Hello everyone,

My name is Antonio, I'm almost 27 years old and I'm from Bremen. I currently work as a train manager at Deutsche Bahn. Anyone who knows the job knows that chaos is almost guaranteed here. If a train is on time, everyone wonders what's going wrong. Delays, strikes, unforeseen events - you get used to the fact that nothing goes as expected. And that's exactly how I felt on the stock market: constantly chasing hypes, always on the lookout for quick profits, and in the end I never knew whether the train was still on the right track. I experienced just as much chaos on the markets as I did in my day-to-day work - but fortunately I've learned from it and am now looking for a fresh start where everything is a bit more orderly and predictable.

I've made a lot of mistakes on the stock market in the past. And not too few - unfortunately. Like many of you, I had the idea that the stock market would make me a quick buck. I let myself be led by hypes, trends and the desire for immediate results. I wasn't interested in investing for the long term or building a solid foundation for the future, I was only ever interested in making a quick profit. Leveraged products, knock-out certificates - it was all there. It felt like a casino where the loss was usually the only "win". And so it came as it had to: I not only lost money, but also confidence in my own decisions and the markets.

But today, in 2025, I have realized that it is time for a fresh start. I have learned from my mistakes. It's been a long road and I've thought a lot about why I was so quick to go for the quick buck instead of investing patiently and focusing on long-term success. I learned the lessons I needed to become a better investor. Patience, diversification and a long-term perspective are now my principles. I want to create something tangible, not just a portfolio full of numbers, but also a solid, long-term strategy that will help me to continuously build my wealth.

My portfolio: A solid foundation

The portfolio I have now built up is a mix of different asset classes and asset classes. My aim is to diversify broadly and not miss out on potential growth opportunities, while spreading risk across different sectors and regions. Here is an overview of what my investment strategy looks like:

ETFs (€1000/month)

I have deliberately opted for a broad diversification and invested in different geographical regions and markets. This diversification should ensure that my capital benefits from the markets that have the greatest potential in the coming decades.

- IE00BMTX1Y45 ( $I500) (-0.26%)

- LU0908500753 ( $MEUD (-0.62%) )

- IE00BYXVGY31 ( $FUSA (+0.42%) )

- IE00BD1F4M44 ( $IUVF (-0.84%) )

- IE00BKM4GZ66 ( $EIMI (-1.66%) )

- LU1681041973 ( $CD9 (-1.96%) )

- LU0486851024 ( $D5BL (-0.22%) )

- IE00BYQCZN58 ( $DXJZ (-2.84%) )

- IE00BF4RFH31 ( $WSML (-0.76%) )

- IE00BG0SKF03 ( $5MVL (-1.75%) )

- IE00B652H904 ( $SEDY (-1.57%) )

- LU2089238385 ( $PRAJ (-2.52%) )

- DE000A0H0744 ( $EXXW (-2.06%) )

- IE00BFXR5W90 ( $LGAG (-1.27%) )

- LU0779800910 ( $XCHA (+1.55%) )

- HANetf Future of Defense UCITS ETF ($ASWC (-1.23%) )

So many ETFs? Does he still have all his wits about him?

Some people will think exactly that when they look at my ETF list. And yes, I admit that the portfolio is pretty broadly based - perhaps too broad for some. But that's exactly my goal. I don't want to catch the one sector or the one region that is going through the roof. I want to have everything! If a market explodes somewhere in the world, then I want to be there. Be it through large caps, small caps, growth, value, technology or emerging markets, my approach is not to miss out on potential opportunities and at the same time not to put all my eggs in one basket. Some call it overdiversification, I call it my personal "all-world approach"

The idea behind the selection of these ETFs is that I want to focus on global markets and growth regions without missing out on important sectors such as technology, healthcare and energy. The USA (with over 55% of my portfolio) remains the central component due to its economic importance and innovative strength. At the same time, I am also focusing on Europe, Asia, China and emerging markets, which are increasingly among the growth markets of the future. Small caps also play a key role for me, as they often have the potential to grow faster and offer opportunities that are often overlooked by the large institutions.

Cryptocurrencies (€100/month in Bitcoin ( $BTC (+0.64%) ) €50/month in Ethereum ($ETH) (+0.41%)

I also invest in Bitcoin and Ethereum as I am convinced of the future of these digital currencies. Even if the volatility is high, I see the long-term potential of these technologies. For me, it is an opportunity to participate in the development of a new financial world.

