It's that time of the month again! I am late because I just returned from my holiday. It's a nice feeling to be away for three weeks yet still get paid a few bucks for owning shares in some wonderful companies.
After the big losses in my portfolio last month, this month showed some black numbers again. In the table below I have presented some benchmark indicators of general market indices and my own dividend growth portfolio.
However, since I am in it for the long haul I am not too interested in these daily or monthly fluctuations. What matters is that I keep focused on buying high quality companies which provide me with a steady stream of growing dividends.
After the big losses in my portfolio last month, this month showed some black numbers again. In the table below I have presented some benchmark indicators of general market indices and my own dividend growth portfolio.
July 2015
| |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Indicator | As of 30-6 | As of 31-7 | % change |
| S&P 500 Total Return | 3.816 | 3.896 | +2,1% |
| Dow Jones Industrials Total Return | 35.662 | 35.848 | +0,5% |
| AEX GR | 1.403 | 1.472 | +4,9% |
| USD.EUR | 0,9032 | 0,9082 | +0,6% |
| Portfolio value | € 23.631 | € 24.074 | +1,9% |
However, since I am in it for the long haul I am not too interested in these daily or monthly fluctuations. What matters is that I keep focused on buying high quality companies which provide me with a steady stream of growing dividends.
