Dividend Shares Could Match £12,550 State Pension With £251,000 to £405,000 Portfolio
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Updated · Express · Jun 27
Dividend Shares Could Match £12,550 State Pension With £251,000 to £405,000 Portfolio
3 articles · Updated · Express · Jun 27
Summary
A second retirement income equal to the full new State Pension—£241.30 a week, or just under £12,550 a year—could be built from dividend-paying shares, potentially doubling annual income for some retirees.
At a 3.1% average FTSE 100 dividend yield, investors would need about £405,000 to generate that sum; at a 5% yield, the required portfolio falls to roughly £251,000.
£1,000 a month invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA with 5% annual growth could reach the target in about 15 years, while a SIPP can speed that up because basic-rate tax relief lifts £1,000 contributions to £1,250.
SIPPs offer stronger tax advantages but lock money away longer, while ISAs are more flexible; experts also stress diversification and regular contributions rather than chasing a few high-yield stocks.
Dividend payments and portfolio values can still fall, so the strategy depends on long-term saving discipline and returns that may differ from historical averages.