MOT.ASX: My July 2025 Check‑In

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MOT.ASX just clocked an 8.5 % total return and a juicy 7 %+ yield, all while units still trade below NTA. Dive into July’s numbers, the new Credit Trust II kicker, and why this private-credit workhorse powers my dividend engine.

July 2025 Dividend Income – My AU$4.6k Mid‑Month Windfall

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July 2025 dividend update: AU$4.6k income, new DDR buy, portfolio tops AU$617k. Breakdown, lessons & next moves inside

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.