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    How investors can target £1,000 of monthly passive income

    userBy userJuly 3, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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    For many investors, the dream of earning £1,000 a month in passive income is both motivating and achievable. But it requires a disciplined, long-term approach. By consistently investing £250 each month and targeting an annualised return of 10%, investors can build a substantial portfolio over time. After 22 years, it would be possible to withdraw just under £1,000 a month. All tax-free.

    Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither does it constitute, any form of tax advice. Readers are responsible for carrying out their own due diligence and for obtaining professional advice before making any investment decisions.

    The strategy

    Starting from zero, the investor would need to deposit £250 a month. In the first year, the portfolio grows modestly, ending with a balance of £3,141.39 after earning £141.39 in interest. As the years progress, the power of compounding becomes increasingly apparent. By year five, the total balance reaches £19,359.27, with £4,359.27 coming from accrued interest.

    By year 10, the portfolio has grown to £51,211.24, and the interest earned each year continues to increase. This acceleration is the result of compounding, where the returns themselves start generating additional returns. By year 15, the balance stands at £103,617.59, with interest now contributing more than the annual deposits.

    After 22 years of consistent investing and 10% annualised growth, the portfolio reaches a value of £238,293.44. At this point, withdrawing 5% annually (a common, sustainable withdrawal rate) would provide an income of around £11,900 a year. That’s just under £1,000 a month. If the investor chooses to withdraw at a slightly higher rate, the £1,000 monthly target becomes comfortably achievable.

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    As we can see, the speed of growth increase towards the end of the period even though the contributions remain consistent. This is simply how compounding works and why starting earlier is always best.

    Investing for success

    However, any investor can lose money as stock prices can fall and dividends can be cut. Losing money is particularly common with novice investors who make poor investment decisions. Avoiding losses can be more important than chasing big gains, because when your investment plunges, your portfolio has to work even harder to get you back to where you started.

    A simple way to mitigate risk in the early years is to invest in funds, trusts and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). A popular option is Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LSE:SMT). For context, it was the first investment I made in my daughter’s pension.

    Scottish Mortgage, as the name suggests, is an investment trust. It’s managed by Baillie Gifford and its focus is on technologies and innovation. Its current top holdings include SpaceX, MercadoLibre and Amazon.

    The trust’s objective is to maximise total returns by investing in a portfolio of exceptional growth companies, both public and private, across the world. This unconstrained approach allows Scottish Mortgage to seek out pioneering businesses at the forefront of change, particularly in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer innovation.

    However, the trust does use gearing (borrowing to invest). And that can magnify losses as well as gains. That’s a risk worth bearing in mind.

    Despite this, I think it’s a very appealing growth-oriented stock. It’s definitely worthy of broad consideration.



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