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The IA ETF, tracking the S&P 500, exhibited an impressive 26% increase in price this year and provided a £130 payout from a 1% dividend yield.
Individual Stock Dividends
In mid-December, HSBC paid out £135 after a price increase of 23.1% and a commendable 6.2% dividend yield.
BAE Systems contributed £150, yielding 2.8%.
The ISF, which traces the FTSE 100, rewarded investors with £170 despite its annual price increase being limited to 5.2% and a 4% dividend.
A standout was Imperial Brands, which not only surged by 41% but also yielded a £255 payout due to a 6% dividend.
Unilever and Shell followed suit with dividends of £320 and £340, respectively.