Well it was nice to have an up month for the first time since I started the ETF portfolio!. Last month the ETFs were all in the red except for one but this month they're all in the green except for one. So I'm ahead on last month and things are looking good. Lets see if we can finish the year on a high as there's only thirty more days until 2024! I can't believe how fast this … [Read more...] about ETF Portfolio Update +Betashares Direct
ETF Dividend Portfolio
The ETF Portfolio was started in September of 2023 with the goal of showing how easy it is to get started with investing and how quickly it can grow with time, patience, perseverance and relentlessness!
It started as a Vanguard portfolio of ETFs and index funds but has since expanded. I'll probably end up with 8 to 12 ETFs from providers like Vanguard, Betashares, JP Morgan, NEOS and iShares.
Each month I share the value of the ETF dividend portfolio and what shares were bought or sold. I don't think there'll be too many sell updates though as I plan to hold and add to these forever.
I will usually add between $500 and $1,000 to the ETF portfolio every month, plus I'll reinvest all dividends. I believe this is the minimum amount you have to invest if you ever want to be free. You should be adding much more if you want freedom within the next ten years. I'm also still adding a similar amount to my Australian stocks portfolio and my International stocks portfolio every month.
ETF Portfolio Goals
I need goals to work towards. You should try it too.
ETF GOAL ONE (DONE!!): $2000 per year in dividends (Set in November 2023)
2025: Goal One has been achieved in 2025 with a total of $2,040.09 worth of dividends paid out for the year! I'm very happy with the progress of the ETF portfolio.
2024: A total of $725.85 = 36% of $2,000 goal.
2023: I received $102.68 worth of dividends from ETFs which is about 5% of my goal achieved. So technically that's a fail but I've only just started.
ETF GOAL TWO: $2000 per month in dividends (Started in January 2026 after completing Goal 1)
2026: At the end of April the portfolio has made $808.93 so far this year and the 6 month monthly average is $182.86. Lots of work to do!
ETF GOAL THREE: $2000 per week in dividends
ETF GOAL FOUR: $2000 per day in dividends
ETF GOAL FIVE: Buy my own deserted island and rule over it with an iron fist! lol
See all the Dividends Paid from the ETF Portfolio or see the 6 Month Average dividends paid out.
ETF Index Fund Portfolio Update + Dividends
September was another challenging month for stocks. Since I started this whole ETF investing thing a few months ago I am yet to see an up month! The ETF portfolio value is still increasing each month but only because I'm adding new money and my portfolio size is still quite small. I'm not complaining though as it simply means I'm buying stocks cheaper. This is a forever … [Read more...] about ETF Index Fund Portfolio Update + Dividends
Vanguard ETF Portfolio Update
September was a challenging month for stocks worldwide but if you're investing for the long term and you're focusing on increasing your dividend income then it really shouldn't be a problem. Actually you should be smiling more as companies will be cheaper to buy. The stock market is really the only place of commerce where people see discounts and run out the door. It's like … [Read more...] about Vanguard ETF Portfolio Update
Automatic Investing with Vanguard ETF Australia
Whenever anyone asks me how to get started with investing in stocks I tell them to start with an ETF (Exchange Traded Fund). I always feel a bit funny about it though as I have almost zero money invested in ETFs. So I figured I should walk my talk and jump on the ETF bandwagon like everybody else in the financial freedom movement. The reason I'm not invested in ETFs is not … [Read more...] about Automatic Investing with Vanguard ETF Australia