Investing to become financially independent
Investing to become financially independent
The eternal debate between technical and fundamental analysis in the stock market is revealing its limitations and pitfalls. Find out why stock charts can be misleading and how a fundamental approach, taking into account dividends and currency variations, could be more relevant to your investments.
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is demonstrating its sovereignty by abolishing the floor rate, a logical decision despite widespread protests. Although this measure severely affects certain sectors such as tourism, it demonstrates the strength of Swiss economic liberalism and puts an end to a situation that has become untenable for taxpayers.
The historic decision by the SNB to abolish the EUR/CHF floor has caused an earthquake in the Swiss financial markets, with a major depreciation of the euro and a sharp fall in the stock market. This situation recalls the traditional role of the Swiss franc as a safe haven and raises important questions for Swiss investors, both on their domestic and international investments.
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The portfolio's impressive results in 2014 show a performance of +23,92% in CHF, outperforming the Swiss Performance Index with a sustained dividend growth of 10,35% per year. The yield on purchase cost reached 3,45%, while the dividendes.ch website continues its growth with more than 44,000 monthly page views and a growing community.
The investment portfolio's remarkable performance in the first half demonstrates solid profitability despite an overheated market, with a defensive approach bearing fruit. Dividends continue their encouraging progression, while the prudent payout ratio suggests attractive future growth potential.
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WisdomTree’s DEM ETF offers diversified exposure to emerging markets with a focus on high-yield securities, combining passive management with a balanced allocation across sectors and geographies. Despite controlled volatility and protection against currency risk, this ETF has an excellent risk-return ratio, making it a particularly attractive investment for investors seeking international exposure.
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McDonald's, the world's leading fast food company with over 38,000 restaurants worldwide, presents an attractive investment profile with solid dividend growth over the long term. Despite a high valuation, the company maintains solid fundamentals and offers a good risk-return ratio for investors, supported by a consistent dividend distribution policy and controlled volatility.
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Discover the iShares MSCI Switzerland Capped Index ETF (EWL), an investment vehicle that offers exposure to large Swiss companies such as Nestlé, Roche and Novartis. This ETF allows you to obtain a solid dividend yield while protecting yourself against currency risks, with an excellent return-risk ratio.
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