Hello everyone,

I have "some" chaos in my ETF portfolio. I would like to tidy it up a bit and start with the ETF stuff.

I have

Abbreviation / Weighting / Current balance of total portfolio

$DBXW (+0,51%) / 9,68% / +16,39%

$IS3R (-0,17%) / 5,91% / +14,97%

$IWRD (+0,52%) / 5,5% / +13,4%

$500 (+0,67%) / 4,01% / +18,76%

$VWRL (+0,46%) / 1,85 / +17,67%

$INRG (-0,74%) / 0,15% / -22,92%

$IEMA (+0,15%) / 0,04% / +20,20%

I'm already thinking OMG as I write this down :-D

Perplexity says the following

Specific recommendations

• DBXW, IS3R, IWRD, 500, VWRL are all broadly diversified equity ETFs with a focus on the world, MSCI World and S&P500. The largest overlaps are between DBXW (Xtrackers MSCI World), IS3R (iShares Core MSCI World), IWRD (iShares MSCI World) and VWRL (Vanguard FTSE All-World).
• Even your S&P500 ETF already tracks a large proportion of the MSCI World ETFs, as US equities are usually dominant there.
• VWRL is more global and covers not only industrialized countries, but also emerging markets. IEMA specifically covers emerging markets, but is a mini-position for you.

Combine / simplify

• You could consolidate all World ETFs (DBXW, IS3R, IWRD) into a single one, for example IS3R or VWRL, depending on your preference in terms of costs and tracking difference.
• You can also remove the S&P500 ETF if you prefer a global ETF such as VWRL or a World ETF - otherwise the US dominance is doubled.
• You can sell very small positions such as INRG and IEMA or switch to a larger "core ETF", as they have little effect on the overall portfolio and increase complexity.
• In the end, you could work with one or a maximum of two broadly diversified ETFs, e.g. only VWRL or IS3R plus a random favorite for special regions/sectors, if desired.

Model structure after simplification

ETF share after simplification

VWRL 80-100%

possibly INRG/IEMA/Satellite max. 10-20% (optional)

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• Var. 1 So then actually sell everything and put it in VWRL?
• Var. 2 Alternatively, so that I don't have to pay tax on all the profits now, just save the $VWRL (+0,46%) and stop the rest and just leave it? So that I don't have to pay taxes and lose 25%+ directly for the reinvest.

Or what is your idea for Var. 3?

I find the $IS3R (-0,17%) also exciting in terms of momentum.

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Mistakes are to the stock market as volatility is to the chart. Looking back, they are what hurts the most - but also teaches the most. In recent years, I have deliberately tried out many strategies in order to develop my own system. There have been some hits - but also misses, which have shown me what really counts in the long term.

This article is primarily aimed at new investors. I hope to save you from making one or two costly mistakes - or at least to show you what really matters if you want to invest sustainably.

Five examples are particularly influential. They mark the turning points at which I went from being a pure yield hunter to a structured investor.

1. historical performance overvalued

My entry into the $INRG (-0,74%) (iShares Global Clean Energy ETF) was, in retrospect, almost textbook bad timing. I bought when the story sounded perfect: energy transition, political tailwinds, ESG money, green euphoria. The share price was close to an all-time high and fund providers were outbidding each other with promises for the future.

I let myself be dazzled - not by fundamental data, but by charts and headlines. The ETF portfolio consisted mainly of highly valued solar and hydrogen stocks with P/E ratios that were beyond all reason. I didn't really understand the product and only saw the impressive historical performance.

After a few months, I was down around -17% and realized the loss - a classic example of past performance bias. Today, the ETF is trading significantly lower again.

Learning:

High historical returns are not an argument, but a warning. When a sector is already overrun by institutional money, the regression to the mean begins. Since then, I have checked the composition, valuation levels and the cycle of the narrative for every investment. An ETF is only as good as its components - and hype is no substitute for analysis.

2. value trap instead of value opportunity

$INTC (-2,59%) (Intel) seemed to me at the time to be a classic underperformance opportunity: lower P/E ratio than $NVDA (+4,38%) (NVIDIA) or $AMD (+1,35%) (Advanced Micro Devices), solid cash flow, decent dividend. I saw the numbers, not the structure.

