Our portfolios showed a mixed performance in November. Here is a performance summary on our “Moneyinvestexpert” portfolios: Our International Dividend Portfolio lost 1.06% in US$ and gained 1.08% in euros in November. Year-to-date the performance is now 29.22% in euros for this Dividend Portfolio. The performance in euros is significantly higher due to exchange rates,…
Our International Dividend Portfolio gained an excellent 8.25% in US$ and 8.57% in euros in October. Year-to-date the performance is now 27.83% in euros for this Dividend Portfolio. After the exceptional streak of seven straight monthly gains, with an average of 2.73%, September hit our portfolio hard with a negative performance of -5.89%. It is…
Our International Dividend Portfolio gained 0.65% in US$ and 3.79% in euros in June. Year-to-date the performance is now 16.59% in euros and 12.70% in USD for this Dividend Portfolio. Investors have probably enjoyed the first half of 2021, given the strong performances of the dividend aristocrats, key indices, and our dividend portfolio. Year-to-date, the…
The U.S. equities showed modest gains, with the S&P 500 posting a gain of 0.7% last month and 12.6% year-to-date, driven by continued optimism on COVID 19 vaccines, but concerns on inflation. Also in Europe, major indices extended their gains. The S&P Europe 350 rose 2.70% in May, increasing the year-to-date return to 14%. Our…
The U.S. equities extended their first-quarter gains by adding a gain of 5.3% last month on top of the 6% in Q1-21. The investor’s sentiment was driven by robust earnings and improving economic fundamentals. Also in Europe, major indices extended their gains. The S&P Europe 350 rose 2% in April, increasing the year-to-date return to…
Our International Dividend Portfolio gained 5.94% in US$ and 6.21% in euros in March. Year-to-date the performance is now 8.0% in euros for this Dividend Portfolio. March Performance Since its inception in 2009, the portfolio has returned 350% in US$ and 427% in euros, excluding reinvesting dividends. Last month’s performance dashboard shows a very positive…