$55,118.98 | Stable Yield

Hey guys, I’m back for another Roth IRA portfolio update, and also to share this year’s holdings of another one of my portfolio slices, my Stable Yield portfolio slice. First, let’s take a look at my overall portfolio balance. I’m up a bit since the last Roth IRA Portfolio update, as is the overall market.Continue reading “$55,118.98 | Stable Yield”

$57,282.19 | Arghh ARKK

Hey guys, As the year comes to an end I find myself reflecting a lot on my portfolio’s strategy and opportunities for improvement. Let’s take a look at my portfolio as of today, and compare my overall returns including dividends to the S&P 500. Total share price appreciation S&P 500 from January 4th – DecemberContinue reading “$57,282.19 | Arghh ARKK”

$55,747.58 | Total returns vs. market

Hey guys, I’m back for another near end-of-year Roth IRA update. Last update, I showed you how my portfolio took a huge dip versus the market and discussed how I thought it was unlikely I would beat the index this year. In case you need a reminder, here’s a picture of my portfolio’s performance vs.Continue reading “$55,747.58 | Total returns vs. market”

$55,805.24 | The Index is Unforgiving

Hey guys! It’s been a while since I posted an update to my Roth IRA portfolio – so I want to make sure I’m showing you progress as we wind down the year. The last month has been the worst month relative to the S&P 500 since I started tracking my portfolio. I went fromContinue reading “$55,805.24 | The Index is Unforgiving”

$56,911.88 | My take on the metaverse

Hey guys! It’s been a few weeks since my last Roth IRA portfolio update, so I want to share my progress as we hit the home stretch for the year. My balance stands at around $57,000 – just short of its all-time highs. I got really close to beating the market for my last update,Continue reading “$56,911.88 | My take on the metaverse”

$56,994.87 | Financial Tokenism

Hey guys, I’m back in action with a November edition of my Roth IRA update! Here’s a snapshot from after market close today. It’s been a few weeks since I last shared an update and there’s one topic that I really want to talk about. In the last few weeks, I’ve read numerous stories aboutContinue reading “$56,994.87 | Financial Tokenism”

$53,276.22 | Rising Yields

Hey guys! I have another Roth IRA portfolio update for you. If you’ve been reading my series for 2021, you may know that my portfolio is a bit overweight financials this year – so I’m counting on rising interest rates to help me outperform the overall market. Spoiler alert: interest rates have been rising quicklyContinue reading “$53,276.22 | Rising Yields”

$206,686 | October Net Worth Update

Hey guys, I bring you a first since I started writing this blog. My month-to-month net worth actually declined for the first time. In last month’s update, I share As humans, we naturally try to justify circumstances and behavior that may be perceived as bad. How am I justifying the positivity this one? I’m comfortedContinue reading “$206,686 | October Net Worth Update”

$54,947.72 | Preparing for Next Year

Hey guys, Coming back at ya today with another portfolio update. The market has been wonderful lately – there seems to be no top in sight with the S&P rising almost another percentage point today. My Roth IRA is no exception! I’m pushing $55,000 for the first time all year. Let’s see how my portfolioContinue reading “$54,947.72 | Preparing for Next Year”

$54,125.61 | All-Time Highs

Hey guys, I’m back in action! My wedding was last weekend and I’ve been SO busy with wedding planning, the wedding itself and all of the thing we need to do after. I’m not writing to you on our honeymoon, but we’ve got a week set aside for a break in mid-September. I’m happy toContinue reading “$54,125.61 | All-Time Highs”