Week Ending 17 April 2025: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
My dividend portfolio rose 1.06% this week, adding $5.8K in value and delivering $529 in income. Here’s the breakdown of what worked and what didn’t.
My dividend portfolio rose 1.06% this week, adding $5.8K in value and delivering $529 in income. Here’s the breakdown of what worked and what didn’t.
Markets paused after weeks of turmoil, and my portfolio held steady with a tiny 0.06% gain. Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and what I’m watching next.
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.
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.