Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) Dividend Growth Rate

Written By Oscar

Last updated 6 months ago

This article explains how to use the Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) Dividend Growth Rate card. This card provides a dynamic and focused look at the recent momentum of your dividend income, helping you quickly assess your portfolio's performance.

Locating Your TTM DGR Card

You'll find the Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) DGR card on your Portfolio section under the Dividend Income tab; a section dedicated to your dividend investment earnings.

What the TTM DGR Card Shows You

The TTM DGR card provides a real-time assessment of your dividend growth over the past year. It displays a single, key metric: your TTM DGR.

  • Prominent Value: The calculated TTM DGR value is shown as a percentage, formatted to two decimal places.

  • Clear Date Range: Below the value, the card clearly displays the specific date range used for the calculation. This range is always a rolling 12-month period. For example, as of August 2025, the card would compare your total dividend income from August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024 to your income from August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025.

How the TTM DGR is Calculated

The TTM DGR provides a rolling, year-over-year comparison of your dividend income. It works by comparing the total dividends received over the most recent 12-month period to the total dividends received over the previous 12-month period.

Formula:

TTM DGR=(Total Dividend Income (Previous 12 Months)Total Dividend Income (Most Recent 12 Months)​−1)×100

Important Note: The TTM DGR card and its calculation are not affected by the date range selectors on the page. It's an independent metric that always uses the rolling 12-month periods relative to the current date to provide a consistent view of your recent growth.

Visual Indicators: Instant Performance Cues

The card uses color-coding to give you an immediate visual cue about your dividend growth:

  • Green Border: A green border indicates a positive TTM DGR, meaning your dividend income has grown over the past year.

  • Red Border: A red border indicates a negative TTM DGR, meaning your dividend income has declined.

  • Grey Border: A grey border indicates a TTM DGR of zero. It also appears if there is insufficient data to perform the calculation (e.g., if you have no dividend history in the previous 12-month period).

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By consistently displaying your recent dividend growth, the Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) DGR card gives you a quick and reliable way to assess the momentum of your dividend income, helping you stay informed about your portfolio's performance.

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