Capital gains tax might sound like a problem for property investors and start-up founders, but dividend income investors should pay attention too. Through a My Income Factory lens, Labor’s proposed CGT changes reinforce the value of recurring cash flow — while also highlighting the importance of tax-aware portfolio planning.
After a shaky start to the year, my portfolio has started to recover — but the real story is the income. In this Jan-Apr 2026 update, I break down how much my Income Factory portfolio generated in dividends and income, what worked, what lagged, and why cash flow still matters most.
A 6-month performance wrap on my income portfolio — ~AU$27.5k earned, measured trends vs last financial year, strategic buys in ETFs and private credit, and forward-looking plans.
October 2025 income review: AU$5.1k in dividends and interest, fresh capital into SOL, VAS, VHY and private credit, plus a full portfolio snapshot vs August.