Today marks a significant milestone in my life:
I am 90 days sober. 🎉
This journey hasn't been just about abstaining from alcohol; it's been about rediscovering myself and confronting the challenges that led me down that path.
I never drank every day, but I struggled with
Today, I'm proudly marking 140 days free from alcohol.
The journey has been transformative, especially getting through Christmas and New Year's without a single drink - and it was wonderful!
My relationship with alcohol was never about daily drinking, but about not knowing
Today marks a significant milestone in my life:
I am 90 days sober. 🎉
This journey hasn't been just about abstaining from alcohol; it's been about rediscovering myself and confronting the challenges that led me down that path.
I never drank every day, but I struggled with
It's interesting to see how the community's perception of Realty Income ($O) has changed. Not too long ago, I would read daily tweets about how investing in $O was a brilliant decision, especially given its status as a dividend aristocrat. $O didn't suddenly become a poor
Options Trading.... I am becoming more and more interested in this, I understand if you own at least 100 shares of a stock, you can earn income by just holding.
What are the risks, I assume there are many?
Who is successful at Options Trading?
Big decision time!
I am going all-in on ETFs because let's face it, timing the market isn't my superpower. 🤷♂️
Daily stock checks? Nah, I'm after fun, not stress! 🎢
Challenge accepted:
No individual stocks until my portfolio hits a cool 20K!
Keep me honest, folks!
As of September 2003, the price of $O was $19.74. By September 2023, it has risen to $51.56. This does not include dividends. Don't believe the hype; buy the dip and enjoy the ride. I plan to hold onto it for at least another 20 years.
#fintwit
#divtwit
#investing
#dividends
Portfolio Update - December 4th 2023
Big shift in strategy!
I've now transitioned my portfolio to exclusively ETFs.
Why?
It's all about focus and simplicity.
Goal: Stick to ETFs until my portfolio hits £20k.
This approach is more than just about growth; it's about
I have received my first Apple $AAPL dividend.
Very small.
However, looking at the positives.
For the first time, I am sticking with an investment long enough to see a dividend.
This is progress 😁
Starting today, every day the Markets are open, I will DCA into the following ETFs, buying £2.50 GBP each.
Vanguard S&P 500: £VUSA.L
Vanguard FTSE All-World: £VWRL.L
If you can't find the needle in the haystack, buy the haystack
#ETFs
#etfandchill
#vanguard
#vanguardandchill
Portfolio Update - November 5th 2023
Hello everyone! It feels great to be back after a refreshing vacation and even better to share some exciting portfolio updates with all of you. A few weeks have passed since my last touchpoint, and it's time to dive into the numbers.
For the
I love $MSFT and it is one of my forever stocks. Who else is investing in Microsoft?
Microsoft's shares closed at a new record high Tuesday. Its stock is up about 50% this year; its market cap, at about $2.68 trillion, is second only to Apple's among U.S. companies.
Still waiting for my first ever dividend payment.
But October is here....!!!! 😁 and I will receive the following.
2nd: $KO
6th: $MRK
13th: $O
The snowball finally starts to roll.
Portfolio Update - December 11th, 2023
This week has been a mini rollercoaster of success - we're up by 0.86%, 1.58% total!
Big News: I've streamlined my focus down to 4 ETFs.
Why?
Because sometimes less is more.
These four champions are not just investments; they're my
I will always invest more into ETFs, rather than individual stocks.
Remember, investing doesn't have to be a complex maze. That's exactly why ETFs and Index Funds are here - to simplify your investment journey. Let's embrace their simplicity together.
Portfolio Update - November 12th 2023
Achieved a healthy weekly growth of +2.26%, pushing our total up to +4.3% (£1,910.61). Despite no new dividends this week (total at £4.69), our strategy is paying off. Notable performers include $AVGO and $AAPL with impressive gains. Despite
I want to thank everyone of you who commented, liked and viewed yesterday's post on my portfolio. The X community is great and nice to see we are all routing for each other to achieve our goals.
By mistake l deleted the post when trying to remove a repost 😫🤦🏻. Does anyone know
I have not drank alcohol for 70 days 😀. I have not classed myself and an alcoholic as I never drank everyday, however I have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, and would binge drink weekly, never knew when to stop.
I struggle with the anxiety and mental health issues
📉 Stocks Portfolio Update - October 1st 2023:
🔻 Weekly Down by -2.15%.
🔻 Total Down by -3%, bringing the value to £1,250.66.
🏅Top gainers of the week
$GLEN.L +4.23%
$EQQQ.L +0.12%
📉Top losers of the week
$MRK -2.87%
$KO -2.49%
$DGE.L -2.48%
$O -1.88%
$AAPL -1.72%
🍏 My
🌅 Good Morning!
Remember, true wealth isn't just about having a hefty bank balance.
It's about owning your time and freedom to do what you love, whenever you desire. 🚀
Why dream of the next vacation when you can build a life you don't need a break from?
