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Dividend Reinvestor (DRIP)

Stock appreciation + dividend compounding.

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Verdict

Portfolio value with DRIP

₹23.51 L

Final year dividend payout: ₹29.75K

Initial Value

₹2.5 L

Multiplier

9.41×

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CAGR

Compound annual growth rate of any investment.

SWP

Retirement income simulation.

ETF

Tracking-error & expense-ratio adjusted.

VIX Move

1σ option boundary calculator.

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Dividend Reinvestment — Compounding via the Ownership Cycle

A Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) automatically converts cash dividends back into additional shares of the same security. Over decades, this single mechanism is responsible for the majority of total return in mature equity markets — historical studies of the S&P 500 attribute roughly 40% of long-run nominal return to reinvested dividends.

The Mechanics

Each period: dividends paid = shares × price × yield; new shares acquired = dividends ÷ price. The share count grows endogenously, accelerating future dividend income even before any dividend rate growth.

Why DRIP Wins

  • Zero brokerage on reinvestment in most markets.
  • Forces discipline — no behavioural temptation to spend the cash.
  • Captures dollar-cost-averaging across decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is dividend reinvestment (DRIP)?

DRIP automatically reinvests cash dividends back into additional shares of the same stock or fund, instead of paying cash. Over decades this dramatically amplifies returns — historically half of Nifty's total return has come from reinvested dividends.

Are dividends taxed in India?

Yes — dividends from Indian companies are added to your total income and taxed at slab rate. There is also 10% TDS deducted by the company if annual dividends exceed ₹5,000. This makes growth-option mutual funds more tax-efficient than dividend-option for high earners.

What is dividend yield?

Dividend yield = annual dividend per share / current share price × 100. Indian large-caps yield 1-3% on average. PSU stocks (ONGC, Coal India, ITC) often yield 4-7%. Yield alone is not a buy signal — payout sustainability matters more.

Do dividend stocks beat growth stocks long-term?

Historically, high-quality dividend-growers (companies that consistently raise dividends) have matched or beaten the broader market with lower volatility. Pure high-yield stocks often underperform because high yield frequently signals a stressed business.

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