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Gone are the days wherein you need a big sum of money to invest in the US stock market. In the world of investing, there’s a new buzzword that’s making the financial markets more accessible to everyone: fractional shares. What Are Fractional Shares? Traditionally, when you wanted to invest in a stock, you had to … Read More “Investing in the US stock market for small-time Filipino investors” »
It’s a little bit late for the portfolio update but here we are. Portfolio Performance for September It’s another red month, but this time, it’s a -4.99%. Technically, the combined August and September performances negated the portfolio growth I had for June and July. With this, my portfolio’s year-to-date performance is now just sitting at … Read More “Poor Pinoy Investor US Stock Portfolio Update (October 2023)” »
It’s that time of the month again when you get to see how your favorite Poor Pinoy Investor’s US stock portfolio fares in the current market environment. Portfolio Performance for August My portfolio took a beating in the month of August. It was down by 2.27% which was still a good feat since it was … Read More “Poor Pinoy Investor US Stock Portfolio Update (September 2023)” »
Hello, curious readers! Today, we’re diving into the intriguing world of SCHD. But hang on – we’re breaking it down in a way that’s easy to grasp, no matter where you are on your financial journey. Ready to explore how SCHD can supercharge your money? Let’s roll! Unraveling SCHD Imagine your money as a seed … Read More “Portfolio Discussion: SCHD – Your Key to Boosting Your Money!” »
July is officially over, so it’s time for another Portfolio Update. Portfolio Performance for July My portfolio is up by 2.83% for the month of July. This is 2.1% lower compared to the June performance but overall, a good increase still. Portfolio Details Deposits made I have added $90 to my account which brings my … Read More “Poor Pinoy Investor US Stock Portfolio Update (August 2023)” »
One of the three ETFs that I’m currently holding is QQQ. And if you’re curious as to what it is and why I’m investing in it, read further. What is QQQ? QQQ is an ETF that mirrors the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index, which comprises the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock … Read More “Portfolio Discussion: QQQ (Nasdaq-100 Index ETF)” »
It’s that time of the month again wherein your Poor Pinoy Investor reveals his current stock portfolio. This isn’t to brag, but rather to be transparent and remain true to the actual purpose of this blog: share investing experience that is relatable to small Pinoy investors. At the same time, provide information that hopefully helps … Read More “Poor Pinoy Investor US Stock Portfolio Update (July 2023)” »
I’ve talked about investing in the US stock market a lot. And in my previous posts, I’ve mentioned how the US stock market has an average annual return of 10%. The question is how should you invest to be able to get that 10% average annual growth? In order for you to do so, you … Read More “Portfolio Discussion: VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF)” »
My US Stock portfolio for the month of May ended up in RED but the good thing is it’s just down by -0.52%. However, my portfolio is up by 7.67% between January to May. And if we add the first 3 days of the month of June, we’re up by 9.68%. Portfolio Comparison to the … Read More “Poor Pinoy Investor US Stock Portfolio Update (June 2023)” »
Which is better: trading in the US stock market or PSE? We know that investing in the stock market can be a great way to build wealth over the long term, but where should you invest? Let’s take a look at the main differences between the two markets: Market Size and Capitalization The PSE and … Read More “US Stock Market vs. PSE: Which Offers Better Returns?” »
