What a wild year so far, one record after another, so it's time for an update and a rough overview of the portfolio.

First of all, some rough facts:

- just under a year ago I was able to report a portfolio balance of 600k euros, now it's already just under 700k ... that's crazy

- I currently have total gains of over 300k (current performance, dividends, sales)

- my total historical gross dividend will crack the 100k mark this year

The portfolio balance is of course only a snapshot and I am therefore particularly pleased about the dividend development. At the end of this year it will be well over 20k. So far, so good ... what do the details say?

Changes in the portfolio:

Ok, what has happened in the portfolio since the beginning of the year?

I have sorted out some low performers, including $MMM (+3,01 %)
$COK (-3,31 %)
$LAND (-1,32 %)

My $INTC (+0,15 %) I also sold my position completely in 3 steps, after the last purchases around 20$ this is currently too much euphoria and above all a crazy valuation. $ROP (+0,02 %) I have reduced my position a little, which is only possible after a holding period of 4 years, simply to spread it a little more widely. I will also do that from time to time.

The money freed up by the sales has not yet been completely reinvested, but the majority of it has. With $EIX (-0,59 %) and $BKW (-0,52 %) I have built up a separate energy share and that $DTE (+1,34 %) is now also in the portfolio - I'm in. My $XDJP (+1,77 %) ETF is doing splendidly and my $XD5E (+1,16 %)
$VFEM (+1,73 %) and $VAPX (+2,42 %) ETFs are doing well and will be expanded further. Otherwise, a lot has flowed into existing candidates (e.g. $ABBV (+0,49 %) or $PG) (-0,95 %)many US stocks have been increased and $BRK.B (+0,16 %) bought a little more. The CHF portfolio was increased by $ZURN (+3,9 %) , $SLHN (-0,91 %) , $VZN (+2,3 %) and the $PGHN (+0,42 %) and $BCHN (+1,07 %) I have increased my purchases.

Oh and yes, the chip shop $NOVO B (+0,68 %) still seems to be alive :-)

My savings plans are continuing as usual, regardless of the current mood. The aim remains to build up a decent passive income with dividends in the long term.

I would say it's going well 🤓

Burckhardt Compression $BCHN (+1,07 %) is a Swiss machine and plant manufacturer with a focus on reciprocating compressors for gas and industrial sectors (e.g. energy infrastructure, petrochemicals, industrial gases). The company combines new machine business with a growing service and spare parts business. In recent years, Burckhardt has steadily increased its sales and profits, exceeding CHF 1 billion in sales for the first time; in addition, the dividend has been increased for several consecutive years.

Why interesting for long-term investors (arguments for buying):

✔️ Stable and specialized business model: Burckhardt operates in a clear niche with a high barrier to entry for competitors - this creates recurring orders, especially in the service segment.

✔️ Profit and dividend growth: The company has recently shown growth in sales, earnings per share and dividends, which speaks for long-term dividend income.

✔️ Global demand for infrastructure: Applications such as gas transportation/LNG, energy and industrial gases will also be needed in the long term, which will support demand for compressors.

✔️ Relative valuation: Key figures such as P/E ratios are often moderate compared to industry peers, which may indicate value potential.

✔️ Service and aftermarket business: The share of recurring revenue from service, spare parts and digital solutions ensures stability in earnings.

Were you already familiar with the share or have you invested in it yourself?

I have now also managed to update my good old tables and complete the year 2025. Small depot turbo at the end of the year and the first week 26 was already great again.

I would say that everything is still going in the right direction. What is striking is that dividends now make up a really big slice of the cake. My US dividends have overtaken the CHF dividends. In a total of 26 years on the stock market, around €100k gross has been added in dividends alone 🤓

I already stopped my savings plan at the end of 25 $SPY (+0,81 %) and for the time being am only saving in selected US individual stocks and the $VHYL (+0,38 %) . Currently running

$V (-1,6 %)
$UPS (+0,12 %)
$EIX (-0,59 %)
$AXP (-1,57 %)
$CMCSA (+0,52 %)

in savings plans. Individual purchases depending on the situation, currently e.g.

$KHC (-0,14 %)
$GIS (-1,22 %)
$PG (-0,95 %)
$MO (+2,36 %)
$VZ (-1,18 %)

New in the Swiss portfolio is $BCHN (+1,07 %)
$VZN (+2,3 %) and $SIKA (+0,98 %) in it. $NESN (-0,65 %) I will probably buy more in the short term.

The euro portfolio currently remains as it is, the euros are invested in ETFs.

$XD5E (+1,16 %)
$VAPX (+2,42 %)
$VFEM (+1,73 %)

I will try to increase my cash holdings again. The target for 26 has also been set, to increase total assets to 820Tsd. That would be another +16%, which is exactly my average for the last 21 years.

So here's to another one, keep going!