Year-End Portfolio Review: A Comprehensive Look at 2024 Performance As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how the portfolio performed in 2024. This detailed review provides an in-depth analysis of the portfolio’s performance, month-by-month returns, the gains and losses of individual holdings, dividend…
Category: My Stock Performance
The Secret to Finding High Dividend Yield Stocks
Finding stocks with high dividend yield can be a valuable strategy for investors seeking regular income and potentially higher total returns. However, it’s essential to approach this strategy with care, as high yields can sometimes indicate underlying problems within a company. This article will explore the secrets to finding high…
My Stock Performance
Portfolio Update: June 15, 2024
Welcome back to another portfolio update for My Stock Secret. As of today, June 15, 2024, the S&P 500 has delivered a year-to-date (YTD) return of 13.87%. In comparison, my personal portfolio has achieved a YTD return of 24.4%. This performance illustrates the benefits of a disciplined, long-term investment approach,…
Portfolio Update May 2024
A lot has happened since I last posted. It has been much longer than I anticipated. My life became busy: I was promoted at my job, my employer went out of business, I had to start over with a new company, a global illness came and went, and I went…
Google (GOOG) Dilemma
My background is in the tech sector and for a number of years I have been looking at Google and kicking myself for not having purchased any stock when it first came on the market. I strongly believe that Google is here to stay and that they offer the best…
Year End Review
2014 is here and I wanted to share with everyone how I did with my stocks for last year. I have been researching the stock market for a couple of years now and only started to invest in the market on August 27th 2013. Please keep in mind that these…