The online custody account transfer to 212 is in progress and will be available soon. Of course, transferring from 212 already works now.

212 is also tax-simple and everything has worked quite well so far. I treated myself to a €100 exemption there at the beginning of the year, which didn't really make sense as I actually filled it up quickly at Volksbank. But I wanted to see if the calculations and deductions worked so far.

And for the dividend fans among you, the dividends arrive on time on payday in 99% of cases.

Of course I would be grateful if you are interested in switching, please use my link and get free shares up to 100€

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Finally, my current best pie I would not have expected 5 months ago that it outperforms my other pie's 😉

$O (+1,63 %)
$MAIN (+2,49 %)
$LHA (-4,26 %)
$RIO (+3,37 %)
$LUG (-1,22 %)
$BNP (-2,06 %)
$BP. (+2,43 %)
$KO (-0,29 %)
$SIKA (-1,92 %)
$MO (+0,84 %)

Press release from Friday

Sika ( $SIKA (-1,92 %) ) agreed to the takeover of the Turkish adhesives and sealants manufacturer Akkim on Friday.

Akkim, which operates two large production sites in Turkey and Romania and is developing another site in Turkey, will strengthen the production capacity of the Swiss specialty chemicals company.

Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter.

✅ New 50 shares in the custody account

📊 Buy-in: 152.75 CHF

Hello dear community,

Would you currently invest in $SIKA (-1,92 %) or do you see gloomy times for the stock in the future?

Hello

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 (+1,26 %) and for the time being am only saving in selected US individual stocks and the $VHYL (-0,39 %) . Currently running

$V (+1,28 %)
$UPS (-0,12 %)
$EIX (+0,7 %)
$AXP (+0,64 %)
$CMCSA (+0,77 %)

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

$KHC (+0,43 %)
$GIS (+0,86 %)
$PG (-0,77 %)
$MO (+0,84 %)
$VZ (+1,3 %)

New in the Swiss portfolio is $BCHN (-1,18 %)
$VZN (-0,56 %) and $SIKA (-1,92 %) in it. $NESN (-1,16 %) I will probably buy more in the short term.

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

$XD5E (-1,66 %)
$VAPX (+0,16 %)
$VFEM (-0,23 %)

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!

The best shares for 2026 from the $UBSG (-0,19 %)

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$NOVO B (+1,34 %)
$COF (+0 %)
$SPGI (+1,64 %)
$TPG (+3,27 %)
$LOGN (+0,18 %)
$NESN (-1,16 %)
$SIKA (-1,92 %)

So here's another little update on my 212 gadget. I'm still testing it and can't say anything negative so far.

I have created a second pie with a start date of 15.9. I'm mainly interested in dividend stocks here. The Schbeeball should slowly start rolling there

My target there is 100k and I'm currently paying in €50 every 2 weeks on Wednesdays.

I have received €2.63 so far, of which €1.59 is already invested. The rest will be invested automatically when the next savings plan is executed.

My holdings are as follows

$LUG (-1,22 %)
$LHA (-4,26 %)
$PETR4 (+5,23 %)
$BNS (+0,84 %)
$RIO (+3,37 %)
$SIKA (-1,92 %)
$O (+1,63 %)
$KO (-0,29 %)
$MO (+0,84 %) and $MAIN (+2,49 %) all have a target weighting of 10%

Here is the last savings plan execution, the Pie is self-balancing which I personally absolutely love. You don't have to change anything manually, dividends are also reinvested automatically and the whole thing costs no fees, plus the advantage that I can choose the stock exchanges, so I trade Coke etc. directly on the NYSE.

And the dividends arrive punctually in the account on payday.

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Here is my invitation link for everyone who is not yet a member but would like to have a really cool broker. There are random free shares worth between €10 and €100

And thanks again to the many people who used my link last time. I myself only get the free shares for 5 customers, but that doesn't matter for you. Even the fiftieth still gets the free shares, just not me 😉

Following the ongoing price correction, the $SIKA (-1,92 %) more attractive than before, but still faces challenges. Sika seems fundamentally intact and offers an attractive dividend history. The share is fairer after the correction, but still not cheap (historically yes, by sector comparison no)

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Facts: 📑📄

The decline is primarily cyclical and currency-related, which hopefully signals a temporary pause in growth:

• Construction crisis: High interest rates slow down construction activity worldwide, therefore organic growth in H1 2025 only 0,6% (target corridor: 6-8%).
• Currency effects: Sika generates a significant portion of its sales in the USA (e.g. -4.3% foreign currency effect in H1 2025).
• Valuation + growth premium: The historically high growth momentum cannot be maintained in the short term, hence valuation too high - there are cheaper alternatives in the sector.

However, the operational quality and dividend stability appear intact (forecast 2025)

Dividend growth (Ø 10 yrs) ~12.25% p.a.

• Excellent: Confirms Sika as a dynamic dividend growth stock.

Current dividend yield ~2.08%

• Higher than historical average - buy signal due to correction?

Payout ratio (profit) ~45.2%

• Sustainable: Dividend is stably covered by profit, room for further growth.

EBITDA margin (H1 2025) 18.9%

• Strong pricing power: margin remains high despite sales pressure.

✅ Pro post-purchase (relatively attractive price)

• Expected recovery (growth price): The stock is pricing in strong earnings growth (EPS CAGR ~14.45% to 2027). The estimated P/E ratio 2027e is approx. 18.
• Buy quality: People are now buying the high-margin quality and market leadership at a discount to the highs.

❌ Contra subsequent purchase (high residual premium)

• P/E ratio 2025e: With an estimated P/E ratio of ~29 for 2025, Sika is still sportily valued compared to cyclical competitors.
• Persistent macro pressure: If the construction crisis persists for longer, the share could remain under pressure until growth returns.

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It sounds a bit like a first-time buy plus savings plan, doesn't it? 🤔

Does anyone else have an opinion on Sika?

$SIKA (-1,92 %) is being punished and continues to fall steadily. This is mainly due to the strength of the Swiss franc, the weakness of the dollar and weakening sales... Hold/buy more? I already have a relatively large position in the red....

Construction in Ukraine, generally a clear investment backlog in the housing market and in my area in particular I simply can no longer avoid Sika products.

Probably one of the best brands in terms of quality, especially in the flooring sector, plus good strategic acquisitions.