Wow!
Not a single one of those individual companies outperformed your ETF??
Past performance isn't an indicator of future results when it comes to investing, but...you can see that for yourself, right?
Best,
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Not a single one of those individual companies outperformed your ETF??
Past performance isn't an indicator of future results when it comes to investing, but...you can see that for yourself, right?
Best,
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@Stullen-Portfolio Yeah, you're right about that, but if you compare how long I've held the ETF and when I bought the stocks, there's still potential there— $ALV was almost at the same level for a short while^^
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•@Fl_ow
Sure thing.
#PrincipleOfHope 🍀
By the way, your sales history also paints another clear picture for me—one I’d use as a starting point if I were seriously considering whether individual stocks are the right path... 🤷
But of course, it’s your money, your decisions. We’re just offering perspectives and opinions—and only because you asked us.
Best regards,
🥪
Sure thing.
#PrincipleOfHope 🍀
By the way, your sales history also paints another clear picture for me—one I’d use as a starting point if I were seriously considering whether individual stocks are the right path... 🤷
But of course, it’s your money, your decisions. We’re just offering perspectives and opinions—and only because you asked us.
Best regards,
🥪
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•@Stullen-Portfolio What would you personally do? To be honest, investing only in ETFs is too boring for me.
Since I want to use the dividends to cover some of my smaller fixed expenses over the long term, the dividend from my ETF is too small, which is why I’m adding a few dividend-paying stocks.
Thanks in advance for your honest opinion.
Since I want to use the dividends to cover some of my smaller fixed expenses over the long term, the dividend from my ETF is too small, which is why I’m adding a few dividend-paying stocks.
Thanks in advance for your honest opinion.
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•@Fl_ow
I think we’re on different sides of the fence. For example, I find myself wondering what the opposite of boredom is when it comes to investing, and whether, once you’ve reached the opposite of boredom, you’re actually satisfied 🤷.
I generally find the stock market and finance very interesting and exciting, and I listen to podcasts on the topic almost every day. However, my portfolio still consists of only a few holdings, and I invest through a savings plan. I’m very happy not to have to make any decisions on a daily basis.
I have zero interest in dividends. I cover smaller fixed expenses with my salary. For me, investments serve exclusively a long-term goal, and in that regard, I prefer to avoid taxes as much as possible and to pay them as late as possible. I just don’t get excited about a €200 dividend, since I know that paying out that €200 takes €250 away from my long-term goal...🤷
Since our mindsets and goals are quite different, I think it makes sense that our investments differ as well. My advice would be based on my fundamental approach and wouldn’t really help you become happier within your own “world”...
Best regards,
🥪
I think we’re on different sides of the fence. For example, I find myself wondering what the opposite of boredom is when it comes to investing, and whether, once you’ve reached the opposite of boredom, you’re actually satisfied 🤷.
I generally find the stock market and finance very interesting and exciting, and I listen to podcasts on the topic almost every day. However, my portfolio still consists of only a few holdings, and I invest through a savings plan. I’m very happy not to have to make any decisions on a daily basis.
I have zero interest in dividends. I cover smaller fixed expenses with my salary. For me, investments serve exclusively a long-term goal, and in that regard, I prefer to avoid taxes as much as possible and to pay them as late as possible. I just don’t get excited about a €200 dividend, since I know that paying out that €200 takes €250 away from my long-term goal...🤷
Since our mindsets and goals are quite different, I think it makes sense that our investments differ as well. My advice would be based on my fundamental approach and wouldn’t really help you become happier within your own “world”...
Best regards,
🥪
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•@Stullen-Portfolio Thank you for your honest words. Finally, a great response—the kind you often wish for instead of just a thumbs-up.
I understand your perspective on investments; I don’t think we’re on completely different pages—there are certainly some points where our views overlap.
Best regards,
Flo
I understand your perspective on investments; I don’t think we’re on completely different pages—there are certainly some points where our views overlap.
Best regards,
Flo
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