Why does Time fly as we get older? 6 months have past. In my last dividend update, 2016 Q1 Dividend Update - Growing My Passive Income, I was pretty sure I will be able to achieve the S$10,000 dividend mark annually (with or without the Saizen Reit's payout). So I am keep close watch on my progress.

Total dividends (2016 1H): ~ S$9,845.31

In my last 2016 Q1 Dividend Update post, I highlighted that I will definitely be able to cross the S$10,000 dividend mark in 2016 with the Saizen's payout. Some bloggers did mention to me that they will not have considered the payout as dividends. Each has its own case.

Read: 2016 Q1 Dividend Update - Growing My Passive Income

Well, without considering Saizen's payout, the total (dividends / interests) was only at S$1,628.77 for Q1 2016.

It just got me wondering how far am I from the S$10,000 milestone.

Tracking dividends has somehow become an addiction and, at the same, I do want to know how much income to expect going forward.

Dividends to be paid in 2016 (Estimated)




Confident to Reach S$10,000 Dividend Mark in 2016

Estimated Dividends in 2016 - S$7,196.60
Estimated Interests (from OCBC and SC) in 2016 - S$1,575.00

Total in 2016 (Estimated) - S$8,771.60

Seeing this estimate, I am pretty confident that I am able to reach the S$10,000 milestone in 2016. The total estimated amount excludes dividends expected from DBS and Keppel Corp. It also does not include the stocks that I will be adding in the next 9 months.

Slowly, but Surely...

I can finally feel the compounding working its magic. It has been a long journey. I’m increasing my income level at a much faster pace now due to the dividends and a constantly growing portfolio.

S$10,000 Dividend Milestone - Achievement Unlocked (Soon!).

This post is to update my 2016 1st Quarter Dividends. As mentioned before, 2015 was the first year that I have tracked my dividends diligently. This will be my second year and hoping to see the (incremental) progress.

Total dividends (2016 Q1): ~S$7050.27.
Average Monthly Dividends: ~S$2,350.09.

A breakdown of the dividends/ interest for 2016:

1. Nikko AM STI ETF - S$461.72
2. Keppel Infrastructure Trust - S$142.66
3. Suntec Reit - S$330
4. OUE Hospitality Trust - S$85
5. Fraser Commercial Trust - S$25.85
6. CapitaMall Trust - S$57.60
7. Starhill Global Reit - S$132
8. Interests (from OCBC and UOB) - S$393.94

Special Payout from Saizen Reit - S$5421.50




I am pretty sure with Saizen Reit's payout, I will definitely cross the S$10,000 mark for 2016. I decided to invest in Soilbuild Business Space Reit using the Saizen Reit's payout. Hopefully, it will be a good investment like Saizen Reit.

Read - Previous records:
Final 2015 Dividend Update - Growing My Passive Income
1H 2015 Dividend Update - Growing My Passive Income
9M 2015 Dividend Update - Growing My Passive Income

2015 is the first year that I have tracked my dividends diligently. Recording everything down on my trusted excel sheet. It feels good to see the progress.

Total dividends (2015): ~S$6,206.76
Average Monthly Dividends: ~S$517

A breakdown of the dividends/ interest for 2015:

1. Nikko AM STI ETF - S$643.44
2. Keppel Infrastructure Trust - S$645.81
3. Suntec Reit - S$888.77
4. OUE Hospitality Trust - S$331.50
5. Fraser Commercial Trust - S$99.90
6. CapitaMall Trust - S$224.60
7. Starhill Global Reit - S$438.20
8. Asian Pay TV - S$82.60
9. Comfort Delgro - S$595
10. Keppel DC Reit - S$106.80
11. Saizen Reit - S$146.50
12. SMRT - S$15.00
13. Accordia Golf Tust - S$417.60
14. Interests (from OCBC and SC) - S$1,571.04

2016, I will be working harder towards the S$1,000 monthly mark.

Read:
1H 2015 Dividend Update - Growing My Passive Income
9M 2015 Dividend Update - Growing My Passive Income

It has been a long time since I have updated this blog. My new job has really kept me really busy. Nevertheless, I have still been tracking my portfolio and the dividends "generated" on my trusted excel file.

Total dividends (1H 2015): S$2,925.47
Average Monthly Dividends: S$487.57

A breakdown of the dividends till June 2015:

1. Nikko AM STI ETF - S$276.01
2. Keppel Infrastructure Trust - S$503.15
3. Suntec Reit - S$336.49
4. OUE Hospitality Trust - S$169.50
5. Fraser Commercial Trust - S$49.78
6. CapitaMall Trust - S$110.80
7. Starhill Global Reit - S$204
8. Asian Pay TV - S$82.60
9. Comfort Delgro - S$315
10. Interests (from OCBC and SC) - S$878.16

Quite happy with the progress. Working towards a S$800 monthly dividend plan