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15My portfolio is down 5 digits today. That's great. I'm up 5 digits $HMWO (+0.06%)
$HMEF (-0.02%)
$WITS (-0.01%) and $WHCS (+0.07%) bought more. What about you?
Hi community,
I've been active here for just about a month, and started my investing journey on January.
Since I'm quite new to the investing world, I would like to have some feedback on my portfolio, and discuss my strategy and future plans too.
I read and learn a lot from you, especially the evergreens :)
I think it'll be a little bit of a read, but I'm writing this also as a reminder to my future self, in case I lose focus somewhere down the line :)
So, I'll start from me, my goals, strategy and then go into the reasoning behind the positions and then into plans.
About me
Almost 28, F, software developer. Own a small apartment bought and renovated in 2020-2021 with really really good mortgage rate and tax reimbursements in an city with a rich university presence .
This I bought and renovated as future asset (lots of young people needing apartments here to go to uni) and to not pay so much more in rent, as my mortgage payment is ~1/3 of a rent in a mostly shitty apartment for a single renter.
In the past 5 months I've been reading a lot on finance and markets as well as learning to screen stocks by analysing fundamentals, reading SEC's, white-papers and operational resumes of the companies I do research on and want to watchlist/buy.
Goals
My goals are really simple:
- Being able to finally move in with my partner in another state with much lower taxes and much higher RALs (partner already lives there), and being able to afford a home together as soon as possible (more expensive there)
- Less working in 7 -10 years
- Close the pension gap (might be less of a problem once goal 1 is reached)
Strategy
As per goals, investment term is long term, mostly buy/hold.
To reach my goals, I want to follow a mixed strategy of value, growth and dividends. Yes, I know, young and dividends. But.
To reach my goals dividends are needed: for this year I'll be able to provide a good savings rate of 1500-2200 euros every 3 months in 2024, then it'll largely depend on how things go for 2025-2026. I'll have some known expenses and possibly some still uncertain, a couple of which could be big, so I need to preserve my cash allocation and saving rates could stop.
Enough dividends with a null/reduced saving rate can be used for some buying power or used for covering interest of loan/margin when free cash flow is unavailable or reduced, but rates need to go down for good before I can consider this.
Then again, the dividend compound effect will enable me to reach and sustain all my three goals eventually, but only if paired with value and growth options.
Positions and future possibile positions
Onto the portfolio I have built so far! Currently US heavy, will always be US heavy, but in the last section I have plans for that, you'll see.
The allocation is 60/40 ETF/Shares with +-10 tolerance accounted for.
ETF allocations:
- 60% S&P500 $VUSA (+0.07%)
- 28% Semiconductors $n/a (+0.03%)
- 12% MSCI World Health $WHCS (+0.07%)
Shares allocations go more by sector, region and value/growth/dividend ratio.
I'm actually investing a bit anti cyclically in Utilities ($NEE (-0.71%) , $ENEL (+0.19%) , $BEPC ), Solar/Solar related ($NEE (-0.71%)
$ENEL (+0.19%)
$BEPC
$NXT
$SHLS ) and Energy ( $NXE (-0.71%) ) and ready to buy some dips in my current positions, or grow them if they please me with their performance.
Won't consider Oil and Mainstream by choice, except maybe for $PBR (+2.24%) or $BIPC due to dividend.
$NXT and $SHLS are soaring right now, and are a really good combo of solid and innovation. (Cannot see the daily here on getquin tho)
$BEPC results compared to sector are solid, company strategy is very good, a little bit hated by market it seems. The same reasoning applies to $NEE (-0.71%) , plus manatees! $ENEL (+0.19%) also but without manatees and without good management (it's Italy after all), but still solid with a great moat and good div.
$NXE (-0.71%) is super long term, I've read all the reports, primary concern is debt until building ops facilities is done and op can start for real. They are sitting on uranium next big thing and have good connection with the territory and authorities.
$HAUTO (+1.79%) is actually filling the role of the best overall VGD stock, we will see after the div in March.
$BBVA (+0.1%) really good bank and financial, my entry point in the financial sector at good value and also global.
$AMZN (+0.31%)
$META (-0.01%) and $NOVO B (-0.04%) can speak for themselves as megacaps
Plans and ideas
So, after boring you for so long, the actual question/discussion section of this rant.