Gold (50 €/month EUWAX Gold ($DE000EWG0LD1 (-1.58%) )

In uncertain times, I have realized how important it is to have conservative assets such as gold. The last few years of inflation and economic fluctuations have made me realize that gold can have a stabilizing effect, especially in times of crisis.

Individual stocks - My dividend strategy

I have also selected a few individual stocks that should not only offer me security, but also regular income through dividends. The reason for this is simple: I need something tangible, something visible. It's not just the pleasure of seeing the portfolio grow, but also the dividend that gives me the feeling of actively participating in the companies and benefiting from their success.

- 3M Co ($MMM (-2.28%) )

- Allianz ($ALV (-1.95%) )

- BioNTech ($BNTX (-2.97%) )

- Booking Holdings( $BKNG (-0.64%) )

- Coca-Cola ($KO (-2.15%) )

- LVMH ($MC (+1.1%) )

- MSCI Inc ($MSCI (-1.68%) )

- NextEra Energy($NEE (-3.38%) )

- Philip Morris ($PM (-1.78%) )

- Realty Income($O (-1.78%) )

BioNTech in particular, as a company that has promising potential not only during the pandemic but also beyond, is a long-term winner for me. Likewise NextEra Energy, which plays a key role in the renewable energy sector, and Booking Holdings, which should benefit from the global tourism trend. These companies not only pay dividends, but also show that you can benefit from a company's success with a long-term perspective.

Pension fund

I also invest in the DEVK pension fund (DE000A2PT1X3) through my employer $DE000A2PT1X3 . This fund is particularly important to me because of the generous contributions made by my employer and the solid returns. Even though the costs are somewhat higher, I see it as a long-term addition to my strategy.

Why this portfolio?

I built my portfolio this way because I believe in the potential of long-term global diversification. Rather than chasing short-term gains, I am looking for continuous value growth over many years. I want to support the right companies, benefit from promising markets and at the same time have a regular source of income through dividends.

I am no longer interested in making a quick buck. I have learned that true success in wealth accumulation lies in patience. And that's what it's all about: I want to create a solid foundation for the future - for myself, for my pension and perhaps for a house in a few years' time.

What do you think?

I'm really looking forward to hearing from you. What do you think of my strategy? Do you see any areas where I could diversify even more? Are there any asset classes or ETFs missing from my portfolio that would make sense for me? I am very keen to hear your opinions and advice.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and strategy! I look forward to your feedback.

Best regards,

Antonio

My strategy is based on building a broad portfolio that generates passive income. As many studies predict future growth in emerging markets, I am also focusing on the EM Dividend. It will be successively expanded. In mathematical terms, the net distribution should be over 7%.

High Yield Income Portfolio

Disclaimer: I know that this is not an optimal strategy (I also have a real portfolio). I also know that very few people are interested in this type of portfolio, so feel free to skip the post, you won't miss anything.

I started building this HY Income portfolio about three months ago.

The first position was $QYLE (-1.04%) and now I've gradually added more stocks.

$QYLE (-1.04%) is pretty much the classic when it comes to covered call ETFs and is in my opinion a must have for every portfolio of this type.

$ACRE (-5.21%) I have great confidence in the management of Ares and the company is one of the few MREITs that I trust with my money. ACRE's portfolio is currently being restructured to be more defensive.

$GAIN (+1.73%) Solid monthly dividend payer with some growth. The management seems pretty solid to me.

$OBDC (-1%) Since the company has changed its strategy a bit and is now investing more in equity to increase NAV, it is my favorite BDC.

$STHE (-1.6%) PIMCO specializes in high yield funds, in my opinion it is especially important in the high field area that you trust the management, which is why I chose this product.

$DIV (-0.24%) I like the portfolio of royalties and it offers further opportunities for diversification.

$JEGP (-0.49%) I really like the JP Morgan Covered Call ETF strategy, but will possibly exchange it for $JEPI as soon as it is tradable at TR.

$RITM (-5.45%) I like the vision of the CEO and the dividend is double covered.

$SEDY (-1.57%) was recommended to me by a friend.

QYLE is now being saved less, the focus is on the other stocks.

What are your favorite high yield stocks?

I don't think there is much more growth in the position.

Will be reallocated to $VDEV (-0.57%)
$TDIV (-1.94%)
$SEDY (-1.57%)
$BTO (+3.72%)
$NSRGY (-1.11%) .

Hello community.