The company has been struggling for years with innovation gaps, manufacturing problems and a protracted strategy. Margins were falling, market share was shrinking - but the valuation looked attractive. This is precisely the nature of a value trap: cheap because the business model is losing competitiveness.

I held on to the thesis for too long and eventually realized a loss of around -21 %. Despite the current upswing, Intel is still lagging behind today, while its competitors have further extended their lead.

Learning:

Valuation alone is not a safety net. Favorable multiples are often a symptom, not an opportunity. I have learned that capital flows, technological dynamics and management quality are crucial. Value only works if the business model is intact - not if you are hoping for a renaissance that is fundamentally unproven.

3. "What falls is cheap" - the fallacy using the example of $PYPL (+0,05%)
(PayPal)

Another classic mistake: the belief that a sharp fall in the share price is automatically a good entry point. After PayPal's massive correction in 2021, I thought this was a rare opportunity. The company was once overvalued - no question - but I interpreted the setback as a downward exaggeration.

I got in after the share had already fallen sharply and even bought more as it continued to fall. The assumption: "It won't fall that low again." But it continued to fall - and has not recovered sustainably to this day. The exaggerated valuation premium from the boom years was simply no longer justified.

In the end, I realized a loss of around -44 %. The share will probably never reach the old highs again because the market environment, margin structure and growth have changed permanently.

Learning:

A falling share price does not automatically make a share cheap. You have to examine why it has fallen - and whether the fundamental situation has changed. An exaggeration on the upside is often followed by an overcorrection on the downside, and the old valuation remains out of reach for years. Today, I prefer to invest in companies whose trend is intact instead of speculating on "comebacks".

4. warning signals ignored - the example $CLI (-0,68%)
(Cliq Digital)

For those unfamiliar with CLIQ, the company positions itself as a streaming provider - similar to $NFLX (-0,15%) (Netflix), only much more niche. On paper, everything seemed to fit: high margins, strong growth, an attractive dividend and a barely noticed small cap with potential.

I saw the opportunities - but not the contradictions. The business model was difficult to understand, the reporting was incomplete and the short interest was extremely high. Nevertheless, I held on to the position - "because the figures were so good".

In the end, I realized a loss of around -26 %, including dividends. Today, the value is almost 90 % lower.

Learning:

If you don't understand a business model, it's not a good idea to be invested. Transparency is not a nice-to-have, but a must. Particularly in small caps, you should check carefully whether growth is real, repeatable and sustainable. Since this experience, I have avoided business models that I cannot explain in two sentences - and take high short ratios as a serious warning signal.

5. trend understood - implementation missed

I wanted to focus on the self-service trend early on: Terminals for fast food chains, supermarkets, airports. A massive growth market - but I was looking for the wrong player. I found $M3BK (+2,99%) (Pyramid), a small German company with a reverse IPO structure, hardly any investor relations, low liquidity and a non-transparent balance sheet.

I invested, convinced by the trend - not the business model. The share fell for months and I realized a loss of around -34%. Today it is trading at penny stock level.

Learning:

A strong trend alone does not make a good investment. The decisive factor is who has the real leverage in the value chain. It is often not the visible brands that benefit, but the blade manufacturers in the background - suppliers, infrastructure companies, platform providers. I have learned to analyze the ecosystem first and then look for the most profitable position in it.

Overarching learnings

These five mistakes were expensive, but their impact was priceless. Today, they are an integral part of my methodology - both in the 10B model (for growth opportunities) and in the Hidden Quality Radar (for quality values).

1. foundation beats narrative:

Stories are loud, but numbers are honest. Today, I check every investment for cash flow quality, return on capital and strategic positioning - and only then for valuation.

2. timing is crucial - but only in the right context:

I used to think that timing was unimportant, the main thing was to invest for the long term. Today I have a more differentiated view: the time of entry is a decisive factor in determining the risk/reward profile. If you buy in euphoric phases, you often pay for the correction years later. On the other hand, those who invest in downward exaggerations - with fundamental analysis and patience - gain a massive advantage. Timing is therefore not a game of chance, but the result of preparation, market observation and discipline.

3. accept small losses:

Discipline beats hope. Getting out early when things go wrong saves capital for better opportunities.

