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Passive Earner model portfolio

Dividend-tilted ETF passive — same low-effort vibe as the Index Investor, but with cash flow.

Portfolio yield3.51%Weighted average, live
Portfolio safety7.5/10Weighted average, 0-10
Income on $100K$3,509/year, pre-tax
Holdings4Tickers in this model

The Passive Earner model portfolio portfolio yields 3.51% in aggregate — meaning every $100,000 invested generates roughly $3,509 per year in dividend income before tax. The portfolio's weighted safety score of 7.5/10 reflects a conservative tilt toward well-covered, growing dividends. Dividend-tilted ETF passive — same low-effort vibe as the Index Investor, but with cash flow.

The two largest positions — SCHD (40%) and VYM (25%) — together account for 65% of the portfolio. SCHD yields 3.24% with a 7.9/10 safety score; VYM yields 2.37% with a 7.9/10 safety score.

The holdings

TickerWeightYieldSafety
SCHD · Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF40%3.24%7.9/10 · Solid
VYM · Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF25%2.37%7.9/10 · Solid
DGRO · iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF20%1.98%7.6/10 · Solid
JEPI · JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF15%8.16%5.4/10 · Mixed

Why this mix

Moderate yield from a mix of growth-tilted dividend ETFs and one covered-call sleeve.

Best account: Roth IRA / 401(k)

See the descriptive write-up of this archetype on the investor-archetypes page for the behavioral context — what kind of investor naturally lands here, and what to watch for.

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