Hi ,

my name is Karsten . I have lived all the years of my life without paying much attention to stocks and stock markets. At some point I completed my VWL and saved monthly in a European equity fund, then a fund policy was added, which at least put its amounts into a good international equity fund. In 2020, I then started to get to grips with the stock market and saved monthly in ETFs - without going into the typical beginner's mistakes in detail :-) sometimes more, sometimes less, wildly into various ETFs, so that at some point there was an ever-increasing number of ETFs with a savings rate of around € 150 :-) 2024 then gradually gathered more information and for about a year now a consistent monthly savings rate in six ETFs, which I am happy with:

45% $IS3R (+0,41 %)

15% $VNRA (+0,62 %)

11% $LCUJ (+0,27 %)

11% $IEEM (+0,54 %)

11% $MEUD (+0,01 %)

7% $WSML (+0,6 %)

A few months ago I started to read more and more information about individual stocks, valuations, strategies etc. ..... And here I would just like to say thank you to many people here, for example @BamBamInvest , @Multibagger , @Tenbagger2024 , @Aktienfox and others !

I started investing in individual stocks about 3 months ago - 85% is consistently put into savings contracts, 15% of the capital is for individual stocks. I thought to myself, hey - people spend € 100 on golf or fitness clubs - if you have such expenses, these funds are invested in further stock education :-) The first month was a plus / minus zero game ( so better than the monthly fee for the golf club ), the last two months have averaged € 450 plus with a lot of learning effects and moments - what a pleasant situation : € 300 were put into the monthly savings plans and thus doubled the savings rate, € 150 invested for the family ( food / cinema ) - I am already aware that there are currently strongly rising prices / markets and it requires rather a certain skill not to make these small profits in this momentum. In any case, for the time being I've only looked at momentum / short-term stocks and now with $AMZN (+1,56 %) and $QCOM (-0,49 %) also invested in two stocks that I see as longer-term investments.

In any case, a big thank you for this community - it broadens my horizons immensely, including the fact that I now know many companies that are, for example, in the $VNRA (+0,62 %) and $WSML (+0,6 %) are listed !

If I have something meaningful to say, I will be happy to speak up more in the future, but I grew up with the value system "If I can't contribute anything, I'll just shut up" or as Roger Wilhelmsen once said so beautifully ." Where do most people get all their ignorance from"

September was a successful month - my securities account climbed to 38.827 € and gained +6,19 % significantly more than the major benchmarks (NASDAQ100: +4,94 %, S&P500: +3,19 %, FTSE All World: +3,23 %). I was thus able to clearly beat the market again. 🚀

1. performance & comparison 🚀

My portfolio benefited from a balanced mix: while individual techs performed well, other sectors provided additional stability. Particularly striking: the outperformance compared to the DAX & S&P, which were comparatively weak in September.

2. my savings plans & allocation 💶

As usual, my ETF savings plans continue to run consistently - with a focus on the solid foundation of MSCI ACWI $ACWI and World Small Cap $WSML (+0,6 %). In addition, capital flows monthly into Berkshire Hathaway (B) $BRK.B (+0,27 %) as a flexible, defensive allocation with optional cash flow leverage in a crash scenario.

In addition to the securities, I also invested € 180 in an original oil painting by Luciano Torsi in September - a small but deliberate step into alternative real assets. I am thus adding an aesthetic, real asset with long-term value retention potential to my allocation.

3rd top mover in September ✅

The list was headed by IREN $IREN (+11,25 %) (+76%), which benefited from the strong demand for AI data centers. Also American Lithium (+36 %) also showed strength. Alibaba $Baba (+35 %) made significant gains thanks to cloud growth, in-house chip development and the rejection of NVIDIA chips. Rheinmetall $RHM (-0,79 %) (+17 %) continued to benefit from high defense demand, while the uranium sector (+16 %) and Crowdstrike $CRWD (+0,86 %) (+14 %) also performed well.

4th flop mover in September ❌

On the opposite side Snowflake
$SNOW (+2,02 %) (-5%) lost some ground as investors became increasingly critical of its high valuation - despite solid figures. Also Mercado Libre
$MELI (+0,32 %) (-4 %) also suffered from profit-taking after a strong summer rally. Keyence $6861 (+0,72 %) (-3 %) and Tomra Systems $tomra (-2.8 %) corrected slightly without the fundamental picture deteriorating. The month was somewhat weaker for Novo Nordisk
$NOVO B (+0,13 %) (-2.2 %), which continues to struggle with political risks and patent concerns in the GLP-1 segment. Even Berkshire Hathaway fell slightly (-1 %).

5. conclusion 💡

My September shows: Diversification pays off. Individual techs like Snowflake are correcting, but satellites like IREN and Alibaba are more than compensating for this. With the savings plan on Berkshire, I remain defensively prepared should volatility increase in Q4.