That's the magic
Good morning, everyone! 🌞 Embraced a refreshing change today by walking to the gym. There's something special about starting the day with a bit of exercise and nature's beauty. Plus, it's a fantastic and free way to energize! 😁🆓
@ASoberLady
I am alcohol free for 62 days, never drank every night, but had a bad relationship with alcohol, would binge drink weekly, anxiety, embarrassed etc, basically everything you said. So much happier with it in my life
Two high quality dividend growth stocks that are creeping back onto my radar at the moment are:
$SBUX
$NKE
Do you own these businesses? Are you getting interested as they continue to decline? 🤔
Topped up the ETFs this morning 😁
The portfolio will go above £2,500 with my next deposit, then ready for more consistent additions throughout 2024 💪🏻
What are your 2024 goals?
Today is the day, $KO dividends, and marks my first ever dividend payment, proud of myself for staying invested long enough for a stock to go EX-Dividend, then to receive the dividend and still hold the stock, this is a first for me.
I have learnt so much, I believe the X
Good morning, everyone! 🌞
Kicking off this week with a power-packed session at the gym.
There's no better way to start a Monday than after a restful Sunday.
It's all about balance and staying motivated!
Portfolio Update, January 13th, 2024
Ahoy, fellow investors! 🚢
As of January 13th, 2024, my financial voyage continues with a fresh deposit of £50 this week, boosting my 2024 treasure chest to £150.
Excitingly, my portfolio briefly hoisted its sails past the £3k mark earlier
Rising with the sun today! 🌅
Took an early morning walk and felt the serene calm before the world awakes.
There's something magical about greeting the day with nature's first light.
A peaceful start to what I hope will be a fantastic day.
$DGE.L has been in the news and has a big decline, the stock is down 23% YTD.
A business doesn't become a bad business overnight.
Dividend Growth 5Yr YoY: 4.14%
Dividend Growth Streak: 24 years.
Who is buying the dip?
$O Realty Income had a double beat Earnings report, I have been keeping an eye on Realty Income and may start to DCA for the monthly dividends. What are your thoughts?
Realty Income FFO of $1.04 beats by $0.02 ✅
Revenue of $1.04B beats by $84.22M ✅
Good morning, Twitterverse! 🌅
As we step into 2024, I've been musing over 2023's journey.
I have faced some tough critics in my DMs, but hey, isn't it curious how the loudest critics often share the least about themselves? 🤔
For 2024, I'm keeping my portfolio close to my
Today while off work, I have been looking into stock investment basics, here is my cheat sheet from today's learning.
I am trying to treat investing like putting together a puzzle. No single piece gives you the whole picture, but when you piece them all together, you can see a
Today, I got to thinking again.
What if I make it to the top 10% of investors?
It's about more than just working hard every day.
It's about staying patient when it gets tough.
I'm just out here, doing my thing, trying to make each day count.
Gotta keep pushing, keep
Good morning, Twitterverse!
As we dive into a brand-new week, I'm setting my sights on being just 0.1% better than last week.
Baby steps to giant strides! 🚀📈
My new mantra:
No individual stocks until the portfolio is 20k
No individual stocks until the portfolio is 20k
📉 Stocks Portfolio Update - September 24th 2023:
🔺Weekly up by +0.59%
🔻 Total Down by -0.90%, bringing the value to £1,223.31.
🍏 My largest holding remains $AAPL - Apple.
🕰️ The wait continues for my first-ever dividend payment!
Biggest Gain: $AAPL +1.2%
Biggest Fall:
I like to benchmark my portfolio against S&P 500, failing so far😩
Now, should I switch to all ETFs or continue to hold both Individual stocks and ETFs?
🌅 Good morning, Twitterverse! ☕
I think the toughest part of any journey is the decision to start.
Once you take that leap, it's all about holding on tight and enjoying the ride!
Embrace your inner tenacity today and turn
'What if?'
into
'What is!'
🚀☕ Who else is a coffee fanatic? 🙋♂️🙋♀️
🌟 Big news from Starbucks $SBUX!
They're brewing up big plans in India 🇮🇳, aiming to open 600+ new stores by 2028.
That's like 2 new stores every week! 🤯
🌍 As the world's most populous country, India is steaming hot for Starbucks!
Invested all of my available funds for October to the following.
£82.80 to $VUSA.L S&P500
£62.50 to $EQQQ.L Nasdaq 100
£25 to $VHYL.L Vanguard High Dividend
£12.50 to $GLEN.L Glencore
£12.50 to $DGE.L Diageo
£112.58 to $O Realty Income
Total new funds invested: £307.88
Embracing the ETF life:
No more daily stock price drama, no earnings report nail-biters.
What to do with all this newfound free time? 🤔
Maybe take up yoga or learn to juggle?
