting Game: Save Money by Holding

Currently, you need $375,000. But if VYM grows its dividend by 6.5% annually, you can invest less today and hit your goal later.

Wait 1 Y Save $22,887
$352,113
Wait 3 Y Save $64,557
$310,443
Wait 5 Y Save $101,295
$273,705
Wait 10 Y Save $175,228
$199,772

*Assumes constant dividend reinvestment is NOT included, only dividend growth.

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โ˜ƒ๏ธ The Snowball Effect (10-Year DRIP)

Reinvesting all dividends with constant yield:

YearTotal ValueMonthly Income
Year 1$387,000+$1,032/mo
Year 3$412,164+$1,099/mo
Year 5$438,965+$1,171/mo
Year 10$513,840+$1,370/mo

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Analysis Breakdown

Introduction

Planning for a reliable $1000.00 monthly income stream? Using Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM), you'd need approximately $375,000.00 invested today. We base this on its recent trailing yield of 3.20%.

About VYM

Investors in the Dividend Equity ETF sector often watch Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM). Many portfolios hold it for consistency.

Investment Context

Why VYM? Because at $375,000.00 capital, yield stability becomes your best friend.

Disclaimer: Informational only. Not financial advice. Yields vary. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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