As some of you have already noticed, the grandpa is very dividend-oriented and cash flow is the maxim. My portfolio with currently just under 250k consists of 64% equities, 21% Bund and US short-dated bonds, some ETFs, some bonus certificates and physical gold. As the majority of my income comes from interest, dividends and rental income, I have been able to live very well with my additional high cash holdings from overnight and fixed-term deposits. Slowly but surely, this comfortable time is coming to an end for a security-conscious old man and he is starting to rethink and restructure. I may be 60 and no longer have a long-term investment horizon, but I can still plan for the medium term of 5 to 10 years. 250k is still tied up for 1 to 4 years at good fixed deposit interest rates for me (3.8 to 4.5%) with an annual payout. Now ING has come across me and is offering 3.3% overnight money via an extra account for 6 months, which I'll take. The free custody account too. And that brings us to the topic. I put 150k in the call money account (yes, I know deposit protection) and set up savings plans on ETFs with 8k per month for the next 1.5 years.

Of course I can't get away from cash flow completely, but a little growth with a manageable sum can't hurt. The basic idea is 50% in the world, 20% in dividends, 10% emerging, 10% Europe and 10% Russel.

US should already be appropriately weighted, I am not directly invested in tech, this should improve via world ETFs and I would also like to consider the rest of the world and a few dividends.

I have made the following pre-selection (as I said, it's about 8K per month in the savings plan):

50% world, half of this in $XDWL (+0.33%) and the other half in$HMWO (-0.07%) . Both very similarly structured, TER ok, both distributing, but in different months.

20% dividend ETF, half of which is in $TDIV (-1.94%) and the other in $SEDY (-1.57%) The latter one-fifth in China, the risk is manageable, otherwise a bit of a watering can and overall a small US share in both, which I cover via direct investments as I said.

10% in $IMEU (-1.02%) which covers areas in which I have no exposure apart from $NOVO B (-3.16%) and $HSBA (-2.87%) I have no positions worth mentioning.

10% in $HMEF (-1.23%) China, yes over 20%, the rest is ok for me and also includes information technology and financial services, which are very underrepresented in my portfolio.

10% in $IWM (-0.92%) I am sticking to my US weighting and speculating on further effects from future interest rate cuts, even if some of this has already been priced in.

Finally, I would like to point out that I am not interested in the decimal place of the TER.

Overnight money will yield significantly less in the near future, growth does not harm my investment strategy, but it does not have to be the maximum return that can be achieved.

Putting everything into dividend stocks is suboptimal, so why not go "relatively risk-reduced" into ETFs in the medium term with part of my money.

Please give me your valued opinion on the approach and the chosen stocks, thanks for reading and have a sunny weekend.

Your dividend topi

(Intended as an incentive and to make searching easier - as of 29.02.2024)

$VHYL (-1.17%) - Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF

$SPYD (-1.56%) - SPDR S&P US Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF

$ISPA (-1.2%) - iShares STOXX Global Select Dividend 100 UCITS ETF

$TDIV (-1.94%) - VanEck Morningstar Developed Markets Dividend Leaders UCITS ETF

$SEDY (-1.57%) - iShares Emerging Markets Dividend UCITS ETF

$IAPD (-2.02%) - iShares Asia Pacific Dividend UCITS ETF

$FGEQ (+0.3%) - Fidelity Global Quality Income UCITS ETF

$GGRP (-0.43%) - WisdomTree Global Quality Dividend Growth UCITS ETF USD

Overview:

Increase emerging markets share and 9% dividend!

After some thought and consideration, I have decided to reduce the emerging markets focus to one country.

I am taking the money for this from the $SEDY (-1.57%) and the $EXXW. (-2.06%)

Of course, I have deliberately invested heavily in the Indian market. There is no dividend either (@Fabzy like that). But since I look at my ETF portfolio separately anyway, that's not so tragic.

I think that India still has a lot of potential and I definitely like being invested in India better than in China. Brazil would also be interesting, but I'm not quite sure about that politically.

Vietnam would also be something. But for now I'll stick with India.

Below you can see me looking at a few companies in a café during my last vacation in India. As you can see, India as such has won me over.

P.S. Yes, it has become the Franklin, despite a lower volume than the MSCI India. But I like the concept as such better and the TER is much lower (only 0.19%).

The same as with my AsiaPacific. I expect a lot of growth in Asia over the next few years. I would rather have growth in an EM ETF. Preferably with some dividends. But a return of almost 10% is nice. But there is not enough growth.

That's why I thought about getting rid of the ETF during a walk through Frankfurt during my lunch break. As a new ETF, I have chosen something that promises a lot of growth, but also carries some risk. We'll see if it pays off.