ETFs
Here I'm considering a possible 5% satellite, in the shape of Asia (ex-China)/Japan. I'll probably add one of $XMUJ (+0%) , $DXJ (+0.27%) or $V3PL (-0.07%) , all distributing.
I like $DXJ (+0.27%) maybe the most for its holdings but is sampled, $XMUJ (+0%) good ter, phisycal full also, holdings a bit worse than $DXJ (+0.27%) .
$V3PL (-0.07%) seems to perform worse, but is more pan Asia, although not much value brought to the portfolio compared to the other two aside from region allocation.
Shares
In the short term, I want to add position for the REIT sector, as they are trading at a discount right now, and probably will shake off the priced in May FED cut that will in my opinion not happen (June I think more likely).
My watchlist consists of:
- $WPC (+0.42%) simply solid, good spinoff, focus on industrial and forget offices for now, I like working from home much more too
- $VICI (+0.22%) do not like casinos much, but they deliver so much it's hard to ignore
- $O (-0.26%) classic solid dividend stock, global expansion with Decathlon is a good sign for me, but overbought I think (or maybe I'm just a contrarian)
- $EPRT (+0.03%) could be a good bet on GD duo (growth/dividend) at least in the short term
- $IRM (+0%) "Steel mountain" still goes on when every other REIT is deep red, the world is far from needing them, I cannot look at public service without crying as a developer
- $DLR (-0.32%) as the technology REIT, still unsure of the moat
- $CCI (-0.22%) as the telecoms REIT, will it be still profitable 10 years from now?
- $CTRE (+0.34%) as a possible alternative to the defunct $MPW (-1.09%) option
If you know some interesting ones or want to share some thoughts on some of those, it would help. Also, I have no idea of the possible allocations and will need to discuss it most likely.
Other things I'll closely watch to open a position will be:
- $CTVA (+0.05%) like the sector, the mission and the moat, is soaring now but I'll need more data to decide if growth is sustainable. What do you think?
- $CRWD (+0.27%)
$CSCO (-0.01%)
$NET (+0.95%)
$PANW (-0.01%) classic and AI cybersecurity will be needed a lot in the coming years I think, all are solid and cover different aspects. Which couple would you recommend that fit my strategy better? - $TM (-0.3%)
$8058 (-0.14%)
$8001 (-0.43%)
$8031 (+0.57%) are my prime picks for expanding Japan. I'm actually playing a duo, depending on etf choice (holding allocations will matter in asset size in portfolio). I admit I'm a little biased for $TM (-0.3%) , EV's are not for the right now (1-3y) and they know it. Converting to EVs will be easy for them too. Others are classic Japan super holdings, you get everything and something. Which do you think would be the best pair, and with what etf? - $GILD (-0.2%) speaks for itself, still cannot comprehend why this stock is so hated by the market. Do not actually have others medical strong candidates, suggestions that fit are super welcomed
First of all, thanks to you, who made it this far. And read all of this shit.
Every other suggestion is more than welcome of course, and I'd love to discuss further in the comments if you want to drop by!
Thanks :)
I will not dare to comment on the stocks pick side because I have no added value there, it simply is not something I am doing.
Though regarding the healthcare sector, you are aware that $NOVO B is already a top position in your $WHCS right?
I understand that you are ok overweighting on the US, is there a reason why you don't take a World ETF?
They are also quite heavy on US and give you broad exposure to many other markets, which is good in my opinion.
I understand that you have a long-term horizon of investment, and you will want cash flow at some point, maybe you could add a position of bond ETF, distributing for example, so you get exposure to the bond market and get regular dividends.
It could be at first as little as 5% and later as you approach retirement slowly increase it to have more income, just an idea.
Hello lovelies,
I currently invest 60% in an ETF and 40% in equities and crypto. I only have one ETF running, namely the $VWRL (-0.01%) . I've been thinking about whether I should spread the 60% ETF share out a bit so that I only invest 55% in the $VWRL (-0.01%) and an additional 15% $WITS (-0.01%) and 10% $WHCS (+0.07%) take. What is your opinion on this? Is this a good idea, or should I only invest in one ETF? Do you think my selection of the two ETFs goes well with the $VWRL (-0.01%) or do you have any better suggestions? What do you think?
