Dividend ETFs as a passive income source

Some ETFs pay out their dividends regularly instead of reinvesting them – useful if you want a passive income stream.

How much do you need?

Work it backwards with the dividend portfolio calculator: enter your target annual payout and a distribution yield, and it shows the portfolio size required (gross and net of tax).

Which ETFs distribute vs accumulate? See the live split:

Keep in mind

• A high yield is not free return – it comes out of the share price.
• In Germany, distributions use up your tax-free allowance first.
• For long-term building, accumulating is usually simpler.

Information only, not investment advice.