The full new State Pension is currently worth \u00a3241.30 a week, or \u00a312,547.60 a year. But that figure is tipped to rise by 3.9% from April 2027, taking the annual payment to around \u00a313,036 if the latest earnings figure is used for the Triple Lock. <\/p>\n
That’s all well and good, but what about investors who want to match that level of passive income through their investments? I took a look at some different return profiles so you don’t have to. <\/p>\n
What’s the magic number? <\/p>\n
The basic calculation is simple: divide the annual income target by the assumed rate of return. I wanted to check the investment pot required under different scenarios. <\/p>\n
I looked at both the FTSE 100 average dividend yield of 3.5%, as well as a popular Footsie stock in BT (LSE: BT.A). <\/p>\n
What really stood out is how much the Footsie’s bumper one-year total return of 16.7% can drive down the numbers. Of course, that’s not a reasonable long-term average to bank on for future withdrawals. <\/p>\n
Scenario <\/p>\n
Assumed rate of return <\/p>\n
Required portfolio <\/p>\n
FTSE 100 dividend yield <\/p>\n
3.5% <\/p>\n
\u00a3372,457 <\/p>\n
BT dividend yield <\/p>\n
4.2% <\/p>\n
\u00a3314,120 <\/p>\n
FTSE 100 one-year total return <\/p>\n
16.7% <\/p>\n
\u00a378,060 <\/p>\n
At a 3.5% yield, an investment of \u00a3372,457 would generate approximately \u00a313,036 a year before tax and costs. This assumes income is from dividends, with the capital left invested. <\/p>\n
With a higher 4.2% yield, \u00a3314,120 invested solely in BT (not a scenario I favour, of course) could potentially generate the same annual income if the dividend remained unchanged and the share price remained steady. <\/p>\n
Applying the FTSE 100’s 16.7% total return over the past year to the income target produces a pot of just \u00a378,060. That’s by no means a sustainable, long-term withdrawal rate but it shows just how good a year the UK large-cap index has had. <\/p>\n
Is BT worth considering? <\/p>\n
At 200.50p a share as I write on Friday (18 September), BT has a market capitalisation of around \u00a320bn. It’s a sizeable player in the Footsie and a mainstay in many portfolios given its nice yield. <\/p>\n
Notably, the company increased its FY26 dividend by 2% and continues to invest heavily in its full-fibre network. <\/p>\n
Allison Kirkby, BT Group’s chief executive, said the company was making strong progress against its strategic priorities, with fibre expansion and cost management supporting its ambitions. <\/p>\n
The momentum in, and impact of, our full fibre programme is such that we are now raising our build target by 20% to up to 5m UK premises in FY26, keeping us comfortably on track to reach 25m by the end of 2026, while maintaining our cash flow guidance. <\/p>\n
Allison Kirkby, CEO <\/p>\n
However, I wouldn’t rely solely on dividend yield. BT has substantial net debt linked to its fibre investment, so I’d be wary of banking solely on this stock for a long-term passive income. <\/p>\n
It’s also worth noting that the State Pension is expected to rise over time under the Triple Lock, whereas a portfolio paying \u00a313,036 today would need growing dividends \u2014 or additional withdrawals \u2014 to maintain its spending power as prices rise. <\/p>\n
My verdict <\/p>\n
Generating \u00a313,036 a year in annual income is no mean feat. The \u00a3372,457 figure outlined is useful for investors considering a diversified portfolio of Footsie dividend stocks. <\/p>\n
I think BT is a solid dividend stock that has been a proven performer over a long period of time. However, I believe there are more exciting prospects in the Footsie that I’d rather invest my spare cash in right now. <\/p>\n
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Ken Hall does not hold any positions in the companies mentioned. <\/p>\n
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