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Aviva Plc (LSE: AV.)
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The Aviva dividend grew 7% last year – can it keep getting bigger?

Aviva announced another strong increase in its annual dividend as part of today's annual results. Christopher Ruane reckons there could…

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Here’s the latest dividend forecast for Aviva shares through to 2026

This investor in Aviva shares thinks the FTSE 100 insurer offers solid all-round value despite the share price climbing higher…

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£2K in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing today

With a spare couple of thousands pounds, a stock market beginner could start investing. Our writer shares some thoughts to…

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Here’s how an investor could aim for an annual second income of £50k with just £10 a day

Mark Hartley considers a strategy for investing £10 a day in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target an eyewatering…

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Here’s how £200 a week invested could target a £9,091 second income

Christopher Ruane looks at how, by investing a couple of hundred pounds each week, an investor could target an annual…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how to target passive income of £633 a month

Christopher Ruane explains how an investor could turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a passive income goldmine with a…

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Are Aviva shares worth me buying above £5 after a 23% rise over the year?

Aviva shares are holding above the key £5 level after a significant rise this year. I took a closer look…

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£20k in an ISA? Here’s how it could generate £1 of passive income every hour — forever

With a long-term approach, Christopher Ruane explains how an investor could aim to earn a pound per hour in passive…

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£800 invested this February could be earning a second income by the summer!

Buying a portfolio of dividend shares is a proven tactic for building a second income. Here's how it could be…

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£20,000 invested in this dividend stock could generate a passive income of…

With a dividend yield of 6.8%, Muhammad Cheema takes a look at how much passive income Aviva shares can generate…

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I think now is the perfect time to consider buying high-yield FTSE dividend shares like Aviva

Harvey Jones has been loading up on FTSE 100 dividend shares over the last year or so, waiting for them…

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8% dividend yield! Here’s the up-to-date dividend forecast for Aviva shares to 2026

Searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy for passive income? Here's why Aviva shares could be worth serious…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Investing in large insurance businesses is often regarded as safe. The steady stream of capital from policyholders provides ample cash flow to cover liabilities while also fuelling an investment portfolio to deliver growth.

That’s arguably why the Aviva share price has a history of relative stability, making it ideal for income investors. However, the inability to correctly judge the quality of policyholders before issuing insurance can quickly start building up bad clients, potentially compromising the precious cash flow.

Investors need to consider these risks before making an investment decision.

Yes. Aviva shares pay a cash dividend at an average 52% payout ratio. Dividends were temporarily postponed in early 2020 but were resumed before the end of the year. The stock has two years of consecutive dividend growth.

Aviva shares pay out a dividend twice a year, in April and August.

Aviva shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange. They can be bought from any investment account that provides access to this exchange platform.