When Obi-Wan defeated me and left my body to the flames I went to Switzerland and luckily I had a good health insurance there, otherwise this would have meant a big financial hole in my plans for the conquest of the financial galaxy.

Let's get to the point:

Unexpected life events, whether it's a sudden job loss, a large medical bill or a family crisis, can throw even the best financial plans into disarray. Even if you have built up a solid nest egg, there are situations in which this is not enough. Then a key question arises:

What do I sell first when things get financially tight?

We take a hypothetical but realistic look at this, focusing on common asset classes such as broad global ETFs, crypto, gold (physical or ETF) and other valuables. The aim is to minimize long-term damage and maximize liquidity.

1st basic rule: minimize liquidity & losses

Before you sell everything in a panic, it is important to take a structured approach. The most important criteria:

LiquidityHow quickly can I get the money?

Loss potentialHow high is the potential price loss or "price discount" in the event of a sale?

Future opportunities of the investmentWhat else could develop well in the long term?

2. the asset classes in the emergency check

A. Broad World Index $VWRL (+0,49 %)

$FWRG (+0,32 %)

$IWDC (+0,23 %)

+ High liquidity, low transaction costs

- Selling at price lows can hurt (loss realization).

RecommendationOnly sell if necessary. Broad ETFs are the backbone of long-term wealth creation. A (partial) sale should be considered, especially when the markets are currently down.

B. Cryptocurrencies $BTC (+0,65 %)
$ETH (+0,86 %)

+ Can be liquidated very quickly

- Extremely volatile - risk of selling at low prices.

RecommendationIf the price is currently high, it may make sense to sell. Otherwise, crypto should rather be considered "risk capital".

C. Gold $ZGLD

+ Often stable in crises, good value retention

- Physical gold more difficult to sell (time, effort, possibly lower prices).

RecommendationSell ETF gold before physical gold, as it can be liquidated more quickly. Gold is generally a good emergency buffer, but more likely to be sold after crypto if it is not the main component.

D. Other valuables (e.g. electronics, jewelry, collectibles)

+ Quick to turn into cash, often with no impact on the portfolio

- Significant loss of value on second-hand sales.

RecommendationIf the items are not essential or are hardly used, sell them. Long-term wealth creation does not suffer here.

3. one possible strategy: staggered sale according to risk share

Instead of pulling everything out of one asset class, you could consider Sell proportionally according to risk, this way your target weighting remains roughly the same.

4. psychological factor: avoid panic selling

In a crisis, the temptation to turn everything into money is great. However, hasty decisions can be expensive in the long term. If possible, talk to a financial advisor or a trusted person before making any major sales.

5 Conclusion: Keep a cool head, act wisely

In a real emergency, it's not about investing cleverly, but about surviving and stabilizing. Nevertheless, it is worth having a well thought-out plan to minimize the consequences for your future.

Short form of my theoretical strategy from first sell to last.

1. sell unnecessary things first (valuables).

2. liquidate crypto when prices are right.

3. gold ETF before physical gold.

4. world ETFs only if really necessary.

Alternative: If possible, liquidate proportionally instead of just one position completely.

Tip: Create a personal "emergency sales strategy" today so that you don't have to make decisions under pressure in an emergency.

And now you! How would you proceed?

A financial emergency is never pleasant, but being well prepared makes a difference. That's why I'm interested in your opinion:

• Which investment would you would sell firstif push came to shove?

• Have you ever thought about an emergency liquidity strategy made?

• Would you rather liquidate a position completely or slightly touch all of themto maintain the weighting?

• Does emotion play a role for youe.g. with gold or crypto

Share your thoughts, experiences or strategies in the comments! Perhaps we can collect a few good ideas together for an emergency.

Your Lord Vader!

#investment
#langfristig
#notgroschen
#notfall
#strategie
#etf
#krypto
#gold

In the world of investing, structure and weighting are crucial, especially if you want to build a sustainable and high-yielding portfolio. The following chart shows my target weighting

target weighting, based on the core-satellite principle. This model combines stability with targeted growth potential, a balance between risk and opportunity.

The portfolio structure at a glance:

1. core component - 73.7% (between 70-80%) FTSE All-World (blue) $VWRL (+0,49 %)
and $FWRG (+0,32 %) The majority of my portfolio is made up of the FTSE All-World ETFwhich tracks over 4,000 companies worldwide. This broad diversification is the basis for long-term asset accumulation and protects against individual risks.

Advantages:

• Worldwide diversification in industrialized and emerging countries
• Automatic access to the world's largest companies
• High stability with moderate risk
• Automatic rebalancing if, for example, America loses economic power.

2. satellite components - 26.3% (max. 30%) opportunity-oriented additions

These components increase the return potential through targeted investments outside the broad market index:

- 15.8 % Bitcoin (brown) $BTC (+0,65 %)

I see Bitcoin as a promising but volatile investment. As a decentralized store of value and possible "digital gold", it can benefit greatly in the long term, especially if demonetization continues or institutional acceptance grows.