❓ Question for the community:

Which value surprised you the most in September - positive or negative?

...you have all become my most valuable advisors here. Every day you prove to me that you enjoy investing and know your stuff.

I am satisfied with my portfolio, but it is too complicated and could be simplified. That's why I'm toying with a new concept until December 2026.

My current portfolio should be streamlined by then and follow a clear long-term line. The tax burden would be devastatingly low in the event of a partial sale if gains and losses are offset against each other.

You are welcome to evaluate, root for, criticize or whatever you like about the future concept here and now 😄

The plan looks like this:

41% of the portfolio size should henceforth $IWDA (+0,51 %) be

10% $XMME (+0,61 %)

10% $WSML (+0,6 %)

8,5% $GGRP (+0,23 %)

8,5% $TDIV (+0,07 %)

7% $CSPX (+0,63 %)

5% $BTC (+0,1 %)

5% $EWG2 (+0,43 %)

5% $XEON (+0,01 %)

I would sell the FTSE, the other dividend ETFs and the individual stocks. This should reduce the TER slightly and with 9 total positions it would probably not only be clearer but also yield-optimized at best.

I look forward to your opinions on this.

Thanks as always, good returns to you all and best regards

_EvD_ 😊

Hello Community,

August is over and it's time for the transparent monthly review. The portfolio has reached a new high of € 36,188. It was a month of contrasts, in which the strength of some satellites offset the weakness in the tech sector.

1. the performance: 🚀

Beating the market 📈

With a monthly performance of +0,94% I am very satisfied. As the chart shows, my portfolio clearly outperformed the broad market (FTSE All-World: -0.31%) and the major US indices (S&P 500: -1.11%, NASDAQ100: -2.23%). The result proves the strength of diversification: while my tech stocks corrected, other sectors carried the performance.

2. my buys & sells: 🛒

None ❌

In August, I deliberately kept my feet still and did not make any individual purchases or sales. My focus was on waiting for the important quarterly reports and preparing my tactical purchases for September.

3. my savings plans & purchases in September: Tactical allocation 💸

As you know, I take a flexible approach to my individual shares and adjust my purchases on a monthly basis. Only my ETF savings plans run consistently. My allocation for the start of September looks like this:

➡️ $ACWI
$WSML (+0,6 %) (150 €): As always, the foundation is being consistently strengthened.

➡️ $MELI (+0,32 %) (€150) & Datadog (€75): Here I continue to build on my core conviction positions.

➡️ $TEM (+1,99 %) (125 €): This is my tactical pick for the month. I am opening a position in a highly potent and diversifying bet on the AI medical revolution.

➡️ $DDOG (-0,63 %) (75 €): A core position in my cl infrastructure cluster. Digital transformation and the need for cloud monitoring and security are unwavering megatrends for me.

➡️ $NOVO B (+0,13 %) (3 €): This is not an active allocation, but the automatic reinvestment of dividends received to maximize the compound interest effect for this quality position.

4. tops & flops: A reflection of the rotation 📉📈

Top mover: 🟢

The list was topped this month by the spectacular performance of $IREN (+11,25 %) (+60.69%), which is benefiting from the continuing demand for energy for AI data centers. My speculative bet on American Lithium (+20.00%) also showed strength. The recovery in $BABA (+1,49 %) (+10.21%) following good news on the cloud division and AI chip development.

Flop mover: 🔴

As expected, my tech stocks were hit here. $CRWD (+0,86 %) (-11.16%) and $DDOG (-0,63 %) (-5.45%) suffered and the weak market environment for growth stocks, although the quarterly figures were fundamentally good. Also $1211 (-0,58 %) (-8.22%) also suffered after disappointing figures; the situation here remains tense.

Conclusion:

August was perfect proof of why broad diversification across different sectors and themes is so crucial. Weakness in one area (US tech) was more than compensated for by strength in others (energy, China recovery). My flexible approach to monthly purchases allows me to react specifically to such market phases.

How did your August❓ go?

Which shares did you buy tactically ❓

I look forward to the exchange in the comments!

Hello community,

I would like to present my revised portfolio strategy to you today and am looking forward to your opinions and constructive feedback. I am pursuing a core-satellite approach.

The core (approx. 40%):

My foundation for long-term and stable asset accumulation. Here I rely on the MSCI World and the Nasdaq 100 in order to participate in global economic growth in a broadly diversified manner. Simple, cost-effective and proven.

The satellites (approx. 60%):

Here I pursue clear, thesis-based investments in individual stocks. These can be divided into six thematic clusters:

1. the AI infrastructure (cloud, data & security):

My biggest bet. I believe that the real winners of the AI revolution are the companies that provide the foundation.