Many thanks in advance.
Yours sincerely 🐻
If diversification, then via gold and bonds. These are uncorrelated to ACWI.
@Simpson has said that all users with min. 2397 followers (or something like that) must post all transactions. Well then, here is the October savings plan. In addition 750€ each savings plan in $WITS (-0.01%) and $WHCS (+0.07%) . But I'm not a spammer therefore integrated here.
Since today the dad reappeared, in honor of the old crew under the Vanguard brand ambassador @Lorena and the fallen Oliver Plass. How are you @TheAccountant89
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Savings plan day - at least not executed at the daily high 🤣. Meanwhile, crypto pumps properly and keeps my daily performance in the green. $BTC (+1.5%) Currently at +15%. Had @oliverplass right after all and the disappointed bank customers take refuge in Bitcoin 😁?
And to close this unrelated and pointless post gracefully: @Kundenservice do you also plan on adding multiple transactions to a post 🤔🧐? Today also saw the savings plans for $WITS (-0.01%) and $WHCS (+0.07%) executed, which I would have liked to include in this meaty post....
Dear Community,
I have been thinking about restructuring my sector ETF's for weeks. Now I have several ideas and wanted to ask you what makes the most sense. So either I dissolve all Etf's immediately and shift into an All World or I shift $CBUF (+0.07%) and $L0CK (-0.04%) into the remaining three. Idea number 3 is $CBUF (+0.07%) , $L0CK (-0.04%) and $IS3N (-0.05%) into the World and keep the $IUSK (+0.11%) to keep. Do you have any other ideas or what would you most likely recommend. Please for your opinion, thank you :) Lg
HowTo: Portfolio feedback on GetQuin
Dear Donkey Disciples,
again and again I read here from GetQuin users who ask for feedback on their portfolio, but only write 1 or 2 sentences themselves. These colleagues are then surprised when they get unspecific and always the same comments like "You are missing a good dividend payer from the tobacco industry in your portfolio" or "You should throw out the tobacco stocks, there is less and less smoking". At the same time, the unwillingness of potential feedback providers grows when they are called upon to evaluate the 100th 08/15 portfolio without explanation.
It is therefore time for more individual and high-quality portfolio feedback. You will get them if you follow the ultimate donkey guide for high quality portfolio feedback.
Step 1: Tell us about your investment horizon and goals.
I'm in my mid-30s, so I still have a few years to work before my state pension. My goal is to be financially independent as early as possible and be able to live off my portfolio. Realistically, though, it will still take me until just before retirement to do this, as I also still want to live and not limit myself financially. Furthermore, I do not bet on my (early) demise, which is why my goal is capital preservation and not capital depletion.
Step 2: Outline your strategy and explain how you will use it to achieve your goals
I have realized that it is too exhausting for me to continuously deal with a large number of companies. I also have much more confidence in the markets than in individual companies. I therefore rely to a large extent on ETF. However, with a bit of crypto, there are still a few gambler positions in the portfolio. If those work out, I'll reach my target sooner. If not, the stakes were low enough so that my goal was not jeopardized in the long term.
The 4% rule probably presents me with psychological problems, should I still have to withdraw my 4% in a losing year. Accordingly, I would like to live mostly on dividends. However, since I am still too young to buy high dividends by low growth, I rely on price and dividend growth. My calculation is that the distributions will have grown significantly through the selection of my positions and in relation to my investments in 20-30 years and that I will then not have to shift into an ETF with high distributions. I simply want to save myself the high taxes in retirement that would be incurred if I were to reallocate from accumulating ETFs to high distribution ETFs. Distributions are of course reinvested directly.
You are still missing a goal and the appropriate strategy? Then take a look here: https://app.getquin.com/activity/VAKRkmXgSS
Step 3: Explain why you have chosen exactly the stocks in your portfolio.
Optional, but depending on the portfolio size, it is at least a good idea to talk about the asset categories and / or the most important / extraordinary investments. When you mention your assets, remember to mention them in a way that the reader understands which ones you mean. Nobody knows what is behind LU0533033667.
