Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP) Calculator (2026)
See how compounding reinvested dividends grows your portfolio versus taking the cash.
What is the Dividend Reinvestment Calculator?
This tool compares reinvesting your dividends (DRIP) against spending them, projecting both paths over your holding period. It pairs naturally with regular investing — see the SIP Calculator and Compound Interest Calculator.
Result updates as you type
Value after 20 years (reinvested)
$70,473
$18,886 more than taking dividends as cash
If taken as cash
$29,719
Cash dividends
$21,868
Annual model holding the yield constant on a growing base; illustrative and before tax and fees. Singapore does not tax most local dividends for individuals, which helps reinvestment compound faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a DRIP?expand_more
A Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) automatically uses the dividends a stock or fund pays to buy more shares, instead of paying you cash. Over time those extra shares pay their own dividends, which buy still more shares — compounding your holding. Many Singapore brokers and some SGX counters offer scrip/DRIP options.
How much difference does reinvesting make?expand_more
A lot, over long periods. Because reinvested dividends compound, a portfolio with DRIP can end up substantially larger than one where dividends are spent — the gap widens the longer you hold and the higher the yield. This calculator shows the reinvested value, the cash-out value, and the extra wealth from reinvesting.
Are dividends taxed in Singapore?expand_more
For individuals, most dividends from Singapore-resident companies and SGX-listed counters are tax-exempt under the one-tier corporate tax system, and Singapore has no capital gains tax. Foreign dividends may face withholding tax in the source country. Tax-free local dividends are part of why reinvesting compounds so effectively here.
What yield and growth should I assume?expand_more
Singapore blue chips and REITs have historically yielded roughly 3–6%, with modest share-price growth. Use conservative figures — a high yield with no price growth can signal risk, and past performance does not guarantee future returns. The model holds the yield constant on a growing base; real dividends vary year to year.
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