Sitting on hands turns out to be the toughest job! 🙌💼
#InvestingZen
#ETFsOverStocks
Good morning, tweeps! ☀️
Remember, the only dragons we can't slay are the ones in our imaginations.
Let's conquer real challenges today, one fearless step at a time! 🐉💪
#MorningMotivation
#ConquerTheDay
Hit 200 followers! 🎉 Thank you for being part of my journey and keeping me grounded. Your support by following is the key to my success, especially when I tend to drift. You all are amazing! ❤️
#Grateful
#OnwardsAndUpwards
📉Stocks Portfolio Update - October 8th 2023
Despite a 0.29% dip in my portfolio to £1522.26 this week, we celebrated notable gains like $AAPL (+3.28%). Staying committed to the market, whether it's up or down.
🔻Weekly Down by -0.29%
🔻Total down by -2.7%, bringing the value
To someone who has never invested, putting $500 in the market feels risky.
To an experienced investor, investing $500 is just another day at the office.
Just like jogging a mile might seem daunting to a beginner but is a warm-up for a seasoned runner, financial risks and
Welcome to Freedom Math 101 🎓:
Step 1: Hustle your way to a cool $1M portfolio. 💰
Step 2: Get those dividends rolling at 4%. 📈
Step 3: Keep your annual splurge under $40k. 🛍️
Voilà! Your dividends are now your personal ATM. 💸
Freedom’s secret recipe?
Work it
🌟 Portfolio Update: December 18th, 2023 🌌
🚀 Blast Off! This week, my portfolio soared by 1.6%! It's not just about numbers; it's about celebrating each step towards our financial galaxy.
#InvestingJourney
#Growth
💷 Added £75 to my core ETFs - like fueling my financial
Rise and shine before the sun, folks!
Walking through the Saturday morning fog, but my mind's as clear as day.
Made a savvy move switching my portfolio to ETFs only - feels like walking on air!
Here's to clear decisions in the fog of life.
Enjoy your weekend!
You might think you don't have money to invest, but if you're spending a lot on your car, eating out, shopping, and food delivery, you may just need to rethink where your money goes.
You: “I don’t have money to invest.”
Also you: *$850/month car payment, $400/month eating out, $500/month on shopping, $300/month on Doordash.”
You probably DO have money to invest, but your priorities are out of wack.
🌞 Good morning, Twitterverse!
Ever wonder who you really are?
Here's a thought to kickstart your day:
Don't just sit there questioning – jump into action! 🚀
Remember, it's what you DO that truly shows the world who you are.
Let's make today a day of defining deeds!
Good morning! ☀️
Today's challenge: Connect with someone from a different generation.
Yes, I'll be explaining to my grandpa why we say 'LOL' instead of 'ha-ha'.
If you see me using a rotary phone later, send help. 📞😂
My journey in investing has been a profound lesson in resilience and personal development.
Here's my story of navigating scams, overcoming financial and mental obstacles, and embracing a growth mindset. 👇
I started with high hopes, but soon fell victim to scams, losing
Good morning,
Just flipped my calendar and guess what?
It's not just a new day, it's a new month!
And you know what's even better?
I've already paid myself first! 💰
That's right.
Trading 212 portfolio.
You're welcome. 😎
People often talk about their assets, but rarely do they actually display them.
Well, here's a change of pace: my portfolio is openly displayed for all to see!
Everyone says what they’ve got, but they don’t show what they’ve got, so let’s see them!
Here my portfolio clearly shown! I don’t follow the X trends, I invest how I want.
The heavy hitters are always there $LGEN.L $VMID.L and favs like $RIO.L
#DivTwit
#Investments
#FinTwit
In a challenging week marked mostly by red, my portfolio faced a 3.21% dip, suffered the heaviest blows with $HSBA.L & $BAC, while $EEEQ.L stood firm as my largest holding amidst the market's turbulence. 📉💼
#InvestingJourney
📉Weekly down by -3.21%
🔻Total down by -2.8%
🌞 Good morning, Twitterverse! 🚀
Let's kick off the day with a dash of optimism!
Believe in the magic within you, wear your happiest smile, and remember:
Even when the road seems tough, don't let the bumps discourage you.
Things have a way of working out.
An example of the haters I receive daily as my bank is so low and they don't care.
Thanks for replying to my portfolio update Joe. The fact you took the time to reply is the motivation I need to keep posting. I wish you all the best in your journey. 🙏🏻
Is the key to successful investing really as simple as it seems? 🤔💰
I always thought investing had to be inventive, sexy.
The more I learned, the more I realized that simplicity often leads to the best outcomes.
Straightforward strategies often win the long-term investment
Let's talk about investing, but not the flashy 'buy, buy, buy' part.
Today, I want to share some thoughts on the less glamorous, but oh-so-crucial art of holding. 🧘♂️💼
You know that moment when you find a stock that just clicks?
It's like matching with someone great on a