The core of my ETF and also of my portfolio is an All World ETF $VGWL (-0.01%) for obvious reasons. Besides that there are currently 2 more ETF in my portfolio: A Health Care ETF $CBUF (+0.07%) and an IT ETF $AYEW (-0.01%) . These are not too specific as a Cyber Security or Innovative Health Care ETF would be for my taste. In addition, I see gigantic growth opportunities in both sectors and expect to actually beat the world index in the long term. However, since I don't have a crystal ball either and want to minimize my risk, the All World takes the significantly larger positions in my portfolio. All ETFs are of course distributing.
Yes, what can I say about crypto? I started buying bitcoin in 2011 $BTC (+1.5%) with some play money and didn't stop again until 2017. Despite losing everything twice due to hacks/seizures by the FBI of central exchanges, there is actually not much money in my Bitcoin position. The growth has simply been gigantic. Bitcoin, as the largest, first, and as the only decentralized currency, should of course not be missing from any crypto portfolio. Besides that, I consider Ethereum $ETH (+0.07%) as the second largest currency that has a bit more going for it than Bitcoin. About IOTA $MIOTA (+5.94%) there is already an article of mine [2]. The reasons for my investment in Hedera $HBAR (+4.1%) are quite similar to those of IOTA. Cardano $ADA (+6.11%) Is simply a random position from the top 10 for diversification. Could have been BNB or whatnot (just not Solana or Doge). For my cryptocurrencies, I have fixed and very ambitious prices at which I will sell shares. If these prices are not reached, I hodle until the end of my days.
I am aware of the high USA weighting in my portfolio and it was a thorn in my side for a long time. In the meantime, however, I have come to terms with it well. Many of the U.S. companies are actually global companies that benefit from U.S. laws and culture. In addition, the last few months have confirmed the dominance of the USA, from my point of view. Until last year, I could have imagined that China or possibly Russia could overtake the US. In my view, this scenario has now receded into the distant future. And Europe is just Europe, not really to be taken seriously. So why not overweight the USA?
Why I sold my stocks and now have none left in my portfolio, you can read here: https://getqu.in/EZANAH620OR1/sP2f6mVSqQ/
Step 4: Give us an insight into how you plan to grow your portfolio further
Personally, I'm not a fan of rebalancing. Swapping assets that are doing well for assets that are doing poorly makes little sense to me. Therefore, it is not the balance of book values in my portfolio that is important to me, but the balance of invested capital. Specifically, I want to grow my ETF each year. A total of 70% in All World and 15% each in IT and Health Care. Crypto will not be saved further on a regular basis.
Step 5: Don't forget to share with the community what you don't want to have in your portfolio, i.e. which tips you can do without.
Due to the ambitious goals and the long investment period, I deliberately decided against stabilizing factors that cost returns in the end. On the one hand, there is gold, which I do not see as a meaningful component in my portfolio. See also [3]. The same applies to bonds. Of course, I have a nest egg in my checking and call money accounts.
Step 6: Share absolute values
Relative values are boring. The curiosity of the GetQuin community wants to be satisfied. So share your absolute values!
Why all this?
Only with this background knowledge and context, the community can give you serious and specific advice that goes beyond any standard phrases. Every goal is individual and every portfolio looks the way it does for different reasons. The strategy determines how the presented depot will achieve the goal. Whether this is realistic or not, no one can tell you without detailed information.
The detailed presentation and description also forces you to reflect on your portfolio yourself. Is there perhaps a certain position that does not fit into your strategy? What is your goal? Does the path fit to what you want to achieve? ...? These questions often lead to a self-awareness that provides you with starting points for improvement, even without community feedback. In software development, this is called Rubber Duck Debugging [4].
Have a look at my profile picture now!
That's right. After all, this is about a HowTo for you on how to get more meaningful and personalized feedback on your portfolio. I know my portfolio, strategy and goal are perfect and of course I don't need feedback. So instead I'm asking you guys how you like my new artistic profile picture? Dalle the 2nd has put a lot of effort into making my picture perfect [5]. He would be very happy if his art would meet with some approval.
Anyone who has read this guide, applies it to their own portfolio feedback, and would like feedback from me is of course welcome to @DonkeyInvestor mention.
Sources
[2] https://app.getquin.com/activity/hCTDRERFED
[3] https://app.getquin.com/activity/lohxnDnlch
[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_duck_debugging
[5] https://openai.com/dall-e-2/
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