October again, and it’s time for my monthly dividend statement. Yet again a steady growth. It’s considering the current interest rate climate all too easy to praise dividends.
But there is a but, the risk is significantly higher. So always invest for the long term, at least with a 20 year horizon. And with money you absolutely don’t need for the foreseeable future. Don’t chase the next hot thing. Make a plan, and stick to it consistently. And let time do its job.
Maybe these warnings albeit a repetition are still worth mentioning. A lot of people talk very casually about investing as if they are as secure as an ‘old fashioned’ savings account. Well they are not. Be sure too understand the basics of finance, money and time before doing anything. Read a few books on money and finance in general. And then start reading up on investing. And make sure you read even more on risk. Not just financial risk, but risk in general. There are numerous non financial risks in your life which will impact you personally and financially. Such as job and income loss, divorce , illness. Read about how to cover those risks. Life is 90% other stuff rather than money. Albeit a lot of people feel otherwise. Think about what you want in life first and foremost. Think hard. And then make a plan on how to get there.
Well after this short intermezzo, it’s numbers time.
| Date | Stock | Currency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-10-2019 | Cisco systems | EUR | 8,83 |
| 16-10-2019 | W.P. Carey | EUR | 9,33 |
| 09-10-2019 | Vanguard FTSE All-world UCITS ETF | EUR | 101,18 |
| 01-10-2019 | Coca Cola | EUR | 5,41 |
| 01-10-2019 | Nike | EUR | 1,98 |
| Total | EUR | 126,73 |