Is MOT Still a Buy for Monthly Income? April 2025 Fund Review

Is MOT Still a Strong Play for Income? A Deep Dive into the Latest Portfolio Update

We review the April 2025 MOT fund update and uncover key trends in performance, asset allocation, and income reliability. Is it still worth holding?

When Markets Tank and Tariffs Fly: How My Aussie Dividend Portfolio Got Smashed Today

financial chaos meets Aussie humor

The ASX just handed investors a brutal wake-up call, and my dividend portfolio took a serious hit—down nearly 3% in just two days. With Trump’s tariff tantrum triggering global market chaos, this blog breaks down what happened, how my ETFs and direct shares reacted, and why I’m staying calm (mostly). Grab a coffee and come laugh/cry with me through this wild ride of April 2025.

My Dividend Portfolio Took a Dive, But at Least It’s Not Crypto!

Bar chart showing recent dividend portfolio performance (April 4-7, 2025), highlighting declines across Passive ETFs (-6.4%), Direct Shares (-4.8%), Income Funds (-4.6%), and Alternatives (-2.9%), reflecting a tough week in the Australian stock market.

Today on 7 April 2025, my Australian dividend portfolio faced tough losses as the ASX market dropped nearly 5%. See how my passive ETFs, direct shares, income funds, and alternative investments performed, and discover my strategy for managing downturns to build long-term dividend income.