Here I would like to recommend a great article by @DonkeyInvestor recommend: https://getqu.in/eymPwi/

4 Transparency and management count:

I only invest in companies whose strategy and communication are transparent. Trust is not a gut feeling, but a data point.

These experiences have shaped the way I think today: patience instead of greed, quality before valuation, understanding before actionism. I have learned that you don't always have to be right on the stock market - you should think consistently.

Mistakes are inevitable. But if you reflect on them honestly, you build up your expertise with every bad experience.

What mistakes have shaped you - and what have you learned from them?

Hi to the community, this is my 🥇 post here on getquin.

I started investing in the stock market and crypto market in 09/2022. Unfortunately a bit late at 24, but better later than never!

I would be interested in your opinions/suggestions/suggestions for improving my portfolio!

Briefly my perspective:

- This $BTC (+1,47%) (and crypto in general) will be my largest position was never really planned that way, but of course I still like the returns. Crypto savings plans are currently paused because of the high price level and because I want to increase the ETF/share proportion.

- Otherwise, I'd say I'm using a core satellite strategy quite successfully $IWDA (+0,6%) , $IEEM (+0,41%) , since 2024 also $TDIV (+0,32%) for cash flow in the portfolio and some individual stocks.

- My portfolio has never been cleaned out, but I plan to do that for the first time this year. Insb. $INRG (-0,74%) and $MCF (+0%) with high book losses are candidates to fill the loss offset pot and reduce the tax burden.

PS: Many crypto positions are so small because they were free giveaways on Bitpanda at the launch.

While everyone is moaning that the killer temperatures are hitting, I think to myself:

Let the south come to us then. 😎

🏖️ Climate change? Tragic.

🧊 But someone has to supply the air conditioning.

👉 That's why I'm looking at companies like:

• Daikin (JP) $6367 (-2,11%) - Asian cooling gods
• Carrier Global (USA) $CARR (-0,11%) - Does not only air conditioning, but also cash
• Trane Technologies $TT (+0,73%) - Less well known, but ice cold efficient

And if I'm not in the mood for individual stocks, there are ETFs with the whole smart city/air conditioning eco-mix $CITY (+0,67%) or $RENW (+0,32%) or $INRG (-0,74%)

Maybe that will be my "summer slump play".

Instead of sweating - just profit.

Invest ice-cold instead of taking an ice-cold shower.

#Getquin
#InvestierenMitHumor
#KlimawandelPortfolio
#DeutschlandSchwitzt
#KlimageräteAktien
#BuyTheHeat
#DividendInsteadOfDeo

The hype has evaporated, the price has crumbled - and the Global Green Energy ETF is lying in the corner like a wet washcloth. $INRG (-0,74%) and co. are currently performing worse than my strawberries 🍓 and tomatoes 🍅 in the garden.

Where have all the ESG disciples gone?

📉 Plain text:

• green projects often say Caio
• Margins are melting faster than a glacier in April
• Subsidies? Less than motivation on a Monday morning

And yet... somehow I'm itching.

🔥 I'm thinking: buy it?

• Is this the beginning of the end or the perfect moment for a cheap entry?

• Will the sector remain zombi-land?

Would you like your opinion?

I am currently somewhat concerned about my investment in the Global Clean Energy ETF from iShares. Despite the long-term potential for green energy and increasing global investment in sustainability, fluctuating market conditions and the ETF's sometimes volatile performance have raised questions. High energy costs and political uncertainty could slow the recovery in the sector. I will continue to monitor developments in order to assess whether the investment can still deliver the hoped-for return in the long term. $INRG (-0,74%)

Milestone 100k 💰

I didn't think I'd be able to break through the 100k mark this year, but I'm even happier about it now!

Within the next few days I will $PG (+1,11%) , $JNJ (+0,04%) and the $INRG (-0,74%) and sell the $IWDA (+0,6%) and shift most of it into the Then I will be completely satisfied with my current positions and almost 100% invested.

If you have any feedback, please let me know :)

What keeps you in the $INRG (-0,74%) I hope the interest rate cuts and a rebound in the sector will lead to higher prices by Q2 2025. Maybe Harris will actually win the election.