Well we are well into 2022 now and thought this post would rollup dividend income earned in 2021. There is still some instability across the globe. But there is also some signs of optimism. This is evident in some of the quarterly earnings reports that have been coming out. Also companies are increasing their dividends or reinstating them in some cases for those that halted them. Energy prices are sky rocketing. Interest rates are starting to climb all signs that economies are flourishing at maybe even to quick a pace.
All in all for the investor that is in it for the long haul the above scenarios are good news stories in my opinion. As it usually means rising dividends, and also stock prices rising. Couple this with the short dips where instability and fear get the best of the investing community it can make for some decent buying opportunities.
Comparing dividend income in 2020 which ended up at $4489.94 there is a 42% increase in 2021 with dividend income coming in at $6381.78. Almost $2k a year more, this is a result of stable or rising dividends as well as some more cash invested. What for me is more important to try and illustrate is how a person’s wealth can steadily grow if they stay invested and disciplined on building their wealth. So what is 2022 going to bring us? It is off to fast start with inflation, and as mentioned before rising energy prices and also some geo political unrest. All these scenarios bring a mixed bag to the world of investing but also provide some good entry points or opportunities to acquire more shares of good solid companies if a person can be patient.
Below is a graph showing 2021 Dividend Income by the month. Wonder what can be achieved in 2022? Future posts will show where it is headed in 2022 and I for one am excited. Until next post stay invested and stay healthy.
Cheers GWF 🙂