Positions:

Cloudflare, CrowdStrike, Snowflake, Datadog.

2. the fintech revolution in emerging markets:

The disruption of traditional banking in populous and digitally savvy regions.

Positions:

MercadoLibre, Nu Holdings.

3. global champions & turnarounds:

Here I bundle global market leaders that I consider undervalued or that are on the verge of a comeback.

Positions:

Alibaba, BYD. For me, these are not speculative gambles, but counter-cyclical bets on dominance in their respective markets.

4. industrial excellence & luxury brands:

A bet on undisputed market leaders in highly profitable niches with strong moats - from armor to high-tech automation to luxury sports cars and one of the best investors of all time.

Positions: Rheinmetall, Ferrari, Berkshire Hathaway, Keyence.

5. future technologies & energy:

The thesis here is clear: more AI and more data centers require massively more energy.

Positions:

The Uranium ETF, Iris Energy, American Lithium.

6. megatrends: health & sustainability:

Investments in global market leaders that benefit from two unstoppable social developments: demographic change and the need for a circular economy.

PositionsNovo Nordisk, Tomra Systems.

My question to the Getquin community:

What is your opinion on this strategy and allocation?

#DepotCheck #PortfolioReview #Feedback #CoreSatellite #Strategy

$NET (+0,22 %)
$CRWD (+0,86 %)
$NOVO B (+0,13 %)
$1211 (-0,58 %)
$BABA (+1,49 %)
$IREN (+11,25 %)
$NLR (+3,23 %)
$ACWI
$WSML (+0,6 %)
$RACE (+1,37 %)
$BRK.B (+0,27 %)
$RHM (-0,79 %)
$6861 (+0,72 %)
$DDOG (-0,63 %)
$MELI (+0,32 %)
$SNOW (+2,02 %)
$NU (+0,33 %)
$TOM (-1,73 %)

I am currently saving the $VWCE (+0,39 %) and the $WSML (+0,6 %) . I will spend a total of €200 on both. Would I be better off dumping the MSCI Etf and putting everything into the FTSE or sticking with the strategy?

Hello everyone,

I am 21 years old and currently studying, my monthly savings rate is currently 1500€. My investment horizon is 20+ years, I'm long-term oriented, interested in financial markets and listen to podcasts like "Alles auf Aktien" and similar, but I don't want to do daily analysis, so I'm currently focused on ETFs.

Current assets:

Portfolio

Small experiment with crypto, which I would like to focus on again

Nest egg with approx. 3 monthly salaries

My goal:

I would like to set up my portfolio in a globally diversified and future-proof way in the long term, and I wonder whether the S&P 500 is still useful in my case, since the FTSE All-World already has ~60% US exposure

Planned reallocation:

I am thinking about stopping the S&P 500 savings plan and possibly also selling existing shares in order to reallocate the capital as follows:

$VWCE (+0,39 %) 60%

$EIMI (+0,31 %) 20%

$WSML (+0,6 %) 10%

$EWG2 (+0,43 %) 5%

Crypto 5% (possibly $BTC (+0,1 %) savings plan)

My questions:

Do you think the shift from the S&P 500 to EM/Small Caps/Gold makes sense or do you see unnecessary complexity in it?

Should I sell existing S&P 500 positions or leave them and invest differently in the future?

In your opinion, are there more sensible alternatives for small caps or emerging markets?

Is my high equity allocation appropriate? Would you take a more conservative approach or take more risk?

I welcome any constructive opinions - and criticism or other suggestions!

Thank you!

Hello everyone,

I'm back as a silent reader with my portfolio.

Briefly about me: I am 26 years old, employed as an IT specialist in the public sector, live in rented accommodation and my investment horizon is at least another 20 years.

My strategy: I am building a core-satellite portfolio. The ETFs form the core: $IWRD (+0,44 %), $EIMI (+0,31 %), $EXSA (+0,11 %) and as a soon-to-be new addition $WSML (+0,6 %) . These are listed alongside $BTC (+0,1 %) (lie with $EWG2 (+0,43 %) with Bison) in the savings plan. Then there are individual stocks whose business model, sector and geographical location appeal to me.

With this strategy, I am trying to find a healthy balance between the rational assessment of not being able to beat the market and having fun on the stock market.

The allocation is still somewhat skewed, but the goal is:

• 60% core (ETFs)
• 30% individual stocks
• 10% BTC/gold

As future satellite positions I still have $D05 (-0,85 %) (to also have a single stock in the banking sector) and $TBS (-0,9 %) (because I see opportunities in the South African food market). I will open these positions as soon as I have straightened out the current allocation.

My questions: What do you think of my approach or my desired allocation? Do you have any suggestions for other good individual stocks, especially from the BRICS regions?

Otherwise, happy investing.

Hello.