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How much passive income could I make for every £1,000 invested in Aviva shares?

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If I’d invested £5k in Aviva shares 3 years ago here’s what I’d have now

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£10k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a £4,894 annual passive income with Aviva shares

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£13,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d use it to target a £3,106-a-month passive income

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Could Aviva shares reach £5.84 in the next 12 months?

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3 reasons why Aviva’s share price still looks like a brilliant bargain to me!

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My Aviva share price prediction for the second half of 2024

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Legal & General vs Aviva: which is the best share to buy today?

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Are Aviva shares a screaming buy right now?

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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.