Compare dividend investing vs growth stocks vs bonds over time
$501,732
After 20 years
Annual income: $44,375
$530,181
After 20 years
No regular income (must sell)
$256,177
After 20 years
Annual income: $11,528
| Metric | Dividend | Growth | Bonds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Portfolio Value | $501,732 | $530,181 | $256,177 |
| Total Contributed | $145,000 | $145,000 | $145,000 |
| Total Profit | $356,732 | $385,181 | $111,177 |
| Annual Passive Income | $44,375 | $0* | $11,528 |
| Monthly Income | $3,698 | $0* | $961 |
| Income Received Over Time | $249,086 | $0 | $111,177 |
Regular passive income
Growing income over time
Don't need to sell shares
Lower total return potential
Higher return potential
Tax-efficient (defer gains)
No regular income
More volatile
Must sell to access money
Predictable income
Lower volatility
Capital preservation
Lowest growth potential
Income doesn't grow
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