Weekly Dividend Recap (Dec 12-16, 2024) – $409.46 in Passive Income

 

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Another solid week of dividends rolled in between December 12th and December 16th. From consistent dividend powerhouses like SCHD and Home Depot (HD) to utilities and consumer staples, this week’s passive income is proof that steady investing delivers results. Let’s break down the dividends received, key insights, and how this week fits into my broader financial journey.

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1. Weekly Dividend Breakdown (Dec 12-16)

Date	Stock	Dividends Received
12-Dec	HD	$89.43
12-Dec	ADM	$11.76
12-Dec	MMM	$44.81
13-Dec	FLO	$40.22
16-Dec	SCHD	$126.67
16-Dec	HSY	$45.11
16-Dec	ED	$47.45
16-Dec	GOOG	$4.01

Total Dividends (Dec 12-16): $409.46

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2. Key Highlights

1. SCHD Leads the Charge

   • With a payout of $126.67, SCHD remains the MVP this week.
   • This ETF blends strong dividend yield and growth, making it a key holding in my portfolio.

2. Home Depot (HD): Solid Returns

   • HD contributed $89.43 this week, reaffirming its place as a reliable dividend grower.
   • Investing in quality businesses with increasing dividends ensures sustainable income.

3. Utility & Consumer Staples Strength

   • ED (Consolidated Edison): $47.45 – Utility dividends provide consistent stability.
   • HSY (Hershey): $45.11 – Consumer staples continue to deliver sweet payouts.
   • FLO (Flowers Foods): $40.22 – A great example of smaller, consistent payers that add up.

4. A Tech Dividend Surprise

   • GOOG paid out $4.01 – a small, but notable dividend from big tech. This is a sign of changing shareholder priorities as tech giants explore dividends.

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3. Key Takeaways

• Weekly Passive Income Works: Receiving $409.46 in just one week highlights the benefits of a well-diversified dividend strategy.
• Sector Diversification: This week’s dividends came from ETFs, consumer staples, utilities, industrials, and even tech. Diversification reduces risk and smoothens income.
• Consistency is Key: Smaller payouts like ADM ($11.76) and GOOG ($4.01) may seem minor, but they contribute to the bigger picture.

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4. Looking Ahead

This week’s dividends are reinvested to fuel further growth. Weekly payouts like these remind me why I focus on dividend growth investing: consistency, stability, and a growing passive income stream.

As I head into the final weeks of December, the snowball keeps rolling stronger!

2023 December Dividend Report

 The dividends received for December 2023 amount to $3,728.46.

       Year-over-Year Growth:

• Compared to December 2022 ($3,201.72), there is an increase of approximately 16.46%.

• Top Performers:

• AVGO, DFS, MMM, and VSCPX are among the top performers in terms of dividend growth, contributing significantly to the overall increase in dividends.

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1. Symbol	2020	2021	2022	2023	Difference
   AVGO	18.99	27.12	38.07	46.53	8.46
   GILD	30.14	35.74	40.46	43.15	2.6875
   LMT	61.25	70.69	77.8525	83.89	6.0375
   D	14.69	14.93	16.35	17.18	0.8325
   VFC	26.22	27.1	28.75	0.00	-28.75
   KTB	2.85	3.32	3.63	3.94	0.3125
   PRU	22.06	23.57	25.97	28.54	2.565
   SHEL	19.44	28.97	31.38	43.18	11.8
   ED	38.64	39.95	42.14	44.71	2.5725
   HSY	24.6	27.83	32.58	38.19	5.605
   SCHD			0	74.74	74.74
   SCHD				36.85	36.85
   FLO	18.17	19.42	21.04	22.77	1.73
   UL	49.21	51.42	45.29	50.56	5.27
   TGT	17.66	23.53	28.81	30.25	1.4425
   AGNC	6.17	6.49	7.77	8.98	1.206
   LYB	9.67	10.99	29.81	34.64	4.83
   AMGN	40.55	45.28	51.56	58.56	7
   JNJ	51.55	54.91	60.09	65.12	5.025
   HON	23.36	24.81	26.72	28.61	1.89
   DFS	79.22	90.71	111.06	132.85	21.79
   DFS	13.68	15.66	19.18	22.94	3.76
   UPS	11.11	11.33	17.38	19.20	1.82
   AFL	10.37	12.37	18.81	20.22	1.41
   KR	4.37	5.15	6.5	7.42	0.92
   WFC	9.55	19.29	29.55	35.47	5.92
   VMCIX	0	0	0	342.00	342
   LMT	0	16.8	22.71	35.08	12.37
   HD	2.07	5.97	54.04	74.72	20.68
   MMM	53.03	59.28	84.68	93.49	8.81
   ADM	7.56	7.97	8.91	10.25	1.34
   WFC	1.9	4.7	7.43	8.93	1.5
   FLO	11.2	12.18	13.19	14.27	1.08
   GILD	24.48	32.53	35.95	38.33	2.38
   AVGO	18.74	49.57	90.57	113.29	22.72
   V	8.01	9.42	11.38	13.23	1.85
   SO	22.94	24.13	27.2	28.88	1.68
   JNJ	16.48	30.24	36.54	40.49	3.95
   CVX	35.46	37.81	41.54	45.37	3.83
   MSFT	9.06	10.07	11.14	12.38	1.24
   TGT	22.74	30.29	37.09	38.65	1.56
   MMM	2.94	4.49	10.85	11.37	0.52
   O	6.23	6.71	7.58	8.49	0.91
   KO	9.17	10.04	10.83	12.13	1.3
   BTG	7	7.13	7.4	7.54	0.14
   UNP	47.08	58.12	65.43	67.11	1.68
   TROW	46.48	57.57	76	80.74	4.74
   AVGO	7.2	8.39	18.952	22.24	3.288
   RERGX	177	983	172.15	0	-172.15
   VIMAX	90.71	136.91	264.56	0	-264.56
   VTMGX	30.61	94.28	302.3	0	-302.3
   VMCPX	193.73	185.14	425.47	456	30.53
   VSCPX	160.19	200.64	428.41	464	35.59
   FXAIX	82.27	107.12	118.67	148	29.33
   VIIIX	0	0	0	543	543
   Total December Dividends	1697.8	2881.08	3201.7245	3728.459167	526.73

   
   
2. 2023 Dividend Goal:
3. I was very close to reaching my dividend goal for 2023. The Year-to-Date (YTD) dividend amount for 2023 is $16,891.69, and goal is $17,000. I achieved approximately 99.36% of the target.
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