Home » Building A $75,000 Dividend Portfolio: Enhancing SCHD With June’s High-Yield Picks
In this article, I outline a strategic $75,000 dividend portfolio that blends income, dividend growth, and capital appreciation. The core is the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), representing 35% of the portfolio, complemented by the Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (RQI), the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI), and 15 carefully selected individual companies.
The portfolio’s Weighted Average Dividend Yield [TTM] stands at 4.86%, with a 5-Year Weighted Average Dividend Growth Rate [CAGR] of 7.38%. This balance of yield and growth is designed to deliver over $100,000 in cumulative pre-tax dividends by 2040 and more than $150,000 by 2045—while still offering capital appreciation potential.
By diversifying across sectors, asset classes, and geographies, this portfolio enhances income stability and mitigates risk more effectively than investing in SCHD alone. June’s top picks include Chevron, Pfizer, Allianz, PepsiCo, and Ares Capital—companies selected for their attractive payout ratios, dividend consistency, and growth potential.
Whether you aim to generate reliable income or steadily grow your wealth, this portfolio reflects the principles behind The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio—a strategy for building long-term, resilient, and globally diversified dividend income.