Well, that's a very good question imaginary reader and of course my answer is not investment advice because I have an independent, thinking brain that doesn't like doing what the system tells it to do. All I'm doing in this post is sharing what I have learned along my investment journey. Depending on your individual circumstances, I may be right or wrong. You have to decide for … [Read more...] about What are Covered Call Option ETFs and Should I Invest in them?
June Update for the ETF Dividend Portfolio
We've made it to the half way point of the year and the ETF portfolio is as high as it has ever been ($13,866) so all is well. Life is good. I'm really starting to enjoy this portfolio, much more than I thought I would. I don't talk much about my individual stocks but I basically have three portfolios: one for ETFs (this one), one for dividend paying Australian stocks, and … [Read more...] about June Update for the ETF Dividend Portfolio
A Letter to my 20 Year Old Self
I've just invented a time machine that is good for one letter to myself and I'm only allowed to talk about finances and general life. So obviously I cant just tell myself to buy Apple, Microsoft and Amazon as soon as they list as that would be cheating and my time machine wouldn't allow it. Any sort of insider information like the Internet bubble or the 2008-09 financial crisis … [Read more...] about A Letter to my 20 Year Old Self
ETF Dividend Portfolio Update for May 2024
It was another challenging month for markets and I expected the portfolio to start with an eleven, just like it has for March and April but in the last few days of May I came good and did some buys to push the value into twelves, woohoo! ($12,688) It's hard work trying to increase this little snowball by $1,000+ per month but I know the rewards are worth the effort. I've … [Read more...] about ETF Dividend Portfolio Update for May 2024
April Update for the ETF Dividend Growth Portfolio
April was a tricky month for markets worldwide. Investors didn't know whether they were coming or going so they probably did both as it was a very up and down thirty days. I improved the value of the ETF dividend portfolio by less than $100 but at least it wasn't a loss. Of course it would have been a loss if I hadn't added new money to the portfolio but that's a minor … [Read more...] about April Update for the ETF Dividend Growth Portfolio
ETF Dividend Portfolio Update for March
Easter and March are done and done. I had the goal of $11,000+ for the ETF portfolio this month and I'm happy to say that I achieved it. Increasing the value of the portfolio by at least $1,000 has been my goal since I started buying ETFs last year and I think I've mostly achieved this so far. Most of the increases are obviously new funds added but the market has also … [Read more...] about ETF Dividend Portfolio Update for March
Money is Choices ETF Portfolio Update
Another month down and the ETF portfolio is up again so all is good. The birds are singing and the weather is sweet, but damn, I have sold two ETFs and bought a new one this month! The initial plan was to never sell any ETF, ever! The beauty of buying a whole index of companies was that I didn't have to think about them. All I had to do was to keep adding to them and watch the … [Read more...] about Money is Choices ETF Portfolio Update
Investing is Exponential, Not Linear
The most difficult thing to get your head around when getting started with investing is that growth is exponential, not linear. People can't see past the first couple of years which really do feel like they're linear as compounding hasn't had a chance to show how magical it can be if given the chance. Two of the most common replies I have received when talking to people … [Read more...] about Investing is Exponential, Not Linear