- 10.5 % gold ETF (orange) $ZGLD

This is a physically deposited gold ETFa classic safe haven with digital access. Gold has historically provided reliable protection against inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and currency risks. ZGLD combines these advantages with the efficiency of an ETF.

(Currently: portfolio still has too little gold and All-World monthly savings plan runs on the FWRG and weekly savings plan on the ZGLD.

Bitcoin is more of a lump sum if more fallen and aligned to 4-year cycle.

Otherwise just a small gamble on Take-Two $TTWO (-1,77 %) with the GTA 6 hype going on but will then be sold shortly before release and regrouped).

Why this portfolio?

The core-satellite model offers me several advantages:

• Stability through the core share (FTSE All-World)
• Flexibility & innovation through satellites (Bitcoin and gold)
• Risk control through clear weightings

It is a portfolio that is designed for the long term, i.e. not a short-term speculative portfolio, but a well thought-out structure with a strategic focus on the next 10-40 years.

Possible further developments

Of course, no portfolio is set in stone or perfect. Here are a few considerations for possible further development:

• Further satellite ideasEmerging markets, AI ETFs, small caps, dividend stocks
• Rebalancing strategy: Review the weighting once a year and adjust if necessary
• Hedging strategiesE.g. through cash quota or bonds for times of crisis

And now it's up to you:

• What does your portfolio weighting look like?
• Are you more interested in stability or do you take more risk?
• What role do crypto or precious metals play in your strategy?
• Do you also use the core-satellite model or do you take a different approach?

I look forward to your input, your experiences and your questions in the comments!

Your Lord Vader!

#etf
#cryoto
#gold
#langfristig

Tariffs, protectionism and an America First mentality that does more harm than good. But what does this have to do with your finances? Quite a lot. Trump's economic policy is a good example of why you shouldn't just rely on the USA as an investment location and why ego in politics can cost you your investment returns in the long term.

Tariffs: expensive, pointless, harmful

One of Trump's favorite tools was (and is) the tariff stick. Whether against China, Europe or Mexico. Trump believes that higher tariffs will protect American jobs and strengthen the domestic economy. In reality, however, these measures have had one main effect: rising prices for consumers, growing uncertainty for companies, the stock market and declining competitiveness.

Example: The punitive tariffs on Chinese products have forced many US companies to either accept higher purchase prices or make expensive changes to their supply chains. Consumers and investors ultimately pay the price when company profits come under pressure.

His ego: above all else

Trump's actions are not economically rational, but impulsive and egocentric. Decisions are often made on instinct or, worse still, to nurture his own ego. Economic logic or long-term planning? Probably not the case.

The problem: the markets don't like uncertainty. If one man introduces tariffs, terminates contracts or strains trade relations out of spite or a desire to make a name for himself, this becomes a political risk, one that can have a direct impact on your portfolio.

Conclusion: Why you shouldn't just bet on the USA

Although the USA is an important business location with many innovative companies, it is not the world. Anyone who invests their money exclusively in US equities or in a pure S&P 500 ETF is taking a cluster risk, both politically and economically. Trump's time in office has impressively demonstrated how quickly an environment that is considered safe can turn into a highly dangerous playground for political arbitrariness.

My tip: World ETF, Bitcoin and/or gold instead of ego roulette and cluster risk

In the long term, you are best off with a globally diversified ETFfor example on the MSCI World $IWDC (+0,23 %) or FTSE All-World $VWRL (+0,49 %)
$FWRG (+0,32 %) . This spreads your risk across many countries and sectors and makes you less dependent on whether a single president is in a good or bad mood. If you want other assets, I recommend a manageable share of Bitcoin $BTC (+0,65 %) and/or gold $ZGLD!

Trump shows how irrational politics can be. Your investment should be exactly the opposite: rational, broadly diversified and long-term oriented.

Bottom line: Trump stinks - economically speaking (perhaps literally). His tariffs do more harm than good and his ego is a ticking time bomb for the markets. If you invest wisely, you won't be rattled by this, but will focus on the whole world instead of a single political uncertainty factor.

What is your opinion on this? What do you do with your portfolio in times like these?

Your Lord Vader!

#etfs
#crypto
#gold
#trump
#langfristig
#finanzen
#politik

Spoiler: slight bragging rights.

After a few months of investing (I started as a beginner just before the Trump chaos, when the market was still overvalued), I reached my first milestone: over €10,000 invested.

Since the beginning, I have changed my strategy. I now take a long-term approach with a 70:30 split between ETFs and individual stocks. Within the ETFs, I hold 7% of my portfolio in $ERNX (+0,07 %) for more stability. The percentage split is not quite optimal yet, but I will probably rebalance towards the end of the year.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I prefer $FWRG (+0,32 %) over Vanguard because of the lower TER.

I'm the first person in my family who not only has enough money to invest, but has also become financially literate and uses the stock market at all. I'm quite proud of that.

If I continue to invest €1,000-1,500 every month (sometimes more), I could reach €20,000 by the end of the year. There are still a few larger expenses to come, but they shouldn't affect the amount set aside for investments too much.

If necessary, you are welcome to roast me.