Hey Community,
I want to try making more focused post about my portfolio, why a make a buy, why a make a transaction and switch assets. I would love to know what you think of it! There is crypto in here hold on tight :)
My portfolio reflects a strategy focused on diversification and growth, with positions in traditional investment products like ETFs and government bonds, as well as in more speculative assets like cryptocurrencies. This provides a mix of stability and potentially high returns. Below, I analyze the key components of my portfolio, discussing both the positive aspects and risks.
Traditional Investments: Stability and Growth
$IWDA (+1.13%)
iShares Core MSCI World ETF
This is a core position in my portfolio, valued at €16,389.62, representing a growth of +6.67%. This ETF offers global diversification, targeting large- and mid-cap companies in developed markets.
- Positive: Global diversification reduces risk, and the ETF provides solid long-term returns.
- Risk: Extremely low. At my age, with plenty of time for steady growth, this is perfect for me to hold a larger portion of my portfolio here.
$CSPX (+1.03%)
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
This ETF targets the top 500 companies in the U.S. and has grown by +21.29%. It is one of the top performers in my portfolio.
- Positive: Strong performance thanks to the robust U.S. economy and growing tech companies.
- Risk: Concentration in the U.S. market could pose a risk during an economic downturn in the U.S. With Trump potentially influencing markets positively, I feel the U.S. market may continue to perform well, despite being at high levels.
German Government Bonds
With a value of €6,153.72 and modest growth of +1.21%, this position provides stability.
- Positive: Ideal as a buffer against volatile markets.
- Risk: Low returns, especially in a rising interest rate environment. My plan is to lock up a portion of my savings or funds I might need quickly in the future in these government bonds. In Belgium, 0% bonds remain the most interesting option due to high taxes on interest or dividends.
As one of Europe’s tech giants, ASML is a strong yet volatile position. While the stock is currently down -2.76%, the technology behind semiconductors remains essential.
- Positive: Market leader in lithography machines, critical for the tech sector.
- Risk: The cyclical nature of the chip industry can lead to volatility. As a result, I’ve kept the position in this individual stock relatively small.
VanEck Semiconductor ETFVanEck Semiconductor ETF
This ETF has almost doubled (+94.66%), strengthening my exposure to the semiconductor industry.
- Positive: Thriving sector due to increasing demand for chips.
- Risk: Higher sensitivity to economic cycles.
Cryptocurrencies: Speculative Yet Promising
$$HBAR (-8.98%)
edera Hashgraph
With a growth of +115.13%, this is one of the star performers in my crypto portfolio. Hedera focuses on fast and inexpensive transactions.
- Positive: Innovative technology and a strong focus on sustainability.
- Risk: Dependence on adoption by large corporations.
$TRIAS (-7.89%)
Trias Token
This coin has shown a decline of -15.09% but offers long-term potential due to its focus on secure computing.
- Positive: Innovative project with niche applications. I had a x5 on the coin, stupid me hold on nog waiting to make a gain again and say goodbye to the coin.
- Risk: Lesser-known and lower liquidity. Consider this a gamble, but it’s a risk I can afford for this amount.
$BTC (-1.81%)
Bitcoin
The king of the crypto market has grown by +135.28% and remains a solid investment in my portfolio.
- Positive: Widely accepted and proven asset.
- Risk: High volatility and reliance on market adoption.
$KAS (-4.12%)
Kaspa
This altcoin has shown an impressive growth of +33.78%.
- Positive: Fast transaction capabilities and a growing ecosystem.
- Risk: Competition from other layer-1 blockchains.
$CPOOL (-7.63%)
Clearpool
With +30.25% growth, this coin has performed well, focusing on decentralized finance (DeFi).
- Positive: Strong position in the emerging DeFi sector.
- Risk: High regulatory and security risks within DeFi.
$ETH (-2.79%)
Ethereum
Ethereum has grown by +214.17%. I plan to hold until after the potential dip Bitcoin ($BTC) may experience upon reaching the magical $100,000 mark.
- Positive: Fundamental platform for smart contracts.
- Risk: Competition and potential network issues.
Greetings from Belgium
