I've decided to withdraw my original investment from a few positions that are now up at least 100%.

In addition $CRWD (-2,63%) I also $ASML (-0,26%)
$NVDA (-2,34%)
$GOOGL (-0,22%) caught. So at least I’ve built up a small cash cushion again and am in a slightly more flexible position in case interesting entry opportunities arise in the coming weeks or months. 👀

The new quarterly figures from $ASML (-0,26%) show the key role the Dutch company plays in the global chip industry.

Revenue in the third quarter of 2026 rose to 11.66 billion euros, and net income to 4.96 billion euros. Particularly impressive: The gross margin improved to 57.5%.

What particularly convinces me as an investor, however, is not just the look back, but above all the outlook:

ASML is raising its revenue forecast for 2026 to 44 to 45 billion euros. Revenue of 14.2 to 15.2 billion euros is even expected for the fourth quarter.

Why is this so interesting?

Without ASML’s state-of-the-art lithography systems, the most advanced chips cannot be manufactured in this form. Whether it’s AI, data centers, or more powerful processors—ASML occupies a pivotal position in the technological value chain.

Of course, one must not ignore the valuation. An outstanding company isn’t automatically a good buy at every price. Especially after sharp price increases, market expectations can be very high.

My conclusion: For me, ASML remains one of the most exciting quality stocks in the semiconductor sector. The numbers and the outlook are fundamentally positive. Now it comes down to what the market has already priced in.

What’s your take on ASML?

Would you continue to add to your position at current levels, or would you rather wait for a pullback?

#ASML
#Aktien
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#LangfristigInvestieren

Hello, friends of joyful investing,

I’d like to share another milestone with you—one that came sooner than expected:

The portfolio has surpassed the 400k mark.

First off: This is just a snapshot. Markets aren’t a one-way street, and things can easily swing back in the other direction. Still, I’m happy about it and am consciously savoring the moment.

My strategy: Quality Growth with a strong moat

I continue to follow a quality growth approach. I look for companies with

• a strong, hard-to-attack moat (network effects, switching costs, technology leadership, market standards),

• high and stable margins that demonstrate the business model’s pricing power,

• high return on equity and the ability to profitably reinvest earnings,

• tailwinds from global megatrends such as AI, the cloud, cybersecurity, the digitization of payments, and healthcare.

My goal is actually quite simple: to invest in outstanding companies and then watch them grow as compounders over the years. Trade less, hold more.

Deliberately Concentrated

The concentration in the portfolio is intentionally high. I am convinced that companies like $NVDA (-2,34%), $GOOGL (-0,22%) , $MSFT (+0,19%) , $META (-1,01%) , $AMZN (-0,25%) , $AVGO (-1,2%) , $CRWD (-2,63%) , $ANET (-5,25%) and $ASML (-0,26%) will continue to benefit significantly from these megatrends in the future. This is complemented by high-quality companies with near-monopoly positions such as $V (+1,58%) , $MA (+1,5%) , $SPGI (+3,46%) , $MCO (+3,35%) and $CTAS (+1,55%) , which consistently deliver high margins.

Conclusion

Patience and conviction pay off when you invest in the right companies.

I’m sticking to my strategy and seeing how things play out.

What do you think: focus on quality, or is a broad diversification better? I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

I took some profits on ASML ahead of the earnings report. It’s still the second-largest position in my portfolio, but I figured it never hurts to take some profits.

Instead, I’m DCA-ing at $DTE (+1,09%) and $HACK (-29,66%) used part of my income to do so.

$MC (+3,4%)
$JPM (-0,47%)
$GS (+0,61%)
$C (+0,29%)
$UNH (+2,49%)
$JNJ (-0,9%)
$DPZ (+2,66%)
$WFC (+1,83%)
$ASML (-0,26%)
$BAC (+0,26%)
$BLK (+3,63%)
$MS (-0,43%)
$STT (-0,37%)
$TSM (-2,59%)
$IBKR (+0,62%)
$SU (-1,67%)

Monday, October 12

🇯🇵 All day: Tokyo Stock Exchange closed (Sports Day)

🇺🇸 All day: U.S. bond markets closed (Columbus Day – U.S. stock markets open as usual, with lower liquidity)

Tuesday, October 13

🇩🇪 8:00 a.m.: Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Germany (September, final)

🇺🇸 2:15 p.m.: ADP Employment Report

Wednesday, October 14

🇨🇳 3:30 a.m.: Consumer Price Index (CPI) & Producer Price Index (PPI) for China (September)

🇺🇸 2:30 p.m.: U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) & Core Rate (September) – The week’s most important event for interest rates, the U.S. dollar, and indices 🌶

Thursday, October 15

🇬🇧 8:00 a.m.: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) UK (August)

🇺🇸 2:30 p.m.: U.S. Retail Sales (September) 🌶

🇺🇸 2:30 p.m.: U.S. Producer Prices (PPI) (September)

🇺🇸 2:30 p.m.: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims

🇺🇸 2:30 p.m.: Philadelphia Fed Index (October)

Friday, October 16

🇪🇺 11:00 a.m.: Eurozone Consumer Price Index (CPI) (September, final) 🌶

🇺🇸 3:15 p.m.: U.S. Industrial Production & Capacity Utilization (September)

$UNH (+2,49%)
$JPM (-0,47%)
$GS (+0,61%)
$WFC (+1,83%)
$DMP (-0,74%)
$JNJ (-0,9%)
$ASML (-0,26%)
$2330
$MS (-0,43%)
$FAST (-4,42%)
$AA (+2,24%)
$WISE (+0,58%)

$ASML (-0,26%) In addition to a €500 profit, it also gave me the confidence that, with good analysis, leveraged trades can be profitable. After learning the hard way in this area in 2025, I now see new opportunities!