Here's How Many Shares of VOO You'd Need for $500 in Monthly Dividends

To generate $500 monthly in dividends from the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), investors would need approximately 857 shares requiring a $600,000 initial investment. However, with VOO's current 1% yield, it may not be the optimal choice for passive income generation compared to dividend-focused ETFs, as the fund's returns are primarily driven by capital growth from tech stocks rather than dividend payouts.