From 24/7 Wall St. · Ryne Mauck · · 1m
Social Security Raises 3.6% for 2027
Social Security's 2027 cost-of-living adjustment beats dividend funds' growth rates.
In brief
Social Security's 2027 cost-of-living adjustment beats dividend funds' growth rates. Social Security's 3.6% 2027 raise exceeds DVY's 10.24% and NOBL's 9.09% payout growth rates. Originally reported by 24/7 Wall St..
Social Security Adjustment
The Social Security Administration set the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment at 3.6%.
Retiree Benefit Increase
This raises the average retired worker’s monthly benefit from $2,095 to $2,170.
DVY Payout Growth
The iShares Select Dividend ETF grew its total payout per share by 10.24% over twelve months.
NOBL Payout Growth
The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF grew its split-adjusted payout by 9.09% over twelve months.
Payout Comparison
DVY's payout growth rate of 10.24% slightly exceeds NOBL's 9.09% rate.
NOBL Share Split
NOBL completed a 2-for-1 share split effective May 28, 2026, halving per-share payments.
Income Comparison
A $100,000 position in DVY produced $3,390.39 annually versus $2,065.43 for NOBL.
The key point
Social Security's 3.6% 2027 raise exceeds DVY's 10.24% and NOBL's 9.09% payout growth rates.
