Investing to become financially independent
Investing to become financially independent
The journey to financial independence is long but motivating, as evidenced by this personal assessment of the quest for freedom from traditional employment. The author shares his investment strategy and his vision of exponential progression through compound interest, while setting ambitious goals to achieve financial independence.
Diary of a future rentier (19) Read More »
Economic optimism is justified by impressive growth in US GDP per capita, which has increased 6-fold despite wars, crises and natural disasters. This positive outlook is based on human resilience and a constant desire to improve, even if pessimists may seem more convincing in the short term.
Why I'm an optimist Read More »
2 new stocks tracked: – Northwest Natural (NYSE:NWN) – WGL Holdings (NYSE:WGL) These are included in the Global Dividend Growers strategy of my portfolio.
New titles followed Read More »
Learn how I strengthened my Ex-US Strategy by investing in the SPDR S&P International Dividend (DWX) on NYSEArca. Stay informed about international ETF and dividend stock opportunities that can boost your portfolio!
Buy SPDR S&P International Dividend (DWX) – NYSEArca Read More »
Discover how to protect your investment portfolio against currency risks and take advantage of international currency fluctuations. Explore proven investment strategies, including international ETFs and US companies with a strong global presence, to optimize your financial returns.
Protect yourself against exchange rate risk by investing globally Read More »
The CenturyLink story serves as a warning to investors overly focused on high yields, illustrating the dangers of a worrying payout ratio and a stagnant dividend. This detailed analysis explains why preemptive selling of a stock can be crucial when financial red flags multiply, even in the face of attractive yields.
CenturyLink (NYSE:CTL): a textbook case! Read More »
Despite the correction at the end of May, the portfolio's outstanding performance in the first half of the year showed remarkable profitability, even outperforming the SPI index. Dividends continue to rise steadily, while new investment opportunities are emerging in a market that remains globally overvalued.
1st half 2013 performance Read More »
The experience of Wall Street turtles shows that you don't need an exceptional IQ or sophisticated tools to succeed in the stock market. Simplicity and common sense are often more effective than the complex concepts and technical jargon of bankers, which serve primarily to justify their high fees.
Investing with simplicity: why complexity is not synonymous with performance Read More »