The flock’s flying high again — with the top 7 positions now making up ~40% of the portfolio! That’s 6 points over last month showing how conviction is compounding 📈🪶

🏆 Top 7 Gainers August 2025:

$3679 (-0,97 %) — Japan's quiet beast Zigexn is back on top with +18.6%, still among Patito's favorite conviction plays (6.60% of the nest).

$GRLA — Groenlandsbanken holds strong with +10.7%, proof you don’t need hype to win.

$WCP (+0,39 %) — Our favorite dividend dripper slows slightly but keeps marching with +10.5%, and making up for largest holding (10.65%) as we have progressively added to the position. It doesn't show there but we have already received another full 1% in dividends since our start in February that have been fully reinvested to the portfolio. Did we mention it's a monthly dividend payer?

$CALM (+0,96 %) — A new protein-powered entry: Cal-Maine cracks into the top 7 with +10.1%. 🍳

$HME (+0 %) — Small Canadian energy keeps climbing, also +10.1% and currently holding the title for our top dividend score in our scoring system

$RBW (-2,04 %) — Polish pick surprises with +8.84%, diversifying with promise.

$2330 — Taiwan Semi still making chips and making gains: +8.35%, and holding 6.03%.

🔁 Returning Leaders:

✅ $3679, $GRLA, $WCP, $HME, $2330

💪 These are not one-hit quacks — they’re holding their spots through volatility and growing stronger.

Our stronghold gold ETF $4GLD (+2,34 %) has been pushed down the top ladder which is good news!

🍳 New Cracks in the Shell:

• Welcome to $CALM (Cal-Maine) and $RBW! Both breaking into the leaderboard with solid performance and strong fundamentals.

🎯 Strategy Update:

Patito's top 7 holdings now represent nearly half the portfolio — a clear sign of rising conviction and performance concentration.

We continue to prioritize:

• 🏅 High Patito Score picks (Elite + Excellent)
• 🧠 High WB Score conviction
• 🌍 Global diversification from Japan to Canada to Poland
• 🧈 Stable dividends and strong capital efficiency

🐣 Patito's holding steady, sleeping well, and reinvesting smart. August was golden.

Onward to September — let’s fluff up more feathers and hope for our other half of the portfolio to wake up (yes we're looking at you $BRK.B (-0,9 %) , $SIGA , and $WRB (+0,85 %) ).

Hi everyone!

I’ve been building this portfolio for almost a year now, following a long-term growth approach rather than chasing short-term explosive gains. So far, it’s up +5.30%. I’ve focused more on the italian and american markets with stoks such as $ISP (-0,93 %)
$KO (+0,19 %)
$BRK.B (-0,9 %) that make more than half my portfolio. What do you think about my strategy and approach?

$VOW3 (-1,12 %)
$PLTR (+1,52 %)
$FCT (-4,3 %)
$LDO (-2,74 %)
$RHM (+0,63 %)
$INTC (+0 %)
$CPR (-1,69 %)
$AXP (-0,01 %)
$BMPS (-1,54 %)
$FBK (-2,42 %)
$G (-1,49 %)
$GS (-1,67 %)
$MCD (+1,42 %)
$SL (-1,55 %)
$ENI (-0,65 %)
$BBAI (+0 %)
$PRY (-2,3 %)

I am looking to sharpen my knife and trim my portfolio down to only 15 stocks. Which stocks would you suggest I cut/sell and which ones would you put more emphasis on? Let me know in the comments!

Over the years, I’ve sharpened my strategy down to a focused portfolio built on true compounders. Here’s what guides my stock picking:

• High Capital Returns – I only want companies with top-tier ROIC & ROCE, not just “good” but best in class.
• Predictable Growth – earnings and free cash flow need to grow steadily, not in cycles.
• Strong Margins – wide gross margins, healthy operating margins, and high free cash flow conversion.
• Global Megatrends – every holding should profit from long-term, accelerating trends.
• Quality over Quantity – I’d rather own ~20 world-class businesses than chase diversification for its own sake.
• Long-Term Horizon – 5+ years minimum. Buy, hold, and compound.

here’s my current holdings:

$MSFT (-0,28 %)

$META (+0,93 %)

$MA (-0,71 %)

$BRK.B (-0,9 %)

$AMZN (-1,19 %)

$ASML (-1,96 %)

$MSCI (-2,63 %)

$MC (+2,65 %)

$BKNG (-1,3 %)

$SPGI (-1,48 %)

$ADBE (-3,35 %)

$NOVO B (-1,86 %)

$AIR (-0,59 %)

$CDNS (-2,25 %)

$OR (+0,25 %)

$IDXX (-0,69 %)

$EL (-1,55 %)

Trump Meets Putin in Alaska – A Meaningless PR Stunt?

Finally, after weeks of speculation, President Trump has arrived in Alaska to supposedly discuss how to end the war in Ukraine. This is the first face-to-face meeting in several years for the two presidents.

Trump warned of “very severe consequences” if a ceasefire can’t be reached – whatever that’s supposed to mean. Hopefully, it has nothing to do with the ballistic submarines stationed near Russia after Trump and a Russian official engaged in a verbal sparring match on social media. Let’s see where this goes.

UnitedHealth – The Stock Has Found Its Savior

Berkshire Hathaway sold shares in Apple and added to a new, very attractively valued position: UnitedHealth Group. Warren Buffett is known to buy when others are fearful, and speculation surrounded his latest pick until it was finally announced yesterday.

I can gladly say that I’m apparently not the only one who sees great potential in the unloved giant. The company has faced major headwinds – including the vicious and brutal killing of its CEO, higher medical costs, and controversies over its business practices. However, let’s not forget: UnitedHealth is the 9th-largest employer in the U.S. and the largest health insurer worldwide. 1 in 6 Americans is covered by UnitedHealth.

Warren Buffett finally gave the stock the spark it so badly deserved. UnitedHealth is a great company that – and quote me on this – will climb back to all-time highs. The insurer has a massive moat, strong fundamentals, and generates cash like King Midas. This is one of the positions in my portfolio I’m least worried about. I’ll let it sit there and take profits in two years.

Dlocal vs. Adyen – I Suppose I Chose Correctly

Investor’s reaction to the earnings of these two fintech companies couldn’t have been more different. One stock fell 20% after the report, while the other jumped more than 40%. Dlocal and Adyen both operate as international payment processors – Dlocal primarily in South America and other emerging markets, and Adyen across global markets.

Dlocal raised its guidance, beat expectations, and impressed with excellent execution, while Adyen struck a cautious tone and predicted a soft outlook. I find both companies highly interesting, but I decided to invest in Dlocal a few weeks ago due to its superior expansion potential, more attractive valuation, and strong leadership.

I feel proven right after the recent reports, though I wouldn’t be opposed to opening a position in Adyen if the stock drops further.

$UNH (-0,58 %)
$BRK.A (-0,65 %)
$BRK.B (-0,9 %)
$AAPL (+3,26 %)
$DLO
$ADYEN (-2,41 %)
$ADYEN (-2,41 %)
$BRNT (+2,01 %)
$CRUD (+